What Are the Challenges in the Design of Automotive Facility Infrastructure?

Challenges in the design of automotive factory

The automotive industry works on multiple challenges- regularly updating automotive models, new technologies, and challenges to reduce production costs. Each challenge has its impact on the design of the infrastructure. The design consultants must think years ahead, be creative, and look for out-of-the-box options while designing the facility.

What are the steps while designing an automotive facility?

Some of the critical steps in the process of designing an automotive facility that design consultants follow are: 

1. Discuss in-depth with the client to collect inputs and document the project requirements. 
2. Create a masterplan and a concept plan
3. Prepare a flexible layout.
4. Understand the production needs and design the floor.  
5. Design keeping in mind the local regulations and standards
6. Incorporate green building concepts
7. Design a contemporary building that is relevant for years to come. 

The key deliverables of the design consultants usually are:

1. Project Masterplan 
2. Project requirements
3. Statutory approval drawings
4. Architectural design
5. Civil & Structural design
6. MEP (Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing) design 
7. Utility and piping design
8. IBMS design
9. Landscaping design
10. Good For Construction Drawings
11. And lastly, As-built Drawings

To conclude, design consultants must be aware of the latest updates in technology and compliances and use updated software to achieve the project goals.