# Factory Construction Planning | Factory Builder Malaysia > Factory construction planning in Selangor: a construction plan, engineering requirements and budget based on your site, intended use and any drawings. URL: https://factorybuilder.my/factory-construction-planning/ Since August 2002 · Reg. 588367-M task\_altEngineer-led (Ir.) assignment Factory Construction Planning // Selangor and the Klang Valley # Know Your Factory Plan and Budget Before You Commit Last updated: 10 November 2026 How big can you build? What floor loading and power will you need? What should you budget? We review your site, intended use and any drawings, then set it out in writing. - check\_circleConstruction plan based on site and intended use - check\_circleEngineering requirements (floor loading, power, water) - check\_circleBudget prepared from the brief - check\_circleCheck of what the land allows (zoning, setbacks, plot ratio) architecture Request a Quotation [/contact/ →](/contact/) chat WhatsApp the Project Team [https://wa.me/60192362343?text=Hello%2C%20I%20would%20like%20to%20discuss%20a%20factory%20project. →](https://wa.me/60192362343?text=Hello%2C%20I%20would%20like%20to%20discuss%20a%20factory%20project.) Quoted per project after the brief is reviewed. Call the office on +603-9076 7341 [tel:+60390767341 →](tel:+60390767341) . ![Engineer walking an industrial lot with a site plan](/images/misc/engineer-walking-vacant-industrial-lot-boundary-in.webp) Every quotation lists Written scope Inclusions Exclusions Responsibilities - history Building since 2002 - engineering Led by a professional engineer (Ir.) - groups Engineering, PM and QS in one team - fact\_check Written inclusions and exclusions ## What Is Factory Construction Planning? Own industrial land in Selangor and wondering what you can really build on it? Factory construction planning is the step that answers that, before you spend a sen on drawings or contractors. Planning answers the questions owners ask first: how big a building the land allows, what floor loading and power supply the operation needs, and what budget to prepare. We review your site, intended use and any drawings, then set out the construction plan, engineering requirements and budget. Factory Builder Malaysia is the factory and warehouse building arm of QDB Ventures Sdn Bhd, a Cheras-based contractor handling factory construction in Selangor [/ →](/) . So the plan comes from people who actually build. Getting approvals right early matters. FactoryHub’s guide to Selangor’s unauthorised factory (KTK) programme, now extended to 2027, describes factories that went up without planning permission or building approval from the local council. Those owners now face a clean-up exercise that planning would have avoided. You can enquire even if some details are missing. Share what you have: - Site location and land area - Estimated building size and number of floors - Intended use - Drawings and approval status - Indicative budget and target start date Our guide on what to send your contractor [/guide/factory-project-brief/ →](/guide/factory-project-brief/) has a full checklist. ## Why Plan Before You Commit? Most expensive surprises in a factory project could have been spotted early. A **feasibility check** looks at: - **Industrial zoning.** Light, medium and heavy industry zones suit different activities. - **Plot ratio and building setback.** These limit the footprint and total floor area. As The Star reported back in 2015, Selangor’s development guideline asked a half-acre factory plot for a 40ft front setback, 20ft on each side and 25ft at the back. Rules get updated, so confirm today’s figures with your local council. - **Floor loading.** Your racking and machinery decide what the slab must carry. Engineers check both the spread load in kN/m² and the point loads in kN under racking uprights, as Dexion Asia Pacific explains in its warehouse slab guidance. - **Soil investigation.** Ground conditions decide the foundations and can shift the budget. The Standard Penetration Test (SPT) is the usual benchmark in Malaysian foundation design. - **TNB power supply** and **Air Selangor water supply.** Check capacity at the site, and whether a larger connection is needed. TNB’s supply application page lists 11kV for loads between 1,000kVA and 5,000kVA, and 33kV for 5,000kVA to 25,000kVA. Air Selangor handles developer water applications through its eDPLAS system. Our guide to what a factory feasibility check covers [/guide/factory-feasibility-check/ →](/guide/factory-feasibility-check/) explains each item. ## How Is the Budget Prepared? We do not publish prices or rates per square foot. The **budget** is prepared from your brief: the building size, site conditions, specification, engineering requirements and scope. It is backed by a **construction programme** that reflects your target start date. Items that are still uncertain, such as piling depth before soil investigation, are flagged rather than hidden. Geotechnica, a Malaysian soil investigation firm, notes that when ground conditions are unknown, developers often play safe and pile deeper than needed. Real soil data lets engineers design just enough support, so you don’t pay for foundations you don’t need. ### Common Questions Planning Answers - **Single-storey or multi-storey?** On limited land, building up may help, but it changes goods movement and floor loading. See single-storey or multi-storey factory [/guide/single-storey-vs-multi-storey-factory/ →](/guide/single-storey-vs-multi-storey-factory/) . - **Can I build on my land at all?** Zoning and approvals decide this first. See can you build a factory on your land [/guide/build-factory-on-your-land/ →](/guide/build-factory-on-your-land/) . - **What will it cost?** There is no fixed rate, because every site and specification differs. See factory construction cost in Malaysia [/guide/factory-construction-cost-malaysia/ →](/guide/factory-construction-cost-malaysia/) . ## What Comes After the Plan? The plan carries forward, and where you go next depends on what you already hold: - **No drawings yet:** the next step is usually design and build [/design-and-build-factory/ →](/design-and-build-factory/) . - **Drawings in hand:** we review them and confirm the building works needed. | Where you are now | What planning gives you | Usual next step | | --- | --- | --- | | Land, but no drawings | What the land allows, a budget and a construction plan | Design and build | | Drawings in hand | A review of the drawings and the building works needed | Detailed engineering and quotation | | Unsure the land is suitable | Zoning, setback, soil and utility checks | Feasibility check before any design | Either way, detailed engineering and a written quotation follow, with inclusions, exclusions and responsibilities listed. Ready to start your factory construction planning? Send us your site location, land area and whatever drawings you have, and we’ll tell you what your plot can take. report Sound familiar? ## Problems We Solve With Planning warning ### No idea of the budget We prepare a budget from your brief, so you can decide with real numbers instead of rumours about rates per square foot. warning ### Unsure how big the land allows Zoning, setbacks and plot ratio limit the building. We check them before design time is spent. warning ### Unsure of floor loading or power Your machinery and storage decide the floor and the power supply. We turn your operation into engineering requirements. warning ### Not sure if the land suits a factory Industrial zoning, access, soil and utilities all matter. A feasibility check flags problems before you commit. request\_quote Quotation scope ## What Does a Planning Quotation Cover? Planning is where the scope of the whole project is set. We write down what the plan covers and what still needs confirming. ### add\_taskTypically included - Review of the site, intended use and any existing drawings - Check of zoning, setbacks and plot ratio as far as known - Engineering requirements for floor loading, power and water - Construction plan and budget based on the brief - List of items still to be confirmed, such as soil investigation ### blockUsually excluded - remove\_circleFormal planning submissions (agreed separately) - remove\_circleSoil investigation fieldwork unless listed - remove\_circleLand valuation or purchase advice - remove\_circleManufacturing licence applications ### assignment\_indResponsibilities stated - person\_checkWho obtains the land title and planning conditions - person\_checkWho commissions soil investigation - person\_checkWho confirms machinery and power needs - person\_checkWhat happens to the plan if the brief changes Exact items depend on your project. The quotation you receive lists them for your site and brief. verified Why choose us ## Why Choose Factory Builder Malaysia for Planning? engineering ### Engineer-led from the first meeting Planning is done by engineers, project managers and quantity surveyors, not a sales team. calculate ### Budget from your brief We prepare the budget from your actual site and use, not a generic rate. crop\_free ### Land limits checked early Zoning, setbacks and plot ratio are checked before you spend on design. help ### Missing details welcome You can enquire with gaps. We work out what is missing during planning. checklist ### Clear next steps The plan lists what still needs confirming, such as soil investigation or machinery data. groups ### One team onwards The same team can carry the plan through engineering, quotation and construction. route The job process ## How Does Our Planning Process Work? Planning is the first step of every project. If you are not ready to build yet, it gives you the information to decide. 1. STEP 01 outgoing\_mail ### Share what you have Site location, land area, building size, use, drawings, approval status, budget and start date. 2. STEP 02 travel\_explore ### Site and land review Zoning, setbacks, plot ratio, access, ground and utilities. 3. STEP 03 engineering ### Engineering requirements Floor loading, power, water and drainage needs from your operation. 4. STEP 04 assignment ### Plan and budget A construction plan and budget, with items still to confirm listed. 5. STEP 05 arrow\_forward ### Next step Design and build, building from your drawings, or detailed engineering. photo\_library On site ## Planning Work in Progress Typical stages of this kind of work. Click any photo to enlarge. forum Client feedback ## What Our Factory Clients Say Two of our factory clients have shared feedback on their projects. Both built a factory with an office frontage and an industrial building behind. format\_quote > Kelvin built a factory that combines an office frontage with an industrial building behind it. He told us the construction scope and the design details were explained clearly, so he knew what was being built and what the quotation covered. KL Kelvin Lee Factory client · Factory with office frontage and industrial building behind format\_quote > Zahari's factory also pairs an office frontage with the production building at the back. His feedback was that the scope of works and the design details were set out clearly from the start, which made decisions easier during the build. Z Zahari Factory client · Factory with office frontage and industrial building behind ## Try the Industrial Lot Building Size Estimator Estimate the building footprint and total floor area your industrial land may allow, based on site coverage and plot ratio. Use the tool [/tools/industrial-lot-building-size-estimator/ →](/tools/industrial-lot-building-size-estimator/) help Questions owners ask ## Planning FAQs Still have a question? Send what you have. Enquiries are welcome even if some details are missing. Request a Quotation [/contact/ →](/contact/) ### What does factory construction planning include? expand\_more Planning turns your idea into a construction plan, a set of engineering requirements and a budget. We review the site, its zoning, setbacks and plot ratio as far as they are known, the access and utilities, and any drawings you already have. Then we look at how the building will be used, which tells us the floor loading, power supply and water needs. From all of this we prepare the construction plan and a budget based on your brief, and we list any items that still need confirming, such as soil investigation or machinery data. ### How much land do I need for a factory? expand\_more It depends on the building size you need, the setbacks and plot ratio for your lot, and the space you need around the building for loading, parking and turning. A lot that looks large on paper can shrink once setbacks are taken off. During planning we work out the footprint and total floor area your land may allow, and whether the operation fits. Our guide on building a factory on your land explains the limits. ### Can I enquire before I have drawings or a budget? expand\_more Yes. Many owners come to us with only a site and an idea. Send what you have, by email, phone or the enquiry form. Missing details such as approval status or a firm budget are worked out during planning. That is what planning is for. ### Will I get a budget? expand\_more Yes. The budget is prepared from your brief. It is not a published rate per square foot, because ground, specification and scope vary too much for a single rate to be accurate. ### Do I need soil investigation? expand\_more Usually, yes. Soil investigation informs the foundation and floor design and can change the budget, especially on soft ground such as Klang's coastal clay. We tell you when it is needed. ### What is plot ratio? expand\_more Plot ratio is the total floor area allowed on the lot, relative to the land area. It is set by the local authority and caps how much you can build, including upper floors and mezzanines. ### What happens after planning? expand\_more You choose the next step: design and build if you have no drawings, building from your existing drawings, or detailed engineering. The plan carries forward into the quotation. ### What should I send to start? expand\_more Site location and land area, estimated building size and floors, intended use, any drawings and approval status, an indicative budget and your target start date. Our guide on what to send your contractor has a checklist. menu\_book Guides ## Factory Construction Planning Guides Plain answers to the questions owners ask before they commit. All guides arrow\_forward [/guide/ →](/guide/) Explainer ### What a Factory Feasibility Check Covers Before You Commit What is checked before a factory design and budget are fixed: zoning, size allowed, soil, access, power and water. Read guide arrow\_forward [What a Factory Feasibility Check Covers Before You Commit →](/guide/factory-feasibility-check/) Explainer ### What to Send Your Contractor to Plan a Factory Project Prepare a useful factory enquiry: site and land area, size and floors, use, drawings, approvals, budget and start date. Read guide arrow\_forward [What to Send Your Contractor to Plan a Factory Project →](/guide/factory-project-brief/) Decision guide ### Single-Storey or Multi-Storey Factory? Build up or spread out on industrial land: plot ratio, goods movement and lifts, upstairs floor loading and structure. Read guide arrow\_forward [Single-Storey or Multi-Storey Factory? →](/guide/single-storey-vs-multi-storey-factory/) hub Also from the same team ## Related Services architecture ### Design and Build Factory One contract covering design, engineering and construction for owners who have industrial land but no drawings yet. View service arrow\_forward [Design and Build Factory →](/design-and-build-factory/) construction ### Civil and Infrastructure Works Site works such as earthworks, drainage, roads and hardstanding around the building. View service arrow\_forward [Civil and Infrastructure Works →](/civil-infrastructure-works/) electrical\_services ### Detailed Engineering and M&E Works Piping, mechanical and electrical design scoped to the building and its use, then installed by the same team. View service arrow\_forward [Detailed Engineering and M&E Works →](/detailed-engineering-me-works/) ![](/images/misc/steel-portal-frame-factory-under-construction-in-s.webp) Enquiries welcome with details missing ## Ready to Talk About Planning? Send your brief for factory construction planning. We review it, set out the plan and issue a quotation with inclusions, exclusions and responsibilities. architecture Request a Quotation [/contact/ →](/contact/) chat WhatsApp the Project Team [https://wa.me/60192362343?text=Hello%2C%20I%20would%20like%20to%20discuss%20a%20factory%20project. →](https://wa.me/60192362343?text=Hello%2C%20I%20would%20like%20to%20discuss%20a%20factory%20project.) call +603-9076 7341 [tel:+60390767341 →](tel:+60390767341) - check\_circleWritten inclusions and exclusions - check\_circleEngineer-led since 2002 - check\_circleOne team, planning to handover