# Warehouse Construction Selangor | Factory Builder Malaysia > Warehouse construction in Selangor for logistics, trading and distribution firms. Height, floor loading and loading bays planned early. Request a quotation. URL: https://factorybuilder.my/warehouse-construction/ starPriority service Since August 2002 · Reg. 588367-M task\_altEngineer-led (Ir.) warehouse Warehouse Construction // Selangor and the Klang Valley # Warehouses Built for Your Racking, Loading and Lorries Last updated: 10 November 2026 Clear height, floor loading, loading bays and fire protection, settled before the structure is designed. For logistics, trading and distribution firms across Selangor and the Klang Valley. - check\_circleStorage height and racking planned before the structure is designed - check\_circleFloor loading set for racking legs and forklift traffic - check\_circleLoading bays, dock levellers and roller shutters for container and lorry access - check\_circleFire protection requirements raised with the design, not after 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) . ![Steel-framed warehouse with loading bays and a container lorry in a Selangor industrial estate](/images/misc/wide-span-steel-portal-frame-warehouse-in-selangor.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 Does Warehouse Construction Involve? Has your stock outgrown the rented unit, or is the landlord’s roof limit costing you space you can’t use? That is usually when Selangor SME owners start looking at warehouse construction on their own land. We’re Factory Builder Malaysia, the factory and warehouse construction [/ →](/) arm of QDB Ventures Sdn Bhd, a Cheras-based contractor. We build warehouses and storage buildings for logistics, trading and distribution companies that have outgrown rented units or want all their goods under one roof. Most are **steel portal frame** buildings with metal roofing, a **power-floated concrete floor** and an office block at the front. The building is only part of the job. A warehouse works when four things suit the way your goods move: - **Clear height** - **Floor loading** - **Loading bays** - **The yard outside** That is why we settle these during planning and detailed engineering, before the structure is fixed. Once the columns are up and the slab is cast, changing them is slow and expensive. In Klang and Port Klang, many warehouses serve the port. We plan for container access, wide turning areas and the soft coastal clay that makes **soil investigation** and **piling** important. One example is the Port Klang Distribution Park, where HSS Group says foundation design for its first warehouse, a 90 m by 156 m building, was a challenge because of marine clay. Further inland, on firmer or hillier ground, the earthworks and drainage take a bigger share of the budget instead. ## Why Plan Height, Floor and Loading First? Three decisions shape every warehouse: - **Clear height and eaves height.** Clear height is the usable space under the lowest roof member. It should match your top racking beam, pallet height and forklift reach, with room for lights and any **sprinkler system**. Fire-protection guidance based on NFPA 13 commonly calls for about 18 inches (roughly 450 mm) between sprinkler heads and the top of stored goods, so that gap comes out of your usable height. Read more in our guide to warehouse clear height [/guide/warehouse-clear-height/ →](/guide/warehouse-clear-height/) . - **Floor loading.** Selective pallet racking puts heavy point loads through each leg. The slab, its joints and the ground below are designed for those loads. One slab design guide from FlowSense puts the common range at 180 to 200 mm for racking loads of 40 to 60 kN per leg. It suggests 200 to 225 mm for heavier racking or very narrow aisle trucks. Your own rack drawings should set the real figure. See warehouse floor loading [/guide/warehouse-floor-loading/ →](/guide/warehouse-floor-loading/) . - **Loading access.** The number of bays, **dock levellers** or ground-level loading, and **roller shutter** sizes all follow from your vehicles and how often you load. A dock leveller is the hinged plate that bridges the gap between your floor and the lorry bed, so forklifts can drive straight in. Our guide to loading bays and dock levellers [/guide/warehouse-loading-bays-dock-levellers/ →](/guide/warehouse-loading-bays-dock-levellers/) covers the options. | Decision | What it depends on | Why settle it early | | --- | --- | --- | | Clear height | Top racking beam, pallet height, forklift reach, lights and sprinklers | It sets the column and roof height | | Floor loading | Racking leg point loads, machinery and the ground below | It sets slab thickness, joints and reinforcement | | Loading access | Your vehicles and how often you load | It sets bay numbers, dock levellers and shutter sizes | Fire protection follows from these too. Storage height and goods type change what Bomba expects, from **hose reels** and **fire hydrants** to sprinklers. According to fire certificate guidance published in 2024, storage buildings of 1,000 m² or more, or 7,000 m³ or more, are listed for automatic sprinklers. FactoryHub’s Bomba guide adds that the fire drawings go to Bomba for approval before work starts, under UBBL by-law 245. We raise all of this with the design, as explained in warehouse sprinkler requirements [/guide/warehouse-sprinkler-requirements-malaysia/ →](/guide/warehouse-sprinkler-requirements-malaysia/) . ## When Does Building Your Own Warehouse Make Sense? Owners usually come to us when renting has stopped working. Goods are split across several units, the landlord will not allow a higher roof or a new loading bay, or the lease is ending. If you own industrial land, a warehouse built for your operation can cut double handling and give you control over height, floor and loading. Our guide on building your own warehouse vs renting units [/guide/own-warehouse-vs-renting-units/ →](/guide/own-warehouse-vs-renting-units/) walks through the decision. Approvals matter too. In Selangor, the local council (MBSA, MPK or MBPJ, depending on your site) is involved from planning to the Certificate of Completion and Compliance. According to PropertyGuru, Bomba clearance is one of the services needed before the CCC is issued. We plan the drawings and site programme with that sign-off in mind. ### Common Problems We Solve - **Racking that does not fit.** We start from your racking drawings, not a standard shed. - **Yards too tight for container lorries.** Turning areas and **hardstanding** are drawn with the building. - **Cracked floors.** Loading, joints and ground conditions are designed together. - **Unclear quotations.** Every quotation lists inclusions, exclusions and responsibilities. ## What Affects the Cost of a Warehouse? We do not publish prices or a rate per square foot, because no single rate fits every site. A shed on firm, flat land and one on soft clay can differ by a wide margin before a single column goes up. The main cost drivers are: - **Span and height.** A wider, taller building needs heavier steel. - **Floor loading.** Heavier racking means a thicker, more reinforced slab. - **Loading bays.** More bays and dock levellers mean more work at the front. - **Fire protection.** Sprinklers, hydrants and hose reels add to the scope. - **Site works.** Piling, earthworks and hardstanding often decide the final figure. Our guide to warehouse construction cost in Malaysia [/guide/warehouse-construction-cost-malaysia/ →](/guide/warehouse-construction-cost-malaysia/) explains each one and what to put in your brief so the quotation is accurate. A site plan, your racking drawings and the types of vehicles you use are a good start. Send them over and we’ll tell you what your warehouse construction project needs. report Sound familiar? ## Problems We Solve With Warehouses warning ### Not enough storage height Racking stops short of the roof because the building was never planned for it. We start from your racking and pallet heights and work out the clear height the structure must give. warning ### No proper loading bay for containers Lorries reverse into a shared driveway and goods are handled twice. We plan bays, levellers and turning space around the vehicles you actually use. warning ### Floors that crack under racking A slab designed for general use will not carry heavy point loads from racking legs. Floor loading is set at design, with soil investigation and piling where the ground needs it. warning ### Goods spread across several rented units Split storage means extra handling and transport. One warehouse on your own land puts stock, staff and loading under one roof. request\_quote Quotation scope ## What Does a Warehouses Quotation Cover? Every warehouse quotation is set out in three lists, so you can compare it fairly and nothing is left implied. ### add\_taskTypically included - Structure, roofing and cladding to the agreed specification - Floor slab designed for your racking and forklift loads - Loading bays, dock levellers and roller shutters as listed - Fire protection items agreed in detailed engineering - External roads, drainage and hardstanding within the site ### blockUsually excluded - remove\_circleRacking supply and installation (unless listed) - remove\_circleForklifts and material handling equipment - remove\_circleBusiness and operating licences - remove\_circleItems marked provisional until their scope is confirmed ### assignment\_indResponsibilities stated - person\_checkWho prepares and submits plans to the council - person\_checkWho appoints and pays consultants - person\_checkWho handles TNB, Air Selangor and Indah Water applications - person\_checkWho supplies and installs specialist equipment 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 Warehouses? shelves ### Racking-first planning We ask about your racking, pallets and forklifts before anything else, because they decide the height, the column grid and the floor. foundation ### Engineer-led floors and foundations Our engineers set the floor loading and link it to the soil investigation and piling design, which matters most on Klang's coastal clay. local\_shipping ### Loading planned with the layout Bays, levellers, shutters and turning areas are drawn in with the building, not squeezed in after the structure is fixed. fact\_check ### Written scope Every quotation lists what is included, what is excluded and who is responsible for submissions, consultants and specialist installations. groups ### One team Planning, detailed engineering, civil works and building works come from the same contractor, so questions are answered in one place. history ### Building since 2002 QDB Ventures Sdn Bhd has been building in Selangor and Kuala Lumpur since 2002. route The job process ## How Does Our Warehouses Process Work? Timing depends on the site, the approvals and the agreed scope. Your target start date is part of the brief and shapes the programme. 1. STEP 01 outgoing\_mail ### Brief and goods flow Tell us your goods, racking, vehicles and site. We map how goods arrive, are stored and leave. 2. STEP 02 assignment ### Plan and budget We set the building size, clear height and layout the land allows, and prepare the construction plan and budget. 3. STEP 03 engineering ### Detailed engineering Floor loading, structure, fire protection, power and drainage are designed around your racking and loading. 4. STEP 04 request\_quote ### Written quotation Inclusions, exclusions and responsibilities are listed, including submissions and specialist installations. 5. STEP 05 warehouse ### Build and handover Construction with regular updates from our project managers until handover. photo\_library On site ## Warehouses 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 Warehouse Storage Capacity Estimator Estimate how many pallet positions a warehouse could hold from floor area, clear height and pallet height. Use the tool [/tools/warehouse-storage-capacity-estimator/ →](/tools/warehouse-storage-capacity-estimator/) help Questions owners ask ## Warehouses FAQs Still have a question? Send what you have. Enquiries are welcome even if some details are missing. Request a Quotation [/contact/ →](/contact/) ### How much does it cost to build a warehouse in Selangor? expand\_more It depends on the size, span, clear height, floor loading, number of loading bays, fire protection and the ground conditions on your site. A warehouse on soft coastal clay near Klang, for example, may need deeper piling than one on firmer ground. Because these factors vary so much, we do not publish a price list or a rate per square foot. We review your brief, prepare the construction plan and budget, and then issue a quotation that lists inclusions, exclusions and responsibilities, so you can see exactly what the price covers and compare it fairly with other quotations. ### What clear height does my warehouse need? expand\_more Start from your racking. The clear height is the usable height under the lowest roof member, and it should suit your top beam level, your pallet height and the reach of your forklifts, with room for lighting and any sprinklers. More height than you need adds cost, because columns get taller and bracing heavier. Less height wastes floor space. We work through your racking layout with you during planning, before the structure is designed, and the guide on warehouse clear height explains the trade-offs in more detail. ### Can the floor take heavy racking and forklifts? expand\_more It can if the floor loading is set at design. Racking legs put concentrated point loads on the slab, and forklifts add moving loads, so we ask for your racking type, loads and forklift details early. The slab thickness, reinforcement, joints and the ground beneath it are designed together. On weak ground, soil investigation and piling are part of getting the floor right. Increasing floor loading after the slab is cast is difficult and disruptive, which is why we settle it during detailed engineering. ### Do I need dock levellers? expand\_more It depends on the vehicles you load, how often you load, and whether forklifts drive straight into containers. Dock levellers suit regular container and lorry loading at bay height. Ground-level loading suits smaller vehicles and lower volumes. We look at your goods flow and recommend the mix. ### Does my warehouse need sprinklers? expand\_more Fire protection depends on the size of the building, the storage height and the type of goods. Some warehouses need sprinklers, others need hose reels and hydrants. Requirements are confirmed during design and reviewed by Bomba, so we raise them in detailed engineering, not after. ### Can you build a warehouse in Port Klang? expand\_more Yes. We build across Klang District, including Port Klang, Kapar, Meru and Bandar Bukit Raja. We completed a factory at Klang Lot 1754, and we plan container access and piling early for coastal sites. ### Do you supply racking and forklifts? expand\_more No. Racking and material handling equipment usually come from your specialist supplier. We need their details early so the floor, height and column grid are designed for them, and the quotation states clearly that they are excluded unless listed. ### Who handles the council submissions? expand\_more That is agreed at the start and written into the quotation. Plans go to the council for your site, such as MBDK in Klang or MBSA in Shah Alam, and each has its own requirements and timing. ### How long does it take to build a warehouse? expand\_more Timing depends on the site, the ground, the approvals and the scope, so we do not promise a fixed duration upfront. Give us your target start date in the brief and we build the programme around it. menu\_book Guides ## Warehouse Construction Guides Plain answers to the questions owners ask before they commit. All guides arrow\_forward [/guide/ →](/guide/) Explainer ### Loading Bays, Dock Levellers and Roller Shutters for Container Access Plan container and lorry loading: bay layout and number, dock levellers vs ground level, shutter sizing and turning areas. Read guide arrow\_forward [Loading Bays, Dock Levellers and Roller Shutters for Container Access →](/guide/warehouse-loading-bays-dock-levellers/) Explainer ### Warehouse Clear Height: Planning Storage Height and Racking Early Work out the storage height you need: clear vs eaves height, racking, forklift reach and the effect on structure and cost. Read guide arrow\_forward [Warehouse Clear Height: Planning Storage Height and Racking Early →](/guide/warehouse-clear-height/) Explainer ### Warehouse Floor Loading for Racking and Forklifts Why warehouse floor loading is set at design: power-floated slabs, racking point loads, forklifts, soil and piling. Read guide arrow\_forward [Warehouse Floor Loading for Racking and Forklifts →](/guide/warehouse-floor-loading/) Explainer ### Warehouse Sprinkler and Fire Protection Requirements in Malaysia When warehouses may need sprinklers, hose reels and hydrants, how Bomba reviews them, and how storage height matters. Read guide arrow\_forward [Warehouse Sprinkler and Fire Protection Requirements in Malaysia →](/guide/warehouse-sprinkler-requirements-malaysia/) Decision guide ### Building Your Own Warehouse vs Renting Several Units Goods across rented units? Compare split storage with your own warehouse: height, floor, loading, land and timing. Read guide arrow\_forward [Building Your Own Warehouse vs Renting Several Units →](/guide/own-warehouse-vs-renting-units/) Decision guide ### Warehouse Construction Cost in Malaysia: What Drives the Price Warehouse-specific cost drivers: span, height, floor loading, loading bays, fire protection and site works, and what to put in your brief. Read guide arrow\_forward [Warehouse Construction Cost in Malaysia: What Drives the Price →](/guide/warehouse-construction-cost-malaysia/) hub Also from the same team ## Related Services 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/) 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/) ![](/images/misc/steel-portal-frame-factory-under-construction-in-s.webp) Enquiries welcome with details missing ## Ready to Talk About Warehouses? Send your brief for warehouse construction. 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