Shop design?

[P Dubya]

I'm thinking of building a new shop for my business. Something in the 48x 96 range. Is there a website that any of you have used to get ideas and insight on how to make the layout work best? Not sure if I will have the office/break room area on the interior of the 48x96 or if I should make it an exterior addition to the building? Ideas? Thanks!

 

[schmoldty]

what kinda business?

 

[P Dubya]

Excavation and directional boring. I've looked a little at the Morton building and Armstrong websites... Looking for a basic footprint and ways I can make it work best for me and employees.

 

[clcartwr]

I use Google Sketchup. The software is free and only has a slight learning curve. Plus you can do much more than just layouts. Other than that Grizzly's website had a shop layout program at one time for laying out work areas but not sure if it is still available.

 

[DekeT]

You can draw up a dozen different scenarios and still not have a clue if the layout is right for you. Hire somebody that knows what they are doing.