When a warehouse runs short of usable floor space, the next opportunity may already be above it. See how Rack & Save delivered a steel-framed, plywood-decked mezzanine for bulky and mixed-SKU storage at a JTC industrial unit in Tuas, Singapore.
The two-month handover programme covered project-phase meetings, inspections and site coordination—not simply the installation period. The scope also incorporated steel-grating stair treads, sprinkler installation and the necessary authority approvals, as reported for this project.
Every square metre of a working warehouse matters. At this JTC industrial unit in Tuas, the client was dealing with limited storage capacity for bulky goods and inventory spread across multiple stock-keeping units (SKUs). The requirement was straightforward: maximise the available premises by creating another practical storage level above the existing ground-floor operations.
Rack & Save responded with a purpose-planned warehouse mezzanine supported by a blue steel framework and finished with plywood floor decking. The upper deck opens up a distinct area for organised inventory, while the floor below remains available for warehouse activities and circulation, subject to the agreed operating layout.
This was more than a steel installation. The two-month programme ran from project discussions through coordinated meetings, inspections and implementation stages to handover. The scope included dedicated access stairs with steel-grating treads, guarded upper-level access, sprinkler installation, and approvals from the relevant authorities as reported by Rack & Save.
The result is a completed project that demonstrates how planning the vertical space, access and building services together can make an existing industrial unit more useful—without implying that every building will support the same solution, loading or approval route.
A warehouse may have available volume overhead while the ground floor continues to carry the pressure of day-to-day storage. For this Tuas client, better space utilisation—not an oversized or unsuitable one-size-fits-all structure—was the starting point.
The client needed additional organised storage for bulky items and a diverse mix of SKUs within the existing warehouse footprint. The mezzanine had to fit the JTC unit, retain a practical lower-floor working area, and provide clear access to the new upper deck.
Coordination meetings and inspections were part of the project programme so the layout, access arrangements and work stages could be reviewed before handover.
“Maximise the space you already have—then make every new level practical to access, manage and use.”
Rack & Save's approach to the Tuas warehouse mezzanine briefThe value of this installation is not just the new deck. It is the coordination of the storage purpose, structural platform, access and supporting building services within one project.
Unused vertical volume was turned into a defined mezzanine storage level while preserving the lower-floor footprint for operations.
The blue steel framework supports plywood floor decking. The upper-level finish is not steel grating; its permitted loading remains project-specific.
Dedicated blue steel stairs with open grating treads, handrails and edge guarding provide access to the upper deck and stair opening.
The project included sprinkler installation and the relevant authority-approval process as confirmed by Rack & Save for this JTC unit.
The two-month figure covers the overall project programme, including client meet-ups at project phases, site inspections, planning coordination and the works leading to handover. It must not be read as two months of construction labour alone.
Discuss the client's bulky-stock and mixed-SKU needs, intended mezzanine use, access expectations and available space.
Coordinate project-phase meetings and site inspections to review dimensions, existing conditions, layout and access.
Address the reported relevant authority-approval requirements and the sprinkler-installation scope within the project programme.
Progress the blue steel mezzanine framework, plywood upper deck, steel-grating stairs and guarding with inspection and coordination checkpoints.
Complete the applicable inspections, outstanding reviews and handover activities within the reported two-month project period.
Examine the completed mezzanine from different viewpoints. Select any image to enlarge it and inspect the installation details.
The Tuas project illustrates the importance of treating storage, circulation, sprinkler services, required approvals and site handover as parts of a coordinated plan. Every installation still needs its own assessment and approval conditions.
Clarify the mix of stock, bulky items, handling methods, intended loads and actual approved loading schedule. The reported 250 kg/m² figure for this project cannot simply be applied to a different site.
Plan the staircase position, steel-grating tread specification, guardrails, stair opening and practical movement around the upper and lower working levels.
Assess existing building conditions, sprinkler provision, inspection needs, landlord/JTC requirements and any applicable regulatory submissions with the relevant qualified parties.
The mezzanine must work for people as well as products. Here, a blue steel staircase with open steel-grating treads connects the warehouse floor to the elevated storage level. Handrails and a guarded stairwell define the access route.
Importantly, the stairs use metal grating while the mezzanine floor uses plywood decking. They serve different functions and should not be described as the same floor construction. The stair opening also needs to remain clear and must be planned around the actual approved layout.
This access arrangement was considered alongside client coordination, site inspections, relevant approvals and the sprinkler installation included in the Tuas project scope.
Explore Our Mezzanine Installation ServicesRack & Save identifies the project as a mezzanine installation at a JTC industrial unit in Tuas, Singapore. The specific client name and unit address have not been provided for publication.
The client needed to maximise existing warehouse space for bulky items and mixed-SKU inventory. The mezzanine adds a distinct upper storage level over part of the existing floor area.
The reported two-month handover period includes meetings at project phases, site inspections, planning and coordination, installation-related activities and final handover. It does not mean the physical installation itself lasted two months, nor does it establish a typical timeframe for every project.
The main upper mezzanine deck uses plywood panels over a supporting steel structure. The stair treads use steel grating. They are distinct components, and the upper deck should not be described as a steel-grating floor.
The maximum load for this Tuas JTC project is 250 kg per square metre (250 kg/m²). Refer to the project’s approved loading schedule and installed load notices for operating requirements.
Yes. Rack & Save reports sprinkler installation as a special feature in the Tuas mezzanine project scope. The precise sprinkler layout, system design, certification and responsible parties are not specified in the published case study.
Rack & Save confirms that the project obtained the required approvals from the relevant authorities. This refers to this specific installation; the applicable authority, permit category and approval scope have not been individually detailed here. No approval is automatically assumed for another site.
The two-month programme covered coordination meet-ups across project phases, inspections, required approval-related work, sprinkler coordination, installation-related activities and handover. This overview is not an exact dated construction diary.
Yes. Provide the building location, floor plan or dimensions, clear height, stock details, expected loading, sprinkler/site-service constraints and access requirements. Rack & Save can discuss a project-specific assessment and quotation.
Like the Tuas client, you may have storage potential above your working floor. Let Rack & Save assess your building height, goods, approved loading needs, stair location, sprinkler/service requirements and project timeline. We can discuss a mezzanine solution designed around the premises you actually operate—not an off-the-shelf promise.
