Delivering “Convenient” store designs
Offering a wide range of products means convenience store designs require comprehensive solutions!
Need gas or a bottle of water for a road trip? Is it the middle of night and you need diapers or milk? Chances are good that you will be stopping at a convenience store for these essentials. Offering grab-and-go or made-to-order food and drink items, fuel options from gas to diesel to charging stations, and a selection of necessities from band-aids to milk, convenience stores are plentiful and located in accessible locations with extended hours to serve a variety of needs.
Because convenience stores are located in every community, from the most rural areas to urban centers, there are a multitude of complex considerations involved in the design and construction of these important buildings. The team at Integrated Consulting has been providing essential civil engineering and landscape architectural design services for multiple convenience store clients throughout the region.
The team at Integrated Consulting has been providing essential civil engineering and landscape architectural design services for multiple convenience store clients throughout the region.
Specific environmental considerations during and after construction include managing rainwater run-off and proper containment of underground fuel storage. The IC team focuses on effective stormwater management systems to minimize erosion and excessive water run-off from the newly paved areas. Additionally, our team works closely with the on-site construction team during installation of the underground fuel tanks to ensure compliance with all regulations that will mitigate soil contamination from fuel leaks.
While it may seem simple, convenience store design can be complex and come with a multitude of considerations. Because Integrated Consulting offers a wide range of expert services our team is perfectly suited to deliver successful project results. Depth of expertise coupled with valuable capabilities and a focus on all the details allow Integrated Consulting to make convenience store design - convenient!
A vital part of IC’s convenience store design is providing a comprehensive landscape architecture plan for the finished site. Our plans focus on efficient traffic flow, while providing aesthetic elements. Native plants, signage, and lighting deliver a visually appealing exterior and demonstrate clear pedestrian and vehicular paths. Additionally, appropriate landscaping provides a buffer between the site and any residential areas adjacent to the location.
Determining the appropriate site as it relates to accessibility, code and zoning compliance, and environmental factors is paramount to a successful project. The Integrated team offers our expert services to review utility infrastructure, stormwater management, drainage, and subsurface conditions to ensure the selected property is suitable. Then our team establishes the best placement for structures, fuel storage tanks, entrance/exit access, parking areas, and pedestrian pathways.