Commercial & Industrial Laundry Plant Design, Development & Construction

Western State Design has developed and equipped state-of-the-art commercial and industrial laundry installations throughout the world. Partnering with our laundry consultants to develop a commercial or industrial plant design moves your project from concept to completion without surprises.

When Should I Hire a Laundry Design Consultant?

Whether you're building new, renovating, expanding, or retooling, don't delay hiring laundry consultants who can help you get every detail right from the start. We guide laundry plant owners on design considerations for new builds and can upgrade or retool a facility while it's in operation to minimize interruptions. Maxiimizing value engineering by bringing us into your project early allows our specialists to implement effective processes, helping you stay within budget without sacrificing on-time completion.

How Do Laundry Plant Designers Differ from General Contractors?

Unlike other construction firms that design and construct all types of industrial buildings, WSD only builds laundries. We offer our clients extensive industry knowledge and experience that general contractors may lack.

Here are a few qualities that set Western State Design apart from typical contractors:

• We only consider projects that are a good match for our skills and laundry expertise.
• The WSD design team includes experienced project managers and laundry operators, plus mechanical, plumbing, and electrical (MP&E) subcontractors.
• We follow industry best practices to design custom systems that maximize production, minimize floor space, conserve energy and water usage, reduce labor costs, and deliver overall value.
• Our team can retool your plant while you continue to operate, saving you from unnecessary downtime.
• We provide a single point of contact for all aspects of the project, streamlining communication and reducing coordination issues.

Laundry Plant Design

Western State Design offers end-to-end planning for developing laundry facilities at hospitals, hotels and resorts, cruise ships, and other high-volume operations. Our laundry consultants optimize the design and planning workflow for efficientcy, provide technical expertise, and help eliminate unexpected outcomes by facilitating communication and oversight.

Our commercial laundry design process includes the following phases and steps:

Laundry Needs Assessment

This analysis helps tailor your facility plans to your business model, accounting for your goals, budget, and projected workload. We'll define each of these elements to develop a custom commercial laundry design that works for your business:

• Goals and objectives
• Marketplace appraisal
• Workload analysis

Operations, Economic, and Timing Requirements

Pre-construction planning is critical to commercial and industrial laundry design. Our laundy consultants can help with key tasks to ensure the operation considers efficiency, ergonomics, and safety. An early evaluation aligns the plans with financial and scheduling considerations through:

• Architectural design process flow & layout plan
• Project specifications
• Engineering civil, structural, mechanical/plumbing, & electrical drawings
• Equipment layout, specifications, and budgets
• Final project timelines and scheduling
• Code compliance review
• Permit procurement and process management

Laundry Plant Constuction

Commercial and industrial laundry design doesn't end when construction begins. WSD consultants facilitate a smooth build by handling vital oversight in several areas:

• Critical path method scheduling
• Coordination of all construction activities
• Quality control and safety monitoring
• Cost reporting and budget tracking
• Weekly project updates

OPL Operations Start-Up

WSD won't just check that the construction is complete and walk away. We provide ongoing support to make sure your plant is operational. Here are a few ways our laundry consultants help you transition past the building phase:

• Final inspections and occupancy permit
• Plant start-up and fine-tuning
• Staff training coordination
• Punchlist completion
• Contract closeout

Industrial Laundry Equipment Installation

If you're opening a commercial laundry plant, don't underestimate the importance of selecting an experienced equiment supplier. Commercial and industrial laundry equipment differ in size, setup, technology, training, and infrastructure requirements. You'll want to choose a knowledgeable laundry consultant who can guide you through selecting equipment solutions and install your machines to exact specifications.

Our laundry plant team is an experienced installer for commercial and industrial washers, dryers, and finishing equipment from the industry's top brands. As a licensed general contractor, WSD can complete any size laundry project installation, from a single washer-extractor to a complete system.

We offer Scopes of Service ranging from individual projects to turnkey installation of an entire industrial laundry room. Contact WSD to discuss service levels that can help you finalize your shop floor, including: