Alston Construction was proud to be a NAIOP I.CON Cold Conference Silver Sponsor. I.CON Cold brought together industry leaders to discuss the latest trends, challenges, and innovations in cold storage construction and operations. As this niche sector continues to evolve, it’s clear that flexibility, sustainability, and technology are shaping the future of cold storage facilities. From emerging trends in design to the biggest challenges on the horizon, here are the top five takeaways you need to know to stay ahead in this rapidly growing market.
1. A Niche Sector: Cold storage can be defined by asset classes to help determine the design, functionality, operation, etc.
2. The overall design and site selection depends on the asset classes because it will determine the unique needs and the operational needs. Cold storage facilities need to be as flexible as possible. Design Build is more ideal and cost effective for cold storage operators rather than formatting a plan and spec design.
3. New Trends in Cold Storage Design and Construction: Increased technology highly affects safety in a positive way. Trends in energy efficient designs:
Insulated Concrete System vs. IMP