A production hangar is not just a "box with a roof." It is a building with a crane beam up to 5 tons, a reinforced floor for heavy equipment, forced ventilation, and zoning into production, warehouse, and utility areas. In this article — the complete cycle from design to launch: structure types, engineering system requirements, real 2026 prices, and construction stages.
What is a production hangar and who needs one
A production hangar is an industrial building on an LGSF frame, designed for a specific type of production. Unlike a warehouse hangar, a production hangar features a reinforced frame for a crane beam up to 5 t, a specialized floor for equipment, forced ventilation, and space zoning.
Metalworking
Cutting, welding, and milling workshops. Crane beam for moving workpieces, reinforced floor for machine tools, exhaust ventilation.
Auto Service / Car Workshop
Repair zones for trucks and cars. Gates 4+ m, inspection pits, car wash, compressor room. Insulation for year-round operation.
Assembly & Packaging
Conveyor lines, picking zones, packaging equipment. Separation into production area + finished goods warehouse.
Woodworking
Sawmills, drying chambers, carpentry workshops. High fire safety, sawdust aspiration, natural lighting.
Food Production
Sandwich panels with hygienic coating, ventilation with filtration, cold storage rooms. HACCP compliance.
Logistics & Equipment Repair
Heavy equipment repair, railcar servicing, aviation component maintenance. Large clear span up to 36 m without columns.
A production hangar on an LGSF frame is built 3-4 times faster than a conventional building, costs 2-3 times less, and allows production to start within 3-5 months after contract signing instead of 12-18 months for traditional construction.
Production facility requirements
A production hangar is a complex of engineering solutions where every element is designed for a specific type of production. Key parameters: frame load-bearing capacity, flooring, ventilation, power supply, and fire safety.
Flooring
M300-M400 concrete, 200-300 mm thick, reinforced. Load capacity up to 5 t/m² for heavy equipment. Waterproofing, expansion joints every 6 m. Special coatings for chemical production.
Ventilation
Forced supply-and-exhaust system. Air exchange rate of 3-10 times/hour depending on production type. Local exhaust hoods over welding stations and machine tools.
Power Supply
380 V three-phase for equipment. Capacity 100-500 kW depending on production. Industrial outlets, lighting 300-500 lux, emergency power.
Fire Safety
Frame fire resistance R30-R60. Sandwich panels with mineral wool (NG — non-combustible). Fire alarm system, emergency exits, lightning protection.
| Parameter | ReadyCon Production Hangar |
| Frame | LGSF (crane beam up to 5 t) |
| Wall height | 6–18 m |
| Span (width) | up to 36 m without intermediate columns |
| Crane beam | up to 5 tons (underslung crane beam) |
| Floor load capacity | up to 5 t/m² |
| Insulation | Sandwich panels 80-150 mm (mineral wool / PIR) |
| Fire resistance | R30–R60 |
| Installation time | from 45 days (without crane), from 60 days (with crane) |
Crane beam: types, lifting capacity, installation
The crane beam is a key element of a production hangar. It allows moving workpieces, equipment, and finished products weighing from 1 to 5 tons. The hangar frame is designed for a specific lifting capacity at the design stage.
| Parameter | Crane Beam in LGSF Hangar |
|---|---|
| Lifting capacity | up to 5 tons |
| Mounting | On bottom flanges of crane runway beams |
| Hook height | 6 to 14 m (depending on wall height) |
| Frame cost | Reinforced columns + crane runway beams (+15-25% over standard) |
| Service area | Full span of hangar |
| Recommended for | Workshops, assembly, metalworking, light manufacturing |
Production hangar prices in 2026
The cost of a production hangar is significantly higher than a warehouse due to the reinforced frame, specialized floor, crane beam, and engineering systems. Below are estimated turnkey prices from ReadyCon (frame + cladding + installation, excluding foundation and utilities).
| Production hangar type | Area | Price from |
|---|---|---|
| Workshop / facility without crane | 300 m² | 96,000 $ |
| Production with underslung crane 3 t | 500 m² | 200,000 $ |
| Production with crane beam 5 t | 800 m² | 340,000 $ |
| Production with crane beam 5 t | 1,000 m² | 420,000 $ |
| Production complex (workshop + warehouse + office) | 2,000 m² | from 750,000 $ |
Production hangar construction stages
The full cycle from first call to equipment launch takes 3-6 months depending on complexity. The key feature: frame design tailored to specific equipment and the production process.
- Technical brief & site audit. We determine the production process, equipment, capacities, and personnel. Site visit, geology and utilities assessment. We form the technical brief: dimensions, height, crane beam, floor loads, ventilation, electrical.
- Design. Architectural, structural, and engineering sections in 3-4 weeks. Load calculations for the crane beam, equipment vibration, snow and wind loads. Zoning: production, warehouse, utility rooms, office.
- Structure manufacturing. At the ReadyCon factory in Dnipro: cutting, bending, galvanizing, marking. For crane beam — crane beam fabrication. Timeline — 3-5 weeks. In parallel — foundation and floor preparation.
- Frame and crane installation. Bolted frame assembly, crane beam installation, crane beam mounting. Cladding with sandwich panels, gate installation. From 45 days without crane, from 60 days with crane.
- Engineering systems. Ventilation, electrical, lighting, and fire alarm installation. Utility connections. Commissioning works.
- Turnkey handover. Facility handover with complete documentation package. Commissioning. Frame warranty — 10 years, cladding — 5 years.
Task: production workshop with a 5-ton crane beam for servicing heavy industrial equipment. Solution: straight-wall LGSF frame, 8 m wall height, 100 mm sandwich panels, reinforced 250 mm floor. Result: installation completed in 52 days, facility operational since 2021. The client saved 40% compared to traditional construction.
Task: steel structures workshop + raw material warehouse + utility rooms. Solution: straight-wall frame 24x62 m, 10 m height, 5 t crane beam, zoning with sandwich panel partitions. Result: from design to launch — 5 months.
Fixed price in the contract — if steel prices rise during construction, that's our risk, not yours. Payment is staged: advance upon signing, partial payment upon structure delivery, balance upon project handover. No 80% upfront payment, as most competitors require.
Frequently asked questions about production hangars
A production hangar without a crane beam, 500 m² — from 160,000 $. With a 5 t crane beam — from 200,000 $. A fully equipped production complex of 1,000 m² with a 5 t crane beam — from 420,000 $. The price includes design, manufacturing, delivery, and installation. Foundation and utilities — an additional 15-25%.
Up to 5 tons — in a straight-wall LGSF hangar with reinforced columns and crane runway beams. Hook height — from 6 to 14 m depending on wall height. The crane beam is mounted on the bottom flanges of crane runway beams and covers the full span of the hangar.
M300-M400 concrete, 200-300 mm thick with reinforcement. Load capacity up to 5 t/m² for heavy equipment. For chemical production — acid-resistant coating. For auto service — inspection pits. Mandatory waterproofing and expansion joints every 6 m.
A 500 m² production hangar without a crane beam — 45 to 60 days of installation. With a crane beam — 60 to 80 days. The full cycle from design to commissioning — 3-5 months. Structure manufacturing at the factory runs in parallel with foundation preparation.
Yes. An LGSF frame allows zoning: production area, raw material storage, finished goods warehouse, utility rooms, office. Sandwich panel partitions provide thermal and sound insulation. A second floor for office space is also possible.
Free production hangar estimate
Send us your parameters: area, production type, crane beam — we'll calculate the exact cost within 48 hours. Fixed price in the contract, staged payment, in-house manufacturing.
In-house manufacturing: Dnipro, Sicheslavska Naberezhna St., 15A
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