There are several types of mechanized parking: rotating towers, stacking systems, and rack systems in which automated vehicles carry cars into parking bays. Each type gives a different number of spaces per square meter, a different investment cost and different structural requirements.
CGD advises from selecting the system type and building the financial model through to the construction design: the floor frame structure for vehicle and equipment loads, ventilation, fire protection, charging stations and traffic organization for entry and exit.
Scope of work
- Compare mechanization types by the number of parking spaces achieved on the same land area
- Financial model: investment cost per parking space, revenue from hourly and monthly tickets, cash flow and payback period
- Frame and floor structure designed for vehicle loads and operating equipment loads
- Forced ventilation and smoke extraction for enclosed parking spaces
- Fire protection for parking garages, including areas for electric vehicles
- Charging station: capacity, location and impact on the building's electrical system
- Traffic organization for entry and exit, and connection to existing roads
Why choose CGD for this work
- A financial model has been built for a mechanized parking lot with hundreds of parking spaces.
- We place parking within the master layout of the ICD, warehouse or logistics center rather than treating it as a standalone facility.
- Lead engineers for fire protection and MEP are on the team — the two disciplines that matter most for this type of facility.
Projects delivered
New service, not yet linked to any project in the public portfolio.
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Frequently asked questions
Does smart parking have to use self-propelled vehicles?
No. Rotary towers and mechanical stacking systems are simpler, cheaper and suit many small plots. Self-propelled vehicles make more sense at large scale.
Roughly what is the investment cost per parking space?
The range is very wide across system types and suppliers. We build a separate spreadsheet based on each owner's site and target number of spaces rather than giving a single general figure.
Has CGD completed any smart parking project?
Not yet. What we have done are options and a financial model. Regular parking facilities are in our project portfolio.
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