Technical Books
Norman Barrientos, AIA, is the owner of the national architecture firm of Barrientos Design & Consulting and a recognized expert and thought leader with decades of experience in the operations and maintenance field.
His technical publications draw on his extensive industry knowledge to provide valuable guidance and resources for O&M and fleet facility professionals.
Fleet Facilities Design & Standards: Planning for High-Performance Operations and Maintenance Garages
Fleet Facilities Design & Standards is your definitive industry guide for purposeful garage design. This strategic resource systematically details essential design principles for high-performing maintenance facilities, covering workflow optimization and productivity, repair bay typologies, building and safety regulations, asset distribution and preservation, sustainability and resilience, electric vehicle service planning, and preparing garages for future technologies and long-term success.
A first of its kind in the fleet industry, this guide provides industry benchmarks and metrics enabling fleet and facility professionals to make better capital and design decisions for their fleet garage improvements. Whether you are overseeing upgrades, renovations, an expansion, or new construction, this comprehensive reference will help you make informed decisions to elevate your fleet facility design toward operational excellence.
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Based on extensive research across over 120 maintenance facilities nationwide and nearly a decade of professional seminars, Fleet Facilities Design & Standards resolves the critical industry gap where generational facility investments are often designed without crucial field data, best practices, or national comparisons.
Discover Norman Barrientos's proven "Seven Design Principles of Highly Effective Garages" that transform O&M environments:
Robust Building Function Definition: Tailor layouts for all activities, from vehicle circulation to staff interaction.
Maintenance Workflow Optimization: Streamline movement to minimize wasted time and back-tracking.
Employee Productivity and Safety Enhancement: Create quality spaces that boost output and foster safety.
Asset Management and Distribution: Secure and efficiently track millions in inventory and vehicles.
Supervision and Security Effectiveness: Establish clear lines of sight for management and critical access points.
Building Durability and Sustainability: Select robust materials, integrate energy efficiency, and design for resilience.
Future-Ready Adaptability: Plan for transformative changes like widespread electric vehicle integration (EVSE), evolving work trucks, and digital transformation.
Learn to align facility design with your organization’s Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and operational efficiency metrics. Understand how to determine the proper number and types of repair bays based on annual maintenance hours and technician availability. Gain crucial insights into specific design considerations like repair bay sizing, vertical clearances, and overhead door dimensions.
The book also delves into vital building material selection, recommending precast concrete panels for durability against impacts and chemical exposure. It thoroughly addresses stringent building codes and regulations, including specialized requirements for Electric Vehicles (EVs), covering charging infrastructure (EVSE), unique fire hazards (thermal runaway), and sustainability/resiliency in fleet facilities. Ultimately, this essential guide empowers you to elevate fleet facility design beyond trial-and-error, ensuring your investment leads to heightened operational efficiency, reduced costs, improved safety, and long-term asset value for decades to come.
With over 40 years of architectural design experience, Norman Barrientos is a leading expert in Operations & Maintenance facility design with over 120+ projects in his portfolio created by his Milwaukee-based architecture firm, Barrientos Design & Consulting.
More expertise is on the way!
Norman is currently developing new technical books sharing his industry knowledge and experience.
Check back soon for new releases and updates.
