Industrial & Manufacturing Facilities

With complex equipment, hazardous materials and critical systems, industrial environments present inherent high risks. Facility owners face the imperative mandate of ensuring worker safety and meeting regulatory compliance. But with constantly evolving codes, multi-jurisdictional oversight, and growing pressure for transparency, the process can be overwhelming. Finding the right partner is crucial to identify vulnerabilities, navigate regulations, and implement risk-reduction strategies tailored to your industrial operations.

SOCOTEC acts as your trusted safety advisor with:

• Code compliance consulting and plan review
• Worker safety audits and health risk assessments
• Fire and life safety system inspections and strategies
• Emergency preparedness planning and evacuation plans
• Hazardous material containment and ventilation design
• Indoor air quality testing and noise/vibration mitigation
• Regulatory reporting and permitting support

Sustainability has become a core driver of reputation, compliance, and business value. Industrial facility owners are under mounting pressure to reduce carbon emissions, optimize energy consumption, and build operations aligned with ESG benchmarks. For facility stakeholders, the key challenge lies in achieving these environmental objectives without compromising productivity or escalating expenses.

SOCOTEC implements sustainable strategies that deliver tangible performance improvements with:

• Energy modeling and carbon footprint reduction strategies
• LEED, WELL, and Fitwel certification consulting
• ESG Performance Assessment & Reporting
• Greenhouse gas (GHG) and life-cycle assessments
• Environmental risk management
• Stormwater, wastewater, and water use optimization
• Sustainable material selection and circularity strategies

In the industrial sector, efficiency is critical—both on the production floor and in how projects are delivered. From construction to commissioning, delays and missteps can lead to costly downtime and disrupted supply chains. Facility owners need partners who understand the pace and precision of industrial facility construction and operations, even in live, high-intensity environments.

SOCOTEC helps reduce risk and ensure long-term performance with:

• Owner’s representation and project monitoring
• Technical due diligence and risk analysis
• Phased construction planning for live facilities
• Schedule management and change order analysis
• Facility commissioning and retro-commissioning
• Performance optimization and automation planning

Today's industrial infrastructure must withstand not only routine wear and tear, but also increasingly extreme environmental conditions. Aging facilities are particularly vulnerable to structural deterioration, regulatory non-compliance, and system inefficiencies. Expert assessment services enable facility managers to evaluate current conditions, develop targeted upgrade plans, and implement strategies that enhance structural integrity, ensure compliance, and maintain operational continuity.

For new facilities, SOCOTEC integrates high-performance goals from the earliest conception stages. Our building envelope expertise spans design, testing, and inspection to deliver airtight, energy-efficient, and resilient façades that stand the test of time.

SOCOTEC ensures asset performance and integrity with:

• Structural integrity assessments, non-destructive testing and forensic engineering
• Seismic, flood risk and geologic hazard evaluations
• Material testing and recommendations
• Building envelope: roofing, waterproofing, air/vapor barrier, thermal insulation and façade inspections
• Thermographic imaging, air leakage, and infiltration testing
• Equipment-induced vibration monitoring and mitigation
• Utility and redundancy system evaluations
• Long-term maintenance planning and lifecycle analysis

Industrial projects carry enormous financial stakes. Rising construction costs, supply chain volatility, and stringent regulations can significantly impact ROI. Unforeseen delays or compliance gaps expose businesses to substantial legal and reputational risks. Effective financial oversight and strategic expertise are essential to safeguard capital investments, maintain stakeholder confidence, and ensure operational security throughout the facility lifecycle.

SOCOTEC provides a comprehensive approach to risk management and business value with:

• Cost control assessments and value engineering
• Contract and claims consulting
• Calculation of lost profits and economic damages
• Financial risk evaluation during due diligence
• Business continuity and disaster preparedness plans
• Intellectual Property (IP) protection and compliance audits
• Dispute resolution and expert witness