Plan. Design. Build.
A Truck Workshop to Drive Your Business Forward
Your transport operation deserves a truck workshop designed to meet to your specific needs. From pits, gantry cranes, or washdown bays, ensure your workshop is equipped to meet your current requirements.
Maximise
Efficiency
Design from the ground up for productivity with layouts that optimize pits, gantries, and workflows for a high-performing facility.
Integrated Office or Showroom
With a focus on smart simplicity, get offices that are right for you. whether you need basic facilities, or full executive offices and showroom, ensure you get the outcome that your staff and business deserve.
Experts on
Your Side
Focus on your business while a team of experts manages everything from detailed design and complex council requirements, through to construction.
Build for Growth
A Smarter Transport Facility, Designed Around You
Every transport facility has unique requirements. It starts with understanding your operation to create a space tailored to your customer requirements, site, and budget. Expert guidance ensures your facility supports efficiency, minimises downtime, and drives your business forward.
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Designed for You
Not sure where to begin? Collaborate with an expert team that provides recommendations based on your operational requirements, ensuring optimal layouts that streamline maintenance and maximise functionality.
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Control Costs
Clear, methodical budgeting means you know exactly where you stand.
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Faster Timelines
Avoid delays with milestone maps, contingency plans, and clear timelines that keep your project moving forward.
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Optimised for Productivity
There is a wide range of fit-out options available, including service pits, gantry cranes, and wash bays, each with varying costs. It's essential to design a facility that aligns with your budget and operational needs to drive efficiency both now and into the future.

End to End Experts
Don't Let Consultants & Council Derail Your Project
Navigating councils and consultants can quickly derail your project if not handled properly. Choosing the wrong architect or engineer often results in inefficient or overly complex designs, taking you two steps forward and three steps back.
Having a team that cuts through the red tape is critical to ensure every step is efficient and straightforward.
Practical Fire Compliance:
Consider design options that minimise fire walls and removes sprinklers, saving you money and reducing ongoing costs.
Cost Optimisation:
A team that understands what drives cost of steel structure, concrete and earth moving, so efficiency is designed in from the start.
Well Managed Process:
You shouldn't have to manage independent architects, engineers and council consultants. Leave it with a central team of end-to-end experts who do it in-house on your behalf and provide weekly updates to avoid confusion and miscommunication.
Work With Experts Who Get It
Everything You Need - Nothing You Don't
A transport facility should be built to deliver value and efficiency, now and into the future. Work with a team that ensures every detail is optimised to suit your operation, budget, and site.
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Efficient Steel Structures
Maximise value with optimised bay sizes, door configurations, and overhead gantries. Compare options to create a durable structure that enhances functionality while meeting your budget.
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Tailored Workshop Design
Get wash-down bays, service pits, and other essential elements designed to suit your specific operational needs, location, and compliance requirements.
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Smart Office and Facilities
Hard-wearing office spaces built to withstand daily use, or premium showrooms that create an impressive space to showcase your business.
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Custom Canopies
Choose the right canopy for your needs, from cost-effective cantilever designs for weather protection to fully supported options for all-weather loading and unloading.
Online Tool
Try our budget estimator tool
This tool gives you a starting point for estimating costs when planning your project. Simply provide the details of your proposed building and you'll instantly receive an email with the estimated budget range for your project.
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Brands we've worked with


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Past Transport Projects
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Transport Workshop
AdvanceQuip
Wash down bay for heavy equipment with fully recycled water. Underfloor heating in workshop and showroom/office area. Truck service pit with a fully integrated fluid delivery and return.
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Transport Workshop
Transport Repairs LTD
This workshop features a 30m span, which allows a truck and trailer inside with room front and back. Each bay is a drive-through with doors on each side. Two bays have a pit complete with brake rollers and air and hydraulic oil lines.
view project"This building has helped our throughput and improved efficiencies immensely. Working with Attika (formerly XL Structural) has been a great process for us, it's a great relationship that we've formed over nearly 10 years now."

Jason Popplewell
Owner

Transport Repairs
30m x 30m Truck Workshop
To increase their efficiences and throughput, Transport Repairs designed this truck workshop with features such as pits, heated floors, and more.
Explore this project"It was also about future-proofing our building; we wanted the building to be multi-purpose. We told them what we wanted and needed, and they went away and drew up the plans. They were really good at listening to our needs and understanding them. It ticked all the boxes, and it just worked."

Dean and Kelly-Anne Findlay
Owners / Operators

Carter's Tyres
13m x 45m Workshop
Dean and Kelly-Anne recommend Attika because the team provided a timely, cost-effective solution that was exactly what they wanted.
Explore this project"It was a great experience working with the design team at Attika (formerly XL Structural). The process was smooth from start to finish, and I’m really happy with the end result. Another thing that was really good about the whole design and build was the fact we could use our own local contractors."

Steve McLean
Owner

AdvanceQuip
30m x 63m Workshop and Offices
This state-of-the-art facility features executive-style offices and a showroom space, full truck service pits with delivery and return lines, filtered wash-down bays with recycled water systems, and heated flooring.
Explore this project"We explored a lot of opportunities, but Attika (formerly XL Structural) was a clear winner - the construction of their structures, the flexibility to meet our unique requirements, and most of all, the speed. In fact, Attika (formerly XL Structural) were efficient the whole way through, they were always on hand and ready to assist us the whole way through."

Derek Suckling
Director

Shade Systems
35m x 64m Manufacturing Facility
Discover why Director Derek Suckling recommends Attika's product and processes to anybody who is thinking of building a large commercial facility.
Explore this project"Attika (formerly XL Structural) developed a concept and provided support from start to finish. We had some site optimisation challenges... There were a few clever things Attika (formerly XL Structural) did to achieve that. They came up with some clever design concepts, and we're very happy with the support we got there. I'd definitely recommend Attika (formerly XL Structural), it's an excellent solution."

Bevan Morrison
Owner

Morrison Drive
20m x 68.7m Building
Bevan takes a long-term, future-proofing approach to the quality of his commercial buildings. He explains how Attika provided support from start to finish and accommodated his unique requirements.
Explore this project"The Attika (formerly XL Structural) team are the best at what they do, they make our life easy as main contractors. They take on every aspect of client liaise, from design to compliance and site specifics. We certainly prefer the Attika (formerly XL Structural) approach, purely because of the collaborative and cost-effective in-house solution that Attika (formerly XL Structural) provide."

Brendan Barnett
Director

BB Construction
Construction Team
Hear from General Manager Brendon Barnett as he explains why their business prefers the Attika approach compared to the traditional methods of architectural tendering.
Explore this project"We decided to work with Attika (formerly XL Structural) and build this new space... We're able to do a whole lot more and progress this business forward. I found working with Attika (formerly XL Structural) really seamless for me. If there were any questions, the response was really quick, and they delivered everything I needed."

Kristie Clarke
Owner

Shift Mind & Body
32m x 18m purpose-built Gym
To support her growing business, Kristie partnered with J2 Builders and Attika to create a purpose-built studio designed to support their growing business and ambitious plans.
Explore this project"We were quite impressed with Attika's (formerly XL Structural) steel system, and local builders had also recommended Attika (formerly XL Structural) kitsets. Our build process went well, it was fast and efficient. The communications were quick and efficient, very hard to fault."

Ryan Smith
Director

Permaloo
24m x 72m Manufacturing Facility
Having outgrown its existing facility, Permaloo needed a new purpose-built manufacturing facility.
Explore this project"There were quite a few options, but this shed stood out to me because of the structural steel and the wide span. To change parts of the shed wasn't a hassle, and adding the gantry was no big deal. Nothing was a problem - it was awesome!"

Haydan Gould
Rangitikei Development

Rangitikei Development
22m x 20m Hangar
Each part of the process exceeded Hayden's expectations. From the custom features to handling the council consenting process, nothing was a problem.
Explore this projectYour Questions, Answered
FAQs
Find answers to common questions about our transport solutions. From design and compliance to budgeting, we're here to simplify your building journey.
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Yes certainly! We work with a lot of builders around NZ to provide a turnkey design and install packages for their clients -
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Transport building costs typically range from $1,500 to $2,500 per square metre, depending on size, features, and site conditions. Factors such as clear-span requirements, durable flooring, and specialised features like service pits or gantry cranes influence costs. Use our Budget Estimator Tool for a quick estimate or contact us for personalised advice.
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Speeding up construction involves strategic planning and efficient execution.
Key tips include:
Pre-planning: Work with experienced professionals to streamline design and compliance processes.
Prefabrication: Use modular or pre-engineered components to save time during assembly.
Clear Communication: Maintain open and consistent communication with your builder and suppliers to prevent delays.
Efficient Logistics: Ensure materials and equipment are delivered on time to avoid downtime.
For a full guide, visit our blog on How Can I Speed Up the Construction of My Commercial Build?. -
The best option depends on your project goals, timeline, and level of involvement you’d like in the building process:
Design & Kitset Supply: Ideal if you want to manage construction independently but need a professionally designed and engineered kitset tailored to your needs. It offers flexibility and cost savings while ensuring a solid foundation for your project.
Design and Turnkey: This is a comprehensive, hassle-free solution where we handle everything from design to construction. Perfect for those who want a seamless experience with minimal involvement in project management.
Design and Base Build: Best if you need a fully designed and constructed structure, but plan to manage specific aspects of the build (like interiors or fit-outs) yourself. It provides a balance of control and professional support.
To determine the best fit, consider your budget, the complexity of your project, and how involved you want to be. For a better understanding View Our Services Page.
Clarity at Every Step
Your Truck Workshop, Simplified from Start to Finish
Achieve your vision with Attika's clear, reliable process - designed to make every phase of your project efficient, transparent, and growth-focused.
Step 1
Plan with Precision
Start with clear estimates and insights on budget, compliance, and timelines to ensure your concept fits your scope and goals.
Step 2
Design with Purpose
Step 3
Build for Growth
Experience a seamless build led by Attika’s expert team, delivering on time and within budget, so your space is ready to support success.
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Knowledge Hub
Transport Resources
Explore insights and resources to guide your building journey. Our Knowledge Hub offers expert advice, project tips, and industry knowledge to support your growth with confidence and clarity.

Early Planning Resources for the Transport Industry
To help you get started on your project, we have put together a list of helpful resources to help with the planning process. These resources include:

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