Buying a B1 production unit is one decision; running a business inside it is a longer story. If you plan to occupy the space yourself, it helps to sketch the road from collecting the keys to the end of your first year. Here is one way to frame it for Generations @ Tannery, a 12-storey freehold development at 71 Tannery Lane with 54 production units and 5 industrial canteens.
Know the dates you are working to. The site shows an expected TOP in Q1 2029, expected vacant possession on 31 December 2030 and expected legal completion on 31 December 2033. Timelines can move, so treat them as planning markers and confirm the latest with the developer.
Plan the fit-out before you hold the keys. Your machinery, racking and workstations decide how the unit gets arranged. Because the units are lift-served and built in a ramp-up format, think early about how goods and equipment will move to your floor. Check the approvals your own trade needs with the relevant authority.
Settle the first weeks. Utilities, signage, insurance and access arrangements all want attention on the first days. A short checklist, agreed with your contractor and your team, prevents small delays from stacking up.
Test your daily flow in the first months. Deliveries, staff arrivals and meal times begin to show a pattern. With five industrial canteens in the development, many occupiers will find food close at hand, and the Mattar MRT station is about a six-minute walk away for staff travelling by train.
Sort out the paperwork and the people. Staff passes, vendor access and delivery slots deserve a clear owner inside your business. Giving one person responsibility for them keeps your first quarter orderly.
Review at the end of year one. Ask whether the space matches the way you work. Some owners find they need to reorganise the layout; others reconsider how much of the unit they use. A calm review at this point is better than a rushed one later.
A last note on mindset: these five steps are a framework, not a rulebook. Your trade, your headcount and your growth plans will reshape them. What matters is that you have asked the questions before the unit is in your hands, rather than after. Owner-occupiers who map out the first year tend to spend less time reacting and more time operating, which is the point of buying a production unit in the first place.
Also keep a record of every date and approval you receive along the way, since small details tend to be forgotten during a busy fit-out. A single shared folder for your team, with drawings, approvals and contacts, saves a surprising amount of time later on.
For the specification and layout details, see the project details page, or head back to the homepage for the wider picture. When you are ready to compare unit options against your own plan, reach out to the sales team and bring your questions.
General information only, not financial or legal advice.
