Thought Leadership

Insights on Fleet Maintenance & O&M Facility Planning

Barrientos Design & Consulting publishes insights on fleet maintenance and operations & maintenance (O&M) facility planning, repair bay programming, site logistics, KPI-driven design, and long-term capital strategy for public agencies and utilities nationwide.

We share practical insights drawn from decades of designing fleet maintenance garages, public works campuses, utility service centers, and corporation yards across the country. Our articles focus on operational performance, repair bay planning, workflow efficiency, equipment integration, site circulation, and long-term facility durability.

Explore strategies, technical guidance, and lessons learned from real projects that support measurable improvements in uptime, safety, and lifecycle value.

Featured Topics Include:

Determining the right number of repair bays

Planning yards, fueling systems, and wash facilities

Designing for electrification and future growth

Avoiding common fleet facility planning mistakes

Aligning fleet KPIs with facility design

Renovate vs. replace decision frameworks

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7 Design Principles of Highly Effective Garages

In the world of fleet and maintenance facility design, the garage is more than just a place to park; it’s a critical hub for operations, safety, and efficiency.

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Fleet Facilities Design & Standards

This book delivers proven design strategies for garages that support efficiency, safety, and long-term performance.

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What We Can Learn from French Architecture with Architectural Designer, Isabelle Jardas

Barrientos Architectural Designer and UW-Milwaukee architecture student, Isabelle Jardas, recently returned from a nine-week study abroad program in Paris.