Bravo Ordnance - Cedar Creek, TX
Customer Details
Customer: Bravo Ordnance
Location: Cedar Creek, TX
Application: Industrial Mezzanine and modular office for Lab Use
Product: Panel Built Mezzanine & Modular Office
Company Overview:
- Bravo Ordnance is a manufacturing and defense-related company based in Cedar Creek, Texas. They specialize in supporting military, law enforcement, and commercial markets with products and services related to weapons systems, components, and testing.
Challenge
Bravo Ordnance partnered with The Safety Source to create a dedicated lab and workspace within their existing facility. The project combined a structural mezzanine with a fully enclosed modular office system, allowing them to build a controlled environment without expanding their building footprint.
Bravo Ordnance needed more than just space—they needed a functional lab environment. Key challenges included:
- -Limited floor space for expansion
- -Need for separation between lab and production areas
- Requirement for a controlled, enclosed workspace
- -Electrical and lighting needs to support lab operations
- -Avoiding major construction or facility downtime
The solution needed to balance structural performance, safety, and efficient use of space.
The Safety Source Mezzanine & Modular Office Solution
The Safety Source delivered a turnkey solution combining elevated structure and enclosed workspace.
Mezzanine System
- 512 sq ft (16’ x 30’) steel Panel Built mezzanine
- 125 PSF load rating for lab equipment
- Dual stair access for safe entry/exit
- Handrails, kick plates, and sliding gate for safety
Modular Office & Lab Buildout
- (1) 20’ x 20’ fully enclosed office/lab space
- (1) 8’ x 11’ additional enclosed office
- (1) 60’ x 14’ dividing wall system to separate operational areas
Construction & Features:
- Class A fire-rated wall panels with vinyl-covered gypsum finish
- Insulated composite wall system (R-11, STC 32) for noise and temperature control
- Suspended acoustic ceiling system
- Multiple insulated steel doors with vision panels
- Integrated window systems for visibility into operations
Electrical & Infrastructure:
- Pre-wired electrical package
- (6) LED light fixtures designed for task-level illumination
- (11) duplex outlets and multi-location switching
- 125 AMP electrical service panel
- Optional HVAC capability for climate control
The layout created defined work zones while maintaining accessibility and workflow efficiency.
| Component | Details |
| Mezzanine Size | 512 Square Feet 16' X 30' |
| Mezzanine Height | 8 Feet |
| Finish | Gray |
| Decking | Resindeck with Gray Diamond Seal |
| Access | (2) 42" Stairs with Steal Diamond Plate |
| Safety | 58 Linear Feat of Handrail with 4" Kick Plate |
| Gates | (1) 6' Slide Gate |
| Modular Office Size | 20' X 20' |
The Result
The combined mezzanine and modular office system delivered a fully functional lab environment inside an existing facility.
Key Outcomes:
- -Created a dedicated lab and office space without new construction
- -Maximized vertical space while preserving floor-level operations
- -Provided a controlled, enclosed environment for testing and lab work
- -Improved organization by separating lab, office, and production areas
- -Delivered as a single turnkey project, reducing coordination and downtime
Why This Project Stands Out
-Most mezzanine projects focus strictly on storage. This project demonstrates a more advanced application:
- -Mezzanine used as a structural platform for operational space
- -Modular office integrated to create a true lab environment
- -Full system approach: structure + walls + electrical + layout
This is the type of solution that resonates well with manufacturing customers who need functional space, not just square footage.
"The Safety Source helped us turn unused space into a fully functional lab and office area without expanding our facility. The combination of the mezzanine and modular office gave us exactly what we needed, and the entire project was handled efficiently from start to finish."
-Facilities Coordinator
Bravo Ordnance
Our Process
- Step 1 -
Discovery
The Safety Source will work with you to figure out the best solution for your pain points.
- Step 2 -
Design
Based on your requirements, the Safety Source will design a mezzanine structure that will fit your needs.
- Step 3 -
Installation
Our mezzanine experts will install the mezzanine structure according to the agreed upon design specifications.
Why Choose The Safety Source For Your Mezzanine?
✔ Full-Service Design & Installation
✔ Engineered for Performance, Comfort, and Style
✔ Nationwide Project Capabilities
✔ Permit Processing Services
✔ One Source for Every Upgrade You Need
Mezzanine Services We Provide
The Safety Source is here to help your business expand and optimize its floorspace; here are some of the services we provide:
General Storage
Equipment Platform
Industrial Catwalk
Inplant Office
Parts Inventory
Auto Parts
Exhibition Platform
Retail Store
Success Stories
The team at The Safety Source sat down and looked at our current space and provided an out of the box solution - a two story mezzanine with a inplant office installed on the 2nd floor. This solution was not only cost effective it was designed and installed on time and on budget. Thanks for being a vendor we can rely on.
Facility Manager
Magna Seating Detroit
We have been contracting The Safety Source to manage our MRO supplies with their state of the art vending software we have seen on average $6,000 per month savings! They also perform pallet racking repairs and installation. Guard rails, dock safety and LED lighting retrofits. Their team has always accommodated our busy production schedule and provided the best value.
C&I Manager
Detroit Manufacturing Systems
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FAQs
How does the process of a mezzanine floor installation begin?
Once our project proposal is approved, we begin the production and delivery of the building materials. Typically, this takes 10-15 weeks. When all the building materials are delivered, our trained installers will begin construction while keeping disruptions to your regular business functions to a minimum. Every business varies, and we’ll work our installation around you the best we can.
How Long Does it Take You to Build a Mezzanine Floor?
No mezzanines are the same; some take days, while others take over a week or more. The time it takes will vary depending on the size and complexity of your mezzanine.
How disruptive is a mezzanine floor installation?
Our team understands that keeping your business running is important; that is why we work efficiently and keep disruptions to a bare minimum.
How much does a warehouse mezzanine cost?
Mezzanine cost varies by size and complexity. For an accurate price estimate, fill out our form or give us a call today.
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Will there be A project manager overseeing the installation process?
Yes, there will be a project manager overseeing the entire installation process.
Will my completed mezzanine floor be inspected?
Yes, mezzanines are inspected to ensure they meet local building codes.