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Test Author·May 21, 2026
Vol. 01 · An industry resource by Cogan
Industrial mezzanines, on the record.
Engineering-grade guides, an open directory of manufacturers and installers — including our competitors — and free tools. Written and reviewed by named engineers.
01From the editorial desk
02What we cover
Five pillars. Honest content. No paid placement that affects ranking.
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Cost & ROI
What an industrial mezzanine really costs. Total cost of ownership, lease vs buy, payback.
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Code & Permits
IBC §505.2 in plain English. OSHA railing rules. State-by-state permit timelines.
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Engineering
Live and dead loads. Decking selection. Slab analysis. Designing for forklifts.
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Installation
Timeline. Site prep. Phased installation in active operations. Resale value.
03Free tools
Things the rest of the industry doesn't bother to build.
Four interactive tools coming through months four and five — each combining published industry data with real engineering rules. Methodology is documented so you can verify the output.
Coming month 4
Load Capacity Calculator
Estimate the PSF rating your use case needs, with code references.
Coming month 4
Permit Lookup by State
Permit office, typical timeline, state-specific code amendments.
Coming month 5
Cost / ROI Estimator
Cost range and payback period vs new construction or leased space.
Coming month 5
Decking Selector
Six questions, one decking recommendation with trade-offs.
04 — The Editorial Pledge
We publish openly, cover competitors honestly, and sign every article with a real engineer's name.
This site is funded by Cogan, an industrial mezzanine manufacturer founded in 1901. We chose to publish openly under the Cogan name rather than operate anonymously — because the value of an industry resource depends entirely on trust, and trust starts with knowing who's behind it.
In return, we hold ourselves to standards stricter than most trade media: no paid placements that affect ranking, every comparison concedes ground where competitors are stronger, every article signed by a named engineer.
Read our editorial standards →