There have been many changes in the construction sector in India. Earlier, it used to take months and years to build big buildings, but now due to new technology, not only has time been saved, but also safety has been improved and cost-effectiveness has been achieved.
One of these modern technologies is pre-engineered buildings, which have rapidly gained popularity in the industrial, commercial, and logistics sectors. Its adoption is driven by its ability to achieve superior construction quality and lower costs in a very short time.
Nowadays, it has become a better construction option not only for large industries but also for businesses, startups, retail chains, farmhouses, cold storage, schools, and hospitals. In this article, we’ll discuss pre-engineered buildings in detail, where you’ll learn what they are, their benefits, and much more.
What are pre-engineered buildings?
These are structures in which the components required for any construction, like columns, beams, purlins, rafters, roofing sheets, etc., are already manufactured in the factory, after which they only need to be shipped to the site and assembled, which takes much less time than complete physical construction.
This type of building is designed using CAD (computer-aided design), which is done with the aim of ensuring that the building is safe and strong. Pre-engineered buildings are much less time-consuming to construct because they are held together with just nuts and bolts. This also reduces costs.
What are the benefits of PEBs?
Pre-engineered buildings have many advantages; not only that, they are cost-effective and require less time to build. We’ve listed these benefits below.
Fastest Construction Method
The most special thing about PEB is that its construction time is reduced by 50 to 75 percent; that is, if a building is built with the help of traditional construction, then it takes 12 months, whereas in this situation it takes only 3 to 6 months with PEB.
Highly Cost-Effective
The construction of a PEB doesn’t require a large labor force, and there’s no wastage of materials, just as it takes less time to build. These three factors together make building construction less costly. This can reduce costs by approximately 20 to 25 percent.
High Strength & Durability
Pre-engineered buildings use high-quality steel for construction, which can withstand strong winds, heavy rains, earthquakes, and heavy loads very well, which is why people are putting their trust in it these days.
Large Clear Span
PEB provides a clear space of 60 to 90 meters without any internal columns, which is very important for warehouses, industrial halls, sports complexes, and aircraft hangars. This means that any type of construction can be done with its help.
Flexible Customization
They are designed for all types of uses, sizes, heights, or designs, whether it is multi-story buildings, crane bays, sloped or curved roofs, mezzanine floors, or anything else.
Low Maintenance
Pre-engineered buildings are made of metal that already has a rust-resistant coating, making it very easy to paint. This is why it doesn’t require much repair.
Eco-Friendly Construction
Its construction is eco-friendly because it does not produce much waste, and since these buildings are made of steel, they can be recycled very easily. Not only this, but they are also available with energy-efficient designs.
Uses of PEBs in India
At present, the construction of pre-engineered buildings in India is spread in all areas and is not limited to any one category; please refer to the listed points to learn about them.
Warehouse and Logistics Park
E-commerce is expanding rapidly in the country, creating a demand for large warehouse-like structures. Because PEB excels in both speed and cost-effectiveness, it has now become the preferred method for the housing sector over traditional construction.
Manufacturing and industrial units
Pre-engineered buildings are also being used for the construction of factories, machinery halls, workshops, and packaging units. They are considered an ideal option because they require large open spaces, heavy machinery, and crane operations.
Cold storage and food processing
PEB is made of strong steel, and the structures are suitable for temperature control and insulation, which is why there is now a rapid increase in the construction of this type of building in cold storage.
Education, health, and commercial sectors
In the recent past, it has been seen that even in small towns, schools, hospitals, and commercial shopping complexes are being built using pre-engineered buildings.