What Benefits does Pre-Engineered Building Systems bring?

Pre-engineered building systems that are quite popular these days bring several benefits to all. Given ahead are some of the mentioned benefits of pre-engineered building systems:

Benefits of Pre-Engineered Building Systems

Reduction in Construction Time:

As a result of the systems approach, the use of high strength steel, use of tapered built up sections which are optimized by the computerized design program and the use of continuous light gage secondary steel section, there’s an overall reduction in steel weight, cost and time relative to conventional steel construction. Pre-engineered buildings are a predetermined inventory of raw materials that over the time has proven to satisfy a wide range of structural and aesthetic requirements. The components are engineered in advance and standardized. Use of these standard components lessens the engineering, production and erection time. Use of customized software for design and drafting enhances the speed of the project.

The production line is highly sophisticated:

Having multi cutting torches, auto welders’ shear cutting machines, etc., which greatly lessen the time of fabrication of built up components. Roll forming machines for producing Z&C members and sheeting, having standard dimension, enhances the production capacity of secondary members. Using standard accessories highly enhances the speed of production and erection. Typically, buildings are delivered in just a few weeks after the drawings are approved. Anchor bolts and foundation are cast in parallel with manufacture of the building.

Design:

Since pre-engineered metal and steel buildings are primarily formed of standard sections and connections, the design time is lessened to a great extent. Specialized computer evaluation and design programs optimize material require. Drafting is also computerized using standard details that lessen project custom details. The low weight flexible frames provide higher resistance to seismic forces.

Foundations:

Pre-engineered buildings are about 30% lighter than the traditional steel structures. Hence, the foundations are of simple design, simple to construct and lighter weights.

Savings in Cost:

As a result of the systems approach, there is an exceptional saving in design, manufacturing as well as the cost of site erection. The structural elements are shaped to follow the stress diagram of the member, thus lessening weight, cost and load to foundations. The secondary members and cladding nest together thus lessening transportation cost. The overall price per square meter might be lessened as much as 30% lower than traditional steel.

Flexibility of Expansion:

By adding additional bays, buildings can be easily expanded in length. Also, expansion in width and height is possible by pre-designing for future expansion.

Low Maintenance:

Buildings are supplied with high quality paint systems for cladding and steel to suit ambient conditions at site, which results in long durability and low maintenance costs.

Architectural Adaptability:

Buildings can be supplied with several types of fascia’s, canopies, and curved eaves and designed for receiving pre-cast concrete wall panels, curtain walls, block walls and other wall systems.

Energy Efficient Roof & Wall Systems:

Buildings can be supplied with polyurethane insulated panels or fibreglass blanket insulation to achieve required ‘U’ values.

Quality Control:

As buildings are manufactured entirely in the factory under controlled conditions, the quality is guaranteed.

Sunil Srivastava is a Business Partner at New Life Steel Structures, a leading organization having expertise into the manufacturing of prefabricated steel structure.