FAQS FOR PRE ENGINEERED BUILDINGS

What is Pre Engineered Building Systems?

A pre-engineered Building Systems offers Design/Manufacturing / Build services to give a client a single
source for their building projects, saving time and streamlining to completion.
Pre-engineered buildings have the following major components:
 Main framing or vertical columns
 End wall framing
 Purlins, girts and eave struts
 Sheeting and insulation panels
 Crane system
 Mezzanine system
 Bracing system
 Paints and finishes

Why pre-engineered buildings?

Numerous benefits below;

Speed of construction, up to 30% faster than conventional construction methods. Allows building to be
put into service sooner and ROI is faster.
Pre-engineered steel allows for more design freedom, unique shapes, less obstructions from supporting
structure, giving larger, clear span designs.
Exteriors of stone, brick, glass, alucobond panels, concrete tilt-up methods, etc. to achieve a pleasing
design.
Less reliance on the shrinking, skilled building trades workforce.
Pre-fabricated components, ready to be erected on site quickly.
Future expansion is easier and faster with a pre-engineered structure.

What is the main difference between conventional hot-rolled steel construction and PEB (Pre-
Engineered Building) system of construction?

Key differences are: In PEB system the complete steel building package is delivered to site from a single
supplier as a fully finished product. This includes the structural steel, cladding system and building
accessories. Site erection is fast and simple - just bolting together the various building components as per
the erection drawings provided. No site fabrication or welding is involved. Due to this, quality is far more
superior and a large chunk of time is saved in comparison to conventional steel construction methods.
 
PEB system is highly efficient in design due to synergy between building components. Primary members
are made of tapered built-up sections and roof/wall secondary members from cold rolled sections
designed as continuous beams. High strength steel is used and all structural elements are fully optimised
by the proprietary computerised design program. This leads to significant reduction in dead load
reactions to foundations.

Can we have concrete wall as exterior skin/interior partition as in the case of residential buildings
- from bondage point of view between structural steel and concrete walls?

Yes, concrete walls can be tied to PEB systems steel columns with ties for lateral support. In such cases,
building systems will design the structure with low horizontal deflections to prevent cracking of concrete.
Sometimes consultants will detail the concrete wall to be isolated from the steel structure, which allows
optimization of steel building and lower cost. When required, pre-engineered building systems can also
provide beams to support concrete walls above openings etc. and PEB systems design will follow the
requirements of the architectural drawings on any project.

Is it possible to have concrete slabs for different floors and how is the slab laid above the steel
structure?

Yes, PEB systems provide steel deck over steel floor framing to receive cast in site slab. The steel deck
acts as a shutter to support the wet concrete. The slab should be reinforced and designed for the total
floor load.

What is the percentage of saving in foundation costs using PEB systems compared to conventional
steel buildings?

Due to lower weight, we estimate savings to be at least 5%. For example, if you compare the local
method of using fixed bases versus pinned bases, the saving would be in excess of 15%.

Will you provide design details before supplying/erecting your structures?

Yes, if requested by the client. All comments received from the client on the approval of drawings are
incorporated in the final drawings.

What is the minimum thickness of your main steel members?

Shall be as per prevalent regulations and design of the building and the location where the project is
built.

What is compatibility to fire resistance requirements of a main structural frames, covering etc.
Modification to existing structure - is it done by welding or bolting?

Fire resistance on steel structure can be achieved by enclosing the steel with a fire protection system.
This can be done by spraying fire resistant coating on steel members or enclosing the steel with gypsum
board as per UL approved details.

Are PEB systems suitable for Indian weather conditions?

Yes, PEB Systems has supplied buildings for a range of weather conditions including snow, high
temperatures, high humidity, proximity to sea, heavy rainfall, cyclone, wind speeds, seismic loads, etc.
based on the ambient conditions at the site and building usage.

Do you provide end-to-end building solutions? What about flooring?

PEB systems can supply the complete steel portion including standard accessories. Accessories that are
not manufactured by PEB systems can be supplied as buy outs (E.g. Rolling up doors etc.) and be included
in the scope of supply. For mezzanine floors, PEB systems will be providing the steel framing and steel
deck to receive in site concrete slab. If flooring is pre-cast, concrete panels will provide the floor supports
beams.

How much is the saving in foundations?

The saving would be basically due to less number of column foundations due to large spans and bay
spacing. Reduction in column reactions due to less dead load of steel also plays a vital role. It is not
possible to quantify the cost savings as it would vary by type of project.

Are your connections site bolted or welded?

All field connections are bolted. There is absolutely no site welding required. This is one of the major
advantages with PEB systems, which considerably reduces the time for site erection.

What type of buildings Can PEB systems provide?

PEB Systems can cater variety of building types in every sector industrial , commercial as well as
residential from large heavy industrial building to small and tiny security cabins. As PEB systems are
assembled at the site by bolting, the units can be dismantled and shifted to new locations and
reassembled. PEB systems can provide small portable units, which can be transported in trucks in one
piece from place to place.

GARAGES for every kind of vehicle

WORKSHOPS and STUDIOS for any hobby or repairs
STORAGE
FIELD AND FARM BUILDINGS to house livestock, agricultural machinery, grains and crops
CABINS for hunters and cottagers
ROOFING SYSTEMS to work as carports, shelters and walkways
WAREHOUSES for commercial and industrial businesses
SEACAN and CONTAINER COVERS to act as efficient shelters and work and storage spaces
HANGARS for any size of aircraft
SMALL BUSINESSES for every possible use
MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS for storage and garages

Economy is very important in warehouse construction for lease purpose. Will PEB systems deliver
the goods taking this aspect into account?

PEB systems are ideally suited for warehouse construction. Due to the significant optimisation capabilities
of the PEB systems and the quick delivery, the customer will benefit from cost and time savings on the
project.

It appears that you have to predetermine all the requirements before ordering the building. It may
not be possible sometimes. What is the flexibility available for any change in requirements later?

It is more economical to initially design the building incorporating future requirements like increasing
width, length, loading additional cranes, etc. This will avoid any site modification work later. However in
cases where a client needs a building modification, which was not previously considered, this can be done
by making the changes on site. However to avoid this, normally, consultants take a conservative approach
and initially specify higher design loads to cover for future requirements.

How do you quote the rates?

Each project is unique, and each structure must be designed to suit your location and building purpose.
This can also include things like local Weather & seismic load requirements. Any accessories added to the
structure will also impact the price. For this reason, there is no default pricing. Instead, we work on
guaranteed True Pricing, meaning your structure is priced exactly to your needs and specifications .

We do not quote unit rates, we will design and price the building and sign the contract based on fixed
lump sum price.

The “Per square foot” cost can also be quoted but only after the design and estimation of structure.

What is the mode of payment? .

The mode of payment is as mutually discussed and agreed between the buyer and supplier.

Is it possible to dismantle the building and rebuild at another place? What will be the cost of new
and reassembled building?

Yes, since the building is site assembled by bolting, it is possible to dismantle and rebuild at a new
location. The cost benefits have to be worked out on a case-by-case basis which would depend on size,
complexity and distance at new location.

Do you provide installation or building services?

Yes. We manufacture and supply the unassembled building kits and deliver them to your location. Once
the material is delivered on site we assemble it on site. We have our certified erectors having expertise
and experience of several years for Erection of PEB .

What are the insulation options for the steel and metal buildings?

There are various options for insulating a metal building.

 Bubble insulation (Polynum)
 Rockwool / Glasswool with /without aluminium foil laid over a wire mesh tied / screwed to
secondary framing structure.
 Using only PUF (Poly Urethene Foam) Slabs under single skin metal profile sheets.
 Using sandwich PUF Panels (Panels having both side metal sheets and PUF in between both
panels. Normally used for cold storages
 Cement wall panels are also used for thermal insulation
 Gypsum boards are also used as inner lining for reducing thermal effects.
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What accessories you provide for customizing steel buildings?

Along with the insulation systems, we also offer industrial base plates, skylights, commercial-grade
ventilation devices such as roof turbo vents and wall louver vents, standard ready-to-install man doors,
double sliding doors, rolling shutters, windows, crane systems, etc.

What is the life of Pre-engineered buildings you supply?

Our buildings are designed to last many decades and come with a warranty against rust perforation in
normal non-coastal climates.

Are Pre Engineered Buildings Eco-Friendly?

Steel buildings that are built to meet several "green building" standards and codes are environmentally-
friendly because they have lower amounts of construction waste. For example, compared to wood, which
has nearly 20% of construction waste, steel has a mere 2% of waste after erection is complete.

Metal buildings also have reduced energy costs, and solar power is an easy add-on.

Another couple of eco-friendly benefits offered by steel buildings is that they long-lasting and require a
shorter construction time. This means which machinery is running for a shorter amount of time and
therefore the carbon footprint on the job site is reduced.

All of these environmentally-friendly reasons confirm that building your next project with steel is a great
idea.

Where is your manufacturing facility located?

It is located at Borgaon Industrial Area in Chhindwara District Which is just 50 Km away from Center of
India. So we can facilitate the transportation all over india very conveniently.

How long you have been working in this sector? I haven’t heard the name.

We have been working since last 3 Years. But during this short span of time we have come up with many
challenging and renowned Client Projects like Maha-Metro, Indian Logistics, Global Infrastructures etc.
having big storage and logistics capacity in Bhivandi in Thane District, Mumbai.

Having In-house Design , Manufacturing and Erection Teams we are able to prioritize our projects
according to client requirements.

Why Should I Prefer You over the other cheaper local suppliers?

Having state of art production facility with automated H-beam line and other high class equipment’s you
are assured of quality and finish you get for the product delivered by Blueladder over the local suppliers.
Product.