If you know a bit about pre-engineered buildings or the prefab construction method, you might know that the industrial sheds are one of the biggest examples that follow this construction approach. It is estimated that around 57 % of the industrial buildings around the globe are made by industrial shed manufacturers. The reasons are obvious. Pre-engineered buildings are less costly, more efficient and scalable. But a less talked-about aspect of PEB is how sustainable these are. We at Steel Infra by Teleios will focus on the eco-friendly benefits of the steel industrial sheds.
Growth Of Industrial Sheds
Industrial sheds are rising in numbers due to the increasing number of logistics centres and e-commerce platforms. The prefab approach is adopted in making the warehouses and commercial stores because it can be completed in a fast turnaround time. The factory-controlled manufacturing of the PEB components makes them high-quality. Parallel workflow of site preparation on the ground and design and engineering off-site saves time.
What Are Green Building Standards
Before we get into the sustainability aspect of industrial she manufacturers, we should understand some of the Indian standards for green building construction. These are not just vague terms that buzz around in the companies for marketing. These standards are set by authorities for energy efficiency, water conservation, sustainable material use, indoor environmental quality, and waste reduction.
IGBC
Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) aims to minimize environmental impact of construction. They make rating systems, certify sustainable properties, and promote eco-friendly building practices
GRIHA
Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment (GRIHA) is India’s rating system for the evaluation of a building from a holistic perspective. From design to construction and operations, there are numerous metrics on which they assess a building.
Sustainability of Industrial Sheds
Industrial shed manufacturers minimize the resource wastage and ecological footprint
Less Water Consumption
As steel is the main component in these buildings, water consumption for the curing of concrete is much less. Only some parts of these buildings are made of concrete.
Rainwater harvesting systems
Rainwater harvesting is a key standard for green building practices. The large roof area of industrial sheds makes them ideal for collecting rainwater efficiently. This water can be used for cooling systems, landscape maintenance and cleaning purposes.
Recycled Construction
Industrial shed materials do not go to waste after the building construction is over. It can simply be recycled into new forms.
Reduced Material Wastage
A widely known aspect, but valuable from a sustainability lens as well. By reducing material wastage, the manufacturers throw less waste into the atmosphere.
Conclusion
In today’s world, where pollution is at its highest, we can undoubtedly accept that industrial construction needs to be sustainable. By reducing material wastage, water consumption, and designing energy-efficient building structures, the industrial shed manufacturers contribute to sustainable building construction. SteelInfra by Teleios is one such manufacturer that has built a strong reputation in the prefab construction domain. We have built warehouses and factory sheds in many parts of the country so far, all with robust design and excellent finishing.
