Introduction:
Many people assume that fabricating steel buildings onsite is faster, cheaper, and more efficient than working with professional Pre-Engineered Building (PEB) manufacturers. However, this perception often leads to significant losses in time, cost, and construction quality. Here’s why choosing a trusted PEB company like EPACK Prefab is a smarter investment.
1️⃣ Lightweight Yet Strong Construction
PEBs are 27–30% lighter than onsite fabricated structures.
- Why? Onsite fabrication uses standard market sections like ISMB and ISMC, which cannot be customized.
- In contrast, PEB components are optimized and custom-designed for structural efficiency, reducing steel weight without compromising strength.
- Benefit: Lower steel weight leads to cost savings on transport and erection.
2️⃣ Reduced Civil Foundation Costs
- A lighter structure directly reduces the load on the foundation.
- Onsite structures increase foundation costs by 11–18% due to their heavier weight.
- Total Project Savings: By opting for a PEB, overall project costs can be reduced by up to 24%.
3️⃣ Predefined, Transparent Costs
With PEBs, the total building cost is clear upfront.
- Onsite fabrication may seem cheaper per kg (e.g., Rs. 60/kg), but hidden costs add up.
- Unaccounted Costs in Onsite Fabrication:
- Wastage (7–8%)
- Uncontrolled quality of fabrication, welding, and painting
- Rework and delays
- Actual Outcome: Onsite fabrication ends up being 15–17% more expensive than professionally fabricated PEBs.
4️⃣ Superior Factory-Controlled Quality
- PEBs are produced in state-of-the-art manufacturing environments.
- Every component undergoes rigorous quality checks for:
- Steel grade
- Welding precision
- Surface painting
- Final inspection before dispatch
- Onsite fabrication, on the other hand, suffers from inconsistent workmanship and environmental exposure.
5️⃣ Timely Project Delivery
- Professional PEB manufacturers plan delivery in sync with project timelines.
- There’s no material hoarding on site, avoiding problems like steel rusting and site mismanagement.
- Result: Your structure arrives exactly when needed, ready for seamless assembly.
6️⃣ Faster and Easier Installation
- PEB components are prefabricated, pre-punched, and ready for nut-bolt assembly.
- Installation is quick, precise, and doesn’t require major adjustments on site.
- Impact: Shorter project timelines and reduced labor dependency.
Conclusion:
Pre-Engineered Buildings offer unmatched advantages over onsite fabrication in terms of cost, speed, quality, and reliability. At EPACK Prefab, we specialize in delivering efficient, durable, and high-performance PEB solutions customized to your needs.
📩 Get in touch:
Drop us an email at enquiry@epack.in or call us at +91-8130444466. Our technical experts would be happy to assist you with your project.
