Frequently Asked Questions

For a typical industrial shed of 1,000–2,000 m², fabrication runs about 3–5 weeks after drawing approval, depending on the current shop load and how much of the steel is in stock. Larger multi-bay structures are fabricated and dispatched in phases so erection can begin on the first bay while later bays are still in the shop.

Yes. Design follows IS 800 for steel structures, with IS 875 for dead, live and wind loading and IS 1893 where seismic loading applies. Material is procured against test certificates and fabrication follows the approved shop drawings.

Yes. We fabricate to client or consultant drawings, and we will also review them and flag anything that would cause a fit-up problem at site before cutting begins. If you would rather we handle the design too, our in-house engineering team can take it from the load brief onwards.

Primary framing is normally fabricated from IS 2062 E250 or E350 plate depending on the design, with cold-formed secondary members in high-yield galvanised or black steel as specified. The grade is confirmed at the design stage and recorded on the drawings.

At minimum: the plot dimensions and required clear span, the eave height, what will happen inside the building, whether a crane is needed and at what capacity, and the site location so we can fix the wind and seismic parameters. A plot plan or survey drawing helps; we can work from a sketch if that is what exists.

We provide the foundation reaction schedule and anchor-bolt setting-out plan, which is what the civil designer needs. Foundation design itself depends on your soil report and is normally done by your civil consultant — we coordinate with them directly so the two packages match.

A general arrangement drawing typically comes within a few days of the load brief being fixed. Full shop and erection drawings follow after you approve the GA, usually within one to two weeks for a standard industrial building.

Yes, and it is far cheaper to design for it now than to reinforce for it later. If a crane is a future possibility, tell us the likely capacity at the design stage and we will provision the columns and bracing accordingly.

Yes — that is the point of the combined scope. One contract, one schedule and one party accountable for the structure standing correctly. If something does not fit, it is our problem to solve, not a dispute between two vendors.

A standard 1,000–2,000 m² shed is normally erected in about two to four weeks once foundations are cured and the site is clear, including sheeting. Larger or crane-fitted structures take longer. Access, weather and civil readiness are usually what move the date, not the steelwork.

Foundations are normally executed by your civil contractor to the reaction schedule and anchor-bolt plan we issue. We coordinate the setting-out with them and check bolt positions before erection begins, because a misplaced anchor bolt is the most expensive small error on a PEB site.

We can, subject to reviewing the drawings and inspecting the fabricated material first. We will not take erection responsibility for members we have not verified, because the liability for a fit-up failure would sit with us regardless of who cut the steel.

Cost depends on span, eave height, crane provision, sheeting specification and site location, so a per-square-foot figure quoted without those is meaningless. Send us the span, height and intended use and we will give you a specific budget figure — usually within a day or two.

Clear spans of 30–40 m are routine with a single gable frame, and larger spans are achievable with a multi-span or truss arrangement. Beyond a point the economics change, so we usually present two options — one with an intermediate column line and one without — and let you compare the cost.

Yes, and it is a common request. We survey the existing structure, check whether the end frame can take the extension loads, and design the new bays to tie in. Occasionally the existing frame needs strengthening first — we will tell you if so before quoting.

With a properly specified coating system and basic maintenance, a steel shed structure has a service life measured in decades. Sheeting is normally the first element to need attention; the framing outlasts it comfortably when the paint system was chosen for the actual site exposure.

It follows the racking. As a rough guide, 8–10 m suits most modern pallet racking, 6–7 m is adequate for hand-stacked or lighter storage, and above 12 m becomes worthwhile only when the material handling equipment can genuinely reach it. Tell us the racking plan and we will confirm the number.

Yes. Cold storage is an envelope problem as much as a structural one, so we design the framing and the insulated panel system together — continuous insulation, minimal thermal bridging, and doors and dock seals detailed properly. Half-measures here show up on the electricity bill every month.

Fabrication of a mid-sized warehouse typically runs four to six weeks after drawing approval, with erection and sheeting taking a further four to eight weeks depending on area. Foundations run in parallel with fabrication, which is where a pre-engineered building gains most of its time advantage over conventional construction.

Yes — agro and produce godowns are a regular part of our work, particularly around Dabhoi, Jambusar and Padra. These typically need wide clear spans for heaped storage, high eaves, and good cross-ventilation to control moisture.