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Apparently most of the client feels" throw the money and get the building".

Created by : Dipak Bhattacharya, Chief Engineer, SCSPL  | 03 09 2011 17:06:43 +0000
Industry : Technology ConsultingFunctional Area : Project Management(Technology)
Keywords : costs structurals prefab buildings thickness hot sections
Activity:  232 views;  last activity : 03 23 2011 05:07:26 +0000

For a layman the offer of a Prefab building is very attractive! Just throw the money and get the building; "why to get into botheration of arrangement of contractor, consultant, procuring material, running for progress, paying the right bill etc.etc.?"

But the trouble is worth taking.

Please be careful while scrutinizing their offers.

  • whether all the costs have been covered, eg, painting,flooring.doors,rolling shutters,ventilators, etc. etc.
  • Take the commitment in writing that they adhere to all the Indian Standard Codes of Steel(IS :800), Concrete(IS 456), Loading code(IS 875), Seismic Resistance(IS 1893) as well as Ductile Detailing(IS 13920) etc etc.
  • In case of hot metal making, be particular about the thickness of structurals, like columns and purlins, where no compromise is acceptable.Preferably NO NO.
  • Ensure that no functional parameters like crane girder height, spans, spacing of columns, eaves heights,tie heights etc.etc are suitable to your requirements.

If each and every items are taken into account, I feel , it will never be cheaper.

Thanks,

- Dipak Bhattacharya

  
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Coustom built buildings are offcourse nice because such buildings are designed to face all concequences. Where as a prefab buildings are designed on one critarea and it may or may not suit the instllation place. nither it will equalise the stability like coustom built buildings.
By rakeshbhatnagar , GM Projects., wig brothers india pvt.ltd.  | 03 11 2011 17:36:48 +0000
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If a quality prefab structure is set up, its cost will be almost equal to constructing a new building. It is not my view but based on proper calculation and facts. Also, custom-bulit building give flexibility of design, which is not in case of prefab. Prefab also have less life span than custom-built.
By Amit Kumar, Program Manager, EduMark Realty Education Services  | 03 11 2011 16:58:41 +0000
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If client can understand the difference between the two & also looking for site topography / place in particular.
By Amit Uttamchandani, Freelancer, Construction  | 03 11 2011 11:53:08 +0000
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Customization of structure / building is the better choice between these two,as it is as per your liking / requirement.
By SHRIKANT MANOHAR DANKE, Project Manager, Phadnis Infrastructur Ltd  | 03 10 2011 05:32:31 +0000
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Take the help of a consultant before finalizing the offers of a Prefab Suppliers.
By Dipak Bhattacharya, Chief Engineer, SCSPL  | 03 09 2011 17:06:43 +0000
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Both prefab and custom built have their pros and cons.

There are several vital questions that require to be answered before making choices like :

1.Purpose and required life of structure 

2. Time VS Cost factors.

3. Quality and Reliability of available resources in each case.

4. User comfort and aesthetics.
By Ravindra Sharma, Managing Consultant, CHEF-India  | 03 23 2011 05:07:25 +0000
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A long way to go for such smart prefab buildings.
By Santosh Kumar Mohanty, Civil Engineer-Municipal, Sambalpur University  | 03 20 2011 16:00:30 +0000
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I understand sir that why are you telling all this. I am thankful to you for all the information as well but for me doing all this is quite not possible. I have no experience and believe that if I am getting something well made why shouldn't I opt for it. Perhaps when I will have to consult you if I choose Custom-made building. :)
By Pragya Kothari, Construction-Heavy, DLF  | 03 11 2011 10:25:41 +0000
Argue for "Custom-built Buildings"
Argue for "Prefab Buildings"
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