Pre-Engineered Buildings vs Traditional Construction — Which is the Smarter Choice for Your Project?
If you’re planning a factory, warehouse, or large industrial space, the big question is:
Should you choose traditional RCC construction or a Pre-Engineered Building (PEB)?
Here’s a simple, experience-based comparison to guide your decision.
1. Speed of Construction
✓ RCC: Slow, weather-dependent, and requires multiple contractors.
✓ PEB: Factory-made steel components arrive ready to assemble — cutting timelines nearly in half.
2. Cost Factor
✓ RCC: Budgets often swell due to delays, wastage, and material price hikes.
✓PEB: Minimal wastage, lower labor costs, and reduced long-term maintenance.
3. Durability
✓ RCC: Strong but requires regular upkeep (crack repairs, painting, waterproofing).
✓ PEB: Steel structures with anti-corrosion coatings last longer with less maintenance.
4. Future Expansion
✓ RCC: Expansion means demolition and disruption.
✓ PEB: Easily expandable without disturbing existing operations.
5. Environmental Impact
✓ RCC: Higher site waste, limited recyclability.
✓ PEB: Made with recyclable steel, generates less waste, and can be designed energy-efficient.
The Smarter Choice
For homes and small buildings, RCC works.
But for factories, warehouses, and logistics hubs, PEBs win on speed, cost, durability, flexibility, and sustainability.
Why Infragreen?
With 25+ years of expertise, Infragreen delivers turnkey PEB solutions — from design and approvals to final installation. You focus on growth, we deliver the facility that powers it.
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