How Everest executed IFB Refrigeration Manufacturing Facility at Ranjangaon

IFB Refrigeration chose Everest to execute the project based on the trust built over a previous project.

IFB Refrigeration Ltd. planned to set up a new facility for manufacturing Refrigerators in Maharashtra. After due diligence and discussions with the consultant, the client chose Everest to execute the project based on the trust built over a previous project. This project was significant as the facility was critical for increasing the production capacity. Everest had dual responsibility to execute a quality join the current project and retain the reputation of being a reliable partner, which was an important aspect. Regular interactions were carried out at the consultant and client’s offices and on-site to understand the project’s intricacies. Detailed planning was carried out at all phases of the project. The aim was to execute the project within the time frame required by the customer without overlooking economics.

“This is a special project for IFB Refrigeration Ltd, where they are going to manufacture refrigerators. Based on our past experiences with Everest, we chose them to execute this building on a tight schedule. Everest has done a great job and has performed well in terms of quality, time and services. Everest extended continuous support and agility in incorporating last-moment important changes in the building during the execution stage, giving them an edge. Their swift response ensured project execution within the expected time frame.” elucidates Vaishnava Warade, Project Manager, PC Designs Pvt Ltd.

Material of Construction

All materials for the building were carefully chosen to meet the client’s requirements for the project. After considering surrounding weather conditions throughout the year at the site, Mineral wool of specific R-Value was chosen for roof insulation to maintain the desired temperature inside the building. The layout of the building was planned to get maximum unobstructed space for material and people movement. The depth of Mezzanine beams was limited to provide maximum clear height under the Deck Slab. Standing Seam was used as a roofing solution for durability and water tightness to prevent leakages, which simultaneously increased the project lifecycle phenomenally. Horizontal cladding colour bands in the wall and louvres were essential features of the project.

The right amount of ventilation for the building was achieved by using roof monitors and louvres as desired by the end user. These features provided the required air changes per hour for the fatigue free working environment for labour, thus ensuring more productivity. Polycarbonate sheets were chosen to provide diffused ambient light inside the building. Everest wall cladding of the desired colour was also used to make the façade attractive. Flush and cantilever fascia and canopies with reverse slopes were used to ensure an excellent aesthetic look.

Geometry

The building had critical height requirements concerning Lean-Toad EOT Crane and spans more than 350 meters in length, which makes the structure susceptible to temperature effects and stresses during temperature variance. Provisions were made to relieve such temperature stresses. The building also has a mezzanine area designed as a composite deck slab. Portal and cross bracing were used in conjunction for lateral stability and openings.

Uniqueness

There are different kinds offloading, like collateral loads on the roof, solar panel loads, etc. Jack beams were introduced for better space utilization and more accurate machinery and equipment installation without forgoing the critical aspect of optimizing structural steel. This made the project unique in its way.

Challenges

Horizontal wall cladding installation was a challenging task from anaesthetic point of view. The strict timeline made the task more critical. Everest’s team was always alert for any unforeseen challenges. This helped quickly resolve challenges and avoid any impact on the project timeline. Meticulous execution byte Everest site management team and effective coordination with the project management team and the consultant led to the achievement of milestones. They kept the project on track to timely completion.

Conclusion

The deeply forged relationship between the client, consultant and Everest Industries Limited facilitated excellent and effective communication among all stakeholders. This led to optimum project design, resulting insubstantial cost savings for the client. Many challenges and last-moment changes were resolved immediately without impacting the project timeline.

“ IFB Refrigeration Limited project executed by Everest Industries Limited was unique because of the technical requirement of the most demanding customer who seeks quality without foregoing economics. It was a project of strategic importance to Everest as we had to shoulder the responsibility of executing this technically challenging project within the strict economic purview and stringent timelines. More importantly, we had an opportunity to retain our existing customers. This project also has all labour related challenges in Ranjangaon, which had to be taken care of without affecting project timelines. With this project, Everest has proved to be a reliable partner tour customers and raised the bar higher within the company with this success. We are poised for many more challenging projects to come our way in the future.” Says Amit Khaparde, National Sales Head, Everest Steel Building Solutions.

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