Prefab structures catalyzes construction speed with less wastage

 It also helps in completion of the projects with less manpower says Mr. Mithilesh Giri, MD Shiva group

What kind of expertise and services do you provide for the epc segment?
EPC means engineering, procurement & construction of any industrial project including the design, procurement and delivery of material, construction, installation, commissioning, testing and all other work services required for a turnkey project. We are involved in the business of steel structures, pre- engineered buildings and rolling mills. Our expertise lies in constructing government institutions and buildings.

Which are some of the well-known buildings your firm has constructed in India?

Few of our well known buildings are :

• Construction of Women’s Industrial Training Institute in Darbhanga, Bihar
• Collectorate Building at Dhanbad, Jharkhand
• SDO Complex, Basia, Gumla, Jharkhand
• New Cannery Project in Distt. Jalandhar, Punjab
• Construction of Warehouse for Storage of Polymer at Gail Pata
• Consultancy Services for TMT Bar and Wire Rod Roll Mill
• Construction of Steel Melting Shop at Singrauli
• Dr. Sanjay Jaiswal Nursing Home, New PalamVihar, Gurgaon
• Design, Supply, Fabrication and Erection of Industrial PEB Structure with Crane Gantry, Gujarat
• Design, Supply, Fabrication and Erection of Industrial PEB Structure with Crane Gantry, Mumbai
• Construction of 7 Lab by Prefabricated Material with Civil, Plumbing & Electrical work at Govt. Medical College, Bettiah.
• Pre -feb/ Pre- Engineered Structure for extension of SHA for Decongestion of Terminal Building at JPNI Airport, Patna.
• Construction of Pre Engineered Building (PEB) Shed for CFA Barauni, Distt. Begusarai, Bihar
• Construction of Encephalitis Ward (On 2nd Floor) Building of SKMCH, Muzaffarpur including Internal/External Electrification, sanitation, MGPS & SITC of Furniture

What is your take on the pace at which EPC projects are being executed in the country? What kind of projects are needed for making India “Atmanirbhar”?

Project developers have been making a determined shift to using prefabricated structures since the pandemic-related lockdown, which made movement of labour and material harder.  Project consultants and construction firms on large EPC projects have observed that using such structures has kept work going on despite workforce falling by nearly a half.

Prefabricated structures are constructed by manufacturing whole building components, including beams, slabs, columns and walls, and transporting these to the site final where they are assembled, very much like putting lego blocks together. As the bulk of the work is done at an offsite location, it increases construction speed, ensures consistent quality and reduces wastage. While prefabs have been typically used so far in large scale affordable housing projects or where on-site construction is difficult, such as to build an offshore oil rig, their use is now being expanded to other areas such as metros, roads and highways and other public infrastructure. Prefab structures have helped build new hospitals and quarantine facilities in record time through the Covid-19 pandemic.This is also faster than traditional construction because different functions can be performed simultaneously.

The second wave of pandemic in India revealed an interesting phenomenon which is predisposed to becoming a norm in the real estate construction sector, in India. We are all observing that in record times hospitals and quarantine facilities are being set up and these are of good quality, clean, hygienic, safe and even of contemporary designs.

Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan is the mission started by the government of India on 13th May 2020, towards making India self-reliant. The hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi announced an economic package of Rs 20 lakh crore as aid to support the country in the times of pandemic. Make in India is a major national programme of the government of India designed to facilitate investment, foster innovation, enhance skill development, protect intellectual property and build best in class manufacturing infrastructure in the country. The government made several bold reforms such as supply chain reforms for agriculture, rational tax systems, simple & clear laws, capable human resources and a strong financial system.

Existing projects Shiva Group is involved in

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