Pre-Engineered Building (PEB) offers substantial adaptability across various applications, making it ideal for a range of structures beyond industrial facilities, including hospitals, schools, and commercial buildings. With land costs escalating across India, especially in urban centers, companies have recognized the value of PEBs in lease properties and rental ventures. For instance, the flexibility of PEBs allows structures to be dismantled and reassembled at new locations, which is a highly efficient solution that minimizes resource wastage. However, aligning PEB structures with specific regulatory codes, ensuring consistent supply of quality raw materials, and navigating technical limitations for complex architectural demands require meticulous planning and specialized expertise to achieve structural integrity and aesthetic appeal. One company that has been able to adeptly solve these issues is Metis Structures.
From Vision to Structure
In an environment where conventional construction methods have nearly vanished, Metis Structures has continuously developed innovative methodologies, advanced tools, and a sustainability-focused philosophy that supports the shift towards PEBs for not only industrial but also residential and commercial use. The company focusses on consistent optimization of raw material supply chains, alongside strategic partnerships with suppliers and fabricators to meet the rising demand for PEBs.
Working closely with architects, fabricators, and clients, the company offers technical guidance from project inception through completion, providing critical input on design feasibility, column orientation, and structural safety.
By bridging gaps between architectural vision and engineering requirements, it ensures that every project is aesthetically pleasing and structurally sound. This proactive approach allows Metis to provide practical advice early in the planning process, ensuring alignment with client expectations and minimizing costly revisions during later stages.
Precision Engineering with Proprietary Software
By adopting automated building systems and utilizing in-house software beyond conventional industry tools like STAAD Pro, the company has achieved significant operational advancements. Its proprietary design analysis program allows for precise load calculations and friction science adjustments based on code, creating cost-effective, durable, and safe designs for large-scale projects. “We continuously update our software to incorporate recent regulatory changes, ensuring compliance and optimizing design for materials that are both affordable and readily available”, says Arun Kumar, Managing Director & Technical Head, Metis Structures.
Sustainable Solutions, Global Ambitions
The company utilizes steel materials that generate minimal carbon emissions, a significant improvement over traditional concrete structures. Fabricated in a controlled environment, its steel-based designs minimize onsite waste and emissions, aligning with global goals for environmentally responsible construction. Its projects ensure that materials can be reused or repurposed multiple times, reducing the ecological footprint of each building over its lifecycle.
The company utilizes steel materials that generate minimal carbon emissions, a significant improvement over traditional concrete structures
Metis not only adheres to local codes but also cater to international standards for projects outside India, having completed work for clients in countries where American and other foreign codes are required. This adaptability has been bolstered by the company’s close collaboration with premier institutions like IIT Madras, which frequently vets its designs for high-profile projects. The engineers are well-versed in national and international standards, supported by in-house training sessions that keep the team up-to-date on industry requirements.
With the PEB market continuing to grow, it is poised to take on large-scale, challenging projects abroad, such as international auditoriums and warehouses, where its expertise in sustainable, high-quality design can have a global impact. In parallel, the company is investing in affordable housing solutions, envisioning a future where PEB technology provides economically viable housing that can last 30 to 40 years and be easily relocated. By focusing on leased properties and sustainable materials, Metis Structures is pioneering a new model for urban housing that addresses space constraints in prime locations.
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