PROPERTY |
PEB BUILDINGS |
CONVENTIONAL STEEL BUILDINGS |
USE COLUMN |
Large spans with less number of intermediate columns are possible. |
Not possible. |
DELIVERY |
Average of 8 weeks. |
Average of 20 weeks. |
FABRICATION |
Factory controlled quality |
Every project to be fabricated at site |
OVER ALL PRICE |
Price per square meter may be as low as by 30 % than the conventional building. |
Higher price per square meter. |
ERECTION |
Erection process is faster due to lightweight sections that are easy to construct |
Comparatively erection process takes more time. |
ARCHITECTURE |
Outstanding architectural design can be achieved at low cost. |
Special architectural designs must be developed for each project which results in higher cost. |
FOUNDATIONS |
Simple design, easy to construct and light weight. |
Extensive, heavy foundation required. |
SEISMIC RESISTANCE |
The low weight flexible frames offer higher resistance to seismic forces. |
Rigid heavy frames do not perform well in seismic zones. |
FUTURE EXPANSIONS |
Future expansion is very easy and simple. |
Future expansion is most tedious and more costly. |