India’s nascent offsite construction industry appears to be advancing at industrial scale with one of their more prominent players, EPACK Prefab, claiming to have built a 14,000-square-metre warehouse in just 150 hours.
Founded in 1999 in Greater Noida, EPACK Prefab’s expertise lies in delivering projects using light gauge steel framing (LGSF) and insulating composite panels. EPACK Prefab’s offsite methodology focuses on efficiency, precision, and sustainability, catering to a variety of sectors including industrial, institutional, and commercial markets.
Record-Breaking Warehouse Build in Andhra Pradesh
EPACK Prefab is claiming to have completed the construction of a 14,000-square-metre warehouse in Mambattu, Andhra Pradesh, within just 150 hours. And, they’re promoting this achievement to underline their prefabrication capabilities in delivering large-scale infrastructure at speed. The project was built using their PEB technology, which relied on light gague steel and their own composite panels.
Watch the build and their celebration.
Key Construction Milestones
According to company sources, the project’s timeline illustrates the effectiveness of EPACK Prefab’s offsite processes:
Accordingly, the entire project was delivered within 150 hours, ready for use.
Industry Recognition
The build has also been acknowledged by the Golden Book of World Records as India’s fastest-constructed structure. According to Manish Vishnoei, Asia Head of the Golden Book of Records, this project sets a precedent for efficiency and technical innovation within the construction industry.
Leadership Perspectives
Sanjay Singhania, Managing Director of EPACK Prefab, stated that the project exemplifies how PEB technology can meet the demands of modern industry by reducing construction timelines while maintaining sustainability. Nikhel Bothra, Executive Director, highlighted EPACK Prefab’s commitment to rethinking traditional construction practices and delivering infrastructure solutions that are both innovative and efficient.
About EPACK Prefab
EPACK Prefab operates three manufacturing facilities in India, with a combined production capacity exceeding 113,000 metric tonnes annually. The company’s project portfolio spans warehousing, healthcare, data centres, educational facilities, and more.
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