Construction Industry News
Steel consumption per capita in India has increased by almost 30 percent in the past five years, from 57.6 kg to 74.1 kg. While much of this growth can be attributed to the expansion of the country's rail and metro infrastructure, CW explored the possibilities of using steel in the built environment. In the high-rise segment, steel buildings are still not the norm in India, despite the many benefits the architect mentioned with our profiled cabinet. However, the pre-engineered construction segment is expected to grow by nearly 12 percent through 2030. We have two examples of factory-made structures to demonstrate the wide range of capabilities of that segment. Steel exteriors (facades) both accentuate the aesthetics of a building and add functionality, as our case shows. Last but not least, steel fixtures and furniture are another application with potential, CW believes, especially as more interior design companies base their product portfolios on in-depth research as we discussed.
“At VGA, we strive for design efficiency through careful detailing to deliver efficient, timely and cost-sensitive building solutions,” explains Akanksha Gupta, Partner, Vijay Gupta Architects (VGA). “Steel, as a material, reaches for extreme precision, resulting in a higher construction quality. In this effort, steel provided clean and sharp lines, while providing durability and amazing aesthetics to the signature patterned facade.
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