Pre-engineered Buildings (PEB) in steel are revolutionising the commercial and industrial construction landscape. Moonwalk Infraprojects is playing a stellar role in pre-engineered plate and tubular steel structures. It is a leading manufacturer of Pre-engineered steel structures with a legacy for excellence and top-notch quality. From feasibility studies to designing and creating to overseeing supply logistics to installation, Moonwalk is steadily making its mark as a one-stop solution for all construction contractors in Delhi and around the country with pre-fabrication needs.

Sustainability is taking firm roots in construction

Sustainability is a key requisite in the construction of a building, and the emphasis on it has been growing over the years as we have become more conscious of the need for conservation of resources. Pre-Engineered Buildings is slowly gaining ground and is being used much more frequently. There is a pressing need for construction enterprises and developers who use steel in their constructions to do the necessary investigations and building up of knowledge into sustainable solutions for this type of building. In this article we shall debate and deliberate upon some effective construction solutions which go a long way in making pre-engineered construction more sustainable.

Sustainable pre-engineered steel buildings

Across the world, in the construction sector, sustainability is increasingly being given a priority like never before. Pre-Engineered Buildings are proving to be of immense help in the construction industry. A pre-engineered steel building is designated as sustainable based on several important considerations. Bearing this in mind, Moonwalk’s constructions do not consume inordinately huge amounts of material, energy, and space when being built and when it is being used. Other things that are extremely likely to be considered is that it does not deteriorate under the attack of different factors, such as harsh weather, difficult terrains, monumental disasters, and so on. And we at Moonwalk we stand true to that fact. And most importantly, Moonwalk’s constructions can be reused and recycled and we are confident that they will not cause huge pollution into the environment after the end of their tenure.

Solutions in sustainability for pre-engineered steel buildings

Everybody connected with the construction industry is unanimous in the view that buildings need to be more sustainable. We are attempting to showcase and discuss ideas that ensure pre-engineered steel buildings reach the prescribed sustainability requirements. They will go through several aspects of the pre-engineered steel building.

Integrating sustainability at the design stage

Design sets the template for the construction process. There is no denying that in pre-engineered steel constructions, the design phase plays a significant role. Efficient design can help reduce the significant amount of steel material used in the construction of the building – we at Moonwalk follow this dictum to the very core and this is proving to be very effective in lowering our buildings’ usage of energy and reducing the amount of waste being generated.

Moonwalk is of the opinion that an efficient design can be either applying advanced technology to process the drawings or it can be through minimizing material usage through achieving better control of cross-sectional sizes or tapering steel sections.

It is also extremely complementary to sustainability efforts when the design team seeks to incorporate passive solar principles into the design of the building. At Moonwalk, we delve into the intricacies of this principle by advocating the use of shading devices to control solar heat gain, incorporating thermal mass to store and release the immense amount of heat that invariably gets generated, improving energy efficiency, and playing a very determined effort at reducing the negative effects on the environment.

Achieving sustainability through usage of right material

Moonwalk holds the view that the use of material is extremely crucial in making a building more sustainable. It is imperative that contractors and developers not just minimize the use of steel in their constructions, but the selection of appropriate material types should be unfailingly taken into account.

Recycled steel is being increasingly sought. Moonwalk is exploring avenues regarding the advantages that might accrue through using recycled steel in its construction of Pre-engineered steel buildings and thereby make them more sustainable. This type of material requires less energy to produce than new steel, which significantly contributes to reducing the building’s impact on the environment.

FSC-certified wood, low-impact concrete are being regarded as viable components in the building of pre-engineered buildings and these buildings can be made more sustainable by using these alternatives to creating greater sustainability. Moonwalk, in its commitment to the cause of sustainability, believes that pre-engineered steel buildings can be made more sustainable by applying proper insulation. It is exploring the incorporation of high-performance insulation materials, such as spray foam or cellulose, in its structures that will allow a decline in heat loss in the winter and heat in the summer.

Sustainability in the Prefabrication phase

Conventional steel building processes are slowly taking a backseat with the emergence of pre-engineered buildings in steel. Pre-engineered steel buildings are extremely closely associated with the prefabrication phase. At Moonwalk, all the components in its Pre-Engineered Buildings are manufactured in its manufacturing facility spread across a huge area at Jhajjar. They are then transported to the construction site.
Since this process involves making and shaping steel sections, Moonwalk strictly follows the approved design with a high level of accuracy. Materials are precisely measured, cut and tapered, leaving no room for error and wastage These important steps and considerations helps improve the energy efficiency of Moonwalk’s pre-engineered buildings by reducing air leakage and heat transfer.
Moonwalk goes to great lengths to ensure the creation of steel components that can easily be assembled and disassembled. What it does is benefit the process of expansion or narrowing in size, as well as the process of demolition in the future when our building’s life cycle is over.

Energy-efficient construction practices, towards sustainability

Energy-efficient construction practices minimise costs and wastage of the building, and it is important that everyone associated with the construction industry regarding its cruciality and criticality. It is important that factors like low-energy construction techniques are considered, energy-efficient technology is incorporated in lighting and heating, due attention is given to ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, and renewable energy sources like solar or wind power are used through the construction process.
A green roof is a big idea in the realms of sustainability. It makes eminent sense to incorporate a green roof into the design of the building as this can significantly help reduce air leakage, improve air quality, and provide insulation. All these ideas go the entire distance when it comes to minimising the impact on the environment.

Moonwalk approach to sustainability

At Moonwalk, we are always on the trail and in the quest of finding more effective solutions for the company’s construction. We are aware of our responsibility towards the environment and are committed to researching and implementing sustainable solutions.