Golchha House, Ganabahal, Kathmandu, Nepal
| FEATURES | Pre-Engineered Steel Buildings (HIPCOINFRA) | Conventional Buildings (Traditional Style) |
| Design | Efficient due to its integral framing system |
Time-consuming and fewer precision design aid |
| International Building and Design Code | Voluntary compliance with international green compliance construction code, MBMA, AISC, AISI and NBC |
Code and updated and followed |
| Computer Software | Internationally recognized engineering software for design, drawing, estimation and detailing. |
No such developments. |
| Structure Weight | 20-25% lighter than conventional because structure members used are tapered built up |
Heavyweight structure members used are hot rolled I-sections |
| Foundations | Structural Weight is low, thus, lightweight with efficient design is enough |
The heavyweight structure requires very heavy foundations |
| Delivery Speed and Construction time | Faster delivery - 500 MT - 6 to 8 weeks and rapid on-site erection |
Very slow delivery - 500 MT - 20 to 26 weeks. Construction is also time-consuming |
| Cost of Construction | Lower cost - Price per square is up to 30% less |
Price per square is very high |
| Seismic Resistance | Good resistance due to lightweight and flexible members |
Cannot withstand due to rigid heavy frame |
| Architectural Versatility | Impressive and modern architectural design options at low cost |
Limited options and high costs |
| Flexibility of Expansion | Easily expanded in length by adding additional bays; width and height by pre-designing for future expansion; Easy and flexible due to its simple connection design. |
Difficult to expand and high cost |
| Performance | All the components are fabricated at the factory for maximum efficiency |
Components design individually at the site, thus, no guarantee of efficiency |
| Single-Source Responsibility | Only one supplier, hence, the compatibility of all building components and accessories in assured with minimal construction risks |
Very issues of quality, cost and delivery due to multiple suppliers |
| Open Clear Span | Can offer large clear span up to 120M without any intermediate supports; Choices available in single, multi and continuous span to ensure voluminous space |
Not more than 10M clear span in reinforced concrete and maximum clear span of 40M in conventional buildings |
| Durability and Maintenance | High-Quality paint system for steel structure protected with proper coating system prefabricated at factory results in long durability and low maintenance cost |
The heavyweight of materials compromises the durability and longevity of the building. It also requires constant Maintenance yielding to higher costs |
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