This service answers
“Should my new factory be steel or concrete, and what will it cost?”
You receive: Concept comparison, structural design, BOQ, construction with QA/QC and as-built handover
Steel or concrete, chosen on evidence
For a new factory the first decision shapes everything else. A pre-engineered steel building (PEB) gives large clear spans, fast erection and lighter foundations — ideal for single-storey production halls and warehouses. An RCC frame suits multi-storey factories, heavy floor loads and long fire-resistance periods. Many sites need both: a PEB shed with an RCC office or utility block.
We compare the options at concept stage with real quantities, so the choice is made on cost, programme and performance.
What we deliver
- Soil investigation scope and interpretation
- Concept design and PEB-versus-RCC comparison
- Structural design to BNBC 2020, ACI 318 and AISC 360
- Detailed BOQ and specifications — see structural design & BOQ
- Construction with supervision and QA/QC testing
- Handover: as-built drawings, test records and design basis report
Details that decide performance
- Floors designed for rack legs and forklift wheels, not just uniform load
- Foundations matched to the soil — piles where filled or low-lying land requires them
- Cladding and roof details that stay watertight through the monsoon
- Corrosion protection suited to humid and coastal sites
- Expansion allowed for from day one
Budgeting
For a quick ballpark, try our Quick Budget Calculator. For a full bill of quantities on the PWD Schedule of Rates, use EstimatrixBD, the estimating software built by our engineers.
Questions owners ask
Is PEB cheaper than RCC for a factory?
For single-storey halls and warehouses, PEB is usually more economical and much faster. For multi-storey buildings with heavy floors, RCC is often competitive or cheaper. We compare both for your site.
Do you need a soil test before designing a factory?
Yes. Foundation design depends on the soil, and on filled or low-lying land the soil report can change the foundation cost significantly.
Can the building be extended later?
Yes, if planned for. We can design one end as a future expansion wall and size foundations and drainage accordingly.