Kirby India’s long term business strategy is to become a leading player in the Indian steel structures market along with strengthening the brand and providing top-class customer service through innovative and sustainable solutions
Pre-engineered steel buildings (PEB) consist of primary members, secondary members, roof sheeting and wall cladding, accessories, buyouts, insulation, etc. They are fully fabricated in the factory after designing, despatched to site in completely knocked down condition and are assembled and erected at site with nut and bolt methodology as against the welding and riveting methodology used for conventional steel buildings, thereby reducing the completion time. The concept of PEB is one where the fabrication is completed in a controlled environment with the latest technology and then subsequently erection is carried out with all the safety standards. These buildings are pre-engineered into standard sizes, spans, bays and heights, and use standard details for fixing cladding, roofing, gutters, flashing, windows, doors, etc. PEB technologies provide complete freedom to the designer and the architect in incorporating whatever features may be needed in the building – structural, thermal, ventilation or acoustical, to name a few.There are many advantages of PEB. The usage of steel and especially PEB has grown rapidly in the industrial segment. This is mainly due to cost savings, faster return on investment, quicker delivery, faster installation, single source responsibility, low maintenance, flexibility in expansion, earthquake resistant, superior quality, larger clear spans, architecturally versatile, etc. These have become vital for any type of project due to increasing different type of factors affecting smooth execution of the project. Rising labour costs, shortage of skilled labour, faster construction time, etc. are some of the other factors leading to increase in demand for PEB which will become one of the construction norms in coming years. PEB is a total steel building package that is delivered to site from a single source as a completed product and is ideal for fast and cost effective growth of infrastructure in India where increasing number of sectors are looking at PEB as a viable construction solution.
Kirby India has always been in the forefront of innovation by investing in new production technologies and evaluating the performance through continuous product development. The changing market environment in India has led to an increase in shift towards more advanced technologies with one of them being PEB due to increasing demand from customers for faster project completion which in turn will give faster returns on their investments. This led the company to introduce this technology in the Indian market and provide continuous innovations within PEB itself. Integrating the company’s strength and expertise along with innovation has helped the company lead the Indian PEB market. Apart from the functional requirements, the company has incorporated curved roof panels, wall claddings, flashings, aluco-bond panels or other such features to improve the aesthetics of the building as the industry is witnessing a new trend with demand for structures that are unique in nature and environmental friendly.
The heightened emphasis on green building construction is also poised to push market expansion and more innovation. Kirby provides high efficiency windows and insulation for roofs, walls, ceilings and floors to increase the energy efficiency along with its buildings. The use of skylights and solar panels on rooftops meet daylight and captive power requirements, while, at the same time, reducing emissions and gaining carbon credits under clean development mechanism. Effective usage of insulation material, louvers and other materials also help in making Kirby buildings as green buildings. All the materials used in making of Kirby buildings are recyclable and are not harmful to the environment. Kirby always looks forward to be a part of eco-friendly products and the ongoing green revolution in the construction industry which further adds to the product innovation.
The company has the privilege of partnering most of the leading corporates across all industries by setting up their facilities. Also, the company continues to focus on its existing business through existing and new strategies to increase its market share and business volume by enhancing its market reach, innovation in product portfolio, world-class quality and safety standards, erection capabilities, after sales service, etc. Kirby India’s long term business strategy is to become a leading player in the Indian steel structures market along with strengthening the brand and providing top-class customer service through innovative and sustainable solutions thereby contributing to the India’s success story.            Kirby is capable of supplying a packaged solution for all building requirements maintaining international quality standards. Many big names in Indian corporate and multinational companies that have set-up facilities in India have joined hands with Kirby. Its buildings have stood the test of time, time and again against all odds – manmade and natural.