What is a Bill of Materials? Bill of Materials (BOM) is a detailed list of all the materials and components needed to complete the pre-engineered building. PEBs are buildings that are manufactured at the factory and assembled and erected at the site. Structural...

Architects and Industry 5.0
Industrial architects have a significant role in designing a factory compliant with Industry 5.0 standards. Industry 5.0 is the latest industry evolution and incorporates the human-centric approach to manufacturing and the latest technologies. Industry 5.0 has a...
Adaptability in Industrial Architecture
What is Adaptability? Adaptability in industrial architecture refers to the capacity of the building to accommodate change. Changes are inevitable. The technology frequently changes, making the previous equipment redundant. This inevitable change in technology...
Fire hazard analysis in industrial projects
What is a Fire Hazard? Fire hazards are a broad category of hazards in the workplace that have the presence of a flame, increase the probability of an uncontrolled fire or increase the severity of fire in a potential fire incident. Fire hazards also include anything...
Landmark industrial architecture in India
Landmark Industries in India Since industrialisation, India has been home to several well-designed manufacturing facilities that showcase innovative factory architecture, efficient layout, and advanced technology integration. Here are five examples of some of the...
What is the role of architects in industrial facility design?
Do we need architects for industrial facility design? Some architects specialise in industrial facility design. Industrial projects need their expertise for many reasons. Industrial projects are multidisciplinary, challenging with budget and time constraints. Some of...
Difference Between HT and LT Panels
What are electrical panels? Electrical distribution panels are an important part of an electrical installation that helps receive electrical power from a primary source to various circuits. The primary source is usually the power utility company or a generator....
Why do design consultants in industrial projects prepare a BOQ?
What is BOQ or Bill of Quantities? BOQ is a document that gives detailed information on the items, quantities and prices for construction activity. Design consultants for industrial project provide a BOQ as a part of the tender for issue to pre-qualified contractors. ...
Role of structural consultants in PEB design for industries
What is PEB steel Design and detailing? Pre-engineered steel building design and detailing is the process of designing and creating detailed engineering plans and specifications for factory built and site assembled steel structures. Structural consultants for...
Role of factory architects in preparation of a pre-engineering document
What is a pre-engineering document? A pre-engineering document refers to a document or a set of documents that factory architects create in the planning phase of a project. This document includes project goals, timelines, constraints, requirements and feasibility....
What is Steel structural design and detailing?
What is Steel structural design and detailing? Industrial structural design consultants design and detailing the steel structure. Steel design and detailing is the process of preparing detailed drawings and specifications that help design and construct steel...
Industrial Solid Waste Management
What is solid waste management? Solid waste management refers to collecting, treating and disposing of solid wastes. These solid wastes come from different sources. Solid waste can be domestic, agricultural or even industrial wastes. Additionally, solid waste...
Civil engineering design – Brickwork & Blockwork
Both blockwork and brickwork are masonry components that civil engineering design consultants specify in industrial projects. What is Blockwork? Blockwork is a masonry construction technique using large concrete or cement blocks. These blocks are larger than bricks....
Ducting and piping in industrial projects
Ducting and piping are crucial components in many industrial processes. Mechanical design consultants use these terms commonly in industrial projects. What is ducting and piping? Ducting refers to a system of pipes or channels that convey air, gas, or liquid from...
Infrastructure design for factories and technology
The infrastructure design for factories has not been unaffected by the latest technological advancements. Some of the ways industrial infrastructure design has changed due to new technology are Building Information Modelling: BIM model is a physical and functional...