Industrial Shed Construction in Chennai

It depends on your use: For a single-storey manufacturing shed with clear spans of 15–30m, a steel frame or PEB structure offers the best cost-to-speed ratio. For chemical or pharma plants requiring heavy floor loads and specific structural fire resistance, RCC frame is more appropriate. For large logistics warehouses needing 40m+ clear spans, PEB is the most economical choice. We assess your specific requirements and recommend accordingly.

Timeline by structure type: PEB shed: 8–14 weeks from order to structure complete (foundation runs in parallel). Steel frame shed: 2–4 months. RCC frame shed: 5–9 months. These are structural timelines — interior finishing (flooring, electrical, plumbing) adds additional time depending on scope.

For SIDCO plots: prior approval from SIDCO estate office + CMDA building plan approval (for Chennai Corporation limit plots) or DTCP (outside corporation limits) + fire NOC from Tamil Nadu Fire and Rescue Services (for buildings above 500 sqm built-up area) + Factories Inspector registration (if manufacturing activity). We provide documentation support for the full permit sequence.

Yes. Crane bay design requires: runway beam (ISMB or plate girder) sized for the EOT crane capacity and span; column brackets or surge beams at the right elevation; gantry rail specification and alignment. We review the crane manufacturer's load data, design the runway structure, and supervise installation and rail alignment. We also coordinate rail deflection checks after installation.

For forklifts operating in an industrial shed in Chennai: minimum M30 concrete (RMC, not site-mixed), minimum 150mm slab thickness, fibre-reinforced or mesh reinforcement, shrinkage control joints at 4.5m centres, floor hardener (dry-shake or liquid) for dust resistance and abrasion resistance. For heavy forklifts above 5 tonnes capacity, ground-bearing slab design should be by a structural engineer considering the specific sub-grade bearing capacity.

Yes — shed expansion is a significant part of our industrial project portfolio. We assess the existing structure (foundation capacity, column load, connection details), determine the permissible expansion, and design and supervise the extension. Key consideration: whether the existing structure can carry the additional roof load, wind load from increased area, and any new crane or equipment load.

SIDCO and SIPCOT have plot sizes starting at 0.5 ground (1,200 sqft plot, typically 1,000–1,500 sqft built-up). For custom industrial plots in industrial zones under CMDA/DTCP, minimum setbacks govern the built-up area. Typically, a 2,400–3,000 sqft plot can accommodate an 1,800–2,000 sqft shed with adequate setbacks and access roads.