Reducing Costs Through Effective Specification Of Materials & Finishes

Surface finishes are enabling Indian Architects & Designers to achieve higher levels of durability and extended material lifespans, as well as cost savings throughout the life of the project.

India’s Construction industry is witnessing a surge with annual construction investment anticipated to jump by almost a third over the next five years. This growth will be underpinned by infrastructure development, as well as expanded private sector involvement in construction sector. In spite of undoubtedly positive effects in terms of both economics and overall development, this period of rapid growth does present design and construction professionals with a raft of challenges.

The challenges include tight construction budgets, elevated demand for performance, extended product lifespans, and minimal maintenance requirements. Hence, the need to develop best practices for material and finish specification would be critical. In the current industry climate, a responsible construction professional cannot afford to choose a product based on initial purchase price alone. The right finishes can dramatically increase a project’s lifespan, resulting in savings on maintenance and replacement costs while helping to meet sustainability requirements. Savvy professionals are now selecting products based on their long-term value, flexibility, durability and ease of maintenance over the life cycle of a building.

In particular, designers seeking to enhance the performance and aesthetics of metal ceilings are considering new cutting-edge surface finishes. The most popular of these are powder-coated finishes, on which over 15% of the total industrial finishing market relies. One of the primary drivers of using powder-coat finishes on metals is the value that it adds to the building by presenting a high quality and economical finish.

Important Parameters which enhances the life cycle of a Building

Durability