With growing requirements for commercialand residential infrastructure across the country, quality, speed ofconstruction, and a hassle-free experience are the need of the hour. Given thechallenges posed by traditional brick-and-mortar construction, the government, corporates,urban planners, and individual home builders today are exploring non-conventionalconstruction technologies, with prefabricated construction at the forefront ofthis revolution.
While prefabricated construction isextremely popular in developed countries, such as Japan, USA, Canada, andGermany, it is still gaining acceptance in India. Over the past few years,people are showing a greater adoption for innovative modular constructiontechnologies, bolstered by the Govt. of India’s initiative to promote alternateconstruction methodologies.
Being a sustainable and innovativesolution, prefabricated buildings have been gaining ground globally. It has thepotential to increase productivity and efficiency without sacrificing quality.
So, how is Tata Steel ‘buildingvalue’ in the construction solutions space? Tata Steel has been pioneeringinnovations that help improve the quality of life. Taking the innovationjourney forward, Tata Steel has brought steel-intensive construction solutionsunder the Nest-In brand, which offers top quality prefabricated offerings forbuilding offices, residential complexes, institutions, industrialinfrastructure, house extensions, etc.
It stands out for its six keybenefits from its offerings, including high-speed construction, state-of-the-artmodern technologies, hassle-free customer experience, quality of offerings,reliability of service, and convenient installation even in the mostchallenging terrains.
Nest-In prefab construction is 2-3times faster than conventional brick-and-mortar construction. It cuts down almost70 per cent of the weight of traditional construction, as it requires lessfoundation, less waste disposal, and redeployment costs. Nest-In structuresalso have a superior strength-to-weight ratio which lends them a high toleranceto adverse weather conditions, strong winds, and earthquakes.
Nest-In’s offerings
Nest-In offers solutions for largeinfrastructure projects through HabiNest, a Light Gauge Steel Frame (LGSF) constructiontechnology; modular solutions for sanitation, safe water, and portable cabins;and premium home solutions to retail customers through Nestudio.
HabiNest is a light gauge steel framesolution, suitable for academic buildings, residential complexes, industrialamenities, community centres, and more. HabiNest buildings are constructed inalmost 1/3rd the time it takes for conventional construction andprovide environmental savings in the range of 48 per cent to 61 per cent over arange of life cycle categories in comparison to similar brick-and-mortarstructures.
Nest-In has collaborated with IITHyderabad to provide structural stability certifications for its structures,which are designed for a life up to 50 years. Nest-In’s LGSF structures aredesigned using state-of-the-art software and considers soil conditions, seismicloads, and wind speed forces. Nest-In has already constructed a hostel complexspanning 14,000 sq. ft. and a medical college campus with G+3 buildings spanning2.5 Lakh sq. ft. for clients using LGSF technology.
Nestudio is a premium PUF panel-basedhousing solution, suited for constructing 100 per cent customised housingsolutions, such as cottages, farmhouses, and vertical home extensions. With asuite of design options and premium fittings, Nestudio offers a comfortable, hassle-free,and end-to-end service to their customers. At present, Nest-In offers Nestudioin Delhi-NCR and Bengaluru markets, with up to G+1.
Nest-In also has several keyofferings in the standardised modular solutions space:
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EzyNest modular toilets provide aneffective end-to-end sanitation solution to counter the lack of access to cleanpublic toilets. EzyNest ensures a safe sanitation space for the community, thushelping prevent the transmission of water-borne diseases. EzyNest toilets werevastly deployed during the Swachh Bharat Mission, with over 10,000installations done across the country.
Nest-In took forward the sanitation revolution with the launch of SmartEzyNest, a range of automated smart toilets that provides a one-stop solutionto unhygienic toilets in India by providing smart self-clean technology.
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With the MobiNest solution, Nest-In is trying to redefine portable cabins byensuring standardised quality and availability across the country. These cabinsare traditionally used as site offices and guard huts. However, during theCovid-19 pandemic, Nest-In transformed and modified these cabins to function asquarantine and isolation facilities.
With such innovative and futuristicsolutions, Tata Steel’s Nest-In is leaving its impact on the constructionsector in the country and is working towards building a better and smartertomorrow.