In November 2015, Boeing and Tata Advance Systems announced a joint venture for manufacturing aero structures and collaboration on integrated systems development opportunities in India. This was a significant step in developing and promoting their ‘make in India’ capabilities for aerospace & defense manufacturing, and for becoming a global exporter in the Defense sector.
Tata Boeing appointed Tata BlueScope Steel for constructing their facility with TBSL’s pre-engineered building solutions. The key requirement of this project was on-time completion.
Scope of work
The scope for Tata BlueScope Steel included design, manufacturing, supply, project management and erection of BUTLER® building in Hyderabad, using the highest quality material with proven technology. On time delivery, leak-proof, functionally superior solutions, and low-cost maintenance were other important requirements. Interconnection of RCC building with PEB at near side wall and provision of future expansion for width of 27 m was the key design challenge.
Solutions offered
For this challenging project, Tata BlueScope Steel recommended BUTLER® Building Systems, which comes with MR-24 roof system, warranted for 10 years of leak-proof performance. The solution proposed by TBSL was able to provide superior functionalities that included higher column-free space, two levels of mezzanine floor inside the building, high value good storage, and an economic design.
Addressing construction challenges
Tata BlueScope Steel’s construction team played a vital role in shaping the project for Tata Boeing. Due to dependency on various external factors, the construction team faced numerous challenges while managing the site.
- Erection of mezzanine structure below the main building structure was the main challenge which our construction team executed safely by advance planning
- On-time handover of the entire project was carried out through effective implementation and erection step plan methodology
- Extra efforts were taken by project management team to deliver the material according to the erection sequence.
Tata BlueScope Steel delivered a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility with on-time completion in June 2017. It is one of India’s marquee projects for the Indian Defense sector under the aegis of “Make In India”. With superior quality material, skilled workmanship and advanced technology employed in the areas of engineering, project management, fabrication, roll forming and construction; Tata BlueScope Steel was not only able to meet the targets but even exceeded the expectations of Tata Boeing Aerospace Limited.
Tata BlueScope Steel through its customer-centric products and solutions has found its presence in India’s prestigious projects spanning various applications. The business is backed by a strong parentage of Tata Steel and BlueScope Steel, Australia, where quality and commitment are paramount. Tata BlueScope Steel is poised to deliver best-in-class coated steel products for the construction industry in India. Australia’s tried and time-tested products along with Tata Steel’s manufacturing expertise, has made TBSL the first choice for its customers.
