Growth Drivers of PEBs
With the expansion in e-commerce and 3PL services, the demand for large, quickly deployable, and green-compliant warehouses is rising for which Pre-Engineered Buildings (PEBs) are proving to be the most apt solution. PEBs also remain a preferred choice for factories and industrial sheds. Initiatives like ‘Make in India’ are also driving the need for quick, spacious, and flexible work environments.As digital infrastructure grows, data centres are becoming an important area for PEB applications. Their need for speed, scalability, and controlled environments aligns well with what PEBs offer. PEBs are being used widely in infrastructure projects like airport hangars and metro stations, where speed and efficiency are key, especially for time-bound national programs like the PM Gati Shakti.
In fact, there’s a clear shift towards PEBs that meet modern standards, green building norms, fire safety, and seismic resistance, which are now non-negotiable in most large-scale developments.
Market Demand
The PEB industry is seeing increased investment in expanding manufacturing capacity, adopting technologies like BIM, and strengthening R&D, driven by both rising demand and supportive policy incentives.Evolving urban infrastructure and growing logistics needs are steering PEB solutions toward vertical expansion and thoughtful aesthetic integration, especially in land-scarce environments. This shift calls for highly customized designs to accommodate complex interior requirements, such as warehouse automation and data centre specifications, along with modular scalability to support future growth and phased development in rapidly changing urban settings.
Our focus on flexibility in design, durability, low maintenance, and sustainability based on our expertise in PEB construction, enables us create efficient, future-ready spaces that meet the evolving needs of our clients.Pyush Lohia
Director
Lohia Worldspace
Focus on Sustainability
In India, the PEB industry is clearly shifting gears, with sustainability now at the centre of how buildings are being designed. We’re seeing more use of smart materials like PIR panels and heat-reflective roofs not just to tick boxes, but to genuinely cut down on energy bills and improve efficiency.At the same time, there’s a growing preference for recycled steel and thoughtful design features like natural ventilation and daylight-friendly layouts. It’s not just about building faster anymore, it’s about building smarter, greener, and for the long haul.
Challenges in PEB construction
PEBs come with clear advantages, but they’re not without challenges—especially in the Indian context. One of the biggest hurdles is the unpredictable steel supply, which can derail your plans. Then there’s the shortage of skilled labour for on-site erection. Project approvals often take longer than expected. The way many companies are handling this is by building strong partnerships, investing in hands-on training, and staying closely engaged with local authorities to keep things moving and avoid unnecessary delays.Government support
We believe that a supportive government policy can play a major role in accelerating the growth of the PEB sector. The focus should be on simplifying processes, encouraging adoption, and creating an environment that supports modern construction practices.An effective single-window clearance system for all construction related permits, including building, environmental, and fire safety would be a game changer.
There’s also a strong case for encouraging buildings that generate as much energy as they consume, use recycled steel, and follow certified green building practices. Offering tax breaks or subsidies for such efforts would be very encouraging.
The government should actively promote and standardize the use of PEBs in publicly funded infrastructure projects, helping to mainstream this efficient and future-ready construction method.
Growth outlook for PEBs in India
The PEB market in India is set for a strong growth by 2030. We’re seeing huge momentum from the warehousing, logistics, and industrial sectors—especially with the government’s push for Make in India and PLI schemes gaining traction. And with the scale of infrastructure projects like airports and metro systems, demand is only going to rise. A lot of this growth is expected to concentrate in industrial corridors, smaller Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, and across regions like the west and south. In my view, PEBs are clearly becoming an essential part of how India is building for the future.A PEB project of Lohia Worldspace
Lohia Worldspace has built a strong position in PEB construction, combining off-site fabrication with quick assembly for timely and cost-effective delivery. For a recently completed export factory in Moradabad of around 50,000 sq. ft., PEB was the perfect fit as it allowed maximum use of the vertical space, which the client needed to accommodate designated areas for the machinery, production, storage, packaging, and warehousing, etc. The speed and cost-efficiency of a PEB made it the best choice.The facility needed wide, clear spans to support a smooth production flow, high-bay storage areas, and integrated heavy-duty crane systems. Floor load precision and well-planned ventilation for dust control were equally important, given the factory’s export-grade manufacturing standards.
The biggest challenge was a tight timeline, as the client had to meet stringent export deadlines. We tackled this through a coordinated approach; while PEB components were being fabricated off-site, our on-site teams worked in parallel to build the foundations and lay the utilities—saving valuable time without compromising quality.
We delivered a durable, low-maintenance facility that meets all the current needs of the client’s export business and is flexible enough to support any future expansion.
