What is a greenfield project?
Greenfield projects do not have any development or construction -industrial architects have a free hand in designing. The plot is green or unused as the land has no previous development.
The client and industrial architects identify the land and assess the property. The project team considers the environmental impact. They apply for environmental clearance depending on the type of industry.
What are the advantages of greenfield projects?
Greenfield projects have multiple advantages. Some of them are:
Design Creativity: As there is no prior development, industrial architects can use their creativity to design.
Planning: Industrial architects can optimise space by preparing a master plan according to the client's requirements.
Building Dimensions: Industrial Architects and engineers can design the building dimensions based on requirements and plot size.
Expansion: Planning of future expansion is easier
Flexibility in design is possible.
Timelines: The construction timeline is quicker as there is no existing process/ production.
The construction timeline is faster.
No Demolishing or remodification
Statutory compliance in design is easy.
There are no hidden utilities, as in the case of brownfield projects.
It is easy to implement the latest technology.
What are the disadvantages of greenfield projects?
Greenfield projects have their disadvantages. Environmental clearances are often time-consuming. The supply chain has to be developed. Sourcing of workforce for the new facility also can be a challenge.
Another constraint could be while looking for a suitable plot. Selection of site is essential. Infrastructure in the area may be underdeveloped. This may cause issues during production.
Where can we get land for a greenfield project?
Selecting land consumes a lot of time. Not only has the project team to consider the availability of raw materials, but the land parcel also should be available.
Industrial land is available with state industrial authorities, private industrial parks and individual parties. Some of the government agencies that deal with industrial land parcels are KIADB, SIPCOT, TSIIC, UPSIDA, GIDC etc. Moreover, there are parks for specific industries like food, apparel, and furniture parks. These parks provide an ecosystem for particular products.
Some private players are Mahindra World, One Hub, Aequs Industrial Parks, Sricity. They sell lands with infrastructure at the boundary of the plot.
Purchase of land from both government and private industrial areas provides easy approvals through Single Window clearance.
Additionally, the size of the plot can be as per the project requirements. The project team can also look for industrial parks with factories manufacturing products to suit their needs.
Designing of greenfield projects- the best practices
Any industrial project has to be designed well within the project constraints. A design charette brings all stakeholders in sync with the project requirements.
The industrial architects must prepare a conceptual design, master plan and a Design basis report for the industrial project. It is necessary to have onboard design consultants with experienced, multi-disciplinary teams. The coordination between multiple Consultants is less when a single consultant team provides a Holistic design.
Another critical step in any industrial project is tendering. A proper tender document with all drawings is necessary for the bidder to understand the project. This helps in creating a proper and accurate timeline.
Industrial architects also must include green and sustainable concepts in the design. These concepts help industries that are not going for green certification. Additionally, sustainable sources of energy like solar power, wind energy, and bio energy can supplement the Discom power.
It is essential to have a zero-discharge unit in industrial areas. This Zero Discharge policy helps in creating an environmentally friendly industry.
Greenfield projects have their advantages and disadvantages. The project team consisting of the project stakeholders, the industrial architects and process consultants should decide.
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