Brown Engineering, a proudly Zimbabwean company, has established itself as an industry leader in the creation of superior steel structures.Brown Engineering creates diverse structures, including showrooms and offices. Recent projects include a modern car dealership and offices in Borrowdale for one client and a project in Msasa for Paramount Garments.
Showroom and Offices – Borrowdale:
Brown Engineering’s showroom demonstrates the key benefits of steel structures. Steel’s natural robustness means vast clear-span spaces can be created, and without obtrusive columns, the showroom features large areas ideal for vehicle displays.With clear visibility and without conspicuous and space-demanding columns, the showroom floor feels more expansive, open and welcoming to customers.
The steel structure, which also houses contemporary modern offices, has allowed for greater design flexibility and versatility. Open floor layouts allow for simple installation and have impeccable steel framing.
Also, steel projects are noted for their shorter construction timetables, ensuring the client can occupy their new premises more swiftly.
Garment factory – Msasa:
Brown Engineering’s expertise in steel structure construction has provided the perfect solution for Paramount Garments, a leading garment manufacturer in Zimbabwe. Brown Engineering structures offer several advantages – such as durability and strength, flexibility and expansion, and cost-effectiveness.
Brown Engineering’s collaboration with Paramount Garments goes beyond the steel. Their team worked closely with the client to understand their specific needs, production flow, weight requirements for machinery, and future expansion plans. Working to meet the needs of the client ensures the structure is not only strong but also optimizes Paramount’s production processes, contributing directly to their success.By choosing Brown Engineering’s steel structures, Paramount Garments gained a robust, adaptable, and cost-effective building solution.
This strong foundation allows them to focus on what they do best – creating high-quality garments – while Brown Engineering’s commitment to excellence, precision and using their wealth of experience ensures that their success is built to last.
Steel structure advantages:
Although strength and flexibility are vital attributes, Brown Engineering’s steel structures are superior in other ways. Steel is a sustainable building material and has high thermal insulation properties, reducing energy costs associated with climate control.
Steel is entirely recyclable; thus, it has no adverse effects on the environment and requires less maintenance and repairs. Due to its longevity and resilience, steel structures represent a prudent choice for businesses seeking modern, long-lasting structures.
Steel Structures allow for large, airy atriums and innovative architectural features. Steel structures are durable and able to withstand strong winds.
Steel components are fabricated in Brown Engineering’s factory, ensuring speedy on-site assembly and quality control as well as offering essential after installation support.
Brown Engineering’s reputation:
Brown Engineering prioritises local expertise.Their highly skilled work force guarantees excellent manufacturing and construction, bolstering Zimbabwe’s economic progress.
Brown Engineering offer complete engineering and design services, working together with clients and architects
to bring their ideas to life.The belief in using steel in construction by Brown Engineering has had a significant impact on the corporate and industrial landscape of Zimbabwe.From imposing warehouses to cutting-edge retail structures, Brown Engineering’s innovative methods and core principles of excellence and precision offer a vision of the strength, efficiency, and sustainability of buildings in the future.
Text by Martin Chemhere
From: S&D ISSUE 63
