LIGHT GAUGE STEEL FRAME

NAVKAR INFRASYNERGY PRIVATE LIMITED

Integrated Solutions for Building, Industry, Environment & Highway

LIGHT GAUGE STEEL FRAME STRUCTURES

The future of fast, sustainable & precision construction. Cold-formed steel, engineered in a factory to ±1 mm, erected on site in weeks — not seasons.

50%Faster build
±1mmCNC accuracy
100%Recyclable steel
G350–G550High tensile
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01 About Us

Engineering Excellence,
Strengthened by Transformation

Navkar InfraSynergy Private Limited delivers integrated engineering and turnkey construction solutions across Building, Industry, Environment, and Highway Infrastructure. Built upon a solid foundation of technical expertise established in 2018, we combine decades of cumulative leadership with state-of-the-art Light Gauge Steel Framing (LGSF) technology to engineer sustainable, precision structures delivered up to 50% faster than conventional construction.

Building Solutions

Residential villas, multi-storey complexes, commercial offices, hostels, and precision LGSF buildings.

Industrial Solutions

Industrial sheds, warehouses, SEZ units, panel rooms, storage facilities, and manufacturing plants.

Environmental Eng.

Sustainable green construction, 100% recyclable steel, zero wastage, and IGBC/LEED compliance.

Highway & Civil Infra

Highway civil structures, bridges, retaining walls, toll plazas, and heavy civil engineering works.

Our Journey of Growth

A legacy of experience, strengthened by transformation

2018FOUNDATION

Navkar Enterprise

Proprietary Firm
  • Market entry & consultancy
  • Engineering & infrastructure
  • Building technical expertise
2022EXPANSION

Navkar Engineers & Consultants

Proprietary Firm (Same GST)
  • Rebranded with new identity
  • Expanded service offerings
  • Continued operations
2025CORPORATE EVOLUTION

Navkar InfraSynergy Private Limited

Private Limited Company
  • Transition to Pvt. Ltd.
  • Scalable & global approach
  • Same experienced team

02 Technology

Light Gauge Steel Frame Structure

Cold-formed steel framing (0.8mm to 1.6mm) engineered in factory to ±1mm precision, erected on site with multi-layer wall panels, 300mm floor joists, and engineered roof systems.

Steel, Formed Cold. Precision, Built In.

Light Gauge Steel Framing is a modern construction technology that uses high-tensile cold-formed steel sections — just 0.8 mm to 1.6 mm thick — to create the complete structural framework of a building. The steel is shaped at room temperature through CNC roll-forming machines, with no heat applied, so it keeps its full structural strength and dimensional precision.

MaterialCold-formed galvanized steel coils
Thickness0.8 – 1.6 mm (typ. 0.8 / 1.15 / 1.2)
Steel GradeG350 – G550 · 350–550 MPa yield
CoatingZ275 GSM Galvanized / Galvalume (55% Al + 45% Zn)
PrecisionUp to 1 mm accuracy on CNC machines
Light Gauge Steel Frame Structure under erection Original 3D LGSF Frame Render · Site Erection
COMPLETE WORKFLOW

How LGSF Works — From Factory to Finished Building

A seamless 2-phase process combining automated factory production with rapid on-site assembly.

PHASE 1: FACTORY MANUFACTURING PROCESS
01

Design & 3D Modeling

Architectural drawings converted into 3D CAD/CAM models for automated CNC machine programming.

Software 3D Design
02

Material Decoiling & Inspection

High-tensile G350–G550 steel coils with Z275 GSM zinc coating inspected and decoiled.

Z275 Galvanized Steel
03

CNC Roll-Forming & Punching

Cold roll-forming into C/U profiles with automated cutting, dimpling, and CNC service hole punching.

CNC Roll-Forming
04

Quality Control & Verification

Dimensional check ensuring ±1mm accuracy, coating thickness verification, and strength testing.

±1mm Precision Check
05

Panel Assembly & Bundled Packaging

Pre-assembly of wall panels, floor joists, and trusses into protective-wrapped labeled bundles.

Bundled & Labeled Dispatch
PHASE 2: ON-SITE ERECTION & TURNKEY FINISHING
06

Foundation & Anchor Bolt Fixing

Concrete plinth foundation preparation with high-tensile anchor bolt placement & bottom track leveling.

Plinth Foundation
07

Wall Frame, Joist & Truss Erection

Rapid crane erection of load-bearing wall panels, 300mm floor joists, and sloping roof trusses.

Fast Framing Erection
08

MEP Integration & Rockwool Filling

Electrical conduits & plumbing routed through CNC pre-punched holes with 50mm Rockwool insulation filling.

Pre-Punched MEP & Insulation
09

Multi-Layer Cladding & Interior Finish

Outer weatherproofing (CLC / 10mm FCB panels) and inner double boarding (8mm FCB + 12mm Gypsum Board) for final painting.

8mm FCB + 12mm Gypsum Board

02 The problem

Where conventional
construction breaks down

Seven bottlenecks quietly decide whether your project lands on time and on budget. Every one of them is structural to the way RCC is built.

Manpower availability

Skilled labour shortage; high dependency on masons and carpenters; inconsistent quality across crews.

Extended duration

RCC construction takes 12–18 months for a G+2. Weather-dependent activities push the schedule further.

Escalating costs

Material wastage of 15–20%, labour costs rising 10–15% every year, plus recurring rework expenses.

Project delays

Monsoon stoppages, concrete curing time, and constant coordination friction between trades.

Quality inconsistency

Human-dependent accuracy leads to dimensional errors and poor finish quality that surface late.

Environmental impact

High water consumption, dust pollution, and construction waste heading straight to landfill.

Structural limitations

Heavy foundation requirements, limited seismic performance, and long-term cracking issues.

04 Advantages

Advantages of LGSF Over
Conventional Systems

How LGSF Solves Every Bottleneck — Direct Head-to-Head Comparison

Conventional ProblemLGSF SolutionBenefit
Manpower Shortage
Factory prefabrication, mechanized production
60–70% reduction in on-site labor
Long Duration
Ready-to-install panels, dry construction
50% faster
High Wind Loads
High-tensile G350–G550 cold-formed steel framing & structural hold-downs
High wind resistance — engineered for coastal & high-wind zones
Weather Delays
All-weather installation, no curing period
Continuous construction schedule
Quality Inconsistency
CNC precision, factory-controlled environment
Consistent quality, ±1 mm accuracy
Environmental Concern
100% recyclable steel, minimal water use
Green building certification eligible (IGBC/LEED)
Seismic Performance
Lightweight, ductile high-tensile steel frame
High earthquake resistance

Lightweight Structure

40–50% lighter than concrete — foundation requirements reduced significantly.

High Wind Resistance

Engineered to withstand high wind speeds and storm pressures in coastal & hilly regions.

Fire Resistant

Non-combustible steel with fire-rated coatings — up to 2 hours with proper cladding.

Termite & Pest Proof

No organic material anywhere in the frame — zero pest infestation, ever.

Design Flexibility

Complex geometries, curved walls and large column-free spans are all achievable.

Future-Ready MEP

Easy MEP integration — service holes are pre-punched in factory on CNC machines.

0%Faster construction
0%Less on-site labour
0%High wind resistance
0mmCNC accuracy
0%Recyclable steel

04 Requirement

When to choose LGSF

Eight situations where light gauge steel is not just an alternative — it is the correct engineering answer.

01

Time-critical projects

Fast-track construction needs with fixed handover dates.

02

Manpower-constrained sites

Remote locations and labour shortage areas.

03

Seismic zones

Where high earthquake resistance is required.

04

Rooftop extensions

Lightweight — minimal load on the existing structure.

05

Temporary / relocatable

Can be dismantled and reassembled elsewhere.

06

Green building projects

LEED / IGBC certification targets.

07

Repetitive construction

Mass housing, hotels, hostels and campuses.

08

Difficult terrain

Hilly areas and poor soil conditions.

05 Applications

Project types
suitable for LGSF

01

Industrial

  • Townships
  • SEZs
  • Industrial canteen
  • Warehouses
  • Storage
  • Kitchen area
  • Guard room
  • Panel room
  • Pump room
02

Residential

  • Low-rise
  • Villas
  • Countryside homes
  • Weekend homes
  • Farm houses
  • Hostels
  • Old-age homes
03

Commercial

  • Low-rise office buildings
  • IT parks
  • Business parks
  • Water parks
04

Public buildings

  • Shopping malls
  • Theatres
  • Healthcare
  • Hotels & resorts
  • Schools
  • Colleges
  • Museums
05

Extensions

  • Vertical extension of any existing building
  • Rooftop floors
  • Additional wings
06

Other

  • Portable buildings
  • Marketing offices
  • Site offices

Building systems we deliver

Wall typeApplicationConfiguration
External load-bearingPrimary structure89 / 150 mm studs @ 400 mm c/c · 0.95–1.15 mm
Internal load-bearingFloor support89 mm studs @ 400 mm c/c, double studs at openings
Non-load-bearing partitionRoom division89 mm studs @ 600 mm c/c · 0.75 mm
Parapet wallRoof edge protection89 mm studs @ 600 mm c/c
External wall build-up
  1. 10 mm Fibre Cement Board
  2. 50 mm Rockwool insulation
  3. 12.5 mm Gypsum board
Internal wall build-up
  1. 12.5 mm Gypsum board
  2. 50 mm insulation
  3. 6 mm Fibre Cement Board
LGSF wall panel framing on site
Roof typeDescription
Flat roofFloor joists with decking sheet plus concrete or screed topping
Pitched / gable roofSteel trusses with purlins, finished in metal sheets or tiles
Curved roofCustom-bent steel sections for architectural designs
Terrace roofWaterproofing with insulation and a walking surface

Roof trusses span up to 12 m — column-free interiors without heavy steel.

LGSF roof truss erection
  • Floor joists (C-sections) @ 400 mm c/c
  • Decking sheet + concrete topping of 50–75 mm
  • Or FCB board for non-walkable areas
  • Clear spans up to 6 m for floor joists
  • Typical load bearing 50–100 kg/m²; higher with thicker sections
LGSF floor joists with steel decking
Mezzanine floors

Intermediate floors inside warehouses and industrial sheds.

Staircases

Steel stringers with treads, factory-cut to drawing.

Canopies & projections

Cantilevered structures and entrance features.

Façade cladding

External skin support framework over any primary structure.

Special LGSF application — gable framing

06 Specifications

Material & structural
specifications

01 Steel specification

ParameterStandardValue
Base materialHot-dip galvanized coilASTM A653 / A792
Thickness range0.75 – 1.6 mmAs per design
Yield strengthG350 / G550350 – 550 MPa
Zinc coatingZ275275 g/m² minimum
Coating typeGalvanized / Galvalume55% Al-Zn alloy

02 Section profiles

ProfileDimensionsUsage
C-Stud89 × 41 × 0.75–1.15 mmWall studs
U-Track100 × 50 × 1.0–1.6 mmTop & bottom plates
C-Joist150 × 50 × 1.0–1.6 mmFloor joists
L-Angle50 × 50 × 1.2 mmBracing, connections
Hat Channel75 × 38 × 0.9 mmCeiling, bridging

03 Cladding & finishing

LayerMaterialThickness
External claddingFibre Cement Board / Bison Board / concrete panel8–12 mm or 20 mm
Internal claddingGypsum board / FCB8–12 mm
InsulationRockwool / Glasswool50–100 mm
Vapour barrierAluminium foil / building wrap0.1 mm
FastenersSelf-drilling screws, anchor bolts#8 to #12 gauge

04 Structural capability

G+3Purely LGSF
G+4 – G+6Hybrid (HR + LGSF)
6 mFloor joist span
12 mRoof truss span
50–100kg/m² typical load
2 hrFire rating with cladding

Design codes & compliance

IS 801:1975AISI S100AS/NZS 4600:2005 IS 1893:2002 — SeismicASTM A1003 Gr. 33/50/80Z275 GSM

07 Production

How LGSF is produced

Factory manufacturing process — scroll to advance

01

Design & engineering

Architectural and structural drawings are converted into a member-level model, then translated directly into CNC machine programming.

  • Architectural drawings
  • Structural design
  • CNC machine programming
02

Material preparation

Galvanized coils are inspected on arrival, then decoiled and straightened ready for continuous profiling.

  • Steel coil inspection
  • Decoiling & straightening
  • Coating verification
03

Roll forming

Cold-forming at room temperature through the roll-former — continuous profiling with punching, dimpling and cutting in a single pass.

  • Cold-forming, no heat
  • Continuous profiling
  • Service holes pre-punched
04

Quality control

Every batch is dimensionally verified, coating thickness checked and strength tested before it moves to assembly.

  • Dimensional verification ±1 mm
  • Coating thickness check
  • Strength testing
05

Panel assembly

Wall panels, roof trusses and floor joists are jig-assembled, screwed and labelled to the erection drawing.

  • Wall panel assembly
  • Roof trusses & floor joists
  • Panel labelling by grid
06

Packaging & dispatch

Protective wrapping, bundling on wooden pallets, and a full documentation set travelling with the load.

  • Protective wrapping
  • Bundled on pallets
  • Packing list & BOM
07

Site erection

Dry assembly on prepared foundations — bolted, braced and clad. No curing, no weather window.

See erection sequence

08 Delivery

Transportation & erection

From factory floor to finished building.

Transportation

AspectDetails
PackagingBundled panels, trusses on pallets
LoadingContainerised or open truck
HandlingForklift / crane at both ends
ProtectionWaterproof covering, edge protection
DocumentationPacking list, erection drawings, bill of materials
LGSF panels being erected on site

Site erection sequence

  1. 1
    Foundation preparation

    Anchor bolt installation to erection drawing.

  2. 2
    Bottom track placement

    Tracks laid and levelled across the footprint.

  3. 3
    Wall panel erection

    Panels lifted, plumbed and temporarily braced.

  4. 4
    Floor joist installation

    C-joists set at 400 mm c/c and fixed.

  5. 5
    Roof truss placement

    Trusses craned into position and aligned.

  6. 6
    Structural connections

    All screwed and bolted connections tightened.

  7. 7
    Cladding & insulation

    External FCB, insulation and internal boards.

  8. 8
    MEP services integration

    Routed through pre-punched service holes.

  9. 9
    Finishing works

    Joint treatment, painting and handover.

09 Portfolio

Project snaps

Structure, envelope and finish — delivered.

G+2 LGSF frame in an urban site
G+2 structural frame
Finished interior lobby in an LGSF building
Finished lobby
LGSF framing on a hillside site
Hill-side erection
Completed villa with curved roof
Curved-roof villa
Multi-storey LGSF frame
Multi-storey frame
Completed campus building
Institutional campus
Ongoing LGSF building construction site
Current project — Structure
On-site rockwool insulation and LGSF wall framing
Current project — Insulation
LGSF interior wall board paneling and ceiling trusses
Current project — Paneling
MEP plumbing and service conduit integration
Current project — MEP routing
Completed hostel room
Hostel accommodation
Finished bathroom interior
Wet-area finishing

10 Leadership

The people behind
the structure

Vipul Patel

Vipul Patel

Director

A Civil Engineer with a career spanning over three decades, with unparalleled expertise in both the execution and maintenance of a diverse range of real estate and industrial projects — ensuring their longevity and sustainability through meticulous maintenance.

Jayendra Pathak

Jayendra Pathak

Director

A distinguished Civil Engineer with over 30 years of PMC expertise across pharma, FMCG and power plants. He has successfully executed industrial infrastructure development for 20 MNCs pan-India, and holds LEED-AP and IGBC-AP accreditations championing sustainable construction.

Mitesh Shah

Mitesh Shah

Chief Executive Officer

Over 22 years of distinguished corporate-level experience in real estate and infrastructure projects. A gold medallist in his master's programme at The MSU of Baroda, he has consistently been at the forefront of integrating cutting-edge technology into construction and setting new standards in the industry.

Nihar Nathwani

Nihar Nathwani

Strategic Partner — Sales

18 years of experience crafting business strategy and engaging clients at international and national level. Renowned for converting leads into substantial business and for building the relationships that drive long-term growth.

Tapan Trivedi

Tapan Trivedi

Head — Project Coordination

Holds an MBA with over 12 years of experience in the construction field, specializing in contract coordination and project execution. Focuses on contract management and streamlined operations to ensure project delivery excellence.

11 Get in touch

Let's engineer
your next building.

Send us your drawings, footprint or a simple brief. We will come back with a feasibility view, an indicative schedule and a budget range for delivering it in light gauge steel.

Project enquiry