Safety First: The Hidden Side of Façades
In the race for stunning façades, one factor often gets overlooked: safety during installation.
At The Global Elephant, where we design and deliver GRC, FRP, and UHPC systems across India, we’ve seen how the right material choices can make façade installation not only faster—but safer.
Here’s why composites change the game:
Lightweight panels – GRC and FRP are up to 70% lighter than stone, reducing crane loads, manual handling risks, and chances of site accidents.
Modular systems – Precast units and UHPC panels are precision-engineered, cutting down risky on-site adjustments.
Fewer fixings, smarter anchors – Lighter elements mean simpler support systems and safer installation at height.
Durability = long-term safety – Once installed, composites resist cracking, falling hazards, or corrosion-related failures.
Safety isn’t just about helmets and harnesses—it begins with material innovation. A façade system designed with composites doesn’t just save time and cost; it actively reduces risk for workers and end-users alike.
Project Photo : Daily Safety 'Tool Box Talk' at TGE site in Mumbai.
