Construction equipment manufacturing major Volvo CE announced launch of its newest paver into India – the mid-sized P6820C ABG. The unit offers a winning combination of power, production capacity, and precision for excellent paving quality, with perfectly smooth mats, the manufacturer said. “The new Volvo P6820C tracked paver – equipped for high performance – is […]
6 advanced materials for future buildings
A special report on advanced materials for future buildings Construction chemical plays a major role in the construction industry and it has changed the way the construction is done today. Due to various requirements in construction industry there are many advanced construction chemicals are used during the construction like additives, concrete chemicals, composite materials etc […]
Is ‘green’ paint more expensive?
Painting can make homes more attractive and can give an aesthetic looks as well. Apart from its beautifying qualities it may prove hazardous to occupants health and can have a negative impact on the indoor quality of the building or home as they may contain toxic components, harmful chemicals. These health and environmental affecting issue […]
India well poised to consolidate leadership position in green buildings
S Raghupathy, Deputy Director General, CII outlines the spread and growth of IGBC green building movement in India and potential growth opportunities Spearheading the 21st century modern green building movement in India is Indian Green Building Council (IGBC), part of CII. The council with the support of all the stakeholders was established in the year […]
Smart cities are creation of smart citizens
Mala Singh, Chairperson & MD, PEC Greening India explains how smart citizens can create smart cities. Smart city for the developing country like India is an engine of growth for the economy. According to census 2011 data nearly 31 per cent of India’s current population lives in urban areas and contributes 63 per cent of […]
Build For Speed
How precast technology can speed up construction Precast technology is gaining popularity on faster bases as it allows the developers to standardise quality and build faster. Due to qualities like faster development, time saving, cost-effective it has become priority in the construction industry. On the other hand, government’s agenda of ‘Housing for All’ is developing […]
How to select a perfect door or window for your home
Select an uPVC door or window for your home as these are eco-friendly, help in saving energy and are aesthetically designed, suggests Mario Schmidt, Managing Director, Lingel Windows & Doors Technologies Pvt Ltd. Windows can talk volumes about your home. Windows are subjected to various weather conditions and have to be strong enough to withstand […]
Smart green building materials for home owners & projects
Anil Banchhor, Managing Director and CEO, RDC Concrete explains how “smart” green building materials are replacing traditional construction materials. India ranks second as the country with the largest number of green buildings after the US. Most of the Indian projects have demonstrated through their simplicity that green building and sustainability are not complex or high-tech […]
What is ‘green’ elevator?
Arun Aggarwal, CEO of Apex Elevators explains the major initiatives taken by the industry to make elevators energy efficient and eco-friendly Until a few years ago, the concept of ‘green’ elevator was not at all familiar even among the elevator fraternity. Today, the ‘green’ elevator has become a trend which is taking over design philosophy […]
Preca hauls up five awards
Preca Solutions India Pvt Ltd stormed away a major winner at the 9th CIDC Vishwakarma Awards 2017 by sweeping five awards across several categories including the coveted ‘Best Professionally Managed Company’ title. The Annual CIDC Vishwakarma Awards honour the work and achievements of individuals and organisations which have succeeded in delivering better outputs and processes […]