Renowned green entrepreneur Mala Singh, the CMD of PEC Solutions Green Designs Pvt Ltd, has almost single-handedly transformed over 2,000 million square feet of building footprint into a more meaningful and environment friendly sound urban space. In an interview with Subhajit Roy, she explores the different shades of her ‘green’ journey. Excerpts: Being a green […]
India’s first Hyperloop to connect Amravati and Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh
Hyperloop Transportation Technologies (HTT) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Andhra Pradesh Economic Development Board (APEDB). This Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will facilitate the development of HTT’s Hyperloop Transportation System in Andhra Pradesh. The proposed route for the Hyperloop is between the city centres of Vijayawada and Amravati, potentially turning a trip of more […]
Green ‘energy’ makes business sense
A building which can function using an optimum amount of energy, consume less water, conserve natural resources, generate less waste and create spaces for healthy and comfortable living, as compared to conventional buildings, is a green building. Green building design is a practical and climate conscious approach to building design. Various factors, like geographical location, […]
Tata BlueScope Steel unveils solar module mounting solution
Tata BlueScope Steel announces the launch of its indigenous brand ILIOS, a solar module mounting solution to cater, to the increasing demand of the renewable energy sector in India. With ILIOS, TBSL would be addressing the demand for quality products under its flagship brand LYSAGHT, for both roof and ground mounting solutions. ILIOS comes with […]
CASE 770EX delivers higher productivity and fuel savings
The new EX Series Backhoe Loader have robust robotically welded two-piece structural frame design results in great stability, performance and serviceability. CASE EX Series loader backhoes are powered by S8000 Engine and deliver powerful performance and fast response time coupled with a 5 per cent higher productivity and fuel savings of up to 10 per […]
SP 1400 concrete pump: Maximising productivity with lowest operating cost
SP 1400 concrete pump has been designed especially for energy efficiency. It gives more output with a concrete pressure from a 45kW engine. The design concept of building equipment in Schwing Stetter considers energy efficiency as one of the primary feature. For example, the fuel consumption to generate a particular horsepower will be used to […]
What it takes to be the Best Backhoe Loader in India?
Sachin Nijhawan, Vice President and Business Head, Mahindra Construction Equipment takes a look at some of the features that define the best backhoe loaders in the industry today. Backhoe loaders—this machine has been the superstar of construction equipment as well as the material handling industry since quite a long time. Ever thought what makes the […]
Volvo EC480D: A perfect combination of performance and fuel economy
Volvo CE is widely-recognised as one of the leading manufacturers of energy efficient technologies for construction equipment. Its high performance fuel saving excavators, for example, are suitable for a range of applications. The Volvo EC480D excavator is among the most popular models for large-scale earthmoving or duties such as mining. With an operating weight of […]
A ‘crash’ course on building collapses
Over the last few years, there have been continuous incidents of collapsing old constructions in India. As per data shared by the National Crime Record Bureau (NCRB), more than 14,000 people have died from 2010 to 2015 due to dilapidated building collapses. At an average, 2,700 people lose their lives in different structural breakdowns every […]
Green advances in sanitary-ware
Highlighting some of the green, intelligent features of today’s sanitary-wares. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), bathroom is the biggest water wasting space in the home. With soaring temperatures and scarcity of water, it is the need of the hour to use fixtures and products that are environmentally conscious and help in conserving water. […]