Technology is an essential building block for making a cities smart. According to Paul Wallett, Regional Director, Trimble Solutions – India and Middle East, developing smart and sustainable buildings or structures is perhaps one of the most important, but often understated aspect of creating smarter cities, which is now possible with modern construction technologies. How […]
Steel consumption buoying demand
Thanks to the thrust on government’s Smart City Mission, green construction technology is gaining momentum. In today’s fast-paced world,pre-engineered buildings (PEBs) are one-stop solution and manufactured under controlled system in state-of-the-art plants to ensure quality and timely delivery, says Ashok R Kulkarni, Managing Director, Nikitha Build-tech Pvt Ltd. What are the latest trends and applications […]
Formwork that works well on repeat usage
Smart cities are cities with best infrastructure, be it physical or digital. MFE Formwork offers products that work quite well when the project offers repeat usage. “When you develop the project in cluster, it becomes much easier to achieve this purpose, and that is where our formwork comes into picture,” says Ketan Shah, Managing Director, […]
Increasing fire safety awareness
Fire accidents are happening mostly in industrial areas, or in cities due to non compliance of safety measures and non availability of safety equipments. Hence, it is essential to increase awareness about fire, safety measures, rules and regulations regarding fire, importance of fire, safety equipments, systems available to save lives and properties from such accidents. […]
Machine monitoring information helps save time and money
Thanks to the current infrastructure push to build smarter cities on the back of government’s increasing focus and spending on the same, Volvo Construction Equipment (CE) is witnessing rise in demand for its equipment. The company aims to continue providing fuel-efficient products that aid productivity, according to Dimitrov Krishnan, Vice President and Head of Volvo […]
System formwork will add to construction efficacy
Construction industry is quintessential for India’s prosperity contributing notably to the economy. With the government’s Smart City Mission, property builders, developers, material suppliers and contractors are getting a host of opportunities for their business to thrive. Smart buildings form an integral part of smart cities, and entail the use of smart building components. Paschal Modular […]
Sturdy structures imperative to meet worksite challenges
Hyundai Construction Equipment has been ahead of the curve when it comes to innovations and product augmentations. Hyundai’s machines have been developed keeping in mind the structural robustness that is required to meet the challenges of the worksites, says Anup Nair, VP and Business Head, Hyundai Construction Equipment India Pvt Ltd. With emerging smart cities, […]
Strong involvement by profile system providers to ensure growth
In its constant endeavour to make sustainable and smarter products, Lingel Windows and Doors Technologies Private Limited has come up with Smart Li – mobile-controlled smart window system. The breakthrough technology for fenestration industry enables the window receive information from weather to fire on phone, says Mario Schmidt, Managing Director, Lingel Windows and Doors Technologies […]
Changing demographics, income trend driving demand
Rise in new housing construction activities is driving demand for uPVC windows and doors in India. Window Magic’s uPVC window and doors are manufactured using state-of-the-art technology that aptly meets the demands of rapidly developing smart cities for new generation. The energy-efficient products potentially save energy up to 25-30 per cent. In order to serve […]
IoL platform to give personalised user control
India is growing at a fast pace with urbanisation transforming the country. Lighting is important in urban development and helps cities and localities become safe and smart. New technologies in lighting are contributing immensely to make commercial and residential campuses and building stay safe, efficient and smart, says Anuj Dhir, Vice-President (C&I) Lighting Business, Wipro […]