The Smart Quartz Paint technology allows the wall to breathe while the hydrophobic technology creates water beading and prevents water from penetrating into the surface says Nitin Kadam, Managing Director, Skora Paints. What is the benefit of using a breathable paint on concrete and other masonry surfaces? Generally, most concrete and masonry surfaces contain some […]
Hafele introduces Autotec Sliding Series
Effortless operations, smart ergonomics and elegant aesthetics are considered as essentials when it comes to automatic sliding solutions. Häfele’s Autotec Sliding Series not only conforms to the above mentioned expectations but is also the ideal touchless application for entrance doors of public places, ensuring zero exposure to infections! Loaded with functional features like modern automation, easy customisations, […]
Lingel will be introducing Wi-Fi enabled smart windows
Smart Li is a breakthrough in windows and doors technology, it has a host of features which can be controlled using a smartphone says Mario Schmidt, Managing Director, Lingel Windows and Doors Technologies Private Limited. What are the water-resistant properties of uPVC windows and doors? uPVC windows are known for its water and air tightness. […]
Maintenance aspects of the building should be considered at the design stage itself
Durability of the materials that complement the climatic conditions should be the first consideration. Mechanical options for safe maintenance practices should be made mandatory for all high rise buildings says Shiju Bhaskaran, Project Manager – Turner India. The skyline of India has changed but the challenges of maintaining these high-rises and other prime properties is […]
Tunnel Formwork is the best solution for manpower shortage
The repetitive nature of the system and the use of prefabricated forms and reinforcing mats/cages simplifies the whole construction process says Satish Kolaki, Managing Director, Satcon Engineers and Construction Equipment. What kind of projects are best suited for the Tunnel Formwork System? Using one set of tunnel forms, you can build the shell for a […]
Home sweet home
SUMMARY Studio utilizes prefabricated elements and precast concrete to design a home in Vale de Cambra, Portugal. The client brief After the release of a prototype and the exhibition in La Biennale di Venezia SUMMARY Studio has unveiled the newest project using their prefab and modular building systems. The requirements for this project were boldly […]
Polycab is a brand, providing solutions
Manoj Verma, Executive President and Chief Operating Officer (CE), Polycab India Ltd talks about how Polycab products are one stop solution for all electrical needs and its foray into automation. Could you summarize about the products and verticals that Polycab is offering? As far as verticals are concerned, Polycab is into cables and wires. This […]
PERI has made Tunnel formwork systems simple to use
In its VTC tunnel formwork system, PERI has integrated many simplifications and features which make it easier for site personnel to operate the formwork says Raj Lakhani, Managing Director – PERI (India) Private Limited. What kind of projects are best suited for the VTC Tunnel Formwork System? With the exception of long mining tunnels without […]
Koemmerling uPVC window and door systems are highly developed technical products
Quality is of utmost importance to Koemmerling, it fulfils the requirements of the American Standards AS 4420 and AS 2047 says Amir Hashmi, Chief Marketing & Sales Officer, profine India Window Technology Pvt Ltd. What are the water-resistant properties of uPVC windows and doors? uPVC is naturally a water resistant material as it does not […]
Fenestration design is an extremely important element of architecture
Meena Murthy Kakkar, Design Head and Partner, Envisage speaks on the placement, material choices and other elements of door and window design. When constructing or designing a home, what are some of the points to be noted as far as the placement of doors and windows is concerned? Fenestration design has evolved as an extremely […]