It also helps in completion of the projects with less manpower says Mr. Mithilesh Giri, MD Shiva group What kind of expertise and services do you provide for the epc segment? EPC means engineering, procurement & construction of any industrial project including the design, procurement and delivery of material, construction, installation, commissioning, testing and all […]
3D Printing is the best way to provide affordable home
“India is currently planning to build 20 million houses and 120 million toilets by 2024 and 3D printing is the best way to achieve this target” says, Adithya VS – CEO & Co-founder of Tvasta How is 3D printing fast emerging as a viable alternative in construction? What are the limitations which need to be […]
Earthy and Sustainable
Olde Bangalore designed by Biome Environmental Solutions showcases the prowess of a design approach which is both sustainable and enticing. “For me the thought process behind the project itself is the highlight. The fact that an eco-friendly project like this could be imagined in the outskirts of Bangalore by the client 17 years back is […]
A practical and holistic approach
The White House in Malappuram district of Kerala explores the laws of tropical architecture and realizes them in the form of practical solutions to site-specific design challenges. The White House designed by Tropical Architecture Bureau is a quaint residence in the Malappuram district of Kerala, nestled in a valley and surrounded by a rugged, hilly […]
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways plans construction of major ports
As a part of Sagarmala Programme, more than 800 projects at an estimated cost of around 5.54 lakh crore have been identified for implementation. The Sagarmala programme is the flagship programme of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways to promote port-led development in the country through harnessing India’s 7,500 km long coastline, 14,500 km […]
The Monochrome House
Designed by Dada & Partners the Monochrome House stays true to the client brief and adds its own dose of glamour without being too ostentatious The brief required a residence for a young couple who aspired for a contemporary home that housed not only a living unit but also work and entertainment zones spread across […]
Constructible BIM is the next stage in the evolution of BIM
Big advantage of constructible BIM is that precasters can visualize the project models beforehand to accurately manage the project during the production and the erection phase, says Paul Wallett, Regional Director, Middle East and India, Trimble Solutions. How is BIM changing precast concrete? Precast construction has grown increasingly popular in India in recent years and […]
The precast concrete industry has been experimenting with the use of 3D printing technology
The typical 3D printing technology has been used for concrete walls, wall panels to 3D printed formwork says Nirmal Mangal, Director Architecture at M Moser Associates Using form liners, how is it possible for precast concrete to assume different designs? One of the latest innovation in precast industry is use of form liners to create […]
3D printing technology is radically redefining the construction methodology
3D concrete printing technology will play a significant role in constructing affordable homes in the future says M V Satish, Whole Time Director & Senior Executive Vice President (Buildings), Larsen and Toubro How is 3D printing fast emerging as a viable alternative in construction? What are the limitations which need to be overcome? 3D […]
3D printing can enable customized mass housing
At present, however, it is important to spend more time on research and demonstration projects, and also to achieve the necessary certifications. The technology would be ready for deployment possible in another two years says Dr Manu Santhanam, HOD, Department of Civil Engineering, IIT- Madras What are some of the new-age technologies that allow contemporary […]