Ramco Industries Limited is part of the US$ One billion ‘Ramco Group’ with interests in cement, fiber cement sheets, dry walls & ceilings products, cotton yarn, surgical cotton and ERP software. With 12 plants across South Asia and an 8000 strong dealer network, we have been on the forefront of innovation, answering perplexing challenges with […]
Solar installations on rooftop are being considered on a large scale
From smart cities to government institutions architects and consultants are designing buildings to harness the maximum potential of solar energy, says Vikas Arya, Associate Vice President, Product Strategy, Jakson Group. To what extent has India started capitalizing on the availability of solar power in construction and design? Since the last decade, there has been an […]
Smart Cities Mission aims to develop more cities and give them a smart tag
In a way, it would not only help bridge the urban – rural divide but also effectively put less pressure on the top 7 cities says Santosh Kumar, Vice Chairman, ANAROCK Group How do smart cities enhance residents’ quality of life and support sustainable urbanization? Growing at an unprecedented rate, India’s urban population is touted […]
We can eventually stop using the electricity generated via coal
The energy generation cost from solar panels is almost equal to the cost of electricity generated by coal, so we have a golden opportunity to switch to solar completely says Niraj Doshi, Founder, Niraj Doshi Design Consultancy. What kind of design makes it easy to tap solar power in homes and buildings? Solar Panel innovation […]
The future of solar in construction
The construction industry makes a significant contribution to India’s economic development but also to its greenhouse gas emissions. Sayan Shom, Mott MacDonald’s Technical Excellence lead for South Asia, explains how suppliers and contractors can help to reduce energy consumption and adopt solar-based solutions. The Indian economy is poised for double-digit growth through the 2020s, which […]
KLAUS Multiparking offers reliable and innovative parking solutions
Before concluding any project, we collaborate with architects, consultants, and developers to come up with customized solutions says Aditya Bhave, Director, Klaus Multiparking India When it comes to the planning and implementation of multiparking systems what is the advantage of Brand KLAUS? At KLAUS Multiparking we have invested in developing a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility at […]
Industrial Smart Cities focuses on catering to the needs of businesses and industries
Such cities are planned for an equal distribution of open green spaces and social infrastructure, they also help the country in maintaining the triple-bottom-line i.e economic development, environmental protection, and social development says Dilip Brahmbhatt, General Manager, Commercial, Corporate & HR – DICDL How do smart cities enhance residents’ quality of life and support sustainable […]
Information and data are key elements of efficient smart cities
For designing an efficient smart city it is important to design ICT (Information & Communication Technology) infrastructure to support the smart city services and functionalities says Atul Dutta, Associate Director, Egis India To what extent does data play an important role in enhancing residents’ quality of life in a smart city? Smart Cities employ various […]
ITPO & EIG mark a successful Day One of the 29th Convergence India & 7th Smart Cities India 2022 Expo
The first day of India’s largest tech and infrastructure exhibition ended with a virtual address by Shri Nitin Gadkari, Hon’ble Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Government of India. The 29th Convergence India and the 7th Smart Cities India 2022 Expo were inaugurated today at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi by the India Trade […]
Mahindra-TERI Centre of Excellence launches guidelines on water efficient measures for residential townships
The guidebook from Mahindra-TERI Centre of Excellence (CoE), a joint research initiative of Mahindra Lifespaces and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), highlights the crucial measures that can be adopted by the existing and upcoming residential townships in India to achieve water use optimization and efficiency. Speaking during the launch of the guidebook at a virtual event, Mr. Sanjay […]
