A joint initiative by TATA Power and National Real Estate Development Council (NAREDCO) and supported by the government of Maharashtra, this is a step towards introducing clean solutions. Around 5000 electric charging stations will be coming up in the city of Mumbai soon thanks to the joint efforts of National Real Estate Development Council (NAREDCO) […]
Boris Johnson opens new factory as JCB goes for growth
Prime Minister Boris officially opened JCB’s newest factory in India as the company strengthens is global manufacturing presence. With 11 factories in the UK employing more than 7,500 people, JCB first began manufacturing in India in 1979 and is now the country’s leading producer of construction equipment. Mr.Johnson visited JCB’s latest factory in India – […]
Oberoi Mall becomes India’s first LEED certified Retail Destination
Green Building Certification Inc. (GBCI), India’s foremost authority on sustainability in building design, construction, and operation, has announced that it has awarded Oberoi Mall, located in Goregaon, Mumbai with the prestigious LEED V4.1 O+M (Operations and Maintenance) platinum certification. The Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) is part of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) that […]
Key sectors should remain insulated from price surcharge
Kedar Kale gives us an insight on his companies marketing strategy and tells us how the business is closely related to some of the key sectors of the Indian economy. What is your strategy to expand business for the existing product range? Our strategy will be primarily driven by increasing construction expenditures involved in old […]
Evolution of monsoon proof homes
From the right choice of products to proper planning and correct application, a sequence of procedures need to be carried to ensure buildings, apartments and homes are monsoon ready, read on to know more A building, apartment and home is designed to provide its occupants with a space to live and keep them protected from […]
The art of architecture and construction
One of the biggest knowledge sharing platforms, IDAC will witness a concoction of architects, designers, top notch manufacturers and vendors all of whom bring the magnificent world of architecture and design to life. The month of May will unleash one of the biggest events in the sphere of architecture and design. The event which will […]
Pre-planning is the key to ensure that the project remains protected during the monsoon
It not only elevated the quality and efficiency of the traditional methods but also introduced us to various new effective methods of which water proofing in chemical domain was one such advancement, states Prem Nath, Principal Architect, Prem Nath Architects. Monsoon is one such time which can cause havoc on site, hence the most efficient […]
A good design allows people to feel happy, be comfortable and flourish
Having said that, good designs should be brave and we as professionals should find creative solutions, even in low budgeted projects, says Jacob van Rijs, Founding Partner and Principal Architect, MVRDV. van Rijs dwells on his architectural journey and points out that for any project, the client’s brief or a competition is often a starting point […]
More failures happen due to poor application of materials
Waterproofing costs one 1% of the overall building cost. But it causes 80% of the headaches. And most failures happen either due to a faulty choice of materials, design, or application, says Gautam Eunny, Vice President, Pidilite Large Users Business. Gautam Eunny shares his expert insight on how to avoid waterproofing failures in high rise […]
Chemicals have played a very crucial role in waterproofing technology
People are changing their mindset from traditional brickbat coba type of waterproofing. Today many chemicals are available which gives you a minimum 10 years guarantee too says Samir Dharurkar, Principal Architect, We Architects Most of the under construction buildings witness two or more cycles of monsoon, what are some of the efficient ways to ensure […]