UltraTech Cement Limited, India’s leading cement and RMC company, has been conferred the prestigious “TERI-IWA-UNDP Water Sustainability Award 2022” by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) in association with the International Water Association (IWA) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on the eve of World Water Day 2023. The award was conferred on UltraTech […]
Trimble collabs with ResponsibleSteel to advance sustainability efforts in the steel industry
Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced that it has joined ResponsibleSteel, an independent, non-profit organisation that is the steel industry’s first global multi-stakeholder standard and certification initiative. The steel industry, as one of the largest industrial emitters of CO2, is taking an industry-wide approach to ensure that steel is responsibly sourced and produced. Trimble is also the […]
Achieving India’s goal of creating a $5 trillion economy will require public-private partnerships
The 30th Convergence India and 8th Smart Cities India expo, jointly organised by the Smart Cities Mission, Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA), India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO), and Exhibitions India Group (EIG) was inaugurated by Shri Nitin Gadkari, Hon’ble Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Government of India, at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. Speaking […]
Minimalist classical design ethos by 42MM Architecture
New Delhi-based firm 42mm Architecture presents minimalist traditional design ethos through its boutique jewellery store located in New Delhi. The design objective has been to exude royalty and luxury through an interior design that isn’t limited to Jaipur but has an international appeal. Monolithic singular treatment with walls clad in Indian stone has been thus […]
Renaatus wins $29m contract to expand Gan International Airport, Maldives
Renaatus Projects Private Limited, a construction and construction material manufacturing company with a strong foothold in the Maldives and Mauritius as well as a growing presence in India, has won a US$29 million contract from the Government of Maldives to expand and upgrade the infrastructure of Gan International Airport, operated by Addu International Airport. Funded […]
Exquisite Italian wood finishes from ICA Pidilite
ICA Pidilite offers a range of exquisite wood finishes from Italy, the land of fashion and design. This glamorous range of luxury wood finishes represents the highest standards of quality and finesse and allows architects and interior designers to express their unique style, vision and artistic sensibilities. It is also perfect for homeowners to display […]
We are pushing the application of aluminium in various sectors
In an exclusive interaction, Pragun Jindal Khaitan, Vice-Chairman and Managing Director at Jindal Aluminium, discusses the importance of environmentally friendly and sustainable products. Please talk about the changing landscape of materials used in construction? As it evolved, the construction industry was influenced by the changing landscape of materials used and the need for faster execution […]
Eco-friendly roofing can maximise space and provide thermal comfort
Ar. Chenthur Raaghav Naagendran, Chief Architect at A PLUS R Architects, speaks about recent advancements and energy efficient roofing and cladding. What are your recommendations for energy-efficient roofing or cladding for your clients in the industrial sector? For clients in the industrial sector, we suggest using self-supported steel roofing as it provides a column-free area […]
Optimising sustainability and energy efficiency
Simon Pallubicki, Mathieu Chazelle, and Brice Piechaczyk, founders and architects of Enia Studios, collaboratively discuss mainstream architecture with energy-efficient and cost-effective building designs for India. What kinds of designs are primarily in demand today, especially considering the need for smart buildings and sustainable designs? Simon Pallubicki: Efficient and resilient buildings are becoming the norm. Enia believes […]
India aims to become a major exporter of railway technology on the global stage
India has immense potential to emerge as a significant global exporter of railway technology, but our current efforts are not enough to achieve this goal. To succeed, India needs to focus on developing indigenous technologies and goods, improving the quality of its railway infrastructure, and enhancing the efficiency and safety of its railway network. By […]