Global construction technology leader Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) has taken actions to support its customers’ business and productivity in the current testing times. A vast majority of users of Tekla Structures, Trimble’s flagship construction BIM software, are working from home on account of nationwide lockdown announced in India. To facilitate uninterrupted work, Trimble has widened the scope and availability of […]
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An Elixir of Smartness
Five years ago “Smart Cities” was a buzzword, where do we stand today, are we smart enough, are we there yet? Five years ago the Smart City concept was initiated, an idea was generalized that in a given time period we will have 100 new cities with high-rises, new bridges, metro connectivity Et al. Five years […]
Meeting Challenges Efficiently
As we take giant strides in infrastructure and allied sectors energy efficiency has already one of the chief areas for concern and as a responsible nation we need to address it. Voltaire, one of the famous French writers said “With great power comes great responsibility” and thanks to Spider Man the proverb remains etched in […]
Celebrating diversity which is Incredibly Indian
When we speak about diversity subconsciously we limit it to social and cultural interactions alone. But the mechanism of a diverse thought process impacts the larger schemes of our existence which includes infrastructure, architecture and design. India has always been considered as one of the culturally diverse nations, a diversity which has infused itself in […]
Construction 2020: Looking ahead with optimism
The construction sector in India has had its ups and downs and the road ahead needs to be threaded with caution and discipline Construction is one of largest employer in India after agriculture. An array of industries such as cement, steel, brick, timber and building material make up the construction sector and as we step […]
Facades – For Infinite Years to Come
Back in the 80’s facade was like a new kid on the block, with changing notions of building design today it is here to stay and amaze. The human body is made up of six different elements, if we were to use that as a metaphor for new age construction, the facades would serve as […]
High Rises Inception and the Path Ahead
In a new world where technology and innovation are the key words, sky rises are an answer to address a myriad of issues including the increasing population. Architecture is all about form and function. But when you look at the city skyline, it seems to represent individual ambitions and dreams which keep soaring higher and […]
The Creative Essentials
Architecture and aesthetics are important elements of the built environment we are a part of. Ace Update speaks to three different professionals to understand their point of view. The genesis of architecture indicates the evolution of the human mind. And in the broader sense, it represents the human civilization itself. It also serves as an […]
Constructive demand for high-rise buildings
The concept of tall or high-rise buildings featuring strong in diverse geography of India. Perhaps, it is gaining popularity and striding space with India’s increasing role in global economic growth as large multinationals are setting up offices in India. With intermittent urbanisation and migration of population towards metro cities, most of them are now in […]
Green Structures top priority in building New India
India is leading the green building movement in the Asia Pacific region, with maximum number of LEED projects, and, most importantly, now, this has become an emerging trend for making of New India. The new government under Modi 2.0 is promisingly working on making New India with a meaningful approach of green and safer environment. […]