The bathroom is undoubtedly the most important room in a house. We can conveniently rehearse for big presentations, job interviews, or even sing in the bath space without being judged. A bathroom is an essential space in any abode. It is the perfect place for a person to introspect and think. It’s a well-known fact […]
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Principle of mix design for pumpable concrete
Pumped concrete may be defined as concrete that is conveyed under pressure through either rigid pipe or flexible hose and discharged directly into the desired location. Pumping may be used for most of the construction but is especially useful where space or access for construction equipment is limited. This article takes a comprehensive look at […]
Don’t neglect durability of concrete structures
In India, construction involving concrete has traditionally been a labour-intensive activity, and till recently, an overwhelming majority of concrete produced in the country was made at construction sites with semi-mechanized means with a large involvement of manual labour. Concrete, which is essentially a mixture of Portland cement, aggregates (stone chips and sand), water and some […]
Digitisation, IoT to make energy affordable
Digitisation enables gradual change in asset performance management, operator’s empowerment making enterprises and facilities more agile to adapt to varying operating conditions. Shrinivas Chebbi, President- Buildings Business, Schneider Electric told Shashi Kumar Sharma of ACE Update how digitisation maximises comfort and energy efficiency in buildings.. How aware is the Indian market for efficient use of […]
Contextual architecture may see popularity
Indian architecture is likely to continue witnessing increased influence from developed nations on the back of rising rupee, swelling market-size and strength, and upsurge in tourism that is increasing exposure to western architecture, says Ar. Shashi Prabhu, Founding Partner, Shashi Prabhu & Associates, in an interaction with Arpita Saxena of ACE Update. Discuss the existing […]
Future belongs to concrete
Plans for bauma CONEXPO India 2018 KYB – Conmat has always actively participated and sponsored in bauma CONEXPO India since past few years, and so this year as well the company is an associate sponsor. bC India 2018 is going to be one of the biggest business opportunities for the construction equipment (CE) sector. “We […]