Late last year (2016), Otis announced the launch of the Gen2 Core, an energy efficient elevator designed to meet the needs of the Indian mass and affordable housing segments. With a speed of 0.7 metre-per-second (MPS) and options of machine-room or machine-room less arrangements, this elevator is ideal for low-rise residential buildings. Built on Otis’ […]
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Schindler committed to sustainable urban mobility
Elevator is literally the lifeline of a building and the breakthroughs in elevator technology have made it possible for the buildings to grow tall. Schindler is pioneer in developing and applying sustainable technologies for clean urban mobility solutions. To improve energy efficiency, Schindler uses materials that have lower environmental impact and can be disposed in […]
Thyssenkrupp’s ACCEL: A game-changing transportation system
Thyssenkrupp Elevator introduced ACCEL – the unique transportation system that offers high capacities and high speeds for short distances, with no waiting times for passengers and low implementation costs. With this new solution, Thyssenkrupp marks its entrance into the mass transit sector. As congestion in urban transport networks rises in tandem with the population increase […]
Anchor embraces intelligent devices
Smart devices right from basic electrical switches to industrial lighting products are transforming the face of our country. Anchor’s proud parent Panasonic is known for developing advanced technologies across various spectrums. Since 2007, the company’s endeavours have been channelled to bringing some of the best global technologies to India. Highlighting the breakthrough technology 2016 Rajesh […]
Build enables sustainability
In GPL we have been successfully implementing ASTA, Revit, Aconex and structural analysis software, which helps us in handling the ambitious growth plan in a sustainable manner. The word construction evokes the image of building huge structures with concrete, steel, brickwork and mortar under trying environmental conditions using muscle and machine power, unlike other industries […]
More ‘Likes’ for automated technology
With the many repetitive, routine tasks associated with construction, many companies are turning to automated technology to carry out certain roles and processes. In the past 10 years there have been significant advancements in technology used by the construction industry. Construction companies have been investing heavily in technology in recent years by adopting new processes […]
Transforming construction from unhealthy to healthy
Precast prestressed technology is transforming unhealthy way of current construction industry to healthy way. Sharing his views on how technology is transforming the construction industry Shridhara C N, Head-Technical & Marketing, Preca Solutions India Pvt Ltd said, “Precast prestressed technology is transforming unhealthy way of current construction industry to healthy way. All the construction activities […]
GR Infra enhances pavement performance with warm-mix technology
Combining Warm-Mix Asphalt (WMA) and Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP) offers a significant improvement in pavement performance. The highway projects in India are adopting new techniques and technologies to achieve desired targets at budgeted cost, says Ratan Lal Kashyap, Sr. Vice President –Procurement, GR Infraprojects Ltd. He adds, “The competition among industry players are getting intense […]
Impacts of demonetisation on Indian PEB industry
Analysis on the impacts of demonetisation on Indian PEB industry The government has recently announced demonetisation in the country declaring that the use of Rs 500 and 1000 banknotes would be invalid from 8 November 2016. Simultaneously the government also announced the issuance of new Rs 500 and 2000 banknotes in the exchange of old […]
Mtandt to invest Rs 70 Cr into manufacturing and rental
The Mtandt Group, one of the pioneers in bringing Aerial Work Platforms (AWP) and portable roads in India, announced investment of Rs 70 crore into setting up manufacturing facility and enhancing rental equipment inventory. Gopal Modi, Group Executive Director, Production and Purchase, Mtandt Limited said, “We will be setting up state-of-the-art production facility for manufacturing […]