An understanding of the site, topography, materials, design brief, structure and services is essential to create sustainable architecture. It is the integration of all these elements that result in complete sustainable architecture Amit Gupta, Founding Partners, Studio Symbiosis The design philosophy at Studio Symbiosis is to create integrated design solutions imbibing amalgamated, efficient, robust and […]
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Adding green quotient in Metros
Metros need to practice sustainable construction to minimise environmental impact. Ar Satyakam Garg Initial one section of the project is complete with functioning eight numbers of the station and a depot. This first part of the project called as priority section is country’s best and latest in terms of sustainable construction. Our cities are witnessing […]
Green buildings help achieve sustainable development
With the advent of the era of green buildings, we have begun to understand the concept of sustainability in construction and its importance. Vivek Talwar,CMD, NITCO Ltd. Construction industry in India has been a major part of the economy and plays an important role in the development of country’s infrastructure by providing gigantic economic influx. […]
Somany brings intelligence in sanitaryware
Smart homes concept has a sustained demand in metros and we see in comings years the same to percolate down to ‘Smart Cities’ to ensure further adoption of sustainable development and efficient energy management Abhishek Somany, MD, Somany Ceramics Limited The rapid economic development and urbanisation has led to an enormous demand for construction which […]
CME industry to grow faster at 14% over 2018-20: Srei
Our disbursements were Rs 8,309 crore during the six-month period April-September 2017. As on 30th September 2017, our asset under management stands at Rs 26,525 crore. DK Vyas, CEO, Srei Equipment Finance Srei Equipment Finance Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Srei Infrastructure Finance Ltd, is in the field of equipment finance with assets under management […]
ACREX 2018: A truely international show
ACREX has been the largest event which gives level field platform to the HVAC&R industry. With large number of exhibitors and participants from across the globe are expected to witness an aesthetical value in the HVAC&R industry at ACREX 2018. Apart, this event will also promote energy efficiency, sustainability and so on. On the note […]
Toshiba lifts up India’s infrastructure
Although Toshiba is a late entrant in Indian market, we have access to a very strong sales network, believes Junichi Kyushima, Managing Director, Toshiba Johnson Elevators (India) Pvt. Ltd (TJEI). During the company’s press briefing session he also revealed his plans to further expand the business, securing orders from Indian market. Simultaneously he also briefs […]
Industry welcomes Maharashtra’s new law for elevators, escalators
The Maharashtra cabinet, on November 28, 2017, approved a proposal to scrap the existing Maharashtra Elevators Act, 1939 and bring a new law, which will also regulate escalators and moving walkways. The legislation is expected to be tabled in the winter session of the state legislature. Otis India, a leading player in the segment has […]
KYB-Conmat aims to be one-stop shop for all concrete equipment needs
We have been growing year over year and had a great 2017 and we expect 2018 to be even better. What’s your outlook on the construction equipment market in India? The Indian construction equipment sector is made up of five main segments: Earthmoving equipment, road construction equipment, concrete equipment, material handling equipment, and material processing […]
Mala Singh: A green crusader
Renowned green entrepreneur Mala Singh, the CMD of PEC Solutions Green Designs Pvt Ltd, has almost single-handedly transformed over 2,000 million square feet of building footprint into a more meaningful and environment friendly sound urban space. In an interview with Subhajit Roy, she explores the different shades of her ‘green’ journey. Excerpts: Being a green […]