“Steel is an inherently green product and has a smaller impact on the environment as compared to traditional brick and mortar construction,” said Arvind Nanda, CEO and Founder Director, Interarch Building Products
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Roofing & cladding industry poised for sustainable growth
“Growth in the infrastructure and residential segments has been a major demand driver for roof and wall cladding industry,” said Ajay Rattan, General Manager – Sales and Market Development,Tata BlueScope Building Products
Ecobuild India: gateway for sustainable development
After 8 years of its launch in London, Ecobuild, one of the world’s largest exhibition and conference dedicated to the future of sustainable building design, construction and built environment, is coming to India.
Pakona precast concrete pipe machines: fully automatic, efficient
Ashok Kothari, Chairman and Managing Director, Pakona Engineers, shares their journey from manufacturing packaging and material handling machines to precast concrete pipe machines
Ready-mix concrete industry is still in infancy
Compared to China or other leading economics, the cement consumption in Indian RMC industry is still in primary stage. An interview with Pravin Lal Thirwani, Head (Sales & Marketing), Godrej & Boyce
“Contractors hold the key in executing EPC project”
“Indian EPC market has got plenty of opportunities. Recent economic reforms announced by government will further boost up the potential,” anticipates Dibyendu Ray, Associate Vice President (EPC), Sterling & Wilson
bC India: Shaping the future of construction industry
Last year, the bC India show has attracted 508 exhibitors from 36 countries and 24,823 visitors from 71 countries, leading the trade fair to an outstanding height. The event’s Chief Executive Officer.
Racold plans to double business in 3 years
Racold, the flagship brand of Italy-based Euro Ariston Thermo Group of Italy, has a 25 per cent share in the water heater market. Mathew Job, Managing Director, Racold Thermo
Reproducing natural stone and marble effect in tiles
Digital printing has been the latest technology trend in tiles industry. Over the years, the industry has experienced how customer choice has shifted from mosaic tiles to ceramic and now to vitrified.
Proposed infra investment to promote EPC business
“India’s Planning Commission has announced infrastructure investments of Rs 40.9 trillion during the 12th Five Year Plan period, and the EPC sector, with its estimated opportunity size of Rs 17.1 trillion is expected to be the largest beneficiary of investments,” comments PP Gupta, Managing Director, Techno Electric