9 out of 10 construction businesses predict a skills crisis by 2030, with 81 per cent saying they will introduce robots in the next 10 years, while safety and the environment both catalysts for accelerating investment in robotics. ABB Robotics is driving automation in the construction industry with new robotic automation solutions to address key […]
How to manage the flow of people through very busy buildings
Getting back to work in busy buildings is a real challenge for businesses. But technology can provide vital support. In this article, we explore how cutting-edge AI-powered cameras can protect workers, customers, visitors, and businesses themselves. Normal daily life involves a lot of people moving around the inside of buildings. In bustling transport hubs, busy […]
Waterproofing the Motera: The worlds largest cricket stadium
Motera Stadium – elevating cricket to a global sport Ranked among the “Top 5 waterproofing brands of India”,Sunanda Global had the honour and privilege of providing end to end waterproofing systems for the Sardar Patel Stadium or Motera Stadium in 2019. With a reported seating capacity of over 1.10 lakh, the stadium is the pride […]
Prioritising sustainability and digital transformation
It is important to start now and design buildings that are equipped with safe, smart and sustainable building technologies for the future, writes Raj Manek. The construction and architecture industry in India, just like other sectors, has been adversely affected due to the economic slowdown that we are currently facing. But “I believe the pandemic […]
Technological advancements disrupting the global construction industry
This comprehensive study has been co-authored by Eric Ottinger, Harshit Minglani and Mark Gibson FRICS Ernst & Young LLP. Global construction trends and technological advancements The world’s rapid transformation from manual processes to digital technologies is empowering the construction industry. Construction companies are now provided with unprecedented levels of transparency, choice and convenience. With enhanced […]
The four dimensions of industrialized construction
This detailed analysis has been co-authored by Eric Ottinger, Harshit Minglani, Mark Gibson, FRICS and Amanda Alexander. Introduction Industrialized or manufactured construction is a familiar concept. We have been building with components and even whole wall panels for years. However, with a heightened focus on efficiency due to skilled labor shortages and tighter margins, industrialized […]
Tata Power launches ‘I Have the Power’ campaign
India as a growing and developing nation faces an enormous challenge of growing fast and responsibly like other emerging economies. This issue of our time needs to be addressed since climate change is a global phenomenon with local consequences. With this backdrop, Tata Power has launched a nation-wide campaign titled ‘I Have the Power’ to […]
Veeam helps Kunal Structure de-risk its business and save up to one million Indian rupees per day
“Data is critical to our business and Veeam is critical to our data. By enabling more frequent backups and making the recovery process reliable, Veeam has eliminated the risk of data loss. We are now confident of protecting our data against unplanned challenges, such as ransomware.” Kunal Structure works on large-scale infrastructure projects across the […]
Honeywell joins GCA as founding member
Honeywell has joined the Global Cybersecurity Alliance (GCA), created by the International Society of Automation (ISA), as a founding member. The company will collaborate with GCA participants — from other technology providers and integrators to end users and government agencies — to build awareness, provide education, share best practices, and accelerate the development and adoption […]
Concrete admixtures for sustainable structures
Concrete admixtures can improve the sustainability of concrete in many different ways. Firstly, admixtures can improve the quality and performance of concrete significantly, which, in return, extends its service life. The addition of special admixtures, such as stabilising or water reducing admixtures also enables the use of alternative and recycled aggregates, for the production of […]
