“We believe that structural integrity begins at the design stage. By integrating technology like IoT sensors, drones, and digital modelling into the very foundation of our design process, we are reacting to issues and preventing them too.
Concrete or steel, corrosion doesn’t discriminate: Why we should rethink durability
Corrosion silently eats away at both concrete and steel, compromising the structure and safety. As architecture intersects with science, understanding corrosion behaviour and prevention is crucial for building long-lasting, future-ready structures.
Drones and sensors boost accuracy in building inspections
Ar. Rajkumar Kumawat discusses how drones, VR/AR, IoT sensors, and AI-powered systems are improving structural inspections and maintenance through precision, efficiency, and safety.
Tech-driven maintenance, the cornerstone to long-term structural resilience
Encardio Rite’s Arushi Bhalla details how technology is transforming structural inspection from reactive checks to data-driven oversight. She walks us through how this shift is making infrastructure safer, more resilient, and future-ready.
Tech-driven approach to building inspection, maintenance, and repair
The partial collapse of a commercial building, a girder falling at a construction site, a plaster peeling from the ceiling of a house, a crashing façade, and a falling brick are all signs of poor construction or lack of maintenance. Disasters do not happen in a single day! What often starts as a small crack can amplify into significant issues over time. While structures may be aesthetically pleasing when constructed, it is also important that they stand strong for decades. Preservation of structural integrity goes beyond the construction phase. Whether it is our homes, business centres, or heritage structures, proactive maintenance is crucial. However, can proactive maintenance be achieved solely through the visual examination of the structure? Let's discuss it!
IoT and AR are powering next-gen building inspections
This interaction explores how smart technologies, such as AR, VR, IoT, and advanced analytics, are revolutionising structural repairs, remote consultations, and virtual building management.
AI driven predictive maintenance
"Predictive maintenance powered by AI allows us to anticipate issues rather than respond to them. With this technology, we can anticipate possible structural breakdowns and guarantee the longevity, dependability, and safety of our infrastructure like never before." Alok Ranjan, Co-Founder & CEO, Tauran Advisors
Top-tier construction maintenance
In the first eight months of 2024, India has seen a troubling rise in building collapses. Incidents include a three-storey building in Navi Mumbai, a five-storey structure in Surat, an under-construction building in Kolkata, and several collapses in Delhi. These events highlight urgent concerns about construction safety and regulatory standards.
Materials that address sustainability and robustness will forge the buildings of the future
The focus will be on extending the ambit of ESG performance to the supply chain. Immediate focus areas for the industry include mechanisms to decarbonize core materials says Namrata Mehra, Head of Design, Marketing & Customer Centricity Vikhroli, Godrej Properties What kind of maintenance is required for the existing buildings which have come into existence […]
Repair and maintenance of concrete surfaces and structures of a building is important
Structural safety audits must be undertaken every four decades at least and after every extreme seismic incident says Madhav Raman, Co-Founder, Anagram Architects What kind of maintenance is required for the existing buildings which have come into existence as a part of the modern construction methods? In recent times, to enhance speed, scale and resource […]