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 […]
Preventive maintenance is a must for building to retain its structural integrity
It helps in preventing damage to the building and improving its service life says Prem Nath, Principal Architect, Prem Nath and Associates What kind of maintenance is required for the existing buildings which have come into existence as a part of the modern construction methods? All the buildings deteriorate from the time they are completed. Hence […]
Concrete continues to be the leading material in modern day construction
Concrete continues to lead the pack and is emerging in different avatars like self-compacting concrete, self-curing concrete, self-healing concrete and foam concrete etc says Shashank Vaidya, Director, Gem Engserv Pvt. Ltd. What kind of maintenance is required for the existing buildings which have come into existence as a part of the modern construction methods? […]
Modern construction methods make buildings durable and beautiful
Pre-Engineering Building (PEB) & Post Tension (PT) structures are being used for durability along with light transmitting concrete for aesthetic says Mugilan Muthaiah, Founder & CEO, Mano Project Consultants Pvt. Ltd. What kind of maintenance is required for the existing buildings which have come into existence as a part of the modern construction methods? Waterproofing […]
High-rise buildings need to be designed with an understanding of future maintenance
Buildings that have come into existence due to modern construction methods are already planned for maintenance, the maintenance required in such buildings is preventive maintenance using tools and technology wherever possible says Jayesh Rajpurohit, Co-Founder and CEO, Brick&Bolt. What kind of maintenance is required for the existing buildings which have come into existence as a […]