From increasing the thermal mass and acoustic properties to durability and high fire resistance, efficient design strategies ensure the material impacts of concrete structures on the environment are kept to a minimum says, Bal Kulkarni, Managing Director, Delcons Structural Consultants. What kinds of design strategies are required for increasing the sustainability potential of a […]
TMT bars of grade Fe-500D and Fe-550D are preferred for high-rise construction
The high strength and ductility of these TMT bars make them the most preferred choice for high-rises says Shailesh Bhandari, Managing Director, Electrotherm India Ltd. What kind of load bearing capacity are TMT bars utilized in high-rises required to have? Due to height and load of high rises, it is necessary to withstand the lateral forces imposed […]
The consistency in quality of concrete impacts the strength and durability of the structure
It is in this context that ready-mix concrete plays an important role. RMC provides better concrete also due to computerized batch & correct water cement ratio says Atul Desai, ED & CEO , Prism Johnson Group (RMC India Division). In terms of current market dynamics, what is your opinion on the adoption of RMC in […]
Hansgrohe bathrooms are designed keeping in mind the user’s comfort and convenience
At Hansgrohe, we have transformed the way customers experience water, adding value to their luxurious bathroom sensations, says, Gaurav Malhotra, Managing Director India, Regional Key Accounts Asia, Hansgrohe India. In the current timeline, have bathrooms evolved as an element of luxury? Since ancient times, bathrooms have not been just a place of hygiene but an […]
Mod Scaff offers varied products for construction and infrastructure sector
Mod Scaff has been providing numerous solutions for the construction and infrastructure sector including high-rises on a pan India basis says Manoj Sachdeva, Director, Mod Scaff Pvt Ltd. As more and more high-rises are becoming super high-rises, what kind of innovations are being witnessed in the scaffolding and formwork industry? As with the rapid changing […]
Diversity alone doesn’t make an impact, inclusion is integral
At Schindler, we look at diversity from a different lens. We don’t think it’s only about gender, LGBTQI, PWD, religion or backgrounds but about different perspectives says Sheetal Shah, Chief People Officer – India and South Asia, Schindler India Pvt. Ltd. What are your thoughts on D&I as a business imperative? I think it’s simply […]
Fenestration is an integral part of any residential or commercial structure
Rising energy & material costs and sensitivity towards the environment have increased the importance of fenestration more than ever before, says Aparna Reddy, Director, Aparna Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. Are the fenestration techniques of traditional Indian architecture useful in contemporary times? The traditional Indian architecture involved fenestration to improve ventilation and lighting by letting the natural […]
At Techny Chemy, “Attitude determines your Altitude”
We recruit employees without any gender biases. Our key factor for recruitment is not their talent or educational qualifications but their attitude towards learning, says, M. Vimal, Vice President Marketing, Techny Chemy. How has Techny Chemy’s growth story been in India so far? Our organization just commended 15 years of run down in the Indian […]
Lightweight tensile structures are a boon for the aviation sector
Textile structures with membranes provide for a sustainable, lightweight concept with enormously reduced input of primary and secondary energy. Besides that, tensile structures are head turners and give the roofs of airports a sense of place”, says Katja Bernert, Dipl.-Ing. Architect, Mehler Texnologies, Germany. What is the advantage offered by tensile structure vis à-vis conventional […]
Our elevators are designed to address the customer’s specific needs and structure
“TK Elevators offers heavy-duty escalators with more design features for modern airports, including under-handrail lighting, stainless steel or custom powder-coated finishes.” says Manish Mehan, CEO & MD, TK Elevator India. How do escalators make it easier for passengers to navigate huge airports? Advanced, smart and heavy-duty escalators at airports give convenience, comfort and safety a […]