Besides that stainless steel is an aesthetic metal and also imparts a much needed visual appeal says Rajeev Garg, Head, Sales, Jindal Stainless How did stainless steel replace the existing ways and methods of constructing buildings and become a preferred building material in many projects? Stainless steel is a modern day metal. It is corrosion-resistant, […]
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 […]
MagicLite ALC Wall Panels: Helping you build better and affordable homes
Magiclite ALC Wall Panels are full height wall panels, steel reinforced, lightweight yet heavy duty product which have been long desired by builders, engineers, architects and consumers. Magicrete is considered to be one of the most innovative building materials companies in India. What according to you has Magicrete achieved in its 10+ years journey in […]
Multiparking systems can address the paucity of parking spaces in growing metros
The parking space in metro cities has remained constant or rather reduced due to the growing population, this has led to the rising demand for parking space which can be addressed effectively with technology-based solution like multiparking systems says Sameer Chikate, Business Head – Sales, KLAUS Multiparking Systems Pvt Ltd What are the technological advances […]
Nova plastic formwork can help scale up the speed of construction
This has strengthened our presence in high-rises and infrastructure projects has increased drastically. We have added new clients too, says Vikas Mittal, Director, Nova Formworks Pvt Ltd Since there has been a significant rise in infrastructure projects like roads, bridges, water etc, how would the infrastructure segment benefit from plastic formwork? Nova plastic formwork can […]
JBFS Engineering Systems Pre-Engineered steel structures outlast severe weather conditions
The Pre-Engineered Buildings maintain their appearance and functionality throughout the life of the building due to, the quality built into the process and the raw materials used says Mr. Ramesh Bothra, Director and CEO, JBFS Engineering Systems Pvt. Ltd. What are the long-term benefits of a pre-engineered steel structure? The Pre-Engineered steel structures have witnessed […]
The major challenge even architects are facing is climate change
We constitute an industry that is responsible for around 40% energy consumption, that should make us take some major decisions in terms of the projects we do, the materials we use, and how we build. says Hans-Petter Bjørnådal, Founder and Principal Architect, Bjørnådal Arkitektstudio AS What is your idea of good design? I think a […]
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 […]
Façade material depends on the kind of impression one wishes to create
These could be as basic as brick, as traditional as concrete, it could be an alternative in terms of using materials like Ferro Concrete, Metal and Corten Steel says Smaran Mallesh, Co–founder and Principal Architect at Cadence Architects How does a façade add value to the overall aesthetics of a building? The façade establishes the […]
