With the construction industry contributing majorly to the alarming global warming levels, there is a pressing need for solutions addressing the adverse environmental impacts. Unfortunately, India ranked lowest in the 2022 Environmental Performance Index (EPI), which is evaluated based on 40 performance indicators, including climate change, environmental public health, and ecosystem vitality. The industry has […]
Real Estate vs Environment – Who’s Winning in India?
India, with its massive and ever-growing population, is witnessing rapid economic growth. Large infrastructure and industrial projects, including highways, rural road network and SEZs, are obviously a necessity to accommodate this growth. However, they also raise threats to biodiversity, as cities and townships are expanding at the cost of agriculture, which in turn relies on […]
Energy-efficient windows minimise heat leakage
Technologically advanced windows and doors can help reduce the dependence on power for maintaining habitable conditions in a room. An increasing trend in the rise in the construction of high rises has automatically demanded a pressing call for doors and windows which would be accommodating with the environment by being energy-efficient and minimise heat loss, […]
Green Manufacturing: A Step Towards Low Carbon Future
Manufacturing companies in India are leveraging green chemistry in the manufacturing process which proves to be less harmful for the environment. Every other day the world witnesses a sad calamity, with every passing minute we move a step closer to global warming. As per a study by IQAir AirVisual and Greenpeace, 7 of the world’s […]
Artistic sanitary ware for modern construction
Visually attractive and environment-friendly sanitary ware in high-rises is a blessing in disguise For having a pleasant bathing and hygiene experience, one might find it imperative to have visually appealing artistic sanitary ware and bathroom fittings, which would also complement their personality and the aura of their home. Maurizio Meloda, Technical & Operations Director, GRAFF […]
Charging Infrastructure for EVs Needs Stronger Push
A rise in the use of electric vehicles in the country is going to impact real estate development. But work needs to be done. Here’s how. Rapid urbanisation witnessed in the country demands for smart urban mobility solutions that are less taxing on the environment. In such a scenario, electric vehicles come as a possible […]
Integrated security, surveillance solutions help achieve security
High-rise buildings have garnered significant attention in the safety world over the years. Safety in high-rise buildings, particularly fire safety, has always been a challenge over the years for builders, building management and providers of safety and security equipment and technology. The risk of one’s safety, onset of mishaps and the management’s inability to prevent […]
Rainwater harvesting – How long can India afford to ignore it?
India, which depends almost completely on the annual monsoons, currently faces the most severe water crisis in the annals of its known history. A recent report by NITI Aayog predicted that as many as 21 cities in the country will see the total depletion of their groundwater by as early as 2020. Even today, our […]
Think out of the box to improve the quality and safety standards
The stone flooring industry should prioritise making the whole experience of customer service extremely professional and pleasurable, says Prasan Shah – CEO & Founder of Hyderabad-based Stone Plus Enterprises Pvt Ltd, in an interaction with ACE Update. Brief us about your offerings. We export granite, marble, quartz and semi-precious gemstones from India. Though our extended […]
Buildings that allow us to breathe clean
Builders are being able to achieve this by tying up with green tech companies that are rolling out innovative air cleaner solutions. As per a report released in March 2019, 22 of the world’s 30 most polluted cities are in India. Gurugram, once nicknamed as the ‘Millennium City’ of India and one of the most […]