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Also read: Construction 2020: Looking ahead with optimism An award-winning green project based in Hanoi, Vietnam by Deepak Guggari Light Design by Arjun Rathi

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A Perfect Synthesis Responsible for creating some of the built environment marvels across the world, the projects designed

by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM) represent a perfect synthesis of planning, interiors, engineering and architecture. Vikas Bhadra catches up with Peter Lefkovits, Laura Ettelman and Jason Anderson; the three experts behind some of the successful projects SOM has executed in India and across the world.

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FEATURE 10 Construction 2020: Looking ahead with optimism

The construction sector in India has had its ups and downs and the road ahead needs to be threaded with caution and discipline

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An administrative building and factory based in Hanoi, Vietnam designed by VDGA Architects was recently conferred with the Green Architecture Award at the 28th edition of JK AYA Architect of the Year Awards.

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Contracts receive GRIHA Awards for green construction practices

Paul Wallett, Regional Director, Middle East and India, Trimble Solutions, talks about the role of digitisation in the Indian construction sector.

32 Ramco Cements – Reaching New Heights

Deependra Singh, Director, Durlum India Pvt Ltd says innovation in the lighting industry would be mainly focused on improving efficiency of lighting thereby increasing the importance of lighting control systems in future.

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31 PEC Greening India and Ahluwalia

18 The construction industry will be at the center of rapid economic and social change

39 Bonton Technomake introduces new seating systems

Nejeeb Khan, Head Design and Business Strategy in India, Katerra, opines that construction sector will play a crucial role in India’s growth.

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36 Light design tends to be very project specific

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Cera enters modular kitchens with Senator Cucine launch

Rehau unveils premium flooring solution “Raufloor Crescendo”

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ringing yet another supreme attraction of the interiors to center stage, Rehau Polymers, one of the leading global players in uPVC windows and doors, furniture and building industry has launched “Raufloor Crescendo” that fulfills all the aspirations of its valued customers.

Eco-friendly “Raufloor Crescendo” is easy to clean and hence remain ‘as good as new’ for a long period of time.

The most exclusive product line comes with accessories like skirting, joint and corner profiles which help in easy installation, thereby enhancing the aesthetic of the interiors. The application areas of the premium flooring solution “Raufloor Crescendo” include residential, commercial, hotel, resort, restaurant, kindergarten and it’s perfect for any section of the living units be it the drawing room, living room or the kitchen.

Available in a wide range of colours, patterns and multiple configurations to choose from ‘Raufloor Crescendo’ consists of multiple layers such as UV ceramic coating, eir emboss, wear layer, high definition film, glass fabre, compact layer and waterproof rigid core. Moreover, Raufloor flooring solutions have a high definition PET-G film and a special ‘nano’ ceramic coating in the top layer that offers superior scratch resistance, while glass fibre and compact layer provide perfect dimensional stability.

Ajay Khurana, Chairman, Rehau South Asia said, “As a trendsetting fusion of opulence and class ‘Raufloor Crescendo’ epitomises elegance for the connoisseurs to experience the finest flooring solutions. The exquisite collection leads you to versatile choices that would complement your boundless imagination. The finest range offers a broad array of colors and patterns so to cherrypick the best suited delight on floors as per the individual’s ambience and décor requirements.”

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era, India’s premium home solutions provider and one of India’s most trusted brands in sanitaryware, faucets and tiles, entered modular kitchens market with the launch of Senator Cucine. Cera unveiled exclusive display of Senator Cucine spread over 2,000 sq.ft. booth in ACE Tech Mumbai recently, where over 1,000 architects, developers, trade and customers visited.

After the roll out Senator Cucine a few months ago in Kochi at its company display centre, Cera Style Studio, at Marine Drive, Cera used the ACE Tech exhibition for its national launch.

Senator Cucine is truly Italian, made to measure in Italy. Cera has tied up with Spagnol Group, an Italian company with over 50 years of experience in kitchens and furniture, for bringing their modular kitchens to India.

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The water-based varnish used in the production of lacquered furniture reduces over 90 per cent the emission of noxious substances compared to traditional varnishes, without compromising on the aesthetics. And it conforms to the EN 71.3 norm, which is considered safe for children.

“Cera’s entry into kitchens further consolidates its position of total home solutions provider” says Atul Sanghvi, Executive Director & CEO of Cera. “We plan to open 30 studios for Senator Cucine in the first year, across India”.

Manufactured by using hydro-repellent materials with the lowest formaldehyde emissions, up to five times lower as compared to European market standards.

IDROLEB board which is used to manufacture Senator Cucine is a unique engineered wood and is considered as the lowest ever emission board.

Cera’s premium brand, Senator was launched one year ago with the designer collections of sanitary ware, faucets, wellness and mirrors. The extension of Senator brand to kitchens is part of its growth plans.

Each Senator Cucine Studio will have well experienced kitchen designers, who will help the consumers in designing the kitchen as per their individual needs through the latest cloud based designing software.

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Each of the kitchen ranges displayed have definite individual design philosophy.

The latest trends of glass and Cera mic finished kitchens were on display. The modular kitchens are designed in such a way that they reflect the individual’s strong personality and therefore focuses particularly on the ability of personalising projects by choosing characteristic elements and endless different materials.

Johnson-Tiles launches smart tiles and a modern experience centre at Pune

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ne of the leading ceramic tiles manufacturer and a division of Prism Johnson Limited, opened its second exclusive experience centre in Maharashtra, at Pune. The occasion was also marked by its launch of ‘Smart Series’ tiles for which Johnson recently received the “Superbrand’ status in India. This unique and large showroom is thematically designed with product application mock-ups and is branded as ‘House of Johnson Experience Centre’.

Located at Sable house, Satara road, near Swargate, Gultekadi, Pune, this company showroom has a collection of over 2,500 tiling concepts, sanitary ware, bathroom fittings and engineered stones which makes it one stop shop to choose high quality, durable and stylish products for interiors.

The showroom was inaugurated by H&R Johnson’s CEO and ED Sarat Chandak.

Commenting on the occasion, Sarat Chandak, ED and CEO of H&R Johnson (India) said, “Johnson has long held a strong belief in the philosophy of relentless innovation to pioneer the future of the categories we deal in.

The new generation experience centres will completely elevate the buying and selection process for lifestyle products being a one stop shop for planning and designing residential as well as commercial spaces.”

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subsidiary of US headquartered, Nasdaq listed Trimble Inc., hosted a CXO conclave. In line with the conclave theme ‘Future Of Construction’, Trimble showcased its latest innovations and products, highlighting its strength and leadership in construction technology, both hardware and software solutions and services.

Over 200 leading industry professionals and experts that included representatives from MMRDA, Mumbai metro rail corporation, Larsen & Toubro, Shapoorji Pallonji, Tata projects and Kalpataru amongst many others, attended the conclave.

The day-long conclave witnessed a series of panel discussions, starting with a keynote discussion that brought into focus the outlook of key industry stakeholders on the future of construction and the role of digital technologies in the industry’s growth.

Speaking on the occasion, Rajan Aiyer, Vice President and Managing Director, Trimble India and SAARC region said, “India has started to take bold strident steps towards adoption of construction technology,

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with marque construction firms leading the charge. We are happy to see that most industry stakeholders recognise the importance of digital tools and their role/ contribution towards sectoral growth.

The use of cutting edge technologies has helped some key construction projects in multiple ways, including reducing rework and wastage, which in turns hastens project completion and improves productivity.

Complex infrastructure projects, such as the upcoming Chenab bridge, the world’s highest railway bridge, relies on sophisticated digital tech to transform vision into reality.”

Paul Wallett, Regional Director, Trimble solutions India and Middle East, stated, “Trimble is humbled by the response it has received from the Indian construction industry. The construction tech solutions and services that we offer reflect the voice of the industry, and customer voices at this conclave amply validated this point. The CXO conclave provided us with a platform to interact with the great minds of the Indian construction industry and allowed us to understand and discuss the trends that can potentially redefine the gold standards of the industry.”

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onstruction is one of largest employer in India after agriculture. An array of industries such as cement, steel, brick, timber and building material make up the construction sector and as we step into the new year key concerns remain, concerns about how the sector is poised and how will it perform in the existing business climate.

Market realities The construction sector encompasses a lot of ancillary industries and to sustain the momentum of growth in the sector, the individual issues of these industries need to be looked at too.

“It is true that there has been a slow down, in fact the Indian construction sector alone can’t be blamed since the whole world is facing a slowdown, it is a recession of sorts. In comparison to the previous year there has been a slowdown worth 30-40 per cent,” says Manikandan Mahalingam, General Director, Paschal Formwork (India) Private Limited, one of the leading formwork suppliers in India “The sector is in need of a cash flow and that remains a big concern, so if the cash flow is structured and the infrastructure projects are executed timely, there is no reason the Indian construction should not rebound and witness a gradual and steady growth in 2020-21.”

Rakesh Modi, Chairman, Mtandt Group, a pioneer in bringing aerial work platform, mobile access platforms and fixed fall protection in the Indian markets says “Government also needs to support manufacturing by incentivising the exports

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and providing the infrastructure on rent. Today If I want to put up a factory 50 per cent of my investment goes up in buying the land and setting up the manufacturing facility and associated infrastructure. Should I prefer to invest this money on acquiring the raw material or any other factor I feel is of importance, there is no way out. In China and other developed nations the government makes production facilities available to entrepreneurs on rent, one can just go and start production. A similar program in India will go a long way in encouraging potential entrepreneurs too.”

Maintaining the momentum of growth According to Nejeeb Khan, Head Design and Business Strategy in India, Katerra “In the past, government initiatives such as 100 smart cities, world-class highways, and shipping infrastructure, housing, and urban development have attracted significant investments through FDI, private players, and government budgets. As per the economic survey 2017-18, India will require US $4.5 trillion by 2040 for the development of infrastructure. Thus, looking forward to 2020 and beyond, we believe the construction sector will find itself at the center of rapid economic and social change, which is already transforming the built environment.”

Residential and commercial construction and infrastructure projects like roads, railways, airports and ports are some of the key areas which have been under the government’s radar.

In fact during December 2018, as a report by IBEF points out, the infrastructure sector witnessed PE/VC twelve deals worth 500 million and eight `6,989 crore (US$ 1 billion) plus deals.

Cover Story If the cash flow is structured and the infrastructure projects are executed timely, there is no reason why the Indian construction sector should not rebound and witness a gradual and steady growth in 2020-21.

Manikandan Mahalingam, General Director, Paschal Formwork (India) Private Limited

In China and other developed nations the government makes production facilities available to entrepreneurs on rent, one can just go and start production. A similar program in India will go a long way in encouraging potential entrepreneurs too.

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24,800 km of roads for a total investment of `5,35,000 crore.

PE/ VC investments for infrastructure touched an all-time high of US$ 36.7 billion during January-August 2019.

The government is keen to ensure that the momentum of growth in the sector remains upbeat. In January 2019, the government outlined the investments under the second phase of Bharatmala scheme. According to Research and Markets, this initiative will drive the road infrastructure developments in the country. Accordingly, the government also aims to invest `3.4 trillion (US$50.3 billion) through the budgetary allocation between FY2019-2020 and FY20222023, while `2.1 trillion (US$30.7 billion) will be made through market borrowings in the Bharatmala scheme by 2023.

When the plan itself is so ambitious it is equally essential to monetise it. Hence last month, the union cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given its approval to the proposal of Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, authorizing National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to set up Infrastructure Investment Trust(s) (InvIT) as per InvIT Guidelines issued by SEBI. This will enable NHAI to monetise completed National Highways that have a toll collection track record of at least one year and NHAI reserves the right to levy toll on the identified highway. This will enable NHAI to generate adequate funds to complete pending projects within the prescribed timelines. The government is also keen offer attractive schemes to private players to invest in construction of National Highways.

Likewise, population growth and urbanisation will also drive the need for better infrastructure facilities in the country.

The need for affordable housing is also likely to prep up the construction sector too. The Housing for All scheme aims to create 20 million affordable houses for the urban poor by 2022. It will provide a boost to the residential construction which is experiencing sluggish growth owing to rising price of land banks and unsold inventories.

Monetising the built environment It goes without saying that roads and highways play an important role in the nation’s economy and keeping that in mind the government had proposed the Bharatmala Pariyojana. A flagship highway development programme of Government of India it encompasses development of

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The Indian construction sector, traditionally, has been quite slow in adopting new technologies, and this has been one of its biggest challenges.

Nejeeb Khan, Head Design and Business Strategy in India, Katerra

The importance of lean construction methodologies, the adoption of technology enabled construction practices can provide a major boost to construction sector.

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The role of technology in construction According to Nejeeb Khan, Head Design and Business Strategy in India, Katerra points out “The Indian construction sector, traditionally, has been quite slow in adopting new technologies, and this has been one of its biggest challenges.

Several surveys show how, over the years, real estate developers have continued to under invest in technologydriven solutions for construction, despite acknowledging the many benefits that these solutions can provide to run and manage their construction projects.”

The World Economic Forum too ascertains the role of technology in infrastructure development. It also points out certain issues in the procurement area if addressed can enhance the quality and efficiency in construction.

Incorporating technology to get it right “The importance of lean construction methodologies, the adoption of technology enabled construction practices can provide a major boost to construction sector,” says Paul Wallett, Regional Director, Middle East and India, Trimble Solutions. “Using the right mix of hardware, software and mobility technologies from leading construction technology players like Trimble can help the construction sector streamline communication, collaboration and project execution across the construction continuum. Connecting people, machines and projects deliver real time data to infrastructure owners, architects, engineers, civil contractors, and each stakeholder for enhanced information about material, people and asset utilization, thus resulting in improved productivity and profitability.”

The implementation of technology Infrastructure developers, as a report by the World Economic Forum points out, face a dilemma in bridging the gap between the technological advances that can modernise infrastructure at all stages and the status quo of current infrastructure development practices.

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from technological advances. AI tools are reorganising how traffic flows are measured and managed, and the demand for smart and smarter cities rightly dominates discussions about infrastructure technology priorities. In construction, technological advances can shorten completion times and lower costs, providing muchneeded efficiency in project delivery. (a)The procurement angle These innovations, however, are primarily in the domains of urban planners and the engineering and construction industries. Core infrastructure will remain structurally resistant to the potentially dramatic benefits of technology unless the entire infrastructure procurement cycle is radically altered. Procurement is the core of the infrastructure community; it starts when planners finish and ends just before construction professionals take over. Procurement primarily revolves around finance – no blueprint can become a building without capital. This narrow yet critical space remains resistant to the technological revolution; indeed, it remains in the dark ages.

How can infrastructure finance become the door through which disruptively creative forces enter? First, consider how infrastructure is financed. Generally the financing comes directly out of the public coffers, whether with current or borrowed capital or with private capital in some version of what is usually called a public-private partnership (PPP). This financial underpinning, which is largely one of debt over equity, is quite the opposite of the financial underpinnings of disruptive technological innovation, which prizes equity over debt. A publicly financed project is likely to be little more than a construction project unless the government has invested in an incubator of technological solutions, which is an unlikely scenario.

A PPP should be the model that allows technology entrepreneurs to unleash innovative forces. Sadly, this is not the case. (b)Creating new procurement models Creating new procurement models will require wholesale changes in the laws, regulations and cultures of the procurement agencies in most countries. Nevertheless, unless agencies undertake this kind of full upending of infrastructure procurement, infrastructure will continue to lag behind the rest of the economy in reaping the benefits of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Every procurement does not need to be revised, however, for technology’s innovative power to reform infrastructure development. Rather, this is more likely to occur in selected pilot programmes that demonstrate new pathways forward. As many countries face economic governance and capacity issues, these projects are likely to be first piloted in countries with strong economic governance and later replicated around the world. Some will undoubtedly fail, as with any attempt at changing a staid status quo. This effort, however, can lead to new approaches in delivering solutions that current systems prevent and can bring about the digitally transformed infrastructure systems so badly needed around the world.

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he highlight at the Foaid 2019 saw Dikshu Kukreja and Patrik Schumacher engage in a one-on-one conversation about responsibly reshaping future cities. The stalwarts also brought to forefront, the urgent requirement of reformed public policies and tactical urbanism which can contribute to a fast paced changemaking.

The Foaid event had the who’s who of architectural fraternity in attendance. The highlight of the event, however, remained the oneon-one conversation between the Managing Principal of CP Kukreja

Architects, Dikshu Kukreja with the Principal of the world-renowned Zaha Hadid Architects, Patrik Schumacher. The much awaited session saw a harmonious confluence of the East and West architectural ideologies. The two stalwarts engaged in an enthralling discourse revolving around responsibly reshaping future cities bringing to the forefront, aspects such as climate change and its effect on city planning, the importance and power of community participation in change-making and how responsible political involvement in architecture and planning can go a long way in benefitting the inhabitants of cities.

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Paul Wallett, Regional Director, Middle East and India, Trimble Solutions

Trimble’s digital innovations in construction technology revolve around constructability

Trimble is a California based service technology company and is a mix of hardware, software and mobility technologies streamlines communication and collaboration throughout the construction lifecycle, from planning, design and site preparation through to the finished project. Paul Wallett, Regional Director, Middle East and India, Trimble Solutions, talks about the role of digitisation in the Indian construction sector.

How is the construction sector coping with current challenges in Indian economy?

After witnessing a phenomenal growth of over 100 per cent during the last fiscal, the construction sector has witnessed a continuous downward spiral. Not just this, the turmoil tremors created multiplier impact across sectors including steel, cement, power, petroleum, aluminum, IT and ports, besides badly bruising the Indian economy.

Despite the ongoing challenges, the government has initiated innumerable initiatives to lift the sector from its current dormant conditions. The measures include authorising the Indian Infrastructure Finance Company Limited (IIFCL) to raise `100 billion by issuing tax free bonds to make highways and port projects, liberalisation of the external commercial borrowing (ECBs) policy, revision in the cap for home loans to `2 million from `0.5

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million through inclusion in the priority sector, increase in foreign institutional investors limit in rupee denominated corporate bonds from $6 billion to $15 billion exemption of countervailing duty on cement, etc.

To resist events like present global meltdown, the industry has to look within to develop its competitiveness across segments through enhancing their capabilities in R&D to leverage innovation through indigenous capability and expertise.

What kind of new inventions and techniques can we see in the upcoming year?

This year has been a breakthrough year in terms of digitisation of the Indian construction industry. With Prime Minister Narendra Modi declaring 2019-2020 as the year of Construction Technology, there is going to be a push from the government

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towards the large-scale adoption of cutting-edge software technology for execution of commercial real estate as well as infrastructure projects.

With further innovation and growth of AI and ML, software such as Microsoft HoloLens is now set to reshape the part of the construction continuum that deals with the conversion of building models into actual buildings. Furthermore, tools like Trimble SketchUp Viewer for HoloLens, add computer-generated surfaces, graphics, and objects into the real environment around a user, bringing 3D models to life and putting information in the user’s hands without the need to change or adjust the data format. Using HoloLens, a 3D BIM model can be projected to guide construction teams on-site, and laterby facility management teams when evaluating required changes or maintenance work. While 3D BIM (design BIM) has been in use for several years now,

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there is a growing demand for Constructible BIM, which is much more evolved way to allow the construction industry to be more efficient and productive. Trimble has also added the fourth and fifth dimensions of time and cost to the conundrum, which allows contractors and developers to manage their businesses more efficiently than before.

Trimble’s digital innovations in construction technology revolve around constructability. We have developed a unique lifecycle approach to ensure our customers can successfully realise the full benefits of BIM and automation by emphasizing on the 3Cs of construction: connected, contentenabled and constructible.

Modern collaboration tools like Tekla Model Sharing and Trimble Connect allow streamlined flow of information between different stakeholders. These tools can take in building information models with construction schedule and stream this information to remote devices, like smart phones, leading to significant gains in speed of execution.

Internet of things (IoT) is another disruptive technology that is helping speed up the construction process and reduces the wastage of resources on site. Internet-connected sensors embedded in equipment, materials or even helmets worn by workers can transmit real-time data; allowing project managers and supervisors to monitor critical performance parameters on an ongoing basis. This optimises site operations for unprecedented productivity and efficiency. Use of robots in the construction industry is no longer a visual revelation alone; the industry is facing an ever-increasing pressure to construct quickly and in a reliable way, and this is where robots are being found quite useful.

How much can fast tracking of projects and relaxation in bureaucracy further boost construction sector?

As a standard practice world over, most of the infrastructure projects are delayed primarily due to regulatory approvals, issues on land acquisition, shortage of skilled resources, ineffective dispute resolution mechanism, and geological challenges. However, if one comprehends these issues proactively, the project leader can plan more effectively and ensure that the project is efficiently managed. It has become imperative to recognise the need for heavy

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How can the new metro/monorail projects help the sector in the next year?

India is emerging as a fast growing market for urban rail systems. Currently, 10 cities have an operational urban rail network spanning 536 km. The network has grown significantly over the past 12-13 years, up from about 90 km in 2006. With the Metro Rail Policy 2017 in place, several cities are ready to roll out work to develop their respective urban transit systems.

In the last five years, 13 new metro projects with a total length of about 248 km have been approved for implementation.

Further, about 750 km of metro rail network and 373 km of rapid rail transit network is under planning in various cities.

While metro will continue to be the dominant mode, new modes such as, rapid rail and light rail are also gaining traction.

State-of-the-art rolling stock and advanced signaling and telecommunication systems are expected to be deployed as part of these projects.

How can the sector play a positive role in tackling pollution?

It’s no secret that the construction sector has a significant impact on the environment. According to some studies, construction is responsible for up to 50 per cent of climate change, 40 per cent of energy usage globally, and 50 per cent of landfill waste, not to mention air, water, and noise pollution and destruction of natural habitats. Fortunately for the construction industry, the same changes that will protect the environment from the harmful impacts of construction can also improve the quality of construction products and boost profits for construction firms. This mutually beneficial relationship plays out across all phases of construction, from the initial design to the building process to long-term building operations.

With IoT and advanced software solutions like Constructible BIM, industry professionals can now use technology right through the lifecycle of construction, build structures that reduce the emissions and thus make earth a better and more sustainable place. Technology works actively to reduce wastage of time, as well as people and money resources.

What kind of forecast is the sector predicting for next year in terms of investments?

The construction sector currently has a share of eight per cent in the gross value added at the current prices and has degrown from 9.6 per cent in Q1 FY19 to 5.7 per cent in Q1 FY20 . ‘Construction in India – Key Trends and Opportunities to 2023’ reveals that India’s construction industry, which registered an output growth of 8.8 per cent, up from 1.9 per cent in 2017, is further expected to grow at a compounded annual average rate of 6.44 per cent to US$690.9 billion in 2023. The construction sector is on the path to recovery.

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Nejeeb Khan, Head Design and Business Strategy in India, Katerra

The construction sector will be at the center of rapid economic and social change

Katerra specialises in putting modern technology to work at all levels of building design and construction to help address some of the most entrenched challenges. Nejeeb Khan, Head Design and Business Strategy in India, Katerra, believes that construction sector will play a crucial role in India’s growth.

How is the construction sector coping with current challenges in Indian economy?

The construction market in India is valued at $1.2 trillion plus and is a significant contributor to the economic and social growth of the nation. However, the sector faces numerous challenges, reducing its efficacy and unhindered growth prospects. The Indian construction industry, traditionally, has been quite slow in adopting new technologies, and this has been one of its biggest challenges. Several surveys show how, over the years, real estate developers have continued to under invest in technology-driven solutions for construction, despite acknowledging the many benefits that these solutions can provide to run and manage their construction projects.

adopt new technologies to stay relevant.

A more technology-driven approach to design and construction can be a catalyst for India to become a global leader in the construction space and boost the Indian economy.

The broader focus of the industry currently is to make construction both sustainable and energy-efficient through advanced technologies. Strict project timelines and increasing costs make it necessary for companies in the construction space to

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What kind of new inventions and techniques can we see in the upcoming year?

Poised to become the world’s thirdlargest construction sector by 2025, India is witnessing a high uptake of modular

Industry Speaks and the right planning/implementation of fiscal measures by the government will increase productivity in construction and help stabilise and grow the market How can the new metro/monorail projects help the sector in the next year?

Metro Rail Systems will improve connectivity across Indian cities, in densely populated areas, it will help reduce population density and open new pockets for development.

Good connectivity reduces travel time from central business districts. It creates an opportunity for developers to create new development in peripheral residential areas that can be better planned and offer new sustainable, and intelligent living solutions.

techniques. Today, global companies are expanding their presence in India, indicating a significant requirement for offices, co-working spaces, and tech parks across the country, especially in Tier II markets.

Similar to how China witnessed exponential growth in its construction sector over the years by embracing technology-based construction methods, we, at Katerra, believe that India should also take the same route to construct commercial and housing projects. 2020 will witness increased use of technologies such as datadriven design, Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA), modular construction, offsite manufacturing, intelligent buildings, and construction software, amongst others, changing the way construction projects are being managed. Technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Reality, and Augmented Reality will play a significant role in improving worker performance and efficiency.

How is the sector growing vis a vis urban vs rural?

The relocation of the population towards urban shores will boost the demand for residential construction in the coming years. To cater to this demand, real estate developers are now embracing new-age construction technologies for faster completion of projects and better-quality construction.

With the private players rushing in to fill the gaps and taking the leading edge in the construction industry, innovation will bring in some of the most exciting trends in the field of construction technology.

How much can fast-tracking of projects and relaxation in bureaucracy further boost the construction sector?

The real estate sector is grappling with delayed project deliveries, lack of funds, high unsold inventory, and a growing proportion of stalled projects. Unproductive assets in the form of under construction, stuck or delayed projects are estimated at 560,000 homes worth `4.5 trillion ($65 billion) across the top seven Indian cities.

However, fast-track construction by using technology

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How can the sector play a positive role in tackling pollution?

Construction has a high impact on the environment in its consumption of energy, both directly and through the materials it uses. Building materials such as asbestos, insulation, paint, and dust have the potential to affect human health and the environment. An excellent way to tackle pollution created through construction sites is through offsite manufacturing, in a factory-controlled set up where minimum waste is generated. Modules and components are assembly-line manufactured and then transported and assembled on site. At Katerra, our process of end-to-end design and offsite construction uses less water and energy creates minimal waste; this, coupled with a robust recycling system, making the whole process more sustainable.

What kind of forecast is the sector predicting for next year in terms of investments?

The Indian construction sector is an important growth driver of India’s economy, contributing around eight per cent to India’s GDP. Major construction activities accounting for growth include power generation projects, highway construction, and railway expansion and export and import cargo. In the past, govt initiatives such as 100 smart cities, world-class highways, and shipping infrastructure, housing, and urban development have attracted significant investments through FDI, private players, and government budgets. As per the economic survey 2017-18, India will require US $4.5 trillion by 2040 for the development of infrastructure.

Thus, looking forward to 2020 and beyond, we believe the construction sector will find itself at the center of rapid economic and social change, which is already transforming the built environment.

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Architect Profile

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport Peter Lefkovits, Laura Ettelman and Jason Anderson

A Perfect Synthesis

Photo Courtesy : Lucas Blair Simpson for SOM

Responsible for creating some of the built environment marvels across the world, the projects designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM) represent a perfect synthesis of planning, interiors, engineering and architecture. Vikas Bhadra catches up with Peter Lefkovits, Laura Ettelman and Jason Anderson; the three experts behind some of the successful projects SOM has executed in India and across the world.

T2 Terminal, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport

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OM – As a teen who was surrounded by a good deal of friends pursuing engineering, it boiled down to “Strength of Materials”. Time went by and my affinity for the written word made me realise the other connotation of SOM, a connotation which implies, among other things, the magnificent universe of architecture and design.

Founded in 1936 in Chicago, Skidmore, Owings & Merill LLP (SOM) is responsible for the genesis of some of the most technically and environmentally advanced buildings and public spaces. From Beijing to Tel Aviv and New York to London, the footprints of SOM has etched it expertise on the Indian soil too. The T2 terminals of the Chatrapati Shivaji Mumbai International Airport and the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru are some of the finest examples the firm has scripted in India, and then there is more.

Behind this seamless concoction of planning, interiors, engineering and architecture, is a team at work. A team, whose symbiosis brings

to fruition the design ideas, from the drawing board to life.

Peter Lefkovits, AIA - Director at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM) What is your idea of good architecture and design? Is it static or dynamic?

Good design is born from an integrated approach. At SOM, we merge our expertise in architectural, structural, and environmental design to produce buildings that are both innovative and purposeful. The journey to achieving balance between human comfort and functionality, structure and program, and nature and technology is one that is inherently dynamic and results in a design process that strives for conceptual clarity.

How was your experience working on T2 projects in Mumbai and Bangalore?

The opportunity to work on these two important transportation infrastructure projects in India has been hugely rewarding.

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Nitco collaborates with Lijo.Reny architects for Kochi Design Week 2019

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he year 2019 draws to a close on a fabulous note for Nitco Ltd., as it partners with Kochi Design Week, starting December 12.

The event, billed as India’s largest annual international festival of its kind seeks to function as a harbinger to the aim of making Kerala a major hub of the world’s design and architecture.

Nitco Ltd., one of the partners of the festival, hosted a session on ‘Surface Creativity’ at its Le Studio in Kochi, on December 13. Led by one of India’s most influential architects – Ar. Lijo Jos and Ar. Reny Lijo of Lijo.Reny architects.

Subrata Basu, VP – Design, Nitco Ltd. said, “This is a great platform for us to come together with architects and interior designers, and exchange amazing design ideas. Our collaboration with Lijo.Reny architects has resulted in some outstanding tile designs that will give designers great freedom to explore their creativity.

Surface Creativity focused on the idea of “Free Hand”, the designs of which are inspired by hand drawn brush strokes, also giving designers a free hand to place these tiles in any interesting manner they want to.

Ar. Lijo Jos of Lijo.Reny architects said, “We are artists first, and then architects. When the organisers at Kochi Design Week gave us this opportunity to collaborate with Nitco, the only idea that came to our mind was “Surface Creativity”. As artists, we have always liked the way a brush moves on a surface, leaving those subtle negative spaces around the edges and in between, giving it a texture. Our designs reflect this on ceramic tiles and I am sure, designers are going to find it most meditating to come up with their own patterns too!

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Architect Profile A Perfect Synthesis Photo Courtesy: Atchain for SOM

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Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru T2 the challenges of executing technically rigorous buildings in their respective regions. Working with GVK MIAL to design Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport Terminal 2 in Mumbai has deepened our understanding of the culture, people, and natural environment of India. This terminal could not be anywhere else in the world and incorporates elements, such as ephemeral colored light tracing through the check-in hall, that immediately immerse visitors in the atmosphere of the region.

Photo Courtesy: Magda Biernat for SOM

The terminal’s connection to India is supported by our collaboration with designers Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla, which has yielded contemporary installations inspired by traditional Indian art and textiles. Similarly, in partnership with BIAL, our design for Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru Terminal 2 creates a lush and serene transit environment that pays homage to the city’s historic landscape.

Passengers will be able to experience air travel in new ways by immersing themselves in the abundant greenery of the

complex. The project has inspired us to think differently about future possibilities for aviation architecture and implement a more human-center approach to transportation design.

In the contemporary ecosystem, how can architecture contribute effectively in upholding principles of sustainability and the cultural values of the region?

Cultural resonance and environmental performance are cornerstones of SOM’s design philosophy. It is imperative that we as architects seek solutions that not only thoughtfully consider the cultural context of our work but also mitigate the effects of climate change in all aspects of our practice. We must question whether a building can truly be considered beautiful if it is not sustainable.

Laura Ettelman - AIA, Managing Partner at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM) How challenging is the integration of the architectural design and technical development with the engineering requirements, especially when the project is futuristic in nature?

Design thrives on challenge, universally. Project constraints or hurdles such as cutting-edge technologies, client requirements, and complicated programs as well as unique site and cultural conditions drive our work forward. They force us to rethink common assumptions, reconsider the solutions that we have turned to in past projects, and, ultimately, innovate and create something new. As an integrated practice, we at SOM approach our work as an intense collaboration between architecture, structural systems, and building systems that results in transformative solutions. These challenges are some of the reasons we love what we do.

From the drawing board to reality, having witnessed the intricacies involved in bringing architecture and design ideas to life, what according to you is the idea of good design?

Each project is a specific response to a particular place, context, client, and program. Designs that result from the synthesis of these considerations should be unique while balancing the requirements of each of these key inputs. This particularity is fundamental to good design; we have accomplished our aims when we arrive at a design that embodies the rigor of a project’s functional requirements, incorporates humanfocused and environmental elements that delight users, and is unquestionably of its place.

Photo Courtesy: Pallon Daruwala for SOM

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Jason Anderson, AIA, Associate Director at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM) Having worked in India, what is your view on the Indian design sensibilities, how does it play out in the global design scheme?

The Indian design sensibility tends to be very forwardlooking and global in its references, without becoming generic. For instance, in the course of my work in India, I have been struck by the degree to which our clients seek out designs that actively incorporate landscape and garden components. There is a very strong desire to embrace these elements not just as an exterior setting, but also as an integral feature of the architecture that bridges interior and exterior and becomes almost ubiquitous. This fondness of organic landscapes and greenery is reflective of larger global trends, to some extent, but the Indian aesthetic has taken it up with an enthusiasm that is unique and genuine.

We see motifs emerging across various scales and typologies, and cropping up in different markets around the country with great frequency. My sense is that such elements strike a chord with some of the rich cultural traditions around gardens, which are a central part of Indian design. The melding of the contemporary and the traditional in this way can be really gratifying in its particularity.

What are some of the mixed-use projects SOM has executed in India? In your opinion, how does a mixeduse project make sense to cities which encompass a culturally and economically diverse population?

We have a few mixed-use projects on the boards at the moment, but much of our work in India tends to focus

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Godrej BKC

on single-use developments. However, mixed-use projects are increasingly gaining favor, which I think is a positive trend. Such complexes, in their most successful instances, can really help to extend and enrich the public sphere and to create spaces for exchange and discovery. A mixeduse project is not in and of itself going to resolve the tensions that arise in a dynamic, diverse society like that which characterizes the Indian city. But, when it is done right, it can create a platform that fosters familiarity and community.

16th Municipalika to be held in February 2020

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he 16th Municipalika Exhibition and Conference on Smart and Sustainable City Solutions, CAPEx (Construction, Architecture, Planning And Engineering Expo) for innovative building designs, materials and technologies and Architecture In The Age Of Millennials (to witness the millennial age transformation in architecture, discuss and debate the emerging trends and the millennial preferences) is to be held from 12th-14th February 2020 at the Palace Grounds, Bengaluru. Together, the three events engage holistically in the integrated development of the built environment, giving a 360-degree vision of Future Cities. The event is an attempt to evolve, evaluate and discuss developments and solutions for all issues related to sustainable urban development, through the Exhibition and Conference segments.

Municipalika: Municipalika provides a mega-networking forum for governments, experts, entrepreneurs and service providers to collectively find solutions to urban challenges. 16th Municipalika provides a platform to evolve, evaluate and share policies, strategies, cuttingedge technologies and innovations towards smart and sustainable living in cities.

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CAPEx: CAPEx-Construction, Architecture, Planning and Engineering Expo is a platform for showcasing innovative building materials and technologies.

Since the year 2019-2020 has been declared as the year of Construction Technology which also supports the Global Housing Technology Challenge Initiative-India, the event will provide opportunities to project technological options for infrastructure and building construction and providers of mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire services (MEPF), green building products, building materials and technologies which are environment-friendly and energy-saving.

Architecture in the Age of Millennials: Architecture in the Age of Millennials is a specially curated programme for the thought leaders, including architects, interior designers, engineers, urban designers, planners, construction consultants and real estate players to witness this transformation, discuss and debate the emerging trends in millennial preferences. The event encompasses all aspects of the millennial generation through exhibition and conferences.

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An amalgamation of modern finesse with rustic charm An administrative building and factory based in Hanoi, Vietnam designed by VDGA Architects was recently conferred with the Green Architecture Award at the 28th edition of JK AYA Architect of the Year Awards.

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40,000 sq ft. (Phase-1) corporate office cum factory set-out in the city of Hanoi, Vietnam, explores the rustic and discreet material palette aligning the client requirements to the site context. Being a corporate office and factory setup within the same campus (in fact adjoining each other), spaces were planned introvert. A series of courts interwoven in the work zones breathe freshness in the ambience. A gaze across the office presents one with the pleasing view of landscape and water instead of the blind partitions and decorative interiors.

The whole building is divided into front and back bays. The front bay of the building adjoins the factory floor beyond, separated from it by a long brick wall. The reception area is a bold statement in itself. The brick wall as the backdrop of the Deepak Guggari, wooden reception desk is distinct. The court basks in Principal Architect, Varsha & Deepak Guggari Associates brilliant shadows casted by the vertical brick offsets in the plain unobtrusive brick walls. As one traverses through the passage, a series of courts are encountered along. The partition walls for all the cubicles and workspaces give way to transparent glassw . Hence the spaces seem interwoven into each other looking into all the Courtyards not only bind the building horizontally but also enable visual connectivity along the vertical axis, looking into each other and lack of dead intermediate courts. The mass is a simple form-finished concrete envelope partitions enhance the same. with long colourful perforated metal screen adorned with landscape. Grid

The mass is a simple form finished concrete envelope with a long perforated metal screen adorned with landscape in and out on the front facade and the landscape mounds cuts the linearity

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Green Zone to the interior spaces both in summers as well as winters.

Series of ‘internal courts’ as many as eight keep the office areas fresh by bringing in enough natural light even when the sky is dull. A long perforated panel’s screen (the breathing wall, as we call it) adorned with landscape in and out on the front facade cuts off the glare in the summer months. This screen also negates the use of blinds/curtains in the front façade. The panels painted in different hues stand-out in the otherwise restrained concrete façade.

The court basks in brilliant shadows casted by the vertical brick offsets in the plain obtrusive brick walls. A tall tree erupting from the brick floor balances the starkness of the bricks

planning while carving out the quintessential courtyards is the strength of design.

Special features Hanoi experiences a warm humid sub-tropical climate with enough rainfall while winters are dull and hazy. Hence the effort was to create an ambience which would do justice

Materials of construction detail Demand for understated interiors in the tropical-temperate climatic zone of Vietnam, allowed us to fully utilise the beauty of earthy materials. The strong sunlight beautifully enhances the material palette. Be it the vacuum dewatered floor, the brick wall or the raw metal, light reflects brilliantly through them. Brick is the main element of interior design in this office space. Various forms and hues of brick make for a unique element in the interior spaces.

The twisted brick wall forms the reception backdrop and it drew inspiration from a visit to a local brick kiln in Hanoi.

The building envelope in form finished concrete offers a subtle contrast to the fierce red of the brick. The floating MS staircase imparts the lightness to the circulating areas.

Customized stretched metal ropes in place of staircase railing offer the transparency.

There has been no use of boastful materials and whole palette is locally sourced while fully exploiting the abundantly available resources and local labor. Usual interior elements such as cladding, carpentry, POP false ceiling, painting and flooring work have no role to play in this project and are completely eliminated.

The strong sunlight enhances these materials. Be it the IPS cement floor, the brick wall or the raw metal, light reflects brilliantly through them

A perforated panel screen on the front facade adorned with local landscape cuts off the glare in the summer months yet facilitating the air movement and visual connectivity outside

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Green Zone

Green Architecture: The Survival Kit for 21st Century above. Commencing from the basics, these can be classified under two: Passive or Active. Passive measures include the design of windows, natural lighting, orientation, insulation etc. A good & sustainable design can be achieved when these measures are taken in consideration during the design charrette. While the measures that are technical or mechanical systems used to achieve the sustainable aspect of a building. Examples like rain-water harvesting systems and solar panels fall under this column.

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he word “green” itself triggers a concatenation of words in our heads like plants, organic, planet or say sustainability. And this further induces a sense of responsibility in us towards our immediate environs.

With the shooting up of skyscrapers every now and then, the cities are emerging as packed encampments for job aspirants and more immigrants apart from their originals. These concrete structures add 40 per cent of the gas emissions to the greenhouse effect as per a UN report last year. And other perilous issues like climate change, global warming, population, air pollution etc. are just like adding eggs to basket.

So we have Issues? Yes. There are problems that need to be addressed? Yes. How can we or say architects play their role?

So how does green architecture help in prevention?

How about we dig down the lane and add solutions to these 40 per cent of the gas emitters. The definition of green architecture goes beyond the addition of solar panels or green facade, it’s designing and construction of a space/ building with the rudiments which are ecofriendly & sustainable. A building which “generates all of its own energy with renewable nontoxic resources, captures and treats all of its water, and operates efficiently and for maximum beauty” is a definition by The Cascadia Region Green Building Council. Pondering over all these explanations and different notions of ‘green’ architecture, we can enumerate certain characteristics which falls under the umbrella of the

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As a reverence act for the nature and environment, we are under the obligation to design buildings which are not just aesthetically and functionally sound but that also summit the standards of eco-friendly outcome.

At Designers studio, we as a team try to introduce sustainable ideas from the scratch of the project.

Studying and scrutinising our hospitality deliverables especially hotels like Gift International Club, we incline ourselves to conserve maximum energy whether it is electrical or human to bring out the sustainability aspect of the built. Practises of recycle and reuse are followed by all our major big design schemes. A mandatory introduction of water treating systems is followed in all our hotels. Conversion of garbage to the manure or OT systems further act as green features added to our practises. Another on the list, we are extremely cautious about the lighting aspect of each project. Particularly mentioning the spaces like guest rooms are given utmost importance. Each and every space is pre-designed and mock-ups assist us in the perfect lighting which is neither under or over engineered.

Sustainability is not just a mandatory aspect but also a duty as a designer to paint the skyline with the foundations of eco-friendly footings. We believe our puppy steps with each and every deliverable will definitely do our bit in the bigger picture of contributing towards the nature.

Authored By: Khozema Chitalwala, Principal Architect & Designer, Designers Group

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PEC Greening India and Ahluwalia Contracts receive GRIHA Awards for exemplary green construction practices

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EC Greening India and Ahluwalia Contracts (India) Ltd was accorded with the GRIHA (Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment) Awards for exemplary practices in Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Nagpur, during International GRIHA Summit 2019 held in India Habitat Centre, Delhi on 18th December 2019. The prestigious project received the awards for its sustainable construction practices in two categories‘Site management during Construction and Construction Workers Health and Safety during construction’.

as per GRIHA standards to achieve air and water pollution control, staging during construction, reduction of soil erosion, water management during construction, construction waste management, protection of trees during construction, top soil preservation strategies, labour safety and sanitation and labour induction and awareness programs.

IIM Nagpur is a well-renowned management institute in India. Ahluwalia Contracts is the construction contractor while PEC Greening India is the GRIHA consultant for green building design and certification. The award was presented by the hands of Dr Ajay Mathur (Director General of TERI, a member of the Prime Minister’s Council on Climate Change) Sanjay Sheth (CEO GRIHA), Freddy Svane (Ambassador, Royal Danish Embassy to India) and Anuj Agarwal (Airport Authority of India). Mala Singh, Chairperson & MD (Green Building and sustainability specialist) and Ar. Jigna Vanjara of PEC Greening India and senior management of Ahluwalia Contracts received the awards from the dignitaries.

PEC Greening India guided the site team to ensure site and labour management efficiently during construction

Mala Singh, Chairperson & MD (Green Building and sustainability specialist) and Ar. Jigna Vanjara of PEC Greening India and senior management of Ahluwalia Contracts received the awards.

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Ramco Cements – Reaching New Heights The Ramco Cements Limited is set to surpass 20 MTPA cement capacity in 2020

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he Ramco Cements Limited (‘the Company’) which currently has a cement capacity of 16.69 MTPA is in the process of adding new cement capacity of 6.15 MTPA which will increase its aggregate cement capacity to 22.84 MTPA by the year 2020. Further its brand Ramco enjoys the status of being the largest brand in the Southern Region besides being increasingly popular in the eastern markets. The company has railway siding facilities in all its plants, captive thermal power capacity of 175 MW and wind power capacity of 165.79 MW.

The company installed its first CPP at Alathiyur Cement Plant with a capacity of 36 MW (2x18 MW) in 2005. Later in 2017, a new capacity of 6 MW was added increasing the total CPP capacity of Alathiyur Plant to 42 MW.

Cement plants At present, the company has ten cement plants in operation, comprising five integrated cement plants and five grinding units, with an aggregate clinker capacity of 10.11 MTPA and cement capacity of 16.69 MTPA. Its cement plants are located mainly in four States, namely: Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal.

At Ariyalur Cement Plant, the company had set up two CPPs with a combined capacity of 60 MW. The first CPP with a capacity of 40 MW was commissioned in 201011 while the second in 2012-13 with 20 MW. Further in 2015-16, a new 6 MW capacity was added, and with this, Ariyalur’s total CPP capacity has increased to 66 MW.

In addition, the company’s four integrated cement plants are well equipped with railway siding facilities and coal based captive thermal power plants with an aggregate capacity of 175 MW. It also has 165.79 MW wind power capacity including its wind farm owned by its subsidiary company, Ramco Windfarms Limited.

Captive power plants To ensure uninterrupted power supply at an economical price, the Company has installed captive power plants (CPPs) at its four integrated cement plants which have a total power generation capacity of 175 MW.

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In the year of 2007-08, the company had installed its second CPP with a capacity of 36 MW at its Jayanthipuram Cement Plant. Further, in December 20017, a new capacity of 6 MW was added which has increased its CPP capacity to 42 MW.

In 2012-13, the company had set up a 25 MW CPP at Ramasamy Raja Nagar Cement Plant.

Grinding units To economise the transportation costs and to service the markets better, the Company opted for grinding units near fly ash availability areas or closer to major cement consumption areas. The company has set up five grinding units with an aggregate capacity of 4.20 MTPA. Of the five grinding units, two are located in Tamilnadu, one near Chengalpet in Uthiramerur taluk in Kancheepuram district and other at Singipuram village, Valapadi taluk, Salem district. Both these units

Profile were commissioned in 2009, each with a capacity of 0.50 MTPA. Later in 2012, the Salem unit’s capacity was increased to 1.6 MTPA. At present, the Chengalpet Grinding Unit and Salem Grinding Unit have a capacity of 0.50 MTPA and 1.60 MTPA, respectively.

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The Company’s third grinding unit is located at Kolaghat in Purba Medinipur district of West Bengal. It was commissioned in January 2010 with a capacity of 0.95 MTPA. After that, the Company has set up its fourth grinding unit off the NH 5, which is located in between Yellamanchilli and Anakapally, near Visakhapatnam.

Commissioned in March 2015, the Visakhapatnam Grinding Unit has a capacity of 0.95 MTPA. It is in the close proximity of the Vizag Steel Plant, Vizag Port, Gangavaram Port and NTPC Simhadri Super Thermal Power Plant.

In March 2018 the company acquired a cement grinding unit from its Group company viz., Ramco Industries Limited which has now became, its fifth grinding unit and second in West Bengal. Located at Kharagpur, this grinding unit was commissioned in 2006. Currently it has a cement capacity of 0.20 MTPA. Wind energy The Company entered into wind energy sector by installing its first windmill in the year 1993. Initially the company set up 4 MW capacity (16 x 250 kW) wind farm at Muppandal in Tamil Nadu. Encouraged by the success, the company gradually increased its total wind power capacity to 153.19 MW in Tamil Nadu by locating the windmills at Muppandal, Oothumalai and Poolavadi.

The company has also set up a 6 MW wind farm in Karnataka during the period 2004- 2006, to meet the energy needs of its Mathodu Cement Plant. With this, the company’s total wind electric generators (WEGs) are increased to 229 and the wind power capacity to 159.19 MW. In the year 2017-18, the company’s subsidiary – Ramco Windfarms Limited has generated 436 lakh units of

power as compare to 451 lakh units of power in the previous year. The revenue and profit of the subsidiary company was `17.45 crore and `4.54 crore compare to `17.81 crore and `4.35 crore respectively of the previous year.

Solar power The Company is gradually entering into solar power too. At present, the company has 7 KW solar power at its Alathiyur Plant in Tamilnadu and 160 W at Mathodu plant in Karnataka.

Ramco R&D centre The Company is one of the few cement companies, which have their own R&D Unit, known as Ramco Research Development Centre (RRDC). Located in Chennai, RRDC conducts tests in cement and concrete.

The RRDC is responsible for finding the suitability of waste/reject material used in the cement industry and contributing substantially for sustainable development.

Apart from routine tests, RRDC is involved in finding solutions to concrete challenges faced by various customers and projects.

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Balancing function and design: Durlum

Deependra Singh, Director, Durlum India Pvt Ltd

Deependra Singh, Director, Durlum India Pvt Ltd says innovation in the lighting industry would be mainly focused on improving efficiency of lighting thereby increasing the importance of lighting control systems in future.

How has durlum utilised the market opportunities? durlum India Pvt Ltd is a member of the German based durlum group of companies, internationally known for their design and expertise in manufacturing metal ceiling, lighting and daylighting systems.

We believe that high-quality innovative products and providing first hand technical support are the best ways to ensure customer satisfaction. Our team engages with architect, consultants, clients at the outset of a project, and our team ensures solutions irrespective of the demands from the stakeholders.

In India, the focus had been on the metal ceilings industry majorly; the market has been largely dominated by tilesbased standard ceilings for a very long time. However, in the last few years, we are witnessing a gradual shift in more customised metal ceilings solutions which are aesthetically and functionally superior.

This shift has given space to companies like us to bring innovative ceiling solutions to the market. Additionally, to effectively

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communicate our offerings, we are trying to educate the industry on the advantages of using functional metal ceilings and the inherent value benefits. Furthermore, functional products also warrant the need for skilled workers. We have established team of skilled and trained workers who are able to execute projects across the country.

We also have experience partners for the office segment who are representing our range of products.

Please tell us about the metro projects that the company has executed and the ones that are in the pipeline?

As a manufacturer and installer of highquality metal ceilings at metro stations, Durlum has supplied and installed metal ceilings in over 30 stations throughout India in the last few years including Delhi Metro, Jaipur Metro, Kochi Metro and Noida Metro. Currently, we are working on Lucknow Metro stations with Tata Projects Limited.

Discuss your achievement in the airport space? How do you plan to tap the market opportunities in the same?

For millions of individuals, an airport terminal is the gateway to a nation, the first and sometimes only impression passengers get of a city and country. All the parties involved in the beginning of the project have only one objective: to create an impressive and one of a kind building that is an enticing entrance to a nation while remaining commercial and informative public building. Ceilings play an important role in achieving the emphatic design statement which an airport terminal requires.

Due to our vast experience, we take account of all the specific requirements for sound, noise, fire and durability at railway, metro

Delhi International Airport, (terminal 3 with domestic and international piers) was the first major project with metal ceilings

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and underground stations. Our specialised design team supports architects, engineers, general contractors and clients at the very early stages of their planning to provide the best solutions and products available in order to make every project unique, sustainable and economic.

Lighting II Industry Speaks for durlum in India. The project itself posed a particular challenge as durlum had to handle more than 130,000 sqm of purpose built metal ceiling in a specified period of only six months. In addition, durlum was not only responsible for the supply-side but also for the design, construction management and supervision of installation.

keep up the pace with new technologies in the segment and adapt quickly to the changes. Our key business comes from project lighting segment where our fixtures are usually designed to meet the specific performance requirement of clients, architects, lighting designers, or electrical installers.

durlum was also a part of the ceiling supplier for the state-of-the-art Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL). dur-graphics wood-print texture, installed in different areas of the airport, emphasises the emotional approach whilst still providing all the advantages of a metal ceiling.

Innovation in the lighting industry would be mainly focused on improving efficiency of lighting thereby increasing the importance of lighting control systems in future. Beyond saving energy, lighting control systems have several benefits when combined with LEDs. It can increase the life-time of the LED light source, which improves the investment economics even further.

Besides this airport, we have supplied and installed metal ceilings at Bhubaneshwar Airport, Tirupati Airport, Vadodra Airport, Vijaywada Airport, Goa Airport and Indore Airport (lighting).

The future for the airport projects is promising with huge potential for growth but nothing is being offered on the platter currently. Our approach has always been driven by the focus to find and build our market. Our infrastructure team is continuously working with key architects in the segment and focusing more on specifications at a very early stage.

What are your thoughts on the lighting industry in India? How important has ‘innovation’ proved to be for the industry?

The lighting industry is incessantly evolving and the lighting fixtures manufactures like us have to continuously

Please tell us about the future plans and innovations for the industry?

At durlum, our objective is to cooperate with our partners to create individual, made-to-measure solutions, which provide an optimum combination of function and design.

We guide our activities in consciousness of our responsibility for the people dependent on our company and the environment. It is important to us that our products are made in an ecologically compatible manner – we use recyclable materials and solvent-free powdercoatings. durlum has already implemented day lighting systems internationally that have been setting standards worldwide. On the lighting side, our focus will be on continuous research and development (R&D) to provide advanced daylight and lighting control systems.

SUNRISE: Serving customers since 1996

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unrise is the brand of Kailash Timber Industries (KTI), has been in the business of flush doors in since 1996. SUNRISE has a wide range of flush doors, veneer doors, laminated doors and decorative moulded panel doors as per the requirements of the client. All the products are manufactured at the stateof-the art factory at Wada with new and latest imported machinery. With an established dealer network the products find great acceptance with corporate. Public/private sector companies and institutions, Our mission Our mission is manufacturing products for flawless performance, top quality and lasting value. To provide luxurious lifestyle doors for construction industry with designs to cater the young generation for their furniture needs.

Our Manufacturing facility Our manufacturing unit based in Wada, near Mumbai is an ideal location considering the transport and logistical benefits. Wide spread of our manufacturing facility includes automatic and latest equipment imported from across the globe.

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Ar. Arjun Rathi, Principal Designer, Arjun Rathi Design

Light design tends to be very project specific

An architect and light designer by profession, Arjun Rathi belives that globalisation has amplified the importance of light design. His studio Arjun Rathi Design has been responsible for the creation of exclusive collections which adorn a long list of high-rises, commercial spaces and individual properties.

What is your idea of a good design?

The first sign of good design is the emotional connect it establishes with the end user. This is a sort of relevancy which exists in any element of creativity - be it light design, furniture design or any other interior accessory. Even great works of art are famous because of the way they connect with the individual minds. Having said that the object of design is destined to serve a function, besides which it is beautiful, at times ostentatious and also enhances the look and feel of the space in question.

dynamic, since the character of light design, among other factors is facilitated by the nature of the project in question.

With increasing globalisation and with more Indians travelling these days, unlike earlier, how has it altered the taste of Indians when it comes to designer lighting?

Globalisation is making people more

When it comes to light design, does the definition remain the same or does it get altered? Is it static and dynamic?

Lighting is one of the key aspects of interior design. It adds to the perception one has about a space. When done correctly it woos and surprises otherwise even well-designed interiors fail to impress. Light design tends to be very project specific, there’s no single set formula which can be put to work. So I like to believe that light design is indeed

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aware of what they can connect with. It has also amplified the importance of light design. Well-travelled Indians are exposed to a design syntax which they remained oblivious to, for a long time. People travel, visit branded hotels, check out the tourist hot-spots and observe. Fascinated by the elements of design they are exposed to, once back home, they try to recreate a similar

The Molecular Fission installation for Jewellex Office in SEEPZ, Mumbai

Lighting II Industry Speaks look and ambience in their living and commercial spaces.

And this becomes their ideal style of design. This trend has been ongoing especially in the decorative lighting segment.

As a light designer, does it kind of constrain your freedom of creative expression when somebody is telling you to duplicate or to create a replica?

A lot of clients ask for replicas but that’s something we don’t do. One thing, what the studio does do is - based on the input we try to gauge the clients requirement. We embrace a design syntax keeping in mind the reference provided and come up with a custom designed product.

This leads to the creation of a product which not only caters to the clients design taste but is also exclusive. In fact our studio is known for its exclusivity. Our custom designed pieces have much to do with the reputation we command in the market.

When it comes to designing lights for living and commercial spaces, what is the difference?

With residential projects, aesthetics are paramount. And functionality can be done in combination with technical aspects being addressed. In commercial spaces, we have to start with functionality and then work backwards to make it more aesthetic. In offices, people spend eight to ten productive hours a day, hence the lighting has to be extremely functional for the user who’s using it over there. When you go back home, you want the light to

The Loop Light installation for a restaurant in Andheri, Mumbai create a very nice and warm atmosphere. Hence light design in residences is more to do with aesthetics and functional in commercial projects.

When it comes to residential and office lighting what are some of the key aspects to look out for?

In office lighting one key thing to look at is the colour temperature. Mainly there is no hue lighting in offices.

Certain colour temperatures are known to activate the mind, so when white light is utilised in office spaces, it is more or less 4,000-6,000 degree Kelvin. Likewise warmer colours like yellow or slightly amber colours, have a calming effect which helps the mind relax.

In residential spaces individual behaviour styles matter.

For example, if somebody likes to read a lot in the bedroom, you can serve that purpose with a decorative lamp or with a really slim spotlight. if one prefers a bit of status and opulence in the space that’s where decorative lights can also take over. So it boils down to the project requirements in a way.

As a light designer, what are the different materials you have flirted with to design your products?

We have been exploring with quite a few materials.

Initially our exploration led us to utilise copper, brass, steel, including a lot of experiments with metal castings and textures. Then it evolved into blown glass and cast glass. Of late, we are also experimenting with sustainable materials like bamboo boards.

The Umbrella Chandelier for a residence in Hyderabad

Tell us something about your latest projects We have recently finished a residential project in Hyderabad and our client was extremely excited to use our Shikhara hanging pendant lamp. It’s actually the same light that which won a LIT award. The client had designed the interiors herself and the way she built the space to suit the Shikhara light, just felt like the space was designed or stylised for the light itself. The light was the first accessory to be finalised before a final call was

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Industry Speaks II Lighting taken on furniture design and the look of the interiors itself. A deeply gratifying project I must say!

What are some of the popular products in your product portfolio?

We have designed numerous collections. Our products like the loop lamp and arch lamp espouse minimalism and is very well suited for the urban environments.

Be it Mumbai or abroad, they add a touch of class to the spaces they occupy. The healthy response that our designs have evoked in India and abroad has allowed us to foster international ambitions. We will be exporting our products to London from next year onwards. Apart from the minimal collection, the Shikhara Pendant has become a signature for the studio, the Shikhara is inspired by the five elements of earth. The key thing that works for these pieces is, even though the form is a little unique, it still allows room for a bit of customisation as per the client directive, in terms of colours which can be used.

You participated recently in the India Design Story held in Swabhumi in Kolkata, how was the response like?

The response was great. My visit to Kolkata was very productive also because of an ongoing project. The project involves the creation of a 900 square foot chandelier. We had some sample setups and mock-ups designed at the site in the presence of the client and the architect The mock-up was well received and hopefully

by February end that chandelier should be up and ready.

The Shikhara Hanging Pendant for a residence in Hyderabad

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Bonton Technomake introduces new seating systems and maintenance are also easier. The solidity and high quality of the materials, along with the wide range of finishes create a variety of simple yet sophisticated seating solutions.

BT 4000 is the product of many years of design and project experience in building and supplying furniture for teaching applications.

BT 900 BT 900 armchair is for auditoriums and conference halls, characterised by a rigorous, essential design that is clearly orientated towards ergonomics and functionality.

Qualified by a patented synchronous closing system for the seat and back, which accentuates the firmness while reducing the volume so as to allow greater freedom of movement and provide a snugger, more comfortable seat.

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eticulously created to address specific needs - BT 4000 and BT 900 are ergonomically and functionally inclined BT 4000 is a new system of seats and tables for university lecture theaters, conference halls, auditoriums, convention centres and training facilities. The clean, essential and neutral lines express the minimalist ethos of the range to enhance any environment.

All components have been simplified and made more efficient to ensure they are practical, hard-wearing and long-lasting, adapting to all technological and multimedia functionality.

The flexible assembly of the system means it can be adapted to shapes of any space and size and installation

The flexibility of the structural system allows installation on horizontal flooring and on steps, in straight or curved rows. It is available in wide range of colours in fabric or leather coverings. The backrest can be full padded.

The accessories include row and seat numbering, writing tablet with anti-panic movement, folding in the side.

Dual Desk Bonton knock down class-room Dual Desk is specially designed for rugged use. The desks are made of press formed steel and CRCA tube fitted with either prelaminated or post formed top, seat and back. It has the provision of shelf for keeping books and hanger for water-bottle. The choice of different powder coating and laminates shade and high in aesthetics. Every desk comes packed in flat box and easy to assemble.

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Sauerland cores when used in a main door with their acoustic and fire properties provide sound reduction of 34dB and act as a fire containment door for 60 minutes without using any inorganic material like Gypsum board, Cement board or Calcium Silicate or Fiberglass to achieve 60 minutes fire rating as per BS 476: Part 22: 1987 or as per IS 3614 Part 2 (1992).

The acoustical features benefit on daily basis by keeping out or keeping in the sounds, restricting the noise pollution to a great extent whereas the fire performance of a door set is a passive protection in case of an eventuality or an accident.

Now, door manufacturers in India can offer the builders and architects a triple acting door set which provides sound proofing and much necessary fire protection of 60 minutes clubbed with smoke containment technology.

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Keep the noise out on daily basis and provide passive fire protection for 60 minutes for the main door in case of any fire accident. What a big advantage to the home owner!

Ever thought to expect such features from the door?

Sauerland Spanplatte with their vast experience of more than six decades and spanning exports to 90 countries have been active in the Indian door industry since 2008. They have introduced the eco-friendly tubular core option to timber infill successfully. Last year, more than 8 lakh doors were made in India using the tubular boards technology.

But the door constructions are still primitive. The basic purpose of the door is to provide privacy privacy of sight and privacy of sound. While the present door systems provide privacy of sight only, the door fails to provide privacy of sound, which is a matter that needs correction by builders and architects.

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Ashok P Chhajer, OE Sales, BKT Tyres

It is necessary to arrest the stagnation and create opportunities

Incepted in 1987 and Headquartered in Mumbai, Balkrishna Industries Limited (BKT) is a leading manufacturer in the Off-Highway tire market. Ashok P Chhajer, OE Sales, BKT Tyres, talks about BKT’s expansion plans in India and his belief that a turnaroundin the health of the construction sector is eminent.

Could you talk about your expansion plans?

Our top management is overlooking the implementation of the expansion plan. It will include end-to-end automation;right from raw material handling to production of the end product. Nevertheless it is expensive and ambitious, but we have been known to do things differently. The existing Aurangabad plant will be relocated to a new location to bring this expansion plan into action.

So, you are saying the relocation has begun.

Have you finalised everything?

Yes everything is done and the work is on, in full swing. The new site is based in Aurangabad itself.Butthe location is different; the location is bigger and can help in achieving the desired capacity augmentation.

Something like the facility you have in Bhuj?

No. Bhuj is a massive property about 350 acres and this one is relatively smaller. From the existing facility which is spread across 15 to 20 acres, we are going for a facility which will be spread across 30 acres to 35 acres.

So, this capacity expansion that you’re doing, is it keeping in mind the Indian market or the international market?

BKT caters to a global market. And now we have started addressing the needs of the Indian market too. It is needless to say that BKT is a global brand. So, whatever we do, we keep in mind the needs and requirements of our global product market.

offerings in the construction and mining sector which includes the OTR tire range.

As one of the key industry player, do you have any feedback for the government?

Nitin Gadkari, Minister for Road Transport & Highways of India, in his inauguratory Excon speech covered all the areas.He detailed out the government’s plans with regards to construction and infrastructure. This has added a lot of faith in the minds of the participants at Excon. These projects have a lot of business potential and we all keen to capitalize.

BKT is a global player and much of its market is overseas. At the same time the market share of BKT in the domestic market has increased from 8 per cent to 15 per cent. Yes India as a market fits into our global aspirations. We are growing and will continue to grow.

So, you are very happy with the way things are going currently?

I agree that the construction sector is not in the best of health. Having said that it is necessary to arrest the stagnation and create opportunities. After listening to MrGadkari, I believe the government remains optimistic and is keen to ensure the sector flourishes.

So, I am banking on the promises which have been made and hopefully everything will be in place.

With your global expertise in place what are your key focus areas?

Initially our sole focus was on the domestic agricultural market. In the last four years we have become even more aggressive about it. This has a lot to do with the response to our COMMANDER range of tires.At the same time we remain bullish about product

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11th GRIHA Summit focuses on ‘Integrated Approach to Sustainability’

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ighlighting that nearly 65 per cent of India’s population is rural, Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways and MSMEs, said that creating employment for the rural, agriculture and tribal sector is a high priority for the government. This requires knowledge, technology and innovation that can drive sustainable development in India.

The Minister was speaking at the 11th edition of the GRIHA Summit, co-hosted by GRIHA council and UNSW, Sydney, at the India Habitat Centre in New Delhi. The theme for this year’s Summit is “Approach to Integrated Sustainability”.

Speaking about various green initiatives of the government, Gadkari said, “Creating waste into wealth is the new vision for the country. We are working hard to formulate a policy on biofuels in the transport sector.

We are also promoting ethanol and bio-compressed natural gas (bio-CNG). The sector is growing very fast.

There are plans to make bio-CNG from rice husk in Delhi.

We have also launched India’s first motorbike powered on 100 per cent bioethanol.”

Citing the example of Nagpur, the Minister said the city earns nearly `300 crore from recycling sewage water and nearly 80 buses in the city are plying on bio-CNG, made from sludge and various kinds of biowaste. He also spoke about the use of flyash waste being used in construction and the mandatory use of 8% plastic in road construction. In Maharashtra, the Minister spoke about the rejuvenation of rivers and nullahs in a few districts, by deepening the water bodies and using the material for making aggregate used in road construction.

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similar challenges of urbanisation, which get further complicated by climate change. Talking about the need to make homes and cities liveable and functional, she said, “We commend the GRIHA Council for making frameworks that reduce emissions from our built environment.”

His Excellency Freddy Svane, Ambassador, Royal Danish Embassy to India, emphasised Denmark’s commitment to reduce 70 per cent emissions by 2030, through their own efforts and not by any carbon trading mechanism. Talking about India’s efforts, he added, “The social aspect of sustainability is important. Billions of people in India should be able to enjoy the same quality of life as developed countries, but with more responsibility and with the help of technology and innovation.” He also talked about developing a strategic partnership between India and Denmark.

During the inaugural session, several new projects across India that have demonstrated compliance under the GRIHA rating system received awards. ITC Kohenur in Hyderabad, “Integrity” Campus at Titan Corporate Office in Bengaluru, National Academy of Customs, Indirect Taxes and Narcotics (NACIN) in Hyderabad, Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Kozhikode Campus (Phase V), and Bihar Museum in Patna are among the recipients of a 5-star GRIHA rating. The rating variant GRIHA is designed for new constructions having built-up area more than 2500 square metres. The rating system consists of 31 criteria categorised under various sections such as site planning, construction management, occupant comfort and wellbeing, sustainable building materials, performance monitoring and validation, and innovation.

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Dilip Kumbhat, President, Indian smart and sustainable urban spaces.

Municipalika is India’s leading 360-degree platform dedicated to building Society of Lighting Who exhibits: Solution providers of Water & Wastewater Treatment, Sanitation & Solid Waste Management, Recycling, Environment & Pollution Control, Green Organising Technical Cities, Conferences and Trade Shows has been a Digital Cities, Urban Infrastructure, Urban Transportation Engineers & Traffic, Electric and Urban Mobility, Safety & Security, etc.

very important part of ISLE’s activities. The first such major event Who visits: Central, State & Regional Authorities, Mayors/Commissioners/CEOs, Town Planners, Architects, Engineers, MEPF Experts, Green Building & Built was heldEnvironment in the yearConsultants, 1991, under the name of PRAKASH Real ‘91. Estate SinceDevelopers, Plumbing & Sanitation Expers, Snart/AMRUT Cities, Traffic & Road Dept HVAC Engineers & Contractors, Consultants, Water & Wastewater Consultants, GIS/GPS & ICT Experts, Power & Renewable Energy Experts, Eng Users, etc. being given on infrastructure development by the central and then, such events were held once every 3 to 4 years and in the www.municipalika.com state governments.” year 2002 it was re-christened Light India International| Deepti in +91 99696 Conference & Delegate Registration | Abhinav +91 96197 51909 | | Nitin +91 98207as 69219 | 71197 | 2008 and Lii-2008 was held in New Delhi in February 2008. The We have appointed a professional event management company subsequent Lii 2011 and 2013 were held in Chennai and Lii 2015 i Ads & Events, who are running events for all groups such as in Kolkata. construction, interior, architectures etc. nationally and in Dubai, Singapore, Sri Lanka etc. The technical theme for the seminar Lii 2018 will cover all segments of lighting. Commenting on is “LED & Solar- A sustainable development” and the special this, Dilip President of ISLEAsaid, intention is that January 2020 C E “Our UPDATE 44Kumbhat, emphasis will be upon smart city applications. A full-day technical Lii 2018 will not only highlight the latest, but also present the seminar on smart lighting has been organised on 20th Jan 2018. futuristic trends in all segments of lighting. The two billion A C E UPDATE october 2019 dollar lighting Industry in India is witnessing a double-digit 57 ARCHITECTURE

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