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Steel structures getting stronger Construction of steel structures in India set to increase with the country looking for fast, reliable methods of construction to meet its demand

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JSPL: where innovation and tradition meets Ravi Uppal, MD and Group CEO, JSPL, shares how JSPL has revolutionised construction process

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Roofing industry to reach new height A detailed analysis on roofing industry in India and why the industry is on the right track towards the growth

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getting stronger A detailed analysis on why construction of steel structures in India set to increase

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Tata Projects, Brookfield Multiplex partner for developing urban infrastructure in India A report on Tata Projects’ strategic partnership to deliver a range of commercial, retail and residential projects across India

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VECV launches next generation heavyduty trucks in Western India A report on next generation heavy-duty trucks Eicher Pro 6000 series

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Wirtgen celebrates Technology Day, inaugurates plant near Pune A report on Wirtgen’s new plant and planing to increase its sales and service representation

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Architecture is a way of life: Ar. Khanna Ar. Sabeena Khanna shares how an architect uses her creativity and working knowledge to provide living, working and recreational environment

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Trimble: transforming efficiency and productivity A special feature on how Trimble is going to make it big in India

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Waterproofing industry breathing new hope An in-depth analysis on the prospect of waterproofing industry and its key trends and issues

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10 innovative ways to enhance mall experience Sunil Shroff, Sr VP, Viviana Mall, explains 10 innovative ideas to change the look and feel of a mall

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Mechanical rooms: improved efficiency and optimisation A feature on how grooved-end mechanical piping systems reduce mechanical room footprint and enhance system performance

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Maxroof: maximising customer satisfaction in roofing solutions Concrete Future WATERGUARD I: high performance, insulating polymerised waterproof coating

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Can India lead the global steel industry in the next decade?

Though India had lost its “No 3 slot” to the US in 2009 and its per capita steel consumption is still below the global average, it is all set to lead the steel output growth in the coming decade. Piping China, India is estimated to lead the world steel output growth, which is expected to touch 2,000 million tonnes by the turn of 2030.

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World crude steel output is expected to jump by 400 million tonnes by 2030 from 1,600 million tonnes in 2014, largely supported by growth in India, World Steel Association forecasts.

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The global steel consumption doubled from 800 million tonnes in 2004 to 1,600 million tonnes in 2014 — largely driven by demand from China. However, today China has reached the upper end of the growth curve and is seeing a real slowdown. Fuelled by population growth, rapid urbanisation and tremendous industrialisation, India has all the opportunities to regain its helm.

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Earlier, in 2013, the government had set a target of trebling steel production capacity to 300 million tonne by 2025. This ambitious target will remain beyond achievable if the levelplaying field is not provided to the domestic players. Today, the domestic steel industry is struggling on many fronts. Like many other industries, cheap import from overseas is incessantly threatening the growth of domestic steel producers. Recently, industry body Assocham has raised its concern stating countries like China, Japan and Korea have become more competitive and are exporting steel to India at throwaway prices due to drop in platts iron ore index thereby creating huge problem in India and posing threat to survival and sustainability of domestic steel industry. It has urged the government to reduce iron ore prices by about 25 per cent to help domestic steel industry become competitive.

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The targeted growth in steel industry is expected to lead to a rise in building of steel structures across the country as well as pave way for fast and positive growth of Indian infrastructure industry. On this note, we bring out an in-depth analysis on the steel building sector.

We have also discussed the products and technology development in PEB, prefab construction, roofing and waterproofing segments featuring inputs from major players and industry bodies.

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Infra Air Pegasus takes off its first flight to Hubli and Thiruvananthapuram Air Pegasus has commenced its commercial operation with a daily flight to Hubli and Thiruvananthapuram to and from Bangalore. The maiden flight to Hubli had high profile names, including Ashok Gajapathi Raju, Hari Marar and V.S. Krishna Kumar.

Hubli, which has the largest government offices outside Bangalore, is the commercial centre and business hub of North Karnataka region with a wide cluster of small and medium industries. Thiruvananthapuram, a major IT hub, is the capital of Kerala and contributes 80 per cent of the state’s software exports.

“Connecting to the country IT capital Bangalore, the newly launched flights will boost the economies of these two towns, by simplifying the travel options for both inbound and outbound passengers,” said Shyson Thomas of Air Pegasus, promoted by Decor Aviation Pvt. Ltd.

HCC Concessions to sell stake in ` 1,420-cr Dhule Palesner Tollway HCC Concessions Ltd., the infrastructure development arm of HCC Group, has announced to sell its stake in the Dhule Palesner Tollway Ltd. to the Sadbhav Group.

HCC Concession is also expected to realise an estimated amount of ` 24 crore from the additional claims to be made to the NHAI towards this project. The deal is subject to receipt of necessary clearances and expected to close shortly.

The company had signed definitive documents with IDFC for the sale of Nirmal BOT Ltd., its annuity project in Andhra Pradesh, for ` 64 crore.

In FY09, NHAI awarded the development of Dhule Palesner Tollway Ltd. to an HCC -led consortium comprising the Sadbhav Group and UK-based John Laing. Dhule has been developed with a total capital cost of ` 1,420 crore.

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“We are delighted to welcome Air Pegasus to our aviation industry,” said Ashok Gajapathi Raju, Civil Aviation Minister. “The new routes with a regional focus will help local business boost tourism, and we see great potential for both business and leisure travel.”

Decor Aviation, which is part of the Decor Group of Companies, currently provides ground handling services to Indian and foreign carriers across 11 airports in India.

Dighi port and RVNL sign MoU for rail connectivity The prime minister’s vision of port-led growth takes shape in Maharashtra with the signing of MoU between Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd. (RVNL) and Dighi Port Ltd. (DPL) from Dighi to Roha integrating the region with DMIC. The Maharashtra CM stressed that the most significant points of connectivity are Yavatmal, Gadchiroli, Beed, Nanded and Ahmednagar. This will change the entire landscape of the state. The CM also complimented Suresh Prabhu, Minister for Railways for giving direction and momentum to the country and Maharashtra in particular with rail connections across the country. Port-led growth will play a very important role in the overall GDP growth of the country which is largely dependent on connectivity for industrialisation and overall growth.

Due to various hindrances in the past, growth of ports was neglected which facilitated the growth of ports in other states. However, Maharashtra is now taking pro-active steps to meet Prime Minister Modi’s vision which will integrate the ports across the country, and Maharashtra will take a lead in promoting port-led growth.

The government is also taking significant steps for capacity enhancement of private and non-major ports through close and open interaction with officials for fruitful decisions which will lead to commercial growth.

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Equipment CASE India opens 3S dealership in Indore sales and service operations and enhance the facilities available to its customers around Indore.

The inauguration ceremony was attended by Santosh Patidar, Managing Director, Balaji Tractor House; Abhijit Gupta, Managing Director, CASE India; and Management representatives from CASE and CNH Industrial.

Abhijit Gupta inaugurating the infrastructure facility

CASE India has inaugurated its largest dealership at Indore, Madhya Pradesh. The dealership, spread over 35,000 sq. ft., is a fully integrated 3S (sales, spares, service) facility with showroom area of 7,200 sq. ft.

CASE Construction Equipment, a brand of CNH Industrial, inaugurated the new Balaji Tractor House integrated 3S dealership in Dhar Road, Indore on April 15. With the new facility, the brand aims to expand its

FARO launches PointSense for Autodesk’s Revit software FARO Technologies Inc. has announced the release of the newly designed PointSense for Autodesk’s Revit building design software. PointSense introduces breakthrough functionality to significantly improve the evaluation and conversion of point cloud data to BIM (Building Information Modeling).

BIM has become a standard in the planning, building and management of new facilities and Autodesk Revit is one of the most established BIM programmes for the architecture, engineering and construction industry.

FARO’s latest software release accelerates and simplifies the analysis and design of laser scan data directly in Autodesk Revit.

According to Jay Freeland, President and CEO, FARO, “This is merely the beginning of FARO’s efforts to greatly enhance scan-to-BIM workflows.”

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Balaji Tractor House, which successfully runs branches in Khargone, Khandwa, Ratlam, Mandsaur, Ujjain, Dhamnod and Sonkutchh, will bring to its customers in Indore the benefits of its experienced and professional staff.

Its 5,000-sq.-ft. workshop is equipped with all the latest tools and features four service bays with pneumatic cranes, welding bays, washing bays and a dedicated engine service bay to carry major repairs swiftly, minimising the downtime of customers’ machines.

Comansa JIE is now Comansa CM Comansa JIE, the tower crane manufacturer based in Hangzhou, China, has changed its name from March and will be called as Comansa CM. The reason for the rebranding comes after the amicable exit of its main stockholder, which leaves the Linden Comansa group as the sole owner of Comansa CM.

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The change of name will have little effect on the trajectory of the company, whose name is “Comansa Construction Machinery (Hangzhou) Co. Ltd.” Despite the change in name the sales, product strategy and management team will remain exactly the same as before. A clear example of this continuity is the Comansa CM logo itself, which has undergone minimal changes in comparison with the previous.

The change in name was marked by a symbolic opening ceremony of Comansa CM took place at the Hangzhou factory on 24th March. The event was chaired by part of the management team from the Linden Comansa Group in presence of most of the Comansa CM staff. The ceremony included the unveiling of the new logo and company name at the gates of the factory.

Created in 2006 as a Joint Venture, Comansa CM currently offers a range of 11 tower cranes with flattop design and maximum load capacities from 6 to 24 tonnes.

Building Material BASF celebrates its 150th anniversary BASF celebrated its 150th anniversary today in the Feierabendhaus in Ludwigshafen. “150 years is a special company anniversary, an opportunity to look back and reflect, but also to look forward,” said Dr Kurt Bock, Chairman - Board of Executive Directors, BASF SE. Over the past 150 years, BASF has grown from a company with 30 employees to become one of the world’s leading chemical companies with around 113,000 employees in 80 countries. “Our success today is due in part to the fact that the right course was set years ago. Especially in chemistry, we are constantly building on the achievements of our predecessors,” said Dr Bock.

The company looked back at its 150-year history in a multimedia presentation on 15 large screens.

Following the beginnings with dyes, the industrial production of ammonia for fertilizer was achieved

a few years later. Then plastics were added. Since then BASF’s portfolio has continuously developed and grown, ranging today from chemicals, plastics, performance products and crop protection to oil and gas.

BASF’s Chairman thanked the company’s customers, suppliers, service providers and partners, saying, “We are pleased that many of you are in attendance from all over the world. We have worked closely with you for decades, together we have grown, we have jointly pioneered new technologies and thus expanded into new markets.”

“We were only able to achieve all of this with a highperforming and motivated leadership team and the commitment of each individual employee. We are proud of the skill and dedication of this team and how they work together globally. We will duly celebrate this at our sites around the world,” said Dr Bock.

Lafarge-Holcim merger gets CCI approval

Dr. Fixit’s awareness initiative for co-op societies

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has cleared the proposed merger of Lafarge and Holcim, which will create the world’s largest cement company by manufacturing capacity and sales.

Dr. Fixit has launched an initiative for multi-dwelling cooperative housing societies. This initiative has been launched across six cities: Mumbai, Pune, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bangalore and Delhi. The programme will aim at the office bearers and committees who are responsible to take repair and maintenance decisions for upkeep of the good health and aesthetics of the building.

The companies have agreed a package of divestments with the CCI which includes Sonadih cement plant in Chhattisgarh and Jojobera grinding station in Jharkhand with a total of about 5 million tonnes annual cement capacity.

A statement from Holcim said, “India is an important market for the future LafargeHolcim Group with a balanced portfolio in cement, aggregates and ready-mix concrete. The combined group will have a cement capacity of around 68 million tonnes in India.”

“The divestment process will be carried out in the framework of the relevant social processes and ongoing dialogue with the employee representatives’ bodies,” the statement adds.

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Dr. Fixit will highlight various range offered looking at the needs of a CHS. The products targets specific and critical areas of waterproofing such as exterior walls, terrace and so forth.

Ashish Prasad, President, Construction Chemicals, Pidilite Industries Ltd., said, “We are extremely delighted to address waterproofing and remedial solutions for cooperative societies. The health of the building deteriorates over time and needs regular maintenance. We are offering innovative remedial solutions for exterior walls, terrace, cracks and repair. The initiative is to create awareness amongst owners of buildings (housing societies), about maintenance and repairs of buildings and develop an understanding approach towards importance of waterproofing.”

The initiative is following a 360-degree campaign approach with print, digital, radio and BTL to promote the entire range of solutions offered and inculcate good waterproofing practices.

Real Estate BR Life inks MoU with Ozone Group BR Life and Ozone Group have signed a MoU to launch a 250-bed hospital in Ozone Urbana, Bangalore. Ozone Group, which has extensive interests in real estate, will develop the property, while BR Life will operate and manage it.

Spread over an area of 150 acres and located on NH7 adjacent to the Kempegowda International Airport, Ozone Urbana is Bangalore’s largest integrated township, replete with various residential options, national public school, multiple clubhouses, theme gardens, a retail village, multiplex, and a star hotel all built to world-class standards.

Speaking on the occasion, S Gopalan, CEO, Ozone Group, said, “It has always been our endeavour to offer world-class services and amenities to our valued customers, by focusing on three core values: customer centricity, quality and transparency. With the signing of this MOU, we have underlined that commitment by

bringing in top-notch medical services for the residents of Ozone Urbana and those living in neighbouring areas.”

“We are bringing aboard the best talent backed by state-of-the-art facilities, infrastructure and services,” said Sudhakar Jayaram, Country Head and CEO, BR Life.

“We will concentrate on optimal utilisation of resources, minimum operational costs, maximising performance and efficiency, sensitive patient care and bring in best of breed health care professionals. This would be BR Life’s initial foray into Bangalore.”

Excellence Group ties up with SMC Real Estate

TDI Infracorp partners with Snapdeal

Pune-based Excellence Group announced its strategic tie-up with SMC Real Estate Advisors Pvt. Ltd. to sell its real estate projects.

TDI Infracorp Ltd. has entered into an exclusive partnership with Snapdeal to sell its property range in Kundli (NCR) through the marketplace platform. Under this partnership, TDI will sell 2- and 3-BHK properties in the range between ` 34 lakh -65 Lakhs on Snapdeal, from its hi-rise apartments Lakeside Height and Lakedrive at its township LakeGrove in Kundli.

SMC Real Estate Advisors Pvt. Ltd. is a channel partner for various real estate developers. It has its registered office in Noida and corporate office in New Delhi. They are empanelled with various renowned developers and real estate service providers with an objective to provide diverse real estate solutions on PAN India basis tailor-made to the needs of their valued clients.

As a result of the tie-up, SMC Real Estate will now assist Excellence Group to promote and market their real estate projects. For Excellence Group, the tie up will further strengthen its presence in the industry as one of the leading players in Pune. The association will help to establish Excellence Group’s presence in other metro cities as well: Delhi, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad etc.

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Elaborating about the deal, TDI COO Nitesh Kumar said, “We are living in digital era, and this is the most economical way to reach our potential consumer, especially the youth. Youth are making an important role in buying the homes, and they love to buy online. Therefore, digital marketing has emerged as one of the important tools.”

“Snapdeal is the largest online marketplace in India, and we believe this collaboration will provide great opportunity for home buyer to find their dream home very conveniently,” added Mr Kumar.

Kundli is about 15 minutes’ drive from Rohini in north Delhi and provides a great opportunity. For those looking to buy their first house, Kundli offers a variety of options at reasonable rates, far affordable than many developing regions in the NCR with a promise of turning into a hotspot in the near future. Due to the proximity of national capital Kundli-Sonepat is going to develop first smart city of Haryana under 100 Smart City project of PM Narendra Modi. The Government of Haryana has already announced this development and started work on this project.

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The biggest differentiator between JSPL and other players in the construction sector is innovation and technology leadership.

Ravi Uppal, MD and Group CEO, Jindal Steel and Power (JSPL)

JSPL: where innovation and tradition meets JSPL is one among the few in the construction sector which strives to solve everyday construction challenges through innovative construction products and solutions.

In an exclusive interview with ACE Update, Ravi Uppal shares how JSPL has come up with revolutionary and innovative techniques to make construction process easy and enjoyable.

India lacks an effective PPP model for the growth and development of infrastructure projects in India. What is your opinion on this?

In order to remove the infrastructure deficiency in the country and develop world-class infrastructure in India, the investment requirements are mammoth, which cannot be met by the public sector alone due to fiscal constraints and mounting liabilities of the government. This would call for participation of private sector in coordination with the public sector to develop the public infrastructure facilities.

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The government realises that the infrastructure sector will be the harbinger of growth in India. The government is encouraging public-private partnership (PPP) across the sectors; the recently announced PPP model in railways is bound to mobilise resources and go a long way in reducing borrowings for the ministry.

However, the government needs to evolve an integrated infrastructure development plan which includes multiple models of ownership, viz. government, PPP and private investment to fast-track infrastructure development in India.

The impediments to efficiency in PPP are role clarity on the part of partners and an effective regulator to oversee the progress of such projects.

What do you think will be the X-factor in changing the construction scenario in India?

Infrastructure bottleneck has been a serious concern in India

Interview II The EPC Player to robust pace of economic progression. Many advanced economies as well as developing countries have developed their physical infrastructure successfully through private participation. While private telecom service is a success story in India, private participation in infrastructure development remains dismal in the country.

A recent paper by PHD Chamber of Commerce &Industry and Crisil Ratings enumerates that India needs to invest ` 26 trillion over the next 5 years for all its infrastructure projects to give a fillip to the ‘Make in India’ project and to achieve a growth trajectory of 7-8 per cent. It is estimated that of the ` 26 trillion, nearly 80 per cent will be needed for power, roads and urban infrastructure. Though the government has announced a spending of ` 1 trillion in infrastructure, much more needs to be done if we intend to achieve the growth target and compete with nations like China.

Typically, infrastructure projects entail huge investments, are spread over larger time frames and therefore involve serious risks in project execution. The X-Factor in changing the construction scenario would be to augment investments for infrastructure development through innovative methods of financing and unbundling of risks. An increase in infrastructure spending, encouraging private participation and simplifying guidelines for financing of infrastructure projects will augur well for the construction industry in India.

How do you think that the increased flow of FDI in India will help the infrastructure and construction sector?

The infrastructure and construction sector in India have been plagued by clearance issues between the centre and the states, delays with respect to land acquisition and limited project financing options.

Even the banks find it difficult to provide lon- term financing owing to concerns over asset-liability mismatch. To overcome the asset liability mismatch, they invariably restrict their finance to a maximum period of 12-15 years. This period should be increased to 25 years so as to enable easy funding of these projects.

An increased FDI inflow will attract investment in new areas and encourage overall development leading to the economic growth of the country. FDI inflows would augment infrastructure development and result in creation of the much needed affordable housing in the country and the development of smart cities. FDI will provide the much needed impetus, thereby, helping in overcoming the capital challenges in the infrastructure space.

The infrastructure and construction sector in India have been plagued by clearance issues between the centre and the states, delays with respect to land acquisition and limited project financing options.

What policy changes does the government need to draw more investments in the construction sector?

The government has already relaxed FDI norms in the construction sector, reduced the built-up and capital area, and eased the exit norms. This will boost FDI in the construction sector and positively impact the realty segment in the country.

However, stable macroeconomic framework, sound regulatory structure, investor-friendly policies, sustainable project revenues, transparency and consistency of policies, effective regulation and liberalisation of labour laws, and good corporate governance would be imperatives to sustain enthusiasm in the infrastructure and construction sector in India.

How do you differentiate your company from other players in the construction sector?

The biggest differentiator between JSPL and other players in the construction sector is innovation and technology leadership. The company strives to solve everyday construction through innovative construction products and solutions, driven by our passion for being at the apex of the ‘technology curve’. Our innovations save on time and manpower and have many environmental and cost benefits.

JSPL has come up with revolutionary and innovative techniques like the cut and bend welded mesh, Jindal global road stabiliser, speedfloor, light gauge structures, EPS panels, lightweight aggregates, fly ash bricks and pavers. These technological solutions reduce manual labour thus increasing productivity and quality. They have been effectively harnessed in various marquee projects across India.

We diligently follow the 3R model to reduce, reuse and recycle materials and utilise process by-products like fly ash and slag, thus reducing the negative footprint in our eco-system and contributing to a greener tomorrow.

A testimony of environment consciousness is Jindal Panther Cement which utilises slag form the blast furnace and fly ash from the power plant to produce fortified cement which caters to varying housing and construction requirement of large infrastructure projects, residential, commercial and industrial usage.

JSPL is also equipped with India’s first state-of-the-art plate mill that produces plates and coils of 5 metres and 3 metres width respectively, for the first time in the private sector.

We also manufacture rails, angles and parallel flange beams that cater to the needs and requirements of the infrastructure industry. In fact, the company has pioneered manufacturing of 121-metre-long track rails and a facility to factory weld these rails in welded lengths of up to 480 metres. The world’s longest track rails are a testimony to JSPL’s manufacturing capabilities where continuous innovation is a practice rather than an exception. n

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Construction of steel structures in India set to increase with the country looking for fast, reliable methods of construction to meet its demand India is expected to become world’s second largest producer of crude steel in 2015-16, moving up from the fourth position. This result will lead to a rise in building of steel structures across the country as well as pave way for fast and positive growth of Indian infrastructure industry.

Market position With the demand for pre-engineered steel structures sets to increase in the country players within the market will be stepping up their offerings and services to stay ahead in the competition. Speaking on the present market scenario, Samir Sharan, CEO, ACME Cleantech Solutions, says, “ACME is one of the leading prefabricated infrastructure players, using PUF panels. We, at ACME, endeavour to make green approach profitable through world-class technology and manufacturing through pre-engineered construction, using optimum grade PUF material and

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sophisticated technology in synchronisation with international standards.”

D Raju, MD, Kirby Building Systems, feels, “Over the years, Kirby India has evolved from a mere manufacturer of PEB to a total solution provider which is capable of supplying a packaged solution for all building requirements while maintaining international quality standards and fulfilling the entire customer demand.”

Gautam Suri, Founder Director and CTO, Interarch Building Products, incorporates, “Interarch is one of India’s leading turnkey pre-engineered metal building and steel construction companies with market share of around 30 per cent in pre-engineered steel construction market.”

He also adds “Interarch caters to some of the most diverse steel building construction

projects in India, with clients like Tata Motors, BHEL, Reliance Industries, General Motors, L&T Limited, Dabur India, Liugong,3M India Limited, PepsiCo India Holdings, ITC Ltd, P&G, Siemens Ltd and many more.”

Referring to the company’s market status, PV Rao, Managing Director, PEBS Pennar, states, “We started PEB division in Pennar 5 years back from scratch, and today we are in the top three. We are targeting to reach a revenue of ` 500 crore in fiscal 2014-15, and our aim is to reach revenue of `1,000 crore in the next 3 years.”

Growth of steel structures in India With the expected improvement in economy and infrastructure the demand for steel structures is set to rise. With the increase in demand for steel structures India looks capable enough to produce the required amount of steel to support its growing demand in the coming

COVER STORY II Steel The use of steel structures has been on the rise in view of the distinct advantages compared to the concrete structures.

Gautam Suri, CTO & Founder, Interarch Building Products Steel structures (Interarch)

years. Mr Rao believes, “We have sufficient steel production capacity in India for structural steel as well as PEBs. Currently, the supply capacity is more than the demand. I am sure, with the current positive environment created in the market by the new government, there would be growth in the demand for structure steel as well as PEBs.” Mr Raju opines, “Structural steel demand is based on India’s economic growth and new CAPEX investments or announcement of new projects mostly in the construction industry consisting of infrastructure, industrial infrastructure and real estate segments. Recent announcement of increased investment in the infrastructure segment during the budget 2015 and revival of stalled projects including some new investments will help the growth of steel structures in India.”

He adds, “PEB production capacity is 50 per cent more than the current market demand which is pegged at around 600,000 tonnes per annum. This excess capacity will help us meet the increased demand for PEB in coming years as the economy takes the growth path.”

According to estimates by World Steel Association 2013-14, the steel consumption

has been growing globally at 2 per cent.

And the same will grow by another 2.0 per cent in 2015 and will reach 1,594 tonnes.

India has observed the encouraging signs of uptake of prefabricated technology from the past few years, and the future also looks bright for India. The government has also announced to provide housings for all by 2022. All these factors will add to the growth of prefabricated structures in India in the years to come.

benefits of constructing in pre-engineered steel,” explains Mr Suri.

“Steel definitely has great potential in the field of infrastructure. As we go ahead to explore newer technologies in construction like pre-engineered buildings, there would be furthermore avenues that would exploit the potential of steel as the key construction material,” says Mr Sharan.

In the last decade, there has been increased acceptance of PEB due to rapidly expanding industrialisation in the country. Mr Raju states, “The changing market environment has led to an increase in shift towards more advanced technologies with one of them being PEB due to increasing demand from customers for faster project completion which in turn will give faster returns on their investments. Some of the other challenges faced by PEB industry include price volatility of raw material and availability of skilled manpower.”

Commenting on the trends, Mr Rao says, “The smart city and ‘Make in India’ initiative by the new government will definitely boost the industrial production in the times to come. Also, the decision of the government to source defence equipment from domestic market to a larger extent will significantly encourage industries in this segment.”

Trends in the market Structural steel in India offers numerous benefits to the modern construction sector, though there are major problems pertaining to the adoption of steel structures from traditional building elements. “People still tend to look the conventional method of construction as the best and cheaper method of construction overlooking the long-term

Revving up of business Infrastructure development in India will rely majorly to the PEB industry for their fast and reliable steel structural quality. Projects like

There is an increasing trend of utilising steel in warehousing, industrial shelters, commercial buildings, hospitals and many other large-scale projects.

Samir Sharan, CEO, ACME Cleantech Solutions

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come.

The smart city and ‘Make in India’ initiative by the new government will definitely boost the industrial production in the times to P V Rao, Managing Director, PEBS Pennar

Steel structures (PEBS Pennar)

the smart cities and development of new warehouses, airports and plants will help the industry increase in terms of capacity and market share.

manufacturing unit in north India soon.

We are also conducting surveys in African market as well as commonwealth countries to find out opportunities.”

against 250-300 kg in developed countries.

The use of steel structures has been on the rise in view of the distinct advantages compared to the concrete structures.”

Mr Sharan says, “ACME is actively developing large-infrastructure projects using PEB and prefab technology. There are case studies clients who are choosing newage technologies over the conventional construction. There is an increasing trend of utilising steel in warehousing, industrial shelters, commercial buildings, hospitals and many other large-scale projects”

Future of steel structure in India India is expected to become the world’s second largest producer of crude steel in 2015-16, moving up from the fourth position. This means that the country will be producing more steel. There is undoubtedly, a very promising future for this sector in the coming years. The Indian pre-engineered market is now experiencing a demand shift to new applications due to infrastructure development in the country and advantages of pre-engineered steel structures.

Mr Raju states, “The central government’s ‘Make in India’ campaign and recent approval of ordinance for amendment of Land Acquisition Act for development of infrastructure and industry related projects will further give a boost to the economic growth.” He further adds, “These reforms and many other such initiatives in coming future as promised by the government is expected to make the Indian construction and infrastructure segments much more stronger and increase its percentage share in the overall GDP contribution, thereby giving a positive growth momentum to the PEB industry over the next decade or so.”

ACME is also working towards increasing awareness about the new technologies at various levels through inclusion of all stakeholders for the benefit of society-atlarge through bringing down the carbon footprint, decreasing the time and input costs, and more efficient infrastructure.

Mr Rao indicates, “We have added new product portfolios to cater to structural steel, solar mount module structures and low cost housing and communication towers. We have plans to start our second

Mr Suri says, “Steel use has increased exponentially in applications like airports for terminal buildings and aircraft hangars, multi-storey buildings for hospitals, educational institute, commercial office buildings, shopping malls, stadiums, metro stations and so forth.” The consumption of steel has been growing considerably in the past 10 years. According to Mr Rao, “The current per capita consumption is 55 kg as

Steel building in the coming years will be value investment because of its fast-paced construction and the newer technologies.

With a number of housing projects and the verge of delays adding up to the overall cost, people will have to move towards steel structures. n

PEB production capacity is 50 per cent more than the current market demand which is pegged at around 600,000 tonnes per annum.

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EPC II Special report

Tata Projects, Brookfield Multiplex partner for developing urban infrastructure in India Commit to bring world-class buildings construction technology systems, power generation plants and power transmission and distribution systems.

“Tata Projects and Brookfield Multiplex are committed to introduce global construction expertise to the Indian market, based on Brookfield’s significant experience gained in delivering complex and high-rise buildings across Australasia, the Middle East, Europe and Canada,” said Brookfield Multiplex Australasia CEO John Flecker.

(L to R: John Flecker, CEO, Brookfield Multiplex Australasia; Vinayak Deshpande, MD, Tata Projects; and Glenn Raphael, Brookfield Multiplex Managing Director, India

Infrastructure major Tata Projects announced a strategic partnership with global construction company Brookfield Multiplex to deliver a range of commercial, retail, residential, healthcare, tourism and leisure projects across India.

For the year ended 2014-15, Tata Projects has secured about ` 8,000 crores worth of new orders in 2014-15. It has secured L1 position for about ` 3,150 crores worth contracts. The total order book stands at about ` 14,000 crores.

Brookfield Multiplex, a subsidiary of Brookfield Asset Management, has executed over 900 projects worth US $ 61 billion across Australia, Middle East and Asia, Europe and Canada. Whereas Tata Projects, with a current order book of over ` 14,000 crores, is one of the leading infrastructure construction players in India.

Commenting on the occasion, Mr Deshpande said, “We are delighted to work with Brookfield Multiplex to execute large urban building projects, using world-class construction practices and efficient work systems. Our existing construction domain shall see a quantum shift especially in the way we construct ‘high rise’ buildings in faster time span.”

It has secured fresh orders in 2014-15 worth about ` 8,000 crores. Tata Projects has entered urban infrastructure market in 2014-15 and has secured business worth about ` 2,000 crores in the first year of commencement, informs Vinayak Deshpande, Managing Director of Tata Projects.

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Tata Projects is into engineering, procurement and construction and offers turnkey end to end solutions to set up fully integrated rail and metro systems, commercial buildings, airports, water and wastewater management solutions, complete mining and metal purification

“Tata Projects shall execute the projects in India leveraging its expertise, organisational strength and its commitment to ‘On-time delivery’ partnership promises state-of-the-art construction technology, world-class design capability, safe and high speed construction delivery to complete projects on or before time,” a statement issued by the company said.

“Brookfied Multiplex is excited to form a strategic partnership with Tata Projects, the two companies share many synergies far a positive long term association. W e are committed to introducing world-class sustainable working practices to the Indian building construction market,” said Glenn Raphael, Brookfield Multiplex Managing Director, India.

The company will initially focus on contracts from the private sector and in select metros like Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru and Kolkata.

“We are currently delivering three projects with a combined value of US $ 260 million including phase 2 of the Tata Medical Centre in Kolkata; the Mantri Serenity residential towers in Bengaluru; and the Candor Office Parks Project in NCR,” Mr Raphael said. n

Roofing II Industry Analysis

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A detailed analysis on roofing industry in India and why the industry is on the right track towards the growth The Indian construction industry has witnessed a significant evolution in roofing systems across different sectors.

The current status of roofing industry also gives a special focus on asbestos, tile and metal roofing segments, which makes it happening ever before. With a dedicated impetus on infrastructure segment, the future of roofing segment is going to reach beyond expectation.

Expectation India Inc. is expecting a GDP growth of 7 per cent for 2015-16. According to Jatin Gandhi, CEO, COLORSHINE, India should be

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soon witnessing, under normal and stable economic situation, a potential blooming in the roofing segment. The new industrial sheds and warehouse construction, as he believes, will be a plenty, besides new addition in mass communication centres like airports and railway stations and heavy infrastructure projects in the field of mining, cement and ports, all of which would give a major boost to the roofing segment in India. “The current trend is the use of colourcoated metallic roofing systems across all the major green field and brown field

Educating the market on the importance of quality and the advances in roofing is a trend that has developed due to this issue.

Dinesh Jaikumar, Director – Operations, SunGreen Ventilation Systems

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industrial projects,” says Ajay Rattan, General ManagerSales and Marketing (LYSAGHT), Tata BlueScope Steel. “After increased awareness on hazards associated with production and usage of asbestos roofing, the roofing requirements of the Indian customers are met in the form of metallic and non-metallic types. The major reasons for this practice are durability, high strength, economical and faster construction, design flexibility and improved aesthetics.”

Considering the varied requirements of the Indian roofing industry, Tata BlueScope Steel under its flagship LYSAGHT brand offers 11 different colour-coated steel roofing and wall-cladding solutions.

There is also a growing awareness about the advantages of sustainability and long-term cost effectiveness. “The future is in sustainable materials,” believes Dinesh Jaikumar, Director – Operations, SunGreen Ventilation Systems Pvt. Ltd. “Turnkey projects where roofing is not just a structure to cover the building but an integral part of the entire space provides support to other systems such as HVAC, lighting, energy generation and so forth.”

Foreseeing this, Mr Jaikumar gives it focus in providing complete turnkey solutions that incorporate its cost-effective, green trussless roofing with custom, energy-efficient HVAC systems in record time.

Then there is pre-engineering buildings (PEBs) which have emerged and provided cost-effective roofing solutions. With more optimum designs and better quality construction, the building construction costs have lowered at the same time, with quality standards.

An experienced team of fabrication experts, engineers and HVAC specialists places Green Curve Roofing Systems apart from the usual roofing contractors. He explains, “We provide solutions that ensure the design is implemented to increase the lifespan, ensure functionality and provides optimum conditions, both process and comfort for the most efficient and productive use of the space. Hence we provide a roofing system that has perfect synergy with the entire building and its use, placing us in a different league.”

Key issues and trends in the market The Indian roofing industry has witnessed a sustainable growth and is preparing for its next generation of ambitious projects.

A major shift is observed from clay tiles and conventional roofing systems to metal cladding solutions. Today customers are looking for architectural solutions which enable innovative shapes in addition to attractive colours.

The key issues facing the roofing market at present is an emphasis on lowering costs, at any cost. According to Mr Jaikumar, “This has led to sub-standard construction and deterioration on quality, increasing costs for the client in the longer run. Educating the market on the importance of quality

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Roofing II Industry Analysis The current trend is the use of colour-coated metallic roofing systems across all the major green field and brown field industrial projects.

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and the advances in roofing is a trend that has developed due to this issue.”

Compromising on costs also brings the problem of leaking. Unskilled labour, no expert supervision and other by-products of cheap materials lead to a building without adequate weatherproof.

Customer preference shifting to pre-painted roofing profiled and trapezoidal sheets from galvanised corrugated sheets.

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“Another trend is the emphasis on sustainability as mentioned above and safety,” adds Mr Jaikumar. “Worker conditions and the feasibility of the structure for long use and expansion are taken into account by knowledgeable clients and roofing system providers.

We, at Green Curve, place extra emphasis on worker safety and have a trained team that ensures you have a precise construction.”

Businesses to the next level Green Curve continues providing sustainable, cost-effective and engineered solutions. The company further plans include taking its HVAC incorporated roofing to the next stage. Its emphasis on R&D to provide roofing and HVAC solutions will help sustain costs, even lower, in the longer run.

Over the past 3 years, COLORSHINE has witness a major change in customer choice and behaviour. It is found that there is a shift towards application of sheets in earthly and ecological-friendly colours in roofing and cladding of commercial housing, industrial sheds and turnkey infrastructural projects. Its prepainted coils are also very popular with the roofing and cladding industry due to durability, strength and costcompetitiveness.

COLORSHINE coils are now readily available in wide range of thickness and 20 earthly colour shades. The eco-friendly paint and organic coating for higher paint adherence and anti-corrosion gives COLORSHINE coils an added advantage.

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“This year we are witnessing a major shift in rural roofing demand,” says Mr Gandhi, “customer preference shifting to prepainted roofing profiled and trapezoidal sheets from galvanised corrugated sheets.

Once pan India distribution and stock points are established at all major Indian cities, COLORSHINE would have a major share in the pre-painted steel roofing segment.

Tata BlueScope is also one of the torch bearers in introducing advanced roofing technologies for the Indian construction sector. Its LYSAGHT brand enjoys a legacy of over 150 years along with the support of the strong team of design engineers, fully backed up by R&D team of BlueScope Steel, Australia. LYSAGHT has introduced several innovative, high-quality products as per the demands of the market. Its some of the technologically advanced steel roofing products are: • FLEX-LOK 400 caters to the challenging designs comprising of different geometrical shapes and curvatures (concave and convex) in the roofing systems.

• SMARTDEK 51 is a unique decking product for concrete slabs and beams to replace conventional construction practices, especially in the construction of high-rises • VARYDEK profile is suitable for different load conditions since the profile is available in multiple widths and offers superior load resistance • LYSAGHT KLIP-LOK 700 facilitates the installation of PV panels on roof tops with the use of specially designed clips. n

Commercial Vehicle II Special report

VECV launches next generation heavy-duty trucks in Western India • Next generation heavy duty trucks developed in collaboration with the Volvo group • Superior fuel efficiency with VEDX engines and Volvo Group’s new generation Engine Management System • Higher productivity • Enhanced driver efficiency with intelligent cabin design, Fuel coaching, cruise control and advanced telematics with Eicher Live services.

The Eicher Pro 6000 heavy-duty trucks and tippers promise maximum lifetime profitability by delivering fuel efficiency, superior productivity and high driver efficiency VE Commercial Vehicles Ltd (VECV), an equal joint venture between Volvo Group and Eicher Motors, has launched its next generation heavy duty trucks Eicher Pro 6000 series in Western India.

Group’s world-class technology and frugal cost expertise and management of Eicher has created a range that will set new benchmarks amongst customers with high demands on profitability and driver effectiveness.”

The new range of Eicher Pro 6031 (31T GVW 8X2), Eicher Pro 6025 (25T GVW 6x2) haulage trucks and Eicher Pro 6025T (25T GVW 6X4) tipper has been developed and manufactured as a result of the synergistic working between the Volvo Group and Eicher.

The new range of Eicher Pro 6000 series has been developed keeping customers as central to the product development process and the learnings from the customers in real world conditions. The trucks will meet the needs of most market segments across haulage, distribution, construction, industrial loads, courier and perishables, the company said in a statement.

Launching the new series, A K Birla, Executive Vice President Sales, Marketing and Aftermarket, VECV said, “The heavy duty segment is the largest and fastest growing category which makes it the most important segment in our product portfolio. Moreover, the West market is very crucial for the commercial vehicle industry and will contribute to the over-all growth plans of VECV.” He added, “The Eicher Pro 6000 Series is the range of next-generation heavy duty trucks that go beyond high reliability, performance and productivity. The vital combination of Volvo

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With a completely new Pegasus-based front styling, the new range of vehicles is a quantum leap in each aspect, from exterior design to engine technology and cabin features.

Eicher Pro 6000 Series of trucks are geared to revolutionise the levels of productivity in the heavy-duty trucking industry, with the infusion of international engine technology and cabin design from the Volvo Group, together with the intelligent features and enhanced support services.

Features • Eicher Pro 6000 Series has the VEDX5 and VEDX8 engines, designed in collaboration with the Volvo Group. Volvo Group’s new generation Engine Management System (EMS 3.0) manages high efficiency running of the VEDX 5 engine.

• The Pro 6000 Series comes with telematics (Eicher Live), fuel coaching, and cruise control.

• It is also equipped with advanced on board diagnostics systems, which enables proactive maintenance of the truck. The system throws up fault indicators to the driver in the form of visual signals, messages and alarms. Together with the fully equipped Eicher service network, this ensures preventive and corrective maintenance of the truck, thus delivering superior uptime.

• The ultramodern truck cabin is ergonomically designed with state-ofthe-art features for comfortable driving and higher driver efficiency. The spacious sleeper cabin has been smartly designed to provide a relaxed yet efficient workspace for the driver. n

Maxroof: maximising customer satisfaction in roofing solutions ”Having its own manufacturing unit, Maxroof offers the best solution at the most competitive price”

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axroof, a private limited company incorporated in 2007, is one of the leading complete roofing solutions providers in India. The company has in-house capabilities of giving end-to-end solution as far as roofing, structure, composite decking system and other allied building materials work are concerned.

Maxroof gives end-to-end solutions right from design to supply of materials. With in-house trained installation team, it gives a complete solution to its customers.

More than 3 million sq. m. of roofing and cladding have been successfully executed, and Maxroof is going strong. In a short span of time, it has worked for some landmark projects which include: • Mercedes Benz -Pune • Bajaj Auto - Pune • Tata Steel - Khopoli, Maharashtra • ThyssenKrupp - Pune • Force Motors - Indore • Bosch - Sanand, Gujarat • Many sugar plants across Maharashtra • Goa stadium used for Lusofonia Games.

Manufacturing capacity Looking at the need of giving a complete solution at an effective cost, Maxroof has its own state-of-the-art manufacturing factory located in Chakan, Pune. Its manufacturing facility features trapezoidal profile roofing (2 profiles), standing seam which will include straight as well as tapered profile, purlins, composite decking, shearing machine, bending machine, and crimping machine for trapezoidal profile.

“Having its own manufacturing unit, Maxroof offers the best solution at the most competitive price,” the company said.

Maxroof’s vision is to be the leading player of roofing and other building material products and to give the customer best possible solutions and services. n To know more, visit www.maxroof.in or www.facebook.com/ maxroofindia E-mail: contact@maxroof.in and sales@maxroof.in

The Big Architect II INTERVIEW

“Architecture is an ever encompassing feeling which we experience all the time,” says Ar. Sabeena Khanna

Architecture is a way of life: Ar. Khanna

Architecture is an art that works hand-inhand with science to design place where people can live, eat, work and play. In order to design these environments, an architect combines the practical considerations of the site, the clients’ needs and costs with a creative understanding of materials, aesthetics, and the cultural and physical contexts. In an exclusive interview with ACE Update, Ar. Sabeena Khanna shares how an architect uses her creativity and working knowledge of structures and materials to provide living, working and recreational environment.

Architectural inspiration came to me at an early age from my architect father, V.N. Shah, who spearheaded Haryana and Himachal Pradesh for almost 20 years as a chief architect. I travelled the length and breadth of these states with him and was fascinated to see new places and cultures, meet people and even visit construction sites. Little did I realize that via participating in daily discussions or travelling with my father, I was subtly being exposed to the design environment long before my formal education was to be in architecture.

What drew you to architecture and how do you see your role as an architect?

Architecture, for me, is a way of life. My architectural lineage includes my illustrious

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father; my husband, Rajiv, who is my greatest critic; my brother, Ajay, who shares professional motivation as well as my daughter, Sakshi, who brings in a degree of freshness with an emphasis on real estate finance.

I believe that every day is a learning experience and seek inspiration from everything around me. For Studio KIA, it is always about people; hence, all our designs are people centric.

The role of an architect today reaches beyond “building a building”, to offering a kaleidoscope of enrichment in the fields of landscape , interiors, lighting, set and

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stage design, public art, installation design, design of public space, brand design, community consultation, research, urban design and many more where the scope is limitless.

In the words of Renzo Piano, “Good architecture is intentioned. It touches the people who use it and live in it.”

As architects, we have a social and cultural responsibility to create buildings that uplift the human spirit in addition to the function they serve. We create physical environments and subtly infuse positivity and relevance, which improves quality of life. These collectives make architecture meaningful and fascinating beyond its physical manifestation.

Sensitivity and responsiveness, nevertheless, will continue to govern our architectural practice so that engaging and collaborative environments are created. In architecture, we continue to demand ‘better than before’ of ourselves as an architect which keeps us going to deliver our best with each project.

Is there anything you know now that you didn’t know when you started as an architect?

Fresh out of school, with theoretical concepts drilled into you, one feels like an ultimate designer — a la Howard Roark, out to change the world. The masters are a direct source of inspiration and you think you know it all!

However, the transition from being a student to starting out as an architect till today has been a constant learning curve, and it should continue to be because the day one stops learning, it is over. From education to profession is perceptibility.

The profession teaches us to deal with diverse ground realities of client dealing, project management, construction awareness, budgeting, material selection and timelines to construction supervision.

the need for sustainability in today’s times.

The current designing scenario is vastly creative and varied. Over the years, I have learnt that every day of my architectural practice is a competition where I have to compete with myself!

What are the biggest challenges the profession of architecture is facing?

The architecture profession is in transition.

There’s a lot of change happening, and we have always adapted the change.

Globalisation, rapid urbanisation and technological advances are the new world order. Today architecture brings together much that is important for society at large; namely, shelter, social function, technology, art, economics, politics, science and more.

Consequently, architecture can be a mirror to society.

Technological advancements too have revolutionised the profession today.

Architectural trends could range from tall, glitzy buildings of Dubai which defy all standard practices of structural design to the green, vernacular architecture imbibing

New technologies are changing the nature of work by creating new forms of leisure, the hyper-reality of cyberspace, new virtual realities, and new modes of information and design. Dramatic changes

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The Big Architect II INTERVIEW in innovation have been part of modernity for centuries as also technological development and expansion. Transitional forms of architecture are traversing national boundaries and becoming part of a new world culture. Technological advancement in electronics, robotics, telecommunications, new materials and biotechnology has given rise to a new paradigm that accentuates the role of the world cities. Globalisation seems to be associated with a loss of place identity.

Indian architecture has been influenced by its long history, extremely varied geographical and environmental conditions across the country and ancient philosophical ideas. The consequent cultural diversity is exemplified in the form of the towns and cities which have evolved over time across the country.

Against this multi-layered backdrop, the realities of today pose challenges for the development of a contemporary architectural ethos. With a quarter of the country’s population living in cities today, the urban structure which together constitutes a contemporary city can be identified as the organically evolved, the planned and the spontaneous with the

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present challenge of integration, to form a harmonious whole, while respecting the cultural characteristics of each type.

Also, the problem of very large numbers in Indian cities poses the challenge of managing scarce resources effectively.

Perhaps the greatest hope lies in the development of a professional ethos which is responsive to these challenges of historical continuity, scarce resources, socio-cultural complexity and technological contradictions.

What are the projects that you’ve done make you proud?

Studio KIA has done projects of all types and magnitude within the country and globally for renowned business houses,

developers and government organisations.

Our professional journey began three and a half decades ago with the Timber Trail Resort, Parwanoo in Himachal Pradesh which soon became the most sought-after uphill getaway for the people of Chandigarh and Punjab and continues to be so.

Our architectural odyssey has taken us through many interesting phases wherein we engaged in thought provoking to highly creative design projects ranging from hospitality and retail interiors for Khazana stores, Taj Group of Hotels and ITDC properties to large townships for Allahabad and Ghaziabad Development Authorities to master planning for mixed-land use developments and recreational environments globally.

INTERVIEW II The Big Architect The flavour of the architectural practice has been vast and varied with our recent key projects being The Umrao, a boutique hotel near the IGI Airport on National Highway-8 in Delhi; district headquarters for South Goa Collectorate, a 4,00,000-sq.-ft. institutional building in Portuguese architectural character; Palm Drive and Palm Terraces Select for Emaar MGF, Gurgaon; The Grand, luxury apartments for SARE Group in Gurgaon; and TDI Tuscan Heights, Kundli.

design professional, an architect uses his creativity and working knowledge of structures and materials to provide living, working and recreational environments. To design these environments, an architect combines the practical considerations of the site, the clients’ needs and costs with a creative understanding of materials, aesthetics, and the cultural and physical contexts. Architects have to balance the private needs of their clients with the interest of the community at large.

The international concerns include the Dubai Lifestyle City, Dubailand for ETA Group; concept creation of a mixed landuse development in Sharjah on a land lot admeasuring 9 sq. Km; hospitality project design in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; a 500-acre mixed-land use-cum-residential development in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; and schools at Al Wathba and Mussaffah in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Architectural design is a therapy or a creative exercise which is unique to each architect.

What advice you have for younger architects?

We’re living in interesting times, and I’ve found myself contemplating what makes us tick. I enter my design studio every morning with renewed confidence and creativity. In a studio full of machines with constant clicking of the key boards, my work desk with its antiquated drawing board and ruffling of tracing sheets, I get my daily measure of inspiration. The stroke of the pencil and the initial concept sketch continue to form the basis of each design created.

What makes a great place? What makes one think fondly of a visit to a favourite town or city and want to return there? What makes a place uniquely itself, of a region, characteristic of the land and the people who live on it? How can a new development become one of these favourite places?

The architects are an enthused lot with strong ideologies. Today they excite and are impressive, while the architects of the previous generation influenced and inspired. Creativity flows in abundance nevertheless. We have to learn from our past and build on it.

I would like to be able to echo these feelings into a creation which immortalises architecture to a level of celebration and pride for its users.

Nothing succeeds like success, and living is all about winning. Winning isn’t from people around you but from your own self, every day. n

Is there any project you wish you designed?

How can you make the project better?

Architecture is an art that works hand-inhand with science to design place, where people can live, eat, work and play. As a

Software II Feature

Trimble: transforming efficiency and productivity With five core business divisions, Trimble is eyeing big in India

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Feature Trimble, one of the global leaders in providing advanced location-based solutions, integrates its positioning expertise in GPS, laser, optical and inertial technologies with application software, wireless communications and services to provide complete commercial solutions.

The company serves a variety of industries, including agriculture, engineering and construction, transportation and wireless communications infrastructure.

Trimble applies technology to make field and mobile workers in businesses and government significantly more productive.

Solutions are focused on applications requiring positioning or location, including surveying, construction, agriculture, fleet and asset management, public safety and mapping. Its portfolio of over 1,000 patents is the basis for the broadest positioning solutions portfolio in the industry.

While talking about Trimble, Steven Berglund, Company President and CEO, Trimble, says, “In general what Trimble attempts to do as a company is to appoint technology to the

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work process of generally fairly traditional industries like construction, agriculture and transportation and transform the efficiency, productivity and quality of the work process with technology.”

Renovation to innovation Bringing together a portfolio of synergistic hardware, software and service offerings, Trimble Buildings team provides highly specialised tools optimised to work together.

It starts with Trimble Connect, its cloudbased collaboration platform, which streamlines processes throughout the Design-Build-Operate (DBO) life cycle, enabling teams to achieve transformative results.

Trimble Connect provides coordinated building information for everyone on the OSO team — enabling every stakeholder to share, review, co-ordinate and comment on data-rich building models.

Design, build and operate In the design phase, software such as SketchUp Pro, Tekla Structures and Vico

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Office help architects, engineers, general contractors and building owners work together to bridge the design-build gap, by unifying project knowledge with flexible, considerable models, enabling designers to adapt design choices in a dynamic project landscape.

During the build phase, it’s a struggle for contractors and construction managers to keep everyone involved in the process on the same page. Trimble helps clients with solutions that ensure timely and transparent workflow across all parts of the project.

Solutions such as Prolog, WinEst, Vico Office and Trimble Accubid empower users with effective project and cost-management capabilities that maximise productivity and efficiency, while reducing risk and budget uncertainty. Trimble also has a host of hardware products, such as laser scanners and construction layout systems, which ensure efficiency and accuracy in the field.

Finally, Proliance provides an enterprise management system for the project owner.

Building owners and occupiers must continue to maximise efficiencies during

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These technologies enable owners and managers to track the performance of their infrastructure, facilities and construction portfolios in order to effectively plan future projects and rapidly respond to current needs.

Following construction, facilities and real estate management represent a major portion of operational costs for building owners and occupiers. Trimble’s Manhattan Software solutions include on-premise and Software as a Service (SaaS) offerings to help owners and occupiers plan, manage and analyse their buildings, workspaces and assets more efficiently and cost effectively.

Trimble in India India is a market for all of Trimble’s core business. These are basically five core business divisions for Trimble. Then there are some emerging as well as new developments. Though they are on a smaller scale but represent things like electrical utilities, rail roads and water management, where Trimble brings technology into these and change the process.

Mr Berglund believes that India represent the most dynamic among the traditional BRIC nations. He confidently says, “India in the next 3-5 years will represent the largest geographic opportunity available for Trimble. We hope that about 10 per cent of our revenue will be coming from India in the coming years, i.e. around $250 million. India represents significant geographic opportunities simply because the momentum in India is stronger than corporate traditional BRIC.” There is a very good map between Trimble and Indian ambitions where Trimble can provide a significant contribution. Trimble from the sense of cultural stand points to look at the Indian market and other markets from inside out. “Our product base today matches the needs of the market very closely,” explains Mr Berglund. “If any agriculture product is not appropriate for India, we reinvent ourselves to some extent with the context of the market. It is a very good match between the Indian needs and Trimble’s capabilities.”

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Best of the Trimble products 3D Modelling Building professionals around the wild turn to SketchUp Pro for conception, visualisation, communication and planning. SketchUp Pro is powerful because its intuitive and simple, allowing architects to quickly evolve design ideas and document modelling work in both 30 and 20 formats.

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Tekla Structures is building information modelling (BIM) software that enables the action and management of accurately detailed, highly constructible 30 structural models regardless of material r structural complexity. The models can cover the entire building process from conceptual design to fabrication, erection and construction management.

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Trimble AutoBid Mechanical and Trimble AutoBid SheetMetal are one of the market leading labour and material estimating software solutions, ideal for commercial mechanical, piping, plumbing, and sheet metal contractors. These products’ customised graphical takeoff tools, automatic fitting generation and multiple industry standard labour books enable contractors to quickly and accurately create bids.

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Talking on Tekla’s business initiatives in India, Mr Berglund said, “Tekla in India doing great job with consistent growth and I was told that they will have their new Tekla Structures Ver 21 launch through multi city customers interaction.

This is our core strength; we don’t ship box rather we work with our customer.”

He adds, “I am very optimistic that our Trimble Buildings offering with end-toend solution for construction industry in India will get good appreciation and acceptance.”

Trimble and smart city mission Now, the Indian government plans to develop 100 smart cities and a hopping ` 7,600 crore has been earmarked for the said purpose. Trimble aims to play significant role relevant to smart cities concept. “Trimble group is fairly selective in targeting the roles we play,” says Mr Berglund. “We are a large provider of telematics. In terms of building the smart city and building the smart city intelligently, intelligent construction is our primary territory.”

Virtual construction Vico Office delivers a different way of working with BIM models.

Used for much more than visualisation, Vico Office extends the basic 3D model with constructability analysis and coordination, quantity takeoff, 4D location-based scheduling and production control, and 5D estimating.

There are a number of discrete areas where Trimble can provide significant capabilities in smart cities with intelligent transportation systems. In order to have an intelligent transportation system, there is a need to have knowledge at micro level.

There is a need to understand how things are in intelligent transportation. “In terms of capability, Trimble is a participant in the smart city initiative,” claims Mr Berglund.

“We will demonstrate the appropriate flexibility in bringing solutions.” n

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Waterproofing II Industry Analysis

Waterproofing industry breathing new hope An in-depth analysis on the prospect of waterproofing industry and its key trends and issues Increasing urbanisation and infrastructure boom have added oxygen not only waterproofing but overall construction

When it comes to waterproofing, the most critical part is to ‘Do It First Time Right’.

Arijit Basu, Country Head – Roofing and Sealing (Bonding), Sika India

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chemical industry. The growth of Tier 2 and 3 cities has also put the waterproofing industry in a much better time. Let’s discuss what the industry leaders have to say.

Future of waterproofing Waterproofing segment has the highest and the brightest potential to have an exponential growth in Indian market in all areas of construction industry. “The lack of awareness still prevailing in this segment is actually an opportunity in itself,” says Arijit Basu, Country Head – Roofing and Sealing (Bonding), Sika India. “However, with this enormous potential of growth there is also a danger of having various different companies and products flooding

the market at the same time without giving the market the time to evolve and mature, which can lead to confusion and wrong selection and subsequent dissatisfaction at the end user level. We envisage a growth of a minimum 15 per cent CAGR in this segment for next couple of years.”

Dr Sanjay Bahadur, Global CEO, Construction Chemicals, Pidilite Industries, thinks differently as he says that waterproofing market in India is at a very premature state, since the bulk of the construction sites use traditional methods like brickbat coba and mud puska which have their own limitations. “We see this as an area where huge opportunities exist,” explains Dr Bahadur. “There is an urgency to inculcate

Industry Analysis II Waterproofing the right material use, right dose and the correct application to ensure that we create healthy structures. As far development in the construction chemicals industry goes, there has been a strong growth rate of 17 per cent per annum.”

As the construction and manufacturing are gearing to boom in India, construction chemicals market has a huge growth potential. Many newly developed products give better performance and results; hence, there will be a shift in demand towards better performing products.

Increasing urbanisation and waterproofing Infrastructure development and increasing urbanisation have become a key growth driver for not only waterproofing but overall construction chemical industry. “We stay optimistic that there will be further momentum in these areas which can propel the growth of waterproofing segment significantly,” says Mr Basu. However, the major challenge would adopting such solutions at the design stage as like “investment” rather than “cost”.

Even Dr Bahadur echoes the same sentiment.

He shares, “With growing urbanisation, the need of multi-dwelling apartments, vertical structures and environmentalfriendly options are growing. At the same time, with the growth of Tier 2 and 3 cities and the older building needing revival the opportunity is vast.”

Key issues and trends Lack of skilled manpower is one of the biggest challenges and a major constraint faced by the sector. “The industry’s biggest challenges are low awareness regarding

As far development in the construction chemicals industry goes, there has been a strong growth rate of 17 per cent per annum.

Dr Sanjay Bahadur, Global CEO, Construction Chemicals, Pidilite Industries

the benefits of construction chemicals, inadequate knowledge on proper usage of these chemicals and lack of enforcement of quality standards on construction activities,” adds Dr Bahadur. “About 85 per cent of contractors and builders are not aware of the key advantages of using construction chemicals and have limited knowledge on their proper applications.

by sharing its rich, global experience and helping the local construction professionals to adopt and implement the technology solutions under Indian climate conditions and construction practices, by sharing its know-how and dissipating the same through hands on workshops and trainings.

Mr Basu revearls, “One of our major plans would be to address the refurbishment part of the waterproofing segment like in basements, water tanks, expansion joints and roofs, where there is a lot of pain area and a very less competence and know-how available. Sika would like to help the key owners not only to fix the problem for one monsoon but to show them that by adopting designed and proven Sika technology they can restore the performance and durability and above all get back their peace of mind.”

“We believe ‘sustainable and green construction’ is the key market trends in construction chemicals and waterproofing solutions market in the country. More and more clients are demanding a green construction which is eco-friendly and puts less strain on natural resources, he adds” Pidilite has developed an advanced high-end range of waterproofing system with 25 years of waterproofing and insulation warranty.

“This solution will take waterproofing to the next level as far as high-end projects are concerned,” claims Dr Bahadur. “We believe this new solution will contribute significantly as the value proposition is very strong.”

Whereas Pidilite looks at new construction as a definite area of opportunity as more and more smart cities getting developed.

According to Dr Bahadur, “Another area of focus is to develop and promote products for each surface area of the house. These products will ensure that all waterproofing concerns are story of the past. We are also looking at being as service oriented as we can. From DFI to Tech Chat, we are exploring all areas and media to reach our influencers, users and consumers. Only when, we will be able to service them satisfactorily we will be able to leap to the next level.”

According to Mr Basu, “When it comes to waterproofing, the most critical part is to ‘Do It First Time Right’.” However, the major issues actually start from the point of design and specification itself. Another larger challenge is the quality and expertise at the execution and installation level which finally leads to a non-performing structure in terms of water tightness and dissatisfied and helpless end users. The involvement of multiple stake holders without a clarity and responsibility matrix also puts the ownerships on wrong places, resulting in further disputes and pains.

The players Sika is one of the leading players in waterproofing segment. With in-house R&D capability and a well-spread out manufacturing units in India, Sika is very close to the customers in terms of providing solutions and servicing the critical needs in terms of timely execution with proven performance. “Sika believes in solutions rather than products and hence does not have one-size-fits-all principle. We provide customised techno-commercial solutions to our customers based on their needs.

However, as Mr Basu adds, the trend is encouraging with more focus and awareness developing on waterproofing and customers are becoming more inclined towards solutions rather than just buying products based on technical data sheets. There is also a trend to opt for more sustainable and userfriendly solutions.

Innovation and improvement has been also Pidilite’s mission, and it wants to continue being in the same sphere. “The need of the hour is to carve a niche which supports newage construction with improved technology which supports the life of the construction,” adds Dr Bahadur. n

Taking businesses to next level Sika India would like to stay patient and committed in closely working with all the stake holders. The company wants to ensure “best demonstrated practices” are adopted

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Road Building II Special report

Wirtgen celebrates Technology Day, inaugurates plant near Pune With a new plant in Pune, Wirtgen is hopeful to get more products and increase its sales and service representation Wirtgen Group, one of the world’s market leaders in mobile road building and road rehabilitation technologies, recently completed its 20 years of operations in India. The milestone was celebrated by inviting over 1,000 customers and partners to visit Pune plant and witness the Technology Day and the official opening of their new plant for crushing and screening equipment on 27th March.

The event also marked the roll out of the first Kleemann screen produced on India as well as the 1,000th Hamm compactor from the plant.

Stefan Wirtgen, President, Wirtgen Group and Ramesh Palagiri, Managing Director and CEO, Wirtgen India, inaugurated the new plant.

New plant and new hope More than 1,000 customers, suppliers and business partners witnessed the event. Wirtgen also conducted a live demo for over an hour to showcase technologies such as cold milling, cold recycling, asphalt

Our job is to continuously grow in India. We consider India as an important market for us, and it is a fascinating country full of opportunities.

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paving, compaction as well as crushing and screening technologies where these new generation machines were in operation.

Commenting on the company’s roadmap for the Indian market Mr Wirtgen said, “Our job is to continuously grow in India. We consider India as an important market for us, and it is a fascinating country full of opportunities. Therefore, we want to grow our manufacturing base in India, want to get more products and increase our sales and service representation.”

He also expressed the positive response the group has received from the Indian business over the past 20 years. “Our turnover rose even though the market was flat in the past years,” he explains. “But we are here for long term and see a great future. Also, the market is getting much better and the feedback which we are getting is perfect.”

Mr Palagiri also shared his views. “We have inaugurated a new plant,” he adds, “where we will be producing the Kleemann screens, initially for the Indian market. In Germany, we produce the higher capacity screens, but most of the other screens will now be produced in India not only for the domestic market but for export as well. In the same plant, we will have production of Vogele jaw and cone crushers for which the design work has just started. We expect the first machine to roll out in 12-18 months time. The design process is being done jointly in India and Germany. The same process what we did for Hamm products and Vogele pavers which will roll out by next March-April.”

New plant and innovation Wirtgen is presently concentrating on 200- to 300-tonne capacity,

We have inaugurated a new plant where we will be producing the Kleemann screens, initially for the Indian market.

Ramesh Palagiri, Managing Director and CEO, Wirtgen India both jaw and cone crushers. “When we come with this product, we are able to offer standard quality products at competitive price for the Indian market,” remarked Mr Palagiri. “We have adopted the product for the Indian market like using a local Cummins engine as well as all the new technologies.”

Wirtgen is also planning to do the same for Vogele pavers, which is going to be launched by the same time next year. Mr Palagiri added, “The wheeled and the tract pavers will have 6-metre width to meet the specific requirement for the state highway jobs in India, where they are trying to convert single lane into double lane. For the screens, we will have a range from 200-600 tonnes.”

The market size for this class of pavers is about 300 machines, and Wirtgen is expecting at least 30 per cent market share. At later stage, the company is also planning to export. “If we look at the world market, road building equipment category is getting divided based on the engine regulation and not much on technology,” explained Mr Palagiri. “We have US, Europe, Australia and Japan with Tier 4, while the rest of the world with Tier 2 or Tier 3. But most of the Tier 2 countries are gradually shifting to Tier 3. So the products that we are going to develop in India, except the screens, will be for Tier 3.

With that we have a chance to export to any market in any Tier 3 countries.”

Wirtgen has displayed many new technologies like milling of the road. People just keep on doing layers, dig it out, throw it and put their layers. Now Wirtgen machines are capable of removing the aggregates, and there is tremendous saving of natural resources and cost. “The only additional cost what the contractors incurred is adding the extra bitumen which gets oxidised, mixing cost and the relaying cost,” shared Mr Palagiri. “Otherwise, the cost will be laying a new layer of asphalt with aggregate and 5 per cent bitumen. That’s why we showcased recycling technology. We are trying to showcase the training where the machine can directly lay the crash barrier or drains. This way we can do it much faster — 2 km per day.”

Long-term perspective in India In the new plant, Wirtgen Group has invested about ` 80 crore, while its total investment is about ` 180 crore. In order to create better manufacturing and introduce new products, Wirtgen has been focusing more on supporting its customers. Mr Wirtgen seemed very happy with the government policies as well as PM Modi’s “Make In India” initiative.

“We are very positive about the campaign,” he said. “India will grow in the next few years tremendously, and we want to be a small part of it.”

The maker believes that it would be surely able to bring “achche din” for India. n

Mall Designing II Experts Column

10 innovative ways to enhance mall experience Sunil Shroff, Sr. Vice President, Viviana Mall explains ‘10 innovative ideas’ which contribute to change the look and feel of the mall offering more leisure and comfort to the consumers As disposable incomes are getting higher, consumers are getting more mature and are demanding a luxurious lifestyle. Therefore, it has become a top priority for the mall developers and architects to design their property innovatively to attract and keep the customers involved at the mall as it is said that “Innovations drive growth and development”.

Here we discussed the innovative ideas which contribute to change the look and feel of the mall offering more leisure and comfort to the consumers. The article also outlines how malls can be taken to a next level by adapting innovative techniques in terms of design, interiors and architecture making a simple shopping trip into a social event, attracting

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and retaining customers with its various well placed offerings.

1. Looks matter Most of the upcoming malls are based on the concept of contemporary design with added elements of classical architecture. In order to have a mall replicate the image of a great ‘hangout’ zone, a commitment to materials of permanence and quality is required. Natural and manufactured materials such as cut stone, concrete, brick and stucco are exterior wall materials that provide a cohesive and consistent architectural character that helps to unify the mall visually.

Building surfaces should ideally be light in colour.

2. Prevent bottlenecks

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An important aspect while designing a mall is to regulate the traffic circulation. Interesting alignment of landscape islands and driveways along with canopies and trellises, facilitating pedestrian traffic is ideal for malls with large spaces. For malls with small parking spaces, the traffic should be facilitated with multiplex egress/ingress points.

3. Pick the right mix Tenant mix is an alternative term for brand mix, and an area where one simply cannot afford to go wrong. Mall developers should first identify their anchor tenants and then build their tenant mix around it. Formulating the right tenant mix based on zoning not only helps to attract and retain shoppers by offering them multiple choices, but also enables smooth movement of shoppers within the mall, avoiding clusters and bottlenecks thus creating a win-win situation for both shoppers and retailers.

6. Make it easy to grab a bite Food courts play a key element in a mall where people not only eat but also meet friends, family, talk about their shopping and spend quality time together. Food courts should have high-quality, comfortable furniture which enables conversation. The food court options should always be in sync with the tenant mix at the mall. It should be an inviting space and have options of a few fine dining restaurants along with fast food chains to complement the tenants.

Being the second most important aspect in a mall as grabbing a bite after shopping or after a film, the food court experience should always be pleasant for the customers.

4. Birds of a feather…

Another important concept to be kept in mind is ‘Clustering’ - a process of gathering tenants of the same type into the same location. The developers can have clusters in all retail groups such as fashion, food, men’s wear, ladies wear, entertainment etc. When you have clusters of tenants, the customer has an access to a variety of options in a single category without any inconvenience. Thus, sensible bundling of tenancies will further improve the customer experience at a retail property. Likewise, malls and movie theatres have a symbiotic relationship. When you have a multiplex within a mall, there’s always something to do before and after a movie.

5. State-of-the-art amenities Mall spaces should ideally be swamped with F&B outlets on both sides, with informal seating spaces and water features forming an ideal hang-out space for all age-groups. It also creates a positive environment welcoming customers for exploring the interiors with greater shopping experience. The design should match international standards not only with its unique architecture but also with its thoughtfulness towards providing best of facilities like an ideal mother-care room, designated parking for physically challenged amongst others.

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7. A perfect match for anyone Mall designers are now creating zones in a mall catering to different audiences. Special food zones like sushi bars, play areas, business centres to surf the internet are some innovative ideas that malls can now incorporate. To make a visit to the mall more personalized, carefully chosen textures using stones, wood, strategically placed props and furniture, and the right lighting helps create a homely and relaxed feel.

8. Think green Simple steps that contribute towards environmental consciousness should be taken such as separate waste bins for dry and wet waste, recycling stations at parking areas for the disposal of paper and glass give added value to a mall in this age of environment conscious citizens.

to acknowledge the awareness of green buildings amongst people today. To increase the energy saving potential, occupancy based and timer based sensors should be installed. The upward out-door lighting should be limited, hence safeguarding the nocturnal life of the birds and insects.

9. Keep it comfortable Roofing systems of a mall should comprise of excellent acoustical and heat insulation values. Tiles that act as an effective reflective material for heat reduction and wall panels that give better heat insulation value should be used while building a mall.

On the whole, the design and architecture of a mall provides a platform that can transform a simple shopping trip into a social event, attracting and retaining customers with its various well placed offerings. Carefully designed malls also satisfy and cater to the requirements of today’s customer that is conscious about the environment. n

10. Design for a better future With the world becoming a more environmentally conscious place, malls too need to keep in mind the need for energy saving and sustainability. It lies in a developer’s interest

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Green Buildings II TECHNOLOGY

Grooved-end mechanical piping systems reduce the mechanical room footprint, enhance system performance and save time and cost on installation, says Simon Ouellette, Victaulic Engineering Services Supervisor

Mechanical rooms: improved efficiency and optimisation Controlling costs and compressing schedules without sacrificing quality are key concerns for contractors responsible for mechanical room installations. Clients are looking for on-time, on-budget delivery of high-quality systems that work well and are easy to maintain. Alongside these drivers, space is becoming a critical factor.

The high cost of commercial and industrial building space and its scarcity has led to a growing trend to squeeze the size of mechanical rooms. Ever tighter architectural designs for new builds are putting pressure

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on consulting engineers and contractors to deliver reliable, cost-effective HVAC solutions that keep the mechanical room footprint to a minimum. Similar demands are being made for mechanical room retrofits within the structural constraints of older buildings.

Grooved-end mechanical piping systems address all these issues. The lighter weight, smaller size yet higher integral strength of grooved components compared with welded or flanged systems, make them ideal for projects that are tight on space or where mechanical rooms are located on higher-level

floors. Their ease and speed of installation offer savings on total installed costs and they also deliver improved performance and reliability.

Fewer rubber bellows Victaulic grooved couplings are designed with an elastomeric gasket contained inside the internal cavity of a ductile iron or stainless steel housing and secured by two nuts and bolts to create a leak-tight joint.

This unique design gives the couplings noise and vibration reducing properties superior to those of traditional devices.

TECHNOLOGY II Green Buildings In traditional mechanical room set-ups rubber bellows or compensators are placed in the piping system at either side of the pump to reduce noise and vibration and are sometimes used to correct misalignment between welded pipe and equipment, placing the rubber under intense stress in a certain plane. Not only do they take up valuable plantroom space, but rubber bellows are considered the weakest point of an installation and the first component that is likely to fail, as general wear and tear, along with exposure to UV light in the mechanical room, causes the rubber to erode.

They also require ongoing maintenance: as bolts gradually slacken and the system starts to weep, the bolts need to be tightened regularly. With a best life expectancy of 10 years, rubber bellows may need to be replaced several times within the life of the system - which involves system downtime plus the cost of a new unit. Failure of the rubber bellows can be sudden and unpredictable, causing serious health and safety risks if, for example, the rubber splits and water escapes.

Installing three Victaulic grooved flexible couplings on each side of a pump solves these problems. It eliminates the need for costly, bulky flanged units and avoids the use of rubber bellows. The coupling construction enables the gasket to seal against the pipe, while the metal housing provides both space for the resilient elastomeric material to flex, and containment to prevent overstretching.

This creates a discontinuity similar to that of a rubber compensator. Additionally, ductile iron and stainless steel both have their own vibration dampening qualities, so the external housing also serves to absorb sound, thereby protecting equipment and enhancing the life time of the system.

A further advantage is removing the need for tie rods or the type of bracketry required to support pipework on top of and beneath bellows which increases time, labour and material costs. Special bracketry must either be prefabricated or fabricated on site and can account for around two thirds of the cost of installing a metre of pipe. Installations with flexible grooved couplings avoid these issues as they only require conventional brackets.

The groove explained A mechanical joint is comprised of four elements: grooved pipe, a gasket, a coupling housing, and nuts and bolts. The pipe groove is made by cold forming or machining a groove into the end of a pipe. The key section of the coupling housing engages the groove and the bolts and nuts are tightened with a socket wrench or impact wrench and hold the housing segments together. In the installed state, the coupling housing segments encase the gasket and engage the grooves around the circumference of the pipe to create a leak-tight seal in a self-restrained pipe joint.

Three Victaulic flexible couplings can be used not only with pumps but also with chiller units, cooling towers and any equipment with an engine that causes vibration. The use of additional grooved couplings - whether flexible or rigid - in the distribution lines will further reduce the transmission of vibration.

By combining versatility with durability, the method provides a low-maintenance solution that saves space and delivers both practical and commercial benefits throughout the life of the system.

More alignment In addition to noise and vibration attenuation, Victaulic grooved couplings allow for alignment ease in a pump installation. The pipe and system components can be fully rotated before tightening, without creating stress on the pump flange or equipment connection.

Flexible couplings also help to accommodate slight deviation that might be caused if pipework has not been prefabricated to exact dimensions – something which is more difficult to achieve with a welded or flanged system.

Couplings provide the convenience of a union at every joint and fall into two categories: flexible and rigid.

Both provide the security of full circumferential engagement of the coupling into the groove for high pressure and end load performance.

Rigidity is achieved with rigid couplings. The unique angled pad design provides positive clamping of the pipe to resist torsional and flexural loads.

Pump energy Cavitation is a problem frequently experienced, especially where space is limited. When turbulent water enters a pump chamber and the suction eye of a pump impeller, the degree of turbulence has a direct correlation with lower pump efficiency

Flexible couplings allow controlled angular, linear and rotational movement, which accommodates pipeline deflection as well as thermal expansion and contraction.

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But space saving is not the only advantage: there are cost benefits too. When it comes to installation, avoiding an extra spool between valves means the job is completed more quickly so labour costs are reduced.

and greater hydraulic noise within the pump casing. To reduce the effects of turbulence before the water enters the centrifugal action of the pump impeller, suction pipes are typically kept as long and straight as possible before the connection onto the pump flange. Yet creating long lengths of pipe does not sit well with modern design trends which aim to keep mechanical rooms simple and compact.

Where a bend is connected directly onto the pump suction, the water flow may spin in opposite directions within the eye of the impeller. Pump energy then has to be spent correcting this action before producing the expected performance. Inevitably, both flow and pressure measurements will be less than those expected at the design stage. A simple alternative is to fit a type of strainer called a suction diffuser. A suction diffuser straightens out the spinning fluid created by the change in direction (bend) and enables pipework to be connected closer to the pump at a 90-degree angle. Eliminating long pipe runs, elbows and reducers makes for a smaller mechanical room footprint and optimum pump performance.

Designing mechanical rooms with grooved valves achieves similar space savings.

Traditionally, check valves and butterfly valves need a spool piece between them to avoid damage to the valves. Having grooved check valves, close-coupled to grooved butterfly valves, eliminates the use of flanged spool pieces on the pump dressings and cuts out the need for flange adapters. Again,

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Less risk Driving down costs is a key objective for contractors. Whilst material costs are relatively easy to fix, labour costs are more volatile, leaving contractors open to significant labour risk on project costing. The grooved mechanical system reduces that risk by a large factor and competes favourably on total installed costs because a larger proportion of the total cost is fixed. When other joining methods are used, typically 70 per cent of costs are subject to variation making it difficult to estimate, which means a greater risk to the project budget. A grooved mechanical system with a quick and simple joining method and no need for jobsite preparation offers considerable costsaving opportunities on installation.

Time spent on the jobsite is a critical cost factor, leading contractors to prefabricate as much as possible offsite. Prefabrication offers major productivity gains and labour efficiencies – especially when there is limited space on site. Creating a controlled working environment enables the optimum organisation of work and utilisation of skills, facilitating the highest standard of workmanship and reducing material waste.

The Victaulic grooved system lends itself to prefabrication, since pipes can be cut and grooved offsite and valves fitted to pump assemblies ready for final assembly in the field as needed. Working in such a way avoids the risk of loss or damage to components on the jobsite, whilst reduced material handling lowers the potential for accidents.

Time savings Ease and speed of installation are key benefits of grooved mechanical room installations, since just two nuts and bolts are needed to form a secure joint. Compared with the multiple nuts and bolts on a flanged strainer, depending on size, suction diffusers are upto three times faster to install. Once installed, the grooved system provides for quality control through visual confirmation of proper installation. Metal-to-metal bolt

pad connection indicates that the joint is properly made and avoids time-consuming X-ray tests.

A system that uses grooved pipe-joining technology can be flushed out and cleaned in a fraction of the time needed for a system joined by other methods. When pieces of equipment need to be disconnected from the system – for instance to avoid flushing dirty water through a chiller – this can be done quickly and simply. A temporary by-pass around a chiller that might take several days on a welded system can be avoided with the grooved system and the task completed in a few hours.

When it comes to cleaning filters and strainers after flushing, access is much quicker and easier through the loosening of two nuts and bolts and the way the filter is positioned in the strainer makes is easy to extract.

Modifications to pipework which may be required at any stage during the project can be completed with similar ease. Tasks such as changing out a filter or replacing a pump can be done in minutes rather than hours.

Conclusion Switching from welded and flanged specifications to the grooved method for mechanical room installations can make a big difference to the success of a project.

And its use is becoming more widespread.

Because manufacturers of pumps and some other types of equipment have come to realise the advantages of grooved technology, many now offer a grooved outlet as a standard option. Not only does it make for easier product testing in the factory, but manufacturers know that having a grooved connection reduces the likelihood of additional forces on the equipment that could damage it.

Engineers, contractors and owners all stand to gain from Victaulic grooved systems.

Design engineers can realise space savings; contractors can make time and cost savings to achieve on-time, on-budget hand-over to the client; owners get an efficient, reliable system which is easy to maintain.

Authored by__ Simon Ouellette, Engineering Services Supervisor, Victaulic

lighting II Interview

Anchor gearing up for holistic solutions to reduce environmental burden “We believe in building sustainable communities using the group strength in all areas of life,” says Ashok Gangar, Director Sales & Marketing, Anchor Electricals Pvt. Ltd. The biggest advantage that Anchor brings to the table for India is that it is a Panasonic Group company, and Anchor has formed a formidable EPC development unit in Bangalore. In an exclusive interview with ACE Update, Ashok Gangar talks why india should focus on promoting and developing advanced technologies.

How does your company approach green design?

Anchor is one of the key members of the Panasonic Corporation’s ecosolutions company in India. The eco-solutions company of Panasonic provides a residential as well as non-residential environment where people around the world can live comfortably while reducing the environmental impact. Thus, green design is an integral part of the product development process at Anchor. Anchor’s endeavors would be directed towards making eco-friendly, energy-saving products and eventually gear up to offer holistic solutions for creating a comfortable environment while reducing environmental burden, including home, office building, factory and community by using the Panasonic Group’s integrated and cutting-edge energy management technology.

Name some of your important products for green designs. What makes them important and sustainable?

The biggest advantage that Anchor brings to the table for India is that it is a Panasonic Group company. Panasonic develops products as well as the technology. Thus, it can offer best-in-the-globe functionality with integration of products and technology for all spaces in the globe. Being a vital member of the eco-solutions company, Anchor ventured into manufacturing some of the green products in-house, in its manufacturing facilities at Daman, Kutch, Haridwar and Roorkee while the Panasonic LED lighting products are procured from Panasonic’s facilities across the globe. Anchor has a RoHS compliant product basket which falls as a perfect fitment to the needs of green housing. Panasonic Vision range of switches and accessories, Panasonic Switchgear comprising of miniature circuit breakers, residual current circuit breakers, isolators and distribution boards adhere to RoHS requirements along with the IS standards as well. Panasonic LED Lighting was introduced by Anchor in 2013-14. The LED product line-up caters to the lighting needs of residences, commercial, retail as well as hospitality premises and boasts of features such as long operational life, availability of products at price-points catering to the entire Indian socio-economic spectrum and optimum brightness. Panasonic HIT solar PV modules boast of

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high space efficiency, negative temperature coefficient, low luminance sensitivity, and high reliability and durability. It is a Panasonic unique product exclusively marketed by Anchor in India since 2014.

What are your major plans to take your businesses to the next level?

Anchor has formed a formidable EPC development unit in Bangalore, which brings immense experience of PV cell and module knowledge, inverter and balance of system design knowledge, high level of project management capability and site execution and management strength having executed many successful roof top and MW scale utility solar PV projects in India and abroad. The combination of quality modules and strong EPC team will bring credibility, high level of commitment and long-term support to our clients. Thus, it is poised on providing end-toend solutions to its customers.

The highest goal of green architecture is to be fully sustainable.

How to achieve sustainability in architecture?

Sustainable architecture seeks to minimise the negative environmental impact of buildings by efficiency and moderation in the use of materials, energy, development space and so forth. To create sustainability, the architecture should foresee the evolution of that particular space or premise to be constructed at least two decades ahead. It should focus on a harmonious integration of the socio-cultural understanding and the eco-system of that particular space. We, at Anchor Panasonic, believe in building sustainable communities using the group strength in all areas of life.

There are many controversies on LEED certification, which is criticised for poor model of energy efficiency. How do you look into this matter?

Energy-efficiency is not just the responsibility of LEED certification.

On one side, it is offering an avenue and the chance to bring more eco-friendly materials and eco-friendly lifestyle to develop eco-friendly constructions. The need of the hour is to spread a word about how energy can be conserved, and the new government is aggressively driving this change through several initiatives. Although I feel that the government should focus on promoting and developing advanced technologies in India that will effectively enable it to solve the power crisis. n

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Govt launches portal to aid cement supply for road construction The portal provides a buyer-seller platform without any intermediary

Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari launched a web portal which will facilitate the monitoring of the supply of cement and expedite the process of placing purchase orders by the prospective users/ user agencies with the respective cement manufacturers. The portal, designed by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways would ensure complete transparency in the supply of cement under the scheme, so as to achieve reduction in the cost of construction of rigid pavement.

INAM-PRO is a web-based application (www.inampro.nic.in) for infrastructure and materials providers and would act as a common platform for Infrastructure materials providers viz. cement companies, infrastructure providers, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and other stakeholders. To start with, it would facilitate contractors or cement buyers engaged in executing the central or state funded roads and highways, bridge construction projects to place cement orders online with the registered cement companies offering cement at competitive rates in the vicinity of project execution locations.

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Speaking on the occasion, Mr Gadkari said that the portal is a revolutionary initiative in the direction of reducing cost of road construction and maintenance. “As cement is manufactured indigenously and bitumen is a by-product of imported crude oil, the use of cement for national highways is in right earnest with the ‘Make in India’ campaign,” he added. He further said that this platform aims not only to bring down the cost of inputs for the infrastructure projects but also to create a win- win situation for all the stakeholders.

In his address, Secretary, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Vijay Chhibber said that the portal provides a buyer-seller platform without any intermediary. “With a focus on cement industry, this innovation would make the factories utilise their capacity to full potential,” he added.

The bids of 36 participating cement companies quoting rates from 103 factories along with ‘terms and conditions governing the supply of cement’ have been uploaded on the Ministry’s website.

Cement companies are facilitated to update their offered stock on the portal with the prices agreed upon with the Ministry. They would in turn get instant intimation about the orders placed and would be able to approve the delivery schedules as requested by the cement buyers without hassles and delays. This would also help cement companies plan their annual production in advance and schedule deliveries with better precision. n

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Concrete Future

M.J. Construction Chemicals is one of the leading construction chemicals manufacturing companies in India. Headquartered in Mumbai, the company caters to all kind of construction chemicals required for building industry, airports, railways, industrial structures, infrastructure projects, highways etc.

The group also manufactures varieties of admixtures used for making good concrete of different grades under different climatic conditions. The chemical admixture manufactured by group includes different kind of concrete admixtures such as plasticisers, super plasticisers, accelerators, set retarders, and air entraining agents used for making good concrete.

The range manufactured by the group has different properties for admixture which are modified in order to accelerate or retard the setting time of concrete, to increase the workability, water reduction, dispersion and air entertainment, impermeability, increase in concrete strength.

Major advantages of using M.J. Construction Chemicals concrete admixtures by the

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building industry include: • Reduces cost of concrete construction • Maintains the quality of concrete during the stages of mixing, transporting, placing and curing in various kind of climatic conditions • Achieves certain properties in concrete more effectively under adverse conditions • Reduces the cement consumption by making the workable concrete • Reduces the water requirement for particular grade of concrete thereby increasing the strength of concrete.

The company claims that by using its concrete admixtures the demand of water requirement reduces from 10 per cent to 40 per cent depending on the type of concrete to be made.

The plasticisers are entry level admixtures used for grade of concrete between M-10 to M-20. The products under the name MJ PLAST-N, MJ PLAST N-200, etc. are used for this purpose.

For the concrete grades between M-20 and M-45, the products under the name MJ

M.J. Construction Chemicals, under the guidance of its Director Hakim Jawadwala, has always been able to excel in the quality of their products and meeting high service standards

SUPERPLAST-N, MJ SUPERPLAST N-300, MJ SUPERPLAST N-400, MJ SUPERPLAST-RXL etc. are used.

For the concrete grade higher than M-45 M.J. Construction Chemicals recommends the advance range third generation product that is MJ SUPERPLAST HPC-100 which has got the ability to reduce the water content in the concrete by 40 per cent if properly designed.

The technical team of M.J. Construction Chemicals also helps the clients in designing the concrete as per the requirements and use of particular admixture for the above n purpose.

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CENTRILIT NC

Concrete additive based on pozzolanic alumosilicate Centrilit NC (nano-crystallizer) is a pozzolanic concrete additive based on amorphous alumosilicate. It concerns a synthetically manufactured material, not an industrial by-product. Apart from a high uniformity a long-term availability is also ensured.

New generation Materials like Centrilit NC based on special nano-crystallizers have been recently developed. These new materials improve the properties that are crucial for the durability of high-performance concrete. In addition to reducing chloride migration, an exceptional chemical and acid resistance of the high-performance concrete can be achieved with Centrilit NC. The concrete structure is simultaneously reinforced right down to nano-scale, density is improved and compressive and flexural strength as well as abrasion resistance of the high-performance concrete is increased.

The unique properties of Centrilit NC can be utilised in all areas of readymade and pre-cast concrete production that need high durability, e.g.: precast concrete, HPC in the energy, wastewater and chemical industry. Due to high homogeneity and reduced tackiness compared with microsilicabased concrete, workability is improved significantly. In many instances this even enables the production of high-performance concrete that can be pumped. A distinct improvement of the building structure’s aesthetics is gained due to the fair appearance of the concrete surface.

Advantages of using Centrilit NC in concrete • Increased compressive and flexural strengths • Reduced permeability (including chloride permeability), Increased resistance to chemical attack and hence Increased durability • Reduced potential for efflorescence, which occurs when calcium is transported by water to the surface where it combines with carbon dioxide from the atmosphere to make calcium carbonate, which precipitates on the surface as a white residue.

• Reduced effects of alkali-silica reactivity (ASR) • Enhanced workability, Better pumpabilty and finishing of concrete • Reduced shrinkage in concrete, due to “particle packing” making concrete denser • Improved color by lightening the color of concrete making it possible to tint lighter integral color.

• Endless quantities as it is a Factory made Homogenous product • Reduced dosage of superplasticizer.

MC-Bauchemie (India) Pvt. Ltd., an ISO 9001:2008 certified company, manufactures this product alongwith a host of other construction chemicals in technical and financial collaboration with MC-Bauchemie, Germany.

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WATERGUARD I: high performance, insulating polymerised waterproof coating

WATERGUARD I is two part polymer based waterproofing coating, specially designed polymer to ensure perfect water tightness, with insulating property to cool down inner temperature and ensures the flexibility to cover the thermal stresses. WATERGUARD I has an excellent frost resistance, Can be used on vertical and horizontal surfaces. When applied as directed, this product bridges minor surface imperfection protects against driving rain, providing outstanding durability, and offers long lasting protection, as well as offering energy saving in both cold and hot climates.

Benefits l Prepacked factory controlled, ensures consistent quality. l Provides good insulation property (8OC variation). l Saves up to 40 per cent energy by reducing heating and cooling demands l High impact and resistance l Resistance to atmospheric pollution l Stable over a wide range of temperature variations l Non toxic and environmentally friendly l Remains intact on flexible surface l Excellent crack bridging Surface without waterguard i Heat reflection from the surface Surface with waterguard i

Caption: Heat reflection because of WATERGUARD I in summer

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film durability to UV degradation l Bonds well to a wide range of surfaces l Gloss retention and mildew resistant l Easy to apply l Repaid drying for quick re-coating l Easy to clean. l Resistant

Application Waterproofing and thermal insulation to new and existing roofs, sidings and other surfaces on a wide range of substrates such as: l Precast and insitu concrete l Smooth masonry l Plaster and smooth stucco l Fibre cement and GRC panels l Sprayed PU l Bituminous sheeting and coatings l Galvanized steel and alum coating l Water tanks.

WORKING OF WATERGUARD I WATERGUARD I content a micro spheres which act as a barriers. This barrier reflects, refracts and dissipates heat, thereby keeping heat in structures during the cold months and out of the structure during the hot months.

WATERGUARD I light insulating ideal for areas that will be subjected to moisture as it is a waterproof coating and will not only insulate, but also protect against moisture ingress. The coating can be effective in both hot and cold climates, reducing the cooling and heating demands.

Advantages l WATERGUARD I can save to 30-40 per cent energy cost.

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can be easily applied by brush, roller so not any special equipment are needed for coating l WATERGUARD I works as a thermal barrier which is very light in weight compare to the traditional insulation boards. l It has very good flexibility and durability ideal for heating and cooling without cracking. l It has very good UV resistant property.

Application procedure Surface preparation: All the surfaces must be clean and free from dust, loose materials, oil, cement dropping etc. Before application of WATERGUARD I, prewet the surface and excess water is to be removed.

Mixing: WATERUGARD I is available in two parts: liquid and powder. Mix them thoroughly using electric mixing machine for homogeneous mix coating. Do not add water, solvents or other paints or coatings to WATERGUARD I. Application: Apply two coats of prepared mix of WATERGUARD I on the prepared surface. Second coat must be applied when first coat is dried.

WATERGUARD I is pre-packed two components of 10 kg powder and 5 kg liquid, specially designed polymer processed cement and fillers, which covers approximately 8 to 9 sq.m. depending upon the substrates. n

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AM CON-2015 shone light on new concepts in concrete technology All India seminar on new developments in use of alternative materials for concrete — AM CON-2015 — was held on 13th and 14th March-2015 at Chitnavis Centre, Nagpur. The Seminar was organized

by Indian Concrete Institute, Nagpur Centre, Nagpur.

The seminar’s theme was to create the awareness amongst the construction engineers about the modern concrete construction practices and methodology to disseminate information about the new concepts in concrete technology.

K.C. Tayade, Vice President (West), Indian Concrete Institute, delivered welcome address. Manoj Kawalkar highlighted the logic in organising the seminar. Theme of the programme was explored by Vivek Naik. V. Dehadrai introduced the president of function.

The exhibition was inaugurated by Dr Shubhajit Saraswati, National President, Indian Concrete Institute. The exhibitors were from construction chemical manufacturers, cement manufacturers, brick manufacturers, sand manufacturers and construction industry equipment manufactures.

About 500 delegates had attended this two-day seminar which prominently includes the presence of upper- and mid-management level dignitaries from the government as well as private organizations. About 200 student delegates were also present and had actively participated in question and answer sessions which showed their deep intense to understand the

Shri. Achyara Ajit inaugurating AMCON-2015 at Nagpur, Principal Convener - Er. Vivek Naik, President of ICI - Dr. S. Saraswati, Vice President (West) ICI - Er. K.C. Tayade, Chairman of ICI Nagpur Centre - Er. Manoj Kawalkar during the inaugural occasion.

subject. Total of about 40 technical papers were presented by highly qualified speakers from different parts of the country.

In concluding session, R.B. Shukla, Executive Director, VIDC, was the chief guest. In his speech Mr Shukla talked about the use of alternative materials and requested government department like VIDC, PWD and others to take an advantage of latest technological developments and also to use fly ash, GGBS and other supplementary concrete materials. The president emeritus L.K. Jain was also expressed his views during concluding session, whereas S.S. Shirkhedkar proposed the vote of thanks.

The seminar had achieved a great success due to the contribution by organising team of ICI Nagpur under the leadership of Principal Convener Vivek Naik and Chairman Manoj Kawalkar. n

Roof India ‘15 to open up new window for roofing and allied markets The 14th edition of ‘Roof India’ series of exhibitions is to be held at Bombay Exhibition Centre, during 22 - 24 May 2015.

The event is considered as one of the Asia’s largest gatherings of manufacturers, distributors and dealers of roofing and allied products companies from India and Abroad. The event showcases the latest in the developments on products and technology in sustainable roofing solutions from across the 18 countries.

The event commits to showcase the cutting-edge developments in the roofing products and allied industry segments from over 115 exhibitors and brand representatives. Products on display were roofing systems, architectural cladding, solar rooftop, daylight solutions, pre-engineered buildings, metal building systems, structural steel, tensile coated fabrics and architecture, roll forming machinery, space frames, roof waterproofing, roof insulation, roofing fasteners, factory and warehouse doors, power tools and accessories, aerial and mobile

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access platforms, fall arrest and safety equipment and much more.

Roof India 2015 is a must visit exhibition for architects, EPC consultants and contractors, structural engineers, civil engineers, quantity surveyors, roofing and civil contractors, real estate promoters and builders, factory and warehouse builders, town planners, landscape architects, waterproofing contractors and consultants, key personnel from logistics companies, airport authorities, metro rail, defence and space organisations.

This is the only event of its kind, endorsed and supported by NRCAUSA, Tensinet-Belgium, IGRA-Germany and CNWB-China. The previous editions of the event were well accepted and applauded by the building construction and infrastructure fraternity.

The event is being organised by the International Trade and Exhibitions India Ltd., a part of the ITE Group Plc. which organises trade exhibitions and conferences worldwide. n

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BASF India Limited....................................................... 47

Mc Bauchemie.............................................................. 53

Ajax Fiori Engineering (I) Pvt.Ltd.................................. 21

National Roofing Services............................................ 45

Ajit India Pvt. Ltd.......................................................... 25

Osaka Rubber Pvt. Ltd................................................. 27

Apple Chemie India Pvt Ltd.......................................... 39 Arier Natura Pvt. Ltd..................................................... 61 Atul Enterprises............................................................ 43 Fair Mate ..................................................................... 62 Glass Wall Systems (India) Pvt. Ltd............................... 9 Jay Jay Enterprise........................................................ 57 Kirby Building Systems (I) Pvt. Ltd.............................. BC Klean Environmental Consultant Pvt. Ltd..................... 35 Lanvin Infrastructure......................................................11

Pioneer Roofing Solutions India Pvt. Ltd...................... 23 Polylight Engineers....................................................... 57 Premier Bars Pvt. Ltd...................................................FC Prime Portable Cabins................................................. 13 Shree Sai Enterprise.................................................... 15 Sonal Engineering Plastic Fabricator........................... 37 Tata BlueScope Steel Limited...................................... 63 Vandana Global Limited..............................................IFC

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Max Roofing Systems Private Limited.......................... 31

Zamil Steel Buildings India Private Limited.................... 3

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