Other Articles & Reports

BuildStreet: Addressing Construction Air Pollution in India

Vivek Singh, Proprietor, and Dr. Neha Singh, Environmentalist and Air Pollution Specialist, BuildStreet, discuss the causes, impacts, and solutions to air pollution caused by construction activities in India.

Ferrocement Technology & Projects

P.C. Sharma, (Retired) Head - Structural Engineering Research Centre Roorkee & Ghaziabad, and Chief Editor NBM&CW, writes on his more than six decades of working with SERC and the Ferrocement projects undertaken.

Ferrocement in Himachal Pradesh: Sustainable Construction Solutions

Er. Umesh Pathania, Sr. Technical Officer, Council For Science, Technology & Environment, Shimla (HP), projects Ferrocement Technique used for Rainwater Harvesting, Structures, School Buildings, Toilets, Bathrooms, etc. in Himachal Pradesh.

Design of Eccentrically Loaded Single-Angle Compression Members

Dr. N. Subramanian explores the complexities of designing eccentrically loaded single-angle compression members used in structures like roof trusses, bracings, and transmission towers; addresses challenges such as unsymmetric cross-sections

Empowering Women in Infrastructure: Building a Stronger, More Inclusive Future

At Egis, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for our women employees. We offer a range of initiatives aimed at empowering

Sustainability in the Built Environment

The concept of sustainability and sustainable development has become increasingly critical in the context of global environmental challenges and urbanization. As the world grapples with issues such as climate change, resource depletion

Energy Conservation & Use of Renewable Energy Sources in India

Energy efficiency simply means using less energy to perform the same task, which means eliminating energy wastage. Improving energy efficiency is required to narrow the gap between energy demand and supply. Benefits include reduction

Solar Trees for Net Zero Carbon Emission

Solar trees can help in achieving the goal of net zero or net plus campuses and thereby helping in achieving the goal of net zero carbon emission of the country. Energy generation from non-conventional resources has become a necessity due to India’s

Rising International Freight Rates May Lower Exporters' Earnings in FY25

India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) has stated that the recent surge in container freight rates by 4x (yoy basis), if sustained, could affect the business operations, EBITDA margins and working capital of exporters during

Ferrocement Water Tanks: A Cost-Effective & Durable Solution for India

This article explores the advantages of ferrocement water tanks compared to traditional Reinforced Concrete (RCC) tanks. It delves into the construction process, material requirements, and cost-saving benefits of ferrocement technology.

The Impact of Earthquake Aftershocks on Building Design & Safety

Dr. N. Subramanian, an award-winning author and consultant, Maryland, USA discusses the probability of aftershocks in the seismic design of structures, shares some observations on occurrences of aftershocks after major earthquakes

Large-Scale Soldier Pile Ground Anchors Wall Construction

Retaining wall systems of Soldier Pile Ground Anchors (SPGAs) have been used for many decades to stabilize landslide activity. Due to successful use of these walls to address slope instability on the California state highway system, their

Demand for Grade-A Warehousing surges to 163 msf; supply lags behind by 1.4 times

According to a joint report by CREDAI and CRE Matrix, the warehousing sector has garnered much interest among industry stakeholders due to its rapid evolution. The segment has witnessed immense sectoral demand, outgrowing supply by 1.4 times

Massive demand for Grade A warehousing in Tier 2 & 3 cities

A joint report by US-based Binswanger Commercial Real Estate Services and the ANAROCK group has emphasized the high-intensity focus on making India a global manufacturing hub, which has led to the rapid expansion of warehousing clusters beyond the top

Invest Wisely in Storage

Choosing the right storage solution is a strategic decision that can impact your business's efficiency, reputation, and bottom line. Prioritize safety, timeliness, tech-enabled solutions, and added services, think long-term, and consider your business's growth potential

eTRANS expands reach with RANET4U acquisition

eTrans Solutions, a leading e-logistics and fleet management company, has acquired Bengaluru-based Telematics and IoT company, Ranet4u, previously a subsidiary of Rane Holdings. Ranet4u is now a part of eTrans and is renamed eTrans t4u. “The combined

Evaluating Lateral Bracing Code Requirements for Large Diameter Foundations

In the design of deep foundations for a structure, a single deep foundation element (structural pile) may be used to support a building column. The most common element used in such cases is a drilled shaft (also called a drilled pier, caisson or bored pile

Bringing Positive Change Through A Professional Approach

As a civil engineer with firsthand experience, I have witnessed projects being awarded based on low bid and personal connections, rather than professional expertise. It is disheartening to see deserving agencies and professionals who have invested their time

Why Construction Industry Needs to Raise the Salary Bar of Civil Engineers

C.A. Prasad, President, PSI Hyderabad, and Director, Metey Engineering & Consultancy, presents the basic core fields of engineering viz. Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical, and gives reasons why there is hardly any demand in colleges for these fields of study by

Making Dreams Come True Contributing to Country's Development

Mitul Patel Managing Director, Apollo Inffratech Group began his professional journey when he was in his early 20s to become the youngest entrepreneur in the construction equipment industry of India. After finishing his B.E. in Electronics from the Pennsylvania

Modern Corporate Office with Sustainable Design

Satin Creditcare Corporate office in Gurugram, Haryana, is a zero-energy building due to features like highly efficient HVAC systems, water recycling, daylight harnessing, and low energy task lighting. The building consists of two basements + Stilt + 8F structure

Need For Construction Safety Measures in Modern Day Constructions

The various accident causation models outline the importance and need for scientific preventive methods. An accident is caused by a combination of a series of factors and gives sufficient warning signals before one actually occurs. Workers and people

Cement, Steel, Paint Companies on Expansion Overdrive

Riding on the strong demand from infrastructure, construction, and housing sectors, building material companies like cement, steel, and paints, are charting fast-faced expansion plans, especially as the pre-election year of 2023 is seeing higher fund

Nurturing Future Leaders of Indian Construction Industry

There is a big gap in meeting industry demand through formal skill training programs for construction workmen and practical training for students pursuing engineering courses. This status quo can be changed by replicating successful global models

Uncovering the Hidden Proﬁt for EPC Companies

Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) companies engaged in development of power infrastructure networks, very often ﬁnd that their realized margin at the end of a project is signiﬁcantly lower than the budgeted margin envisaged

Engineering Design Consultancy Fees

Vivek G. Abhyankar, Structural Engineer, elaborates on the various aspects of Engineering Design Consultancy Fees, the agreements, do’s and don’ts, Indian as well as foreign consultancy practices, along with case studies, for the benefit of

How to Save Construction Cost

If the homebuilding exercise is carried out with proper planning and smart execution, it would lead to a significant reduction in cost. Nidhi Aggarwal, Founder, SpaceMantra, offers 7 tips to save costs while constructing a house.

Bhavan Domes Technology

This Innovative and economical Construction System of Geodesic Domes minimizes the geometrical complexities of construction and engineering difficulties. N G Bhagavan, Retired Scientist, Center for Innovative Building Technologies (CIBTech)

C-PC Polymer Composites Based Civil & Structural Engineering Applications

The construction industry is always evolving with new techniques and methodologies. With the global industrial communities setting their sustainability goals for a better future, any new trends and technological advancements appearing within the construction

Safety, Ownership & Leadership in Industrial Workplaces

The Workshop on creating Ownership of Safety and Safety Leadership for safety culture transformation is designed to address the ‘ought to be’ and ‘ought not to be’ factors associated with the promotion and improvement of safety performance