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
Professional Engineer Certification Practices in India vis-à-vis USA
G. Venkata Prasad, Director of Operations, Deep Foundations of India, & Dr. Putcha Sastry, Vice President, Smart Structures, Florida, USA, compare a Professional Engineer’s practices in India with that in the USA, and highlight
Accident Or Accidental
Should one set safety priorities by Choice or by Chance? In my opinion, fatalities ought to be classified as ‘by chance’ which can be controlled or contained by proactive planning. On the other hand, safety cannot happen by accident
Building Bridges: Shaping the Future
‘Building Bridges’ is a technical book that reads like a novel, and acts like a reference point and a guide, with its systematic compilation of information on bridges across India. It presents the world’s first fully digitalized bridge
Earthquake-Resistant Construction
It is now an accepted fact that all the countries on the earth are liable to earthquakes. Lands can only be grouped into 5 zones (Zone I where the event is active at its highest to Zone V where it is the least active) depending upon the frequency
EPS Geofoam Blocks for Light Weight Steps
Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Geofoam blocks are normally used with soil in the applications of slope utilization, lateral load reduction in retaining structures, and buried utility protection etc. In buildings, the blocks can be used in stairs
