
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

Invest Wisely in Storage

eTRANS expands reach with RANET4U acquisition

Evaluating Lateral Bracing Code Requirements for Large Diameter Foundations

Bringing Positive Change Through A Professional Approach

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