Interviews

RERA has been the biggest reform

01 May 2017

Real estate had been witnessing a slowdown for the past three years, and the slowdown induced by demonetisation halted many deals. According to experts, about 15-30 per cent of transaction value in various markets used to be in black money. Today, there is a general anticipation of the removal of 20-30 per cent of cash dealings from the transaction process.

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Smart building technology contributes to workplace strategy

01 May 2017

Organisations now understand that smart workspaces can be a powerful tool to support employees to achieve better productivity and performance. 'An office space should be well-equipped to improve efficiency, simplicity, safety and security,' says Shabbir Kanchwala, Senior Vice President, K Raheja Corp, as he elaborates further.

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We are on schedule and expect to complete some projects ahead of time

01 May 2017

The Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) is among the major infrastructure projects in India. Planning is complete for eight zones - there have been huge regional plans, with the smallest being at 84 sq km and the largest at 920 sq km, bigger than Singapore!

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Cities need a strong commitment and strategy for execution

01 Jun 2017

Schneider Electric is set to play a key role in building smart cities, offering the potential to save 30 per cent of energy across the electricity and gas distribution system; about 15 per cent reduction in water losses; integration of power, IT room processes and security management systems; reduction in travel time and traffic delays by 20 per cent; and improving quality of life within the city and competitiveness in the global economy.

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Green chemistry is a key focus for Tremco

01 Apr 2017

Meet the single-source supplier of commercial product systems: Tremco! The company's offerings include construction sealants, glazing and gaskets, waterproofing systems, roofing materials, and a lot more.

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We are investing over Rs.1,100 crore to expand our fibreglass facility in Taloja

01 Apr 2017

Making it to the Fortune 500® list for 62 consecutive years is big! That's what Owens Corning has achieved through its market-leading products and innovations. With a presence in over 27 countries, the company started business in India in 1998 with a focus on building materials and composite solutions.

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We are totally geared up for the growth of the construction industry

01 Apr 2017

With India on a trajectory of growth for the past few years, there is an urgent need to adapt stronger, durable, environment-friendly, ecologically appropriate, energy-efficient yet cost-effective materials and technologies in construction.

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Our commitment is to building the nation,' says Sandeep Singh, MD, Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery Company

01 Mar 2018

When I joined the company, I spent three months to understand the company, people, dealers, vendors, etc. I first identified the pain areas and major gaps and then prioritised the major actions required. The first thing we identified was that we had to make our people happy.

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India needs a holistic approach combining sustainability with economic development

01 Aug 2017

With a population that exceeds 1 billion, India's consumption of energy resources influences the end budget as well as the global environment. Evidently, it is important for the country to adopt sustainable procedures to contribute towards lower energy consumption, better environmental quality and fewer CO2 emissions.

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The Nagpur-Mumbai Expressway will reduce travel time between both cities by half

01 Mar 2017

20 years ahead - the key to success lies in its plan to develop the prosperity corridor, the Nagpur-Mumbai Super-Communication Expressway. This will assure sustainable development and lead to opportunities in employment generation, agricultural growth, robust infrastructure and reverse migration

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We have turned GIFT from an infra-led to a business-led city

01 Feb 2017

With over $1.5 billion worth of transactions in less than one year, GIFT city is a raging bull in the making. But the project has had its challenges. Launched in 2009, it took two years for the land allocation of 886 acre. Gradually, a few infrastructure and construction projects started taking shape.

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Infrastructure opportunities in Tier-II, Tier-III and Tier-IV cities are immense, says President, CREDAI National

01 Dec 2017

Owing to their demographic and infrastructure capabilities, the Tier-II, Tier-III and Tier-IV cities provide huge opportunities to the country to expand its economic base.

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