At a glimpse...

BAU, a trade fair for architecture, materials and systems, will take place from January 16 to 21, 2017, at the Messe München exhibition center spread over 180,000 sq m. Around 2,000 exhibitors from more than 40 countries and approximately 250,000 visitors from all around the world are expected to take part. Orient Electric held the second edition of its Design Awards to promote and recognise design excellence and breakthrough-concepts in the electrical lifestyle segment. Mumbai will host the 14th annual edition of IGBC´s Green Building Congress 2016 from October 5-8, 2016, for the construction industry to learn, share and explore new growth opportunities in green buildings and sustainable built environment. Hall of Fame roadshow, an initiative by Danfoss India, was held in Kolkata to encourage energy-efficient commercial buildings in the city, aimed at increasing participation for Hall of Fame 2017, which is a joint initiative with ISHRAE to recognise excellence achieved in conserving energy by commercial buildings in the country. LG Electronics India inaugurated its first ´Air Conditioning Academy´ in North India, spread over 3,000 sq ft, and plans to train almost 1,000 personnel in this academy. Henkel Adhesives Technologies India has expanded the capabilities of its Pune Innovation Centre with two dedicated laboratories - one for Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) and the other for Acoustic and NVH. The second edition of International Real Estate Expo (IREX), an annual show that presents investment opportunities in international real estate and premium luxury properties, will be held from October 7-9, 2016, at New Delhi. ABB India lights up 190 schools in West Bengal with solar power, providing a brighter future to thousands of students. India´s leading trade fair for environmental technology - IFAT India 2016 - was held from September 28-30, in Mumbai, which showcased the latest products and services for water, sewage, refuse and recycling segments.