The Institution of Engineers (India) (IEI), Navi Mumbai Local Centre, under the aegis of the Architectural Engineering Division Board, organised a one-day national seminar, ‘Reaching New Heights – Overcoming High-Rise Construction Challenges’, at CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai.The seminar brought together architects, engineers, planners, developers, academicians and industry professionals to deliberate on the design, construction, operation and sustainability of tall buildings in rapidly urbanising cities.Welcoming the participants, Er S P Singh, Chairman, IEI Navi Mumbai Local Centre, highlighted the growing significance of high-rise development in addressing urban challenges while ensuring sustainability, safety and quality of life.The seminar was inaugurated by Anurag Sinha, Executive Director, Engineers India Ltd, who emphasised upon the need for integrated planning, innovation, resilience and collaboration to meet future urban development needs. Bhachubhai Patel, Chairman, Akshar Developers, attended as Special Guest and shared perspectives on creating sustainable and liveable vertical communities.Technical sessions by experts, including Uday Kulkarni, Zeeshan Ali, Prof Ruta Pawar, Husain Rampurwala, Gurudas Parwani, Prakash Bajaj and Akshay Hotkar, covered advanced construction technologies, structural systems, safety and sustainable design practices.A key highlight was the panel discussion on ‘Human-Centric Tall Buildings’, moderated by Er Suresh Babu. Panellists Nilabh Nagar, Anurag Sinha, Amol Khair and Dr Aseem Gokarn discussed how thoughtful design, community spaces, biophilic interventions and supportive policies can foster social interaction, inclusivity and well-being in tall buildings.Another panel, moderated by Prof Sucheta Mathew, explored the technical, regulatory and sustainability aspects of high-rise development. Panellists Dr Navnath Ghadge, Dr H M Raje, Dr Priya Mendiratta, Dr Purushottam Daijude and Dr Sarode deliberated on emerging technologies, resilience, code compliance and the future of tall buildings in India.The seminar concluded with a vote of thanks by Y M S Mopara. The event reinforced the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in shaping the next generation of high-rise developments that are structurally efficient, environmentally responsible and people-centric.