Awards bagged

01 Nov 2016 CW Team

In its continuous recognition for its commitment to green, K Raheja Corp has been bestowed with the Indian Building Congress (IBC) Award for Excellence in Built Environment (2014-15) in key categories at the 21st Annual Convention of IBC held in New Delhi.
GVK Mumbai International Airport´s Multi Level Car Park at Terminal 1B has been awarded the ICI Dr Ramakrishna Award 2016 for the Best Project with Pre-cast Concrete in India.
Essel Infraprojects has been felicatated with the Michael Porter-IFC Strategy Award in the Utilities´ category for the strategic role it has played in shaping the industry.
Kolte Patil Developers has been ranked as the No. 1 Most Reputed Real Estate Brand in Pune in a report by Blue Bytes in association with TRA Research, as it has completed over 13 million sq ft of landmark developments in Pune and Bengaluru, making it the largest developer in Pune.
Kirloskar Ebara Pumps has won gold and silver trophies at the 31st Chapter Convention CCQC-2016, organised by Quality Circle Forum of India.

Mahindra Lifespace Developers has been recognised as one of the 100 most sustainable corporations across Asia in the 2016 edition of the Channel NewsAsia Sustainability Ranking; ranked at No. 28 on this year´s list, up 28 places from last year.

The businesses and innovators behind some of Asia Pacific´s most iconic green buildings have been announced at the World Green Building Council´s Asia Pacific Leadership in Green Building Awards for 2016; Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has been awarded under the ´Business Leadership in Sustainability´ category.

JLL has been awarded the Golden Peacock Global Award for Sustainability, which recognises companies´ commitment to a more sustainable world across a number of criteria including corporate governance, economic, environmental and social performance, by India´s Corporate Institute of Directors.

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