Trehan IRIS appoints Prasad Rane as Chief Business & Marketing Officer
Focus: Infrastructure Builders
India’s infrastructure ambitions are entering a defining phase, with investments in roads, highways, railways, metros, airports, ports and urban infrastructure driving demand for construction and engineering capabilities. Yet, despite their central role in delivering these assets, engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) companies continue to face a valuation gap compared with other segments of the construction ecosystem. This disconnect formed the central theme of the Infrastructure Today Leadership Conclave 2026, which brought together industry stakeholders to examine what it will t..
AI can unearth latent enterprise value
AI is reshaping how construction and real estate companies connect data, systems and decisions. Speaking to KAVITA PARAB, Siddharth (Sid) Mitra, COO and CTAIO at sirrus.ai, explains how an agentic AI layer can connect siloed systems, optimise project schedules, identify risks in real time and unlock latent enterprise value.How does sirrus.ai connect market intelligence, project feasibility, construction planning and management to help developers make better decisions?sirrus.ai is more than a construction platform. We have created what we call an agentic plane, starting with an ontology — a s..
Born Smart or Built Smart?
In residential projects where the homeowner has a clear requirement for extensive automation, the smart-home brief should influence the design from the outset. CW explores exactly how such mandates influence design-development. QUICK BYTESIntegrate smart technology with architecture, interiors and MEP from the outset.Let residents’ needs and routines guide automation.Integrate sensors, wiring and controls without compromising design.Build flexible infrastructure for evolving technologies.Smart systems should be simple, reliable and easy to use.Existing homes can be retrofitted with mini..

