India poised to adopt cleaner solutions bypassing outdated practices

28 Mar 2024 CW Team

The US Green Building Council (USGBC) announced that LEED version 5, slated for release in about two weeks, aimed to tackle construction phase carbon emissions and would establish strict criteria for what constituted an offset for specific activities.

Additionally, USGBC, along with the Green Building Council of Australia and the British research establishment, revealed plans to provide frameworks for sustainable financing in both bond and loan markets, with the study set to be released in June 2024.

USGB plan to reduce carbon emissions in the construction industry, USGBC had been operational for 30 years with a mission to advance sustainability in the building industry, with decarbonisation being a significant aspect. He emphasized the importance of seizing every opportunity within the industry, encompassing both existing and new buildings globally, and ensuring the accessibility and applicability of solutions across all markets.

Infrastructure Urban

08 Apr 2026

UniAcoustic, Vicoustic Form UniVicoustic Alliance

UniAcoustic, part of United Group, has acquired a strategic stake in Portugal-based Vicoustic, forming a new alliance branded as UniVicoustic. The agreement, signed in Mumbai, marks a significant cross-border partnership aligned with evolving India–EU trade dynamics.The collaboration brings together Vicoustic’s global expertise in architectural acoustic products with UniAcoustic’s manufacturing scale and distribution capabilities. The combined platform aims to expand market reach, integrate technology and optimise supply chains across key regions.The development comes amid progress in th..

Dalmia Bharat, Delhi PWD Revamp Under-Flyover Spaces

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Versigent Debuts as Independent NYSE-Listed Company

Versigent has launched as an independent publicly traded company following its separation from Aptiv, with shares commencing trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker “VGNT”. The move marks a significant milestone in the company’s transition into a standalone global player in power distribution systems.The company specialises in the design, manufacturing and delivery of low- and high-voltage electrical architectures, supported by engineering centres across four continents and manufacturing operations in over 25 countries.Versigent reported revenues of $8.8 billion, net inco..