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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..

Move Less, Build More

On high-rise sites in Mumbai, until a few years ago, the common material handling solution was manpower and the repeated relocation of material until it finally reached the floor where it was to be installed.Cut to today. “Now, we are adopting automation in material handling, not to replace people but to reduce unnecessary movement, improve planning, and use people and equipment more efficiently,” says Raahul Maroo, Founder & Managing Director, Tat:vm Builders and Developers.To read the full article Click Here ..

Law and Order

In modern economies, construction projects serve as a catalyst for economic growth and national development. In India, the construction industry plays a vital role in infrastructure development, urbanisation and employment generation. However, these projects involve significant financial, contractual, legal, environmental and safety risks, necessitating an effective legal framework to regulate their execution.The India perspectiveConstruction projects are governed by various legal and regulatory requirements relating to land acquisition, planning permissions, labour welfare, environmental clea..