1.Building a Green Home

Aspire to own a green home? Green Architect, NILANJAN BHOWAL, shares some tips!

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2.Mandating certifications and ratings can certainly ensure construction quality

In 2000, Chennai-based Akshaya built a commercial building in Nungambakkam that demanded a raft foundation model.

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3.DMRC inaugurates its first line extension

The 9.63-km elevated extension is set to benefit over a million people

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4.Roofing and cladding: From asbestos to galvanised sheets

A material shift is clearly visible among developers and architects.

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5.Projects worth over Rs 4.45 billion launched in Thanjavur

Under Smart Cities Mission, major projects have been launched in Thanjavur.

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6.Mumbai building gets IGBC LEED Platinum-rated

Jade Vedant used smart materials and ensured optimum daylight to go green!

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7.Mercure Hyderabad KCP launches Solar Energy Initiative

Mercure Hyderabad KCP has inaugurated a Solar Hot Water Systemunder Planet 21 initiative at the hotel – an initiative towards sustainable development. The installation of the solar hot water system is a step towards producing renewable power and protecting the environment.

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8.The equipment bank for real-estate construction is Rs.100 crore.

With over 10.9 million sq ft of existing development and another 65 million sq ft planned in projects spanning leisure, recreation, commercial and upscale residential developments is Gurgaon-based Central Park.

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