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SMART HOMES The need to regulate devices with ease and adapt to sophisticated technology is paving the way and bringing the reality of smart homes closer.
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Features CRANES Size really does matter for the crane industry, which is gradually scaling new heights. SCAFFOLDING & FORMWORK Choosing fit-for-purpose formwork can facilitate accelerated and economical construction. Trade Talk “INDIA SHOULD HAVE A DEEPER LOOK AT INFRA PROJECT OPPORTUNITIES IN AUSTRALIA.” Grayson Perry, Trade Commissioner, Australia Trade Commission, shares more on bilateral relations with focus on smart cities, rail and road developments in India. Civic Sense “BHOPAL-INDORE INDUSTRIAL CORRIDOR WILL ADD TO BHOPAL’S GROWTH TRAJECTORY.” - Tejaswi S Naik, Municipal Commissioner, Bhopal Municipal Corporation, elaborates on developments and upcoming projects in the city. Women in Construction “THE VALUE OF SMART LIES IN DESIGN AND PLANNING.” - Nirupa Shankar, Director, Brigade Hospitality, elaborates upon the current hospitality market, her role and challenges. Special Project DAM GOOD! The Teesta IV dam, being built by HCC for NHPC, is only the third-of-its-kind in India, and the first RCC dam project for both companies. Material Advantage THE LIGHTEST SOLID ON EARTH Owing to their impressive list of properties, aerogels are increasingly finding favour in building and construction.
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Legal Zone UNFREEZING THE FROZEN To unfreeze the reservation of any land, the owner has to follow the statutory provisions as contemplated under the MRTP Act, say Aradhana Bhansali, Partner, and Amit Kolekar, Principal Associate of Rajani, Singhania & Partners.
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Special Report WHAT WILL IT TAKE TO REBUILD NEPAL? With the earthquake causing an unmatched destruction, CW explores the technique and materials that can help rebuild Nepal’s infrastructure faster.
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Guest Articles COMBATING CORROSION Sukanta Mallik, Assistant Vice President, CICO Technologies Ltd, discusses the cost of corrosion, the imperative to nip it in the bud, and the development of the anti-corrosive product segment in India.
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WHAT LEADS TO PROJECT DELAYS? K Srinivas and B Ravinder, Assistant Professors, NICMAR, present the results of a study on causative factors for time and cost overruns in an infrastructure project by ANOVA. Interactions “WE ARE MOVING AGGRESSIVELY TO PROJECTS OUTSIDE KARNATAKA.” - Ashish Krishnaswamy, Director, KNK Group, elaborates on KNK’s projects, solutions and the current industry scenario. “GOING FORWARD, WE ARE EXPLORING THE HEALTHCARE AND HOSPITALITY SEGMENTS.” - Jairam Panch, Managing Director, Turner Project Management India Pvt Ltd, shares more on the company’s plans and offerings.
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FINDEX This service is provided by CW for easy reference of organisations and individuals reported in this issue. Organisations AABC Infra Equipment ......................... 94 ACC .............................................. 44, 125 ACME Cleantech Solutions ................... 34 Adani Power .......................................... 32 Ahluwalia Contracts India ...................... 52 Airport Authority of India ..................... 38 Alimak Group........................................ 46 Ambience Group ................................... 26 Anchor Electrical India ........................ 118 ArcelorMittal ......................................... 22 ArthVeda Fund Management ............... 126 Ascendas India ..................................... 136 Ascent Group ...................................... 126 Australian Trade Commission ................. 80 Avantha Group CG................................ 44 Baver ..................................................... 22 Berger Paints India................................. 52 BHEL.................................................... 34 Bhopal Municipal Corporation .............. 86 Birla Corporation .................................. 44 Boels Rental .......................................... 46
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Brigade Hospitality ................................ 96 Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation .....................................28, 42 BSL Scaffolding ..................................... 74 Carlyle Group........................................ 34 Casa Grande ........................................ 126 CERA Sanitaryware .............................. 54 Chennai Port Trust................................. 39 Chicago Pneumatic................................ 46 Chintels India ...................................... 106 CICO Technologies ...................... 100, 155 Coal India ............................................. 22 Cochin Port Trust .................................. 39 Cochin Shipyard .................................... 39 Coffor Construction Technology India ..............................76, 78 CommonFloor.com ............................. 128 Competition Commission of India......... 44 Confederation of Indian Industries ......... 39 Crane Owners Association of India ........ 90 Crompton Greaves ................................. 32 Dalmia Bharat Cement .......................... 44
Dalmia Bharat Group........................... 128 Danfoss Industries ................................ 155 DB Realty ........................................... 128 Doka India ............................................ 72 Doosan Construction Equipment........... 46 DP World .............................................. 39 ElectroMech .......................................... 88 Escorts- Construction Equipment .......... 88 Everest Industries ................................... 54 Forum Projects .................................... 134 Gateway Distriparks ............................... 26 Gateway Rail Freight ............................. 40 Getmymachine.com ............................... 46 Godrej Properties................................. 128 Government of Andhra Pradesh ............ 38 Government of Gujarat ......................... 40 Government of India ........................22, 40 Government of Nepal .......................... 102 Government of Odisha ......................... 38 Government of Tripura .......................... 38 Grohe India ......................................... 154 Gubbi Enterprise ................................. 138 Gujarat State Fertilizers and Chemicals... 28 GVK Power & Infrastructure ................. 38 HCC ..................................................... 71 Hindustan Land Developers ................. 126 HSIL ..................................................... 56 ICRA .................................................... 39 Ideal Movers ........................................ 138 IL&FS Engineering and Construction Company ......................... 26 IL&FS Transportation Networks .......... 164 Indian Hume Pipe Co............................ 56 Indian Institute of Science Education and Research ........................ 82 Indian Railways ..................................... 40 ITD Cementation India ......................... 58 Jaypee Group ......................................... 44 JCB India ............................................ 105 JGC Corporation................................... 26 Jindal Steel & Power .............................. 22 JK Lakshmi Cement .............................. 44 JLL India ............................................. 118 JP Infra ................................................ 126 JSW Cement .................................. 44, 164 Kansai Nerolac Paints............................. 58 KESCO ................................................. 34 Keselec SchrĂŠder .................................. 154 Kirloskar Brothers ................................ 155 KKR ..................................................... 44
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FINDEX KNK Group ........................................ 110 KNS Architects ................................... 122 Kochi Metro Rail .................................. 42 Kohler Engines Co............................... 154 Kolte Patil Developers.......................... 126 Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant ......... 32 Kyushu University ............................... 105 Lafarge Holcim ...................................... 44 Legrand India ...................................... 118 Liebherr Group ..................................... 46 Liebherr India................................. 88, 138 Lubi Pumps ........................................... 78 Lutron Electronics Inc ......................... 118 MAHAGENCO .................................... 28 Mahanadi Coalfields ............................. 28 MAINI Scaffolds & Formwork Systems 138 Manitowoc Cranes India ........................ 90 Marvel Realtors ................................... 128 Maxim Crane Works .............................. 46 MBL Infrastructures ............................... 62 Metropolitan Region Development Authority .............................................. 42 Ministry of Civil Aviation ...................... 38 National Aluminium Company .............. 28 NBCC .................................................. 62 NCC .................................................... 64 NICMAR ........................................... 114 NTL Lemnis.......................................... 34 NTPC ................................................... 32 Omkar Realtors & Developers ............... 74 ONGC Videsh ....................................... 22 Orient Cement ...................................... 64 Orris Infrastructure ............................. 126 Overseas Development Institute ........... 106 Ozone India ........................................ 155 Palfinger ................................................ 46 Panchakanya Group ............................... 46 Paschim Gujarat Vij Company ................ 34 Pergo India .......................................... 154 Philips Lighting India...................... 34, 118 Pipavav Railway Corporation ................ 40 Posco India .......................................... 128 Power Grid Corporation of India ........... 34 Pranav Construction Systems ................. 76 Prima Plastics......................................... 22 Raheja Developers ............................... 122 Rajani, Singhania & Partners ................ 108 Reliance Industries ................................ 34 Rivali Park........................................... 128
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Sanghi Industries ................................... 44 Scaff India.............................................. 72 Schneider Electric India ....................... 164 SD Corp.............................................. 124 Seeds of Change Foundation................ 104 Silverglades Group ............................... 106 Skyking Lift Rent .................................. 46 SPML Infra............................................ 66 Stanadyne .............................................. 28 Starwood Hotels & Resorts.................. 126 Sunil Hi Tech Engineers ........................ 66 Sunpa Group ......................................... 28 Sunteck Realty .................................... 128 Tata Power............................................. 34 TechNavio ............................................. 94 Technofab Engineering .......................... 68 Thermax ............................................... 32 TIL........................................................ 88 Titagarh Wagons .................................... 22 Turner Project Management India ......... 98 VA Tech Wabag ...................................... 22 Volvo Construction Equipment ............. 46 Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority ....................... 126 Zamil Steel .......................................... 105 People AAV Ranga Raju .................................. 64 Abhijit Roy ........................................... 52 Adun Saraban ........................................ 58 Ajay Kumar Somani ........................ 88, 138 Alakesh Roy ........................................ 105 Amit Gossain ....................................... 105 Amit Kolekar ....................................... 108 Anil Banchhor ..................................... 125 Anil Chaudhry .................................... 164 Anil Kumar Pillai ................................. 164 Anjanee Kumar Lakhotia ....................... 62 Anubhav Jain ....................................... 106 Anuj Puri ............................................ 118 Aradhana Bhansali................................ 108 Ashish Krishnaswamy........................... 110 Ashwin Gandhi...................................... 90 Atul Sanghvi .......................................... 54 Avinash Gupta ....................................... 68 Bonniga Ravinder ............................... 114 C Venkataramana ................................... 66 Christopher Gish ................................. 105 Deepak Khetrapal .................................. 64
Dinesh Dubey ..................................... 124 Dr.Anoop Kumar Mittal ........................ 62 Faisal Ghaus ........................................... 94 Grayson Perry ........................................ 80 Hari Om ............................................... 74 Hemanta Hazarika ............................... 105 Hiral Patel ............................................. 76 HM Bharuka ......................................... 58 J Sidheshwar ........................................ 138 Jairam Panch .......................................... 98 Jignesh Pawar......................................... 78 K Srinivas ............................................ 114 Katie Peters ......................................... 106 Lee Fu Nyap........................................ 136 Manish Sanghi ....................................... 54 Manjul Trehan ..................................... 118 Manoj Agarwal ...................................... 88 Mukund G Sapre ................................. 164 Nayan Raheja ...................................... 122 Nirupa Shankar ..................................... 96 Peter Kitzes.......................................... 104 Prashant Solomon ................................ 106 Praveen Sharma ..................................... 94 Punnaswamy .......................................... 71 Raghav Himatsingka............................ 138 Rahul Saraf .......................................... 134 Rajas R Doshi ....................................... 56 Rajendra Varma ..................................... 74 Rajlakshmi Golchha ............................ 102 Ram Mahat ......................................... 104 Raman Joshi .......................................... 90 Rohan Amin.......................................... 78 Rohitt Sharma ..................................... 138 Sameer Saxena ..................................... 118 Sandip Somany ...................................... 56 Santosh Kumar ...................................... 71 Sharad Rastogi....................................... 72 Shobhit Uppal ....................................... 52 Shreeniwas Kelkar .................................. 72 Shresht Kashyap ................................... 122 Sukanta Mallik ..................................... 100 Sulabha Kulkarni ................................... 82 Sumit Biswas ......................................... 88 Sumit Joshi .......................................... 118 Sushil Sahani.......................................... 76 Sushil Sethi Jain ..................................... 66 Tejaswi S Naik ....................................... 86 Tushar Mehendale ................................. 88 Yoshiyuki Kato .................................... 118
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oday, India is the second largest elevator market after China and is poised to grow further in the years ahead with infrastructural development, rapid urbanisation, and increasing disposable incomes. In fact, according to estimates, another 15 years or so and nearly 50 per cent of the country’s population will be living in urban areas in apartments with elevators. Hence, faster, smoother and personalised vertical transportation will be the need, and is also the focus of leading developers today. Similarly, to ensure its apartment buyers get the safest vertical transportation in the market, Mumbaibased builder K Raheja Corp – the creator of over 2,000 residential projects and a 25-million-sq-ft, world-class business ecosystem – carried out a rigorous study of the products of the major elevator companies in the world. To no surprise, Toshiba topped the list. Shabbir Kanchwala, Senior Vice President, K Raheja Corp, has the reason: “This is one company that ensures that customer requirements are not only met through design but in its operations in the long run.”
Pioneering concept With the aim to provide premium reality infrastructure on a par with international standards, K Raheja Corp has pioneered the concept of self-
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With the dream to re-craft modern living for a new class of consumers, faster, smoother and personalised vertical transportation is the perfect choice for leading developers in India.
contained townships and concerned, the need commercial business of the hour is comfortable and spacious elevators that districts. Kanchwala adds, are 100-per-cent safe. “We “This has been with all can no longer afford a formats like residential situation where an elevator apartments, office spaces, retail and entertainment, stops for a few minutes virtually making it a mini city Shabbir Kanchwala, owing to a power cut,” with mega comforts.” Kanchwala points out. Senior Vice President, K RAHEJA CORP Indeed, K Raheja Corp He lays emphasis on the has been associated with company’s vision to be a Toshiba since 2012 and in Kanchwala’s major infrastructure and growth driver words, “The experience has been for the development of India so the whole nation is empowered. “Why can’t marvellous.” While the relationship our own Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, found its roots in a mid-sized project Bengaluru, Chennai, and Hyderabad with 12 elevators, today the builder has partnered Toshiba for most of its be like any other big metropolitan cities projects. As he continues, “We are in the world?” asks Kanchwala. extremely satisfied with their prompt However, he goes on to concede that response time, for all pre and postthe obstacles in those countries are fewer. “I need world-class equipment sales and overall project execution and components; the best doors, the patterns. We have awarded them the best taps, the best flooring, the best contract of installing elevators in our headquarters as well. Toshiba always electrical infrastructure.” Undoubtedly, makes it a point to walk that extra mile getting the components that meet with us, in terms of value addition in Raheja’s exceedingly high benchmarks their offerings and variety in finishes can often be tough... really tough. Considering this, the fact that Toshiba and features.” Johnson Elevators topped the builder’s He goes on to add, “Toshiba is a list speaks volumes. reputed global brand and its elevators are known both for quality and The customer’s preference excellent operations. Safety being a To modern flat owners, ambience priority for the company, it adheres to matters – not just of their own international safety standards, which is apartment, but the ambience, quality evident in its products' safety features and facilities of the entire compound. such as automatic rescue device, As far as elevators for modern high-rise speed protection, etc. This additionally buildings of 50, 60 or 100 storeys are shows Toshiba's commitment to
“We have successfully secured over 700 units in India.” - Yoshiyuki Mabuchi, Managing Director, Toshiba Johnson Elevators (India) Pvt Ltd The right vision and 140 years of Toshiba Group’s history has enabled the Toshiba Elevator business in India to be a cut above the rest. Having commenced its elevator operations in India in April 2011, Toshiba Elevator India Pvt Ltd was established as a 100-per-cent subsidiary of Toshiba Elevator and Building Systems Corporation, Japan. The Indian operations were commenced with a
maintenance agreement rather than breakdown maintenance as we can predict failure in advance.
Do you customise based on the client’s requirement? We have standardised products. However, we offer a wide variety of finished products, and can hence provide or propose any kind of material with finishes and decorations to the client. So the customer can choose from the standardised; in case they want a unique design, we can consider customisation for unique finishes. Also, while we import the materials, some products are procured locally to deliver to meet the client’s project schedule.
How do you ensure sustainability? Toshiba Group focuses on technologies to ensure Human Smart Community by lifenology and the biggest aspect in elevators, i.e., energy consumption and environmental concern to enhance the life of the people. Compared to our conventional elevators, our latest elevator models consume only 50 per cent energy. Also, by using roller guides, which do not require lubrication oil, it is beneficial for the environment. vision to provide world-class, energy-efficient and safe vertical transportation systems. Further, in October 2012, it entered into a JV with Johnson Lifts Pvt Ltd as Toshiba Johnson Elevators (India) Pvt Ltd (TJEI). Yoshiyuki Mabuchi, Managing Director, Toshiba Johnson Elevators (India) Pvt Ltd, elaborates further in conversation with SHRIYAL SETHUMADHAVAN.
What are your key solutions or offerings in the construction space? We provide safety, security and comfort. Our products provide leading edge technologies in energy consumption such as high efficient motors, regenerative system, using lightweight material for cab to reduce weight and LED lightings. Also with high quality inverter drive system and by using high quality roller guides we have enabled stable, quiet and smooth riding comfort. In addition, maintenance is the key factor of our business and we offer assured maintenance service to sustain the quality of products for long period of times. We have sold over 700 units over the past few years and are growing rapidly. Our focus is on the higher or premium segment where our market share is over 7 per cent.
How do you understand customer requirements? First, we focus on quality, cost, delivery and safety/service (QCDS) along with installation quality and after-sales services qualities. In installation, we deliver parts to site and assemble the complete system there to ensure a perfect fit. Also, having specialist staff from Toshiba Elevator’s headquarters, Japan, enhances the installation quality. Our after-sales services are available 24/7 in India. We always recommend the customer to select a comprehensive
excellence. The company is ahead of the competition in key areas including commitment to deliver in time without compromising on safety and quality, the excellent experience of their installation team, and their unmatchable lead in customisation.” Further, in terms of aesthetics, decoration and finish, real-estate firms like K Raheja Corp have to provide new and
Toshiba elevators have been offered to a premium upcoming project in Bandra-Kurla Complex, Mumbai’s planned commercial complex with approximately 600,000 people working in various offices... We are supplying 22 elevators to this iconic commercial development. These boast large capacities (1,836 kg) with the latest gearless PMSM technology. The passenger elevators are supplied with an advanced group control system, or the destination control system (DCS). People travelling to similar destinations are grouped, ensuring better traffic handling and travel times. Passengers are directed to the most efficient elevator; without pressing any call buttons inside the cabin, they reach their destination. Also, a unique feature is the hall door – hall transom – flush arrangement, which enhances the aesthetics of the lobby. The project is designed by a renowned architect from USA, who has ensured tasteful aesthetics that include back-painted, acid-etched glass panels and bead-blast, stainless-steel trims cladded over the elevator cabin walls.
Is India geared for high-speed elevators? What is the highest speed of the Toshiba elevator that you offer worldwide? We have set a Guinness world record for manufacturing the world’s fastest elevator at the speed of 1,010 m per minute (~16.8 m per second). It was supplied and installed in Taipei in 2004 (is the fastest operational elevator as on July 2015) and has been safely running for more than 10 years without any major mechanical trouble due to a superb maintenance staff. In India, the current speed adopted on an average is 1.75 m per second; this is applicable to medium commercial and residential buildings. This may increase to 2-3 m per second over time.
innovative products in every project. The customer wants to be unique, feel unique, and that is what Toshiba is, as Kanchwala agrees, affirming, “Every single time.”
Future watch Indeed, expansion in the residential and commercial real-estate sectors, increase government spending
in the infrastructure sector – especially with 100 smart cities – are bound to be game changers. Today, considering that the total elevator installed base in India is estimated at around 350,000 units – with both new equipment and modernisation – vertical transportation is undoubtedly set to achieve great heights.
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he manufacturing indices, which appeared to be positive till last month, turned negative, killing all joy espoused by optimists. Loans continued to pile up.The RBI maintained its stance. And interest rates didn’t ease off enough to make an impact in a debt-burdened commercial sector. The government is still struggling to get its Land Bill and GST Bill through Parliament. Corporate results are reflecting the pain – in the financial year ended in March 2015, Corporate India is expected to drop marginally by 0.8 per cent at the aggregate level for the June 2015 quarter from a year ago. Net profit is expected to grow just 0.3 per cent. And in the March 2015 quarter, sales dropped by 5.6 per cent An unforgettable meeting with while net profit tanked as much as 45.3 per cent from the Dr APJ Abdul Kalam. corresponding quarter of 2013-14. One year into the new government’s rule and nothing has changed on the ground. While there has been a rally in Indian equities since May 2014 owing to the optimism of investors, the BJP’s lack of a majority in the 245-seat Rajya Sabha (48 seats against the INC’s 68) has led to the derailment of the reform momentum. The real-estate sector is holding an unsold inventory of 688,000 units, measuring 919 million sq ft. While commercial real estate has been languishing for long, the residential sector has lost steam too. This is likely to have a cascading effect on building material sectors. Steel is already suffering on account of large Chinese imports and cement is waiting for housing demand to rise. Poor demand is causing unemployment among labour and they are returning back to villages where an even worse scenario awaits them. The MNREGA scheme budget has been slashed, agriculture yields are soft, and rural infrastructure schemes are still struggling with environment clearances and land acquisition problems. Despite Team Modi’s tireless work to improve structural lacunae and launch of new schemes to digitise, smarten, skill, house, power and connect India, over 55 per cent believe that the business environment is ‘moderately worse’ and only 24 per cent expect the overall economic situation to improve in the next quarter. What can the government do to correct this and restore the faith of businesses? Here are 10 suggestions: 1. The PM should go easy on his international trips and focus on the economy. 2. Public spending figures should be declared sector-wise every month. Targeted public spending for the forthcoming quarter should also be made public. 3. PSU spending on capex should be consolidated and declared every quarter. 4. The government should focus on stalled projects and give them a chance to recalibrate within a specified time. 5. The FM needs to clear tax hurdles to make India an attractive destination. 6. The NREGA budget must be restored with direct benefit transfer mechanism. 7. Budgeted spending for roads, defence, infra and renewable energy should be accelerated. 8. Timelines should be set for arbitration with the government for infra disputes and we should push forth with the Public Contracts (Settlement of Disputes) Bill. 9. The Power Minister must corporatise discoms through government infusion as equity instead of grants so they can raise further capital; transfer of subsidy should be done by ‘direct benefit transfer’ to the consumer. 10. We need an ‘ease of doing business’ challenge on the lines of the ‘smart cities challenge’ between states with a quarterly ranking. This month, we mourn the passing of former president Dr A P J Abdul Kalam. Missile man, scientist, teacher and inspiration, his light will continue to guide us as we strive for a better tomorrow.
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LETTERS ALL-ROUND VIEW The CW issue was an interesting read. The cover story focused on the different aspects of Smart Cities – the government initiatives, industry dealings, etc. It was an all-round view, which covered a wider range of topics, compared to other publications. I particularly gave the CW PROPERTY TODAY section a lot of attention; it was interesting. It featured big names in property development who make a difference in the industry. CW is doing a great job and I will be happy to be associated with it in any way in future. - Sandhya Godey, Principal Consultant, Phoenix IT Solutions Ltd
GOOD INSIGHT Hearty congratulations to the Editorial Team at CW! The ‘The Smart Cities Challenge’ coverage has been one of the most comprehensive and well-researched articles that I have come across in a very long time. Also, the cover story ‘Make in Metro’ made an interesting read. Both the cover stories is sure to help the potential beneficiaries of the upcoming Smart Cities and Metro build-out. Overall, the magazine gives a good insight into the construction industry for an ‘outsider’ like me. Once again congratulations on the fantastic issue and keep up the good work! - Philips Ranjit, Director, Cloud Business, NetApp India Pvt Ltd
OPINION POLL RESULT With Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently launching urban development missions - Smart Cities, AMRUT, PMAY - will the Smart cities mission be a success? Yes: 75% No: 12% Can’t Say: 13%
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EXCELLENT ARTICLE Congratulations to the team at CW for an excellent Technology-based article on the Rebar Processing scenario in India. The article is complete as it focuses on prevalent working methods, new technology and the future trends. The technology as explained, has all positive aspects to work more efficiently, and we hope the industry considers adoption of this in future projects. We also hope that CW will continue publishing such good technical articles by experienced engineers and experts. - Vipin Sanghani, Owner, Orient Agency
really keeps the industry updated with current realities. Additionally, CW should see ways in which it can expand its horizons – may be by having an extensive section with international updates and also the latest updates on skills and knowledge of the construction sector, which will help the younger generation. - Jagan Mohan, Vice President-HR, Brigade Enterprises Ltd
updates are timely and keep us informed about the new trends, market practices, technologies and other important aspects in the construction space. The real estate section is a must-read and features some great names and companies in the industry. More Power! - Mayank Bhagwat Bhopal
CONTEMPORARY ACTIVITIES CW as a magazine is informative and deals with contemporary activities. It recognises good work and features the best practices in the industry. As a B2B, it
All the articles in CW are well presented. The content and layout is well looked at. In the July issue, the story on Jaipur Metro was wellpublished as well as the cover story on metro. These articles provide exposure to the various technologies involved in construction. The presentation on the real estate sector was good as well. However, one addition could be considering featuring of better urban transport in a broader way. Also, the magazine can focus on new bridges along with the technologies used in its construction. - Ashwani Saxena, Director-Projects, Jaipur Metro
POWER-PACKED MAGAZINE The July issue of CW was a power-packed one. All the stories were interesting and all of them together, allowed me to get a good insight into the industry. The
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NEWS & EVENTS At a glimpse... •
Grundfos India had launched a video contest called ‘Energize’ last month to promote energy efficiency in the country.
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Bridgestone India joined hands with Pune rural Police to promote Road Safety Awareness in rural Pune through an ► event held at Pune Rural Police office.
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The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat announced the winners and finalists of the Performance and Innovation Awards, as part of the 2015 CTBUH Annual Awards, which recognises the importance of actual building performance using measured data.
Appointments • Huntsman International (India) Pvt Ltd appoints Rohit Aggarwal as Vice President and Managing Director of Huntsman India subcontinent and further strengthens India market with the appointment. • The Indian Construction Equipment Manufacturers’ Association (ICEMA) appoints
Awards bagged •
Rajul Parikh, Co-founder and Director, AlfaaUV, has been honored at the National Awards for Marketing Excellence for her contribution and commitment towards the UV technology for water and air purification in India.
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Nitesh Estates has been honoured with eight prestigious awards including Asia Pacific Property Awards 2015, Travel & Leisure and Conde Nast Readers Travel Awards 2014 and was named one of the Hot 50 brands in Bengaluru.
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Emerson Climate Technologies was adjudged as the ‘Best Cold Chain Solution Provider Of The Year’ at the 4th Cold Chain Strategy Summit. This reinforces the company’s leadership position in providing reliable, energy-efficient and environmentally responsible solutions that help in developing an efficient cold chain logistics system for the country.
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GoodEarth Malhar Footprints in India has received a citation award in the Residential – Multiple Houses category at the FuturArc Green Awards 2015, Asia’s largest leading Green Design competition in Singapore.
Krishnapatnam Port has been bestowed with the “Golden Peacock Environment Management Award” in recognition of the port’s initiatives and achievements in the field of environment.
Best forklift operator ThinkLink Learning, in partnership with RTITB UK, is launching a competition to find the safest and most efficient forklift truck operator in India to recognise and reward highly skilled and safety conscious operators from all over the country.
Anand Sundaresan, Vice Chairman & Managing Director, Schwing Stetter India Pvt Ltd as President and Arvind Garg, Vice PresidentHead Construction & Mining business of L&T Ltd, as Vice President of the association. • Trimble appoints Chennai Institute of Technology as the first Educational Centre of Excellence in India for the company’s Trimble Buildings business segment.
The Construction Chemicals Manufacturers Association (CCMA) announces the second edition of the Suppliers to Construction Chemical Industry conference, to be held in Mumbai on September 22, 2015, which will focus on raw materials, plant and machinery, application equipments, etc.
India Ranks third Among Top 10 Countries for LEED Green Building, the world’s most widely used and recognised green building rating system, announced by the US Green Building Council.
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INTERNATIONAL
PROJECT UPDATE COAL INDIA TO GIVE UP THREE-FOURTHS OF MOZAMBIQUE MINE Coal India has decided to relinquish about three-fourths of the coal mine it was allotted in Mozambique. Coal India Africana Limitada, a fully-owned subsidiary of the state-owned firm, was allotted two leasehold licences for extraction of coal of about 224 sq km in Tete province of Mozambique. The company board has approved retaining 54 sq km of leasehold licence
area, which will be of actual interest with coal bearing horizon occuring within a 500-m depth and relinquish the remaining 170 sq km area out of total leasehold licence area of 224 sq km. The decision was taken based on Interim Geological Report prepared by CMPDIL, a 100 per cent planning subsidiary of CIL. CONTACT: COAL INDIA. TEL: 011-2201 8457. WEBSITE: WWW.COALINDIA.IN
Titagarh Wagons acquires Italy’s Firema Trasporti Titagarh Wagons has acquired Italy-based Firema Trasporti to foray into metro coach and high-speed train manufacturing. The transaction entails transfer of technology, all tangible and intangible assets, and some liabilities relating to ongoing orders. With this acquisition, the company’s orderbook has increased to above Rs 2,400 crore. CONTACT: TITAGARH WAGONS. TEL: 033-4019 0800. WEBSITE: WWW.TITAGARH.BIZ
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INDIA PLANS TO AWARD 15,000 MW OF SOLAR PROJECTS THIS YEAR India’s plans to install 100,000 MW of solar power capacity by 2022 and needs as much as $200 bn to meet this target. The government aims to provide green power at less than Rs 4.50 a unit. As part of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government’s green energy push, India will award contracts for the supply of 15,000 MW this year. CONTACT: GOVERNMENT OF INDIA. WEBSITE: WWW.INDIA.GOV.IN
GLOBAL WOES PULL DOWN INDIAN STEEL SECTOR The Indian steel production rose marginally in May due to commissioning of new plants. Jindal Steel & Power produced 1.10 mn tonne of crude steel in the June quarter, an increase of 38 per cent from the corresponding period last year. Most of this production came from its Angul
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and Raigarh units, with Oman also contributing a fourth of the total output. Other companies like Steel Authority of India, Essar Steel and
ARCELORMITTAL ASKS SOUTH AFRICA FOR STEEL TARIFF PROTECTION ArcelorMittal South Africa, has asked the government to impose a 10 per cent import duty on steel and in return it may offer shares to black empowerment partners. Shares in the unit of the world’s largest producer of steel are trading around their lowest levels in more than a decade and South Africa’s high labour costs, poor rail infrastructure and slowing economy have forced it to consider cutting back operations and jobs.The company has not made a profit in the past five years and in exchange for protection from steel imports, Mittal will offer shares to black South African consortiums. CONTACT: ARCELORMITTAL. TEL: +352 4792-1. WEBSITE: WWW.CORPORATE. ARCELORMITTAL.COM
Rashtriya Ispat Nigam also registered an increase in production. CONTACT: JINDAL STEEL & POWER. TEL: 011-2618 8340-50.
Government to build 60 rail lines The government will construct 60 railway lines and purchase 200 rakes to speed up coal evacuation as well as achieve the target of 1 bn tonne production of fuel by 2020. To construct these railway lines, the ministry has set up two JVs, one in Odisha and other in Jharkhand. CONTACT: GOVERNMENT OF INDIA. WEBSITE: WWW.INDIA.GOV.IN
QUICK PICKS • VA Tech Wabag along with its JVC Belhasa Projects bags an EPC order worth `580 crore in Bahrain. The company will design and build 40 MLD Al Madina Al Shamaliya Sewage Treatment Plant for the Ministry of Housing, Bahrain. • ONGC Videsh loses out on its bid for two oil blocks in Mexico’s first licensing round in 88 years. • Berger Paints to set up a plant in the Russian town of Nevinnomysk in the Stavropol region. • Prima Plastics receives an approval to set up Plastic Articles unit at Nicaragua. • Baver wins a site remediation contract worth over €100 m – the groups single largest contract to date.
GOVT MAY OPEN SWISS CHALLENGE TO DEVELOP HIGHWAYS The ‘Swiss Challenge’ is a way of awarding project contracts to private players and the government is considering it in the development of expressways. The government may enter into direct negotiations with a private player who submits a proposal and, if they cannot agree on the terms of the project, consider calling for bids from other interested players. South Africa, Chile, Korea, Indonesia, the Philippines and Taiwan are among the countries that have already seriously considered, awarded and implemented unsolicited projects. The obvious advantages are that it cuts red tape and shortens timelines, and promotes enterprise by rewarding the private sector for its ideas, bringing innovation and technology to a project. CONTACT: GOVERNMENT OF INDIA. WEBSITE: WWW.INDIA.GOV.IN
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PROJECT UPDATE ANDHRA PRADESH ..............................................
years. The Petroleum and Natural Gas Ministry too has promised a mega-investment package for the state. The state will invest JAPAN’S JGC PLANS REFINERY, Rs 25,000 crore in the oil and gas sector for over five-six CRACKER UNIT years. In the meanwhile, Japan-based JGC Corporation is planning to set up work has begun on GAIL’s Rs 3,957 crore Jagdishpura refinery and cracker unit in Haldia pipeline project. the state. Toshiba has also come C ONTACT: GOVERNMENT OF INDIA. forward to assist the state to WEBSITE: WWW.INDIA.GOV.IN optimise power management. The company will partner CONSTRUCTION OF in energy research besides FALGU BARRAGE PUT ON collaborating on the proposed BACK BURNER energy university. Besides, The old demand of Gaya Andhra Pradesh Technology Services and Japan’s NEC signed residents for construction of a low height barrage over river an MoU to work on designing Falgu near Bitho village remains and implementing a safe city a non-starter. The proposal is project in Tirupati. being examined by the irrigation CONTACT: JGC CORPORATION. department. It is a complex issue, WEBSITE: WWW.JGC.COM as Falgu mostly flows sub surface and without insulating seepage .................................................. through the porous bed, barrage will not serve any purpose. CENTRE SHOWERS INFRA The main problem is the PROJECTS ON STATE retention of water by blocking sub-surface seepage. The Central Government, since November last year, has been announcing a blitz of infrastructure and other projects .................................................. worth over Rs 1 lakh crore for the state. Among the big ticket COAL INDIA CHALLENGES investments announced are the JSPL’S WASTE DISPOSAL AT Rs 50,000 crore road projects CHATTISGARH MINES Coal India has appealed in that the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways intends the Delhi high court against to develop over the next few Jindal Steel and Power (JSPL) for
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IL&FS Engineering to raise Rs 500 cr IL&FS Engineering and Construction Company will raise Rs 500 crore through various avenues, including Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP) route and rights issue.Besides, the firm will also issue up to 89 lakh shares of Rs 10 each on a preferential basis to meet its funding requirement.The firm operates in infrastructure development, construction and project management space and executes projects in sectors such as buildings and structures, roads, railways, irrigation, power, ports, and oil and gas. CONTACT: IL&FS ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION COMPANY. TEL: 040-4040 9333. WEBSITE: WWW.ILFSENGG.COM
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dumping waste generated from its power plants into the Gare Palma IV/1 mine in Chhattisgarh. CIL is the present custodian of the mine. CONTACT: COAL INDIA. TEL: 011-2201 8457. WEBSITE: WWW.COALINDIA.IN,
DELHI .................................................. SC NOTICE TO AMBIENCE The Supreme Court admitted a CBI petition seeking prosecution of Ambience Group chairman Raj Singh Gehlot for brazenly violating building bye-laws in collusion with government officials to illegally construct and sell flats on a small plot in South Delhi’s posh Vasant Vihar in 1992. In July 1989, an application was moved under “purported” signature of BR Shori for demolishing the old building and constructing a new two and half storied building. The DDA sanctioned construction of a new building with coverage of 2,289.14 sq ft on the ground, first and second floor and 989 sq ft on the third floor in accordance with then prevalent rules. CONTACT: AMBIENCE GROUP. TEL: 011-2619 5042. WEBSITE: WWW.AMBIENCEGROUP.IN
GUJARAT .................................................. GATEWAY DISTRIPARKS ARM SETTING UP FOURTH INLAND CONTAINER DEPOT Gateway Distriparks’ Gateway Rail Freight, is setting up fourth Inland Container Depot (lCD) near Ahmedabad in Gujarat.This will be a terminal on the confluence point of the two double stack routes between Garhi Harsaru in Gurgaon (Haryana) and two main ports on the west coast at Mundra and
QUICK PICKS • Rajasthan identifies over 30 blocks of iron ore, limestone, manganese and potash among other minerals for auction. • Waterproofing expert Dr fixit launches Waterproof World, a retail concept in Pune, to educate customer through touch and feel. • RCF is planning to invest `363 crore for reducing consumption of energy at its two urea-ammonia units in Thal in Maharashtra. • HSIL to expand its manufacturing capacity in Rajasthan while setting up another manufacturing unit in Dahej in Gujarat with an outlay of about ` 150 crore. • The tile industry asks the Centre to impose antidumping duties on Chinese tiles, the cheaper imports of which in larger sizes are hitting the prospects of the domestic industry. • Coal Ministry yet to take a decision on Reliance Power’s request to allow it to keep mining 20 mtpa from Sasan UMPP’s two coal mines – Moher and Moher Amlohri Extn.
Pipavav in Gujarat. The terminal with the railway siding and
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PROJECT UPDATE container yard will be constructed a captive coal block to Mahagenco. Located in Nagpur, over 35 acre and is expected to the Mahajanwadi block has be operational within a year. 340 mn tonne coal. Earlier, the CONTACT: GATEWAY DISTRIPARKS. NDA government had allocated TEL: 022-2724 6500. Gare Palma II coal block to WEBSITE: Mahagenco. This block has WWW.GATEWAY-DISTRIPARKS.COM 1,059 mn tonne coal. The six new units of Mahagenco having GSFC PLANS `10,000 CR total generation capacity of PETROCHEMICAL COMPLEX 3,230 MW do not have any coal State-owned Gujarat State linkage and the two captive Fertilizers and Chemicals blocks will help them become (GSFC) is planning to set up a petrochemical complex at Dahej operational. Their annual requirement is around 18 mn with an estimated investment tonne. The present requirement of around Rs 10,000 crore. The company GSFC is currently of Mahagenco having a coal setting up 40,000 mtpa melamine fired capacity of 7,980 MW is about 46 mtpa. project at its Vadodara complex, CONTACT: MAHAGENCO. for which GSFC has signed for WEBSITE: WWW.MAHAGENCO.IN technology tie up and contract for supply of know-how, basic engineering and proprietary equipment with Casale, .................................................. Switzerland. The project is NALCO MAY SOON GET scheduled to be operational in COMPOSITE LICENCE OVER the second quarter of 2017-18. POTTANGI MINES CONTACT: GSFC. National Aluminium TEL: 022-2218 7724. Company (Nalco) will soon WEBSITE: WWW.GSFCLIMITED.COM
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obtain a composite licence (prospecting licence cum mining lease) over Pottangi bauxite deposits. These mines in Koraput district with deposits of 75 mn tonne bauxite has already been reserved in favour of the PSU. The state government has decided to recommend Nalco’s case for composite licence after the aluminium major committed to fulfil its conditions. CONTACT: NATIONAL ALUMINIUM COMPANY. TEL: 0674- 230 1988. WEBSITE: WWW.NALCOINDIA.COM
MAHANADI COALFIELDS TO START CONSTRUCTION OF MEDICAL COLLEGE SOON Mahanadi Coalfields (MCL), the subsidiary of Coal India, will soon start construction of 100-seat medical college with 500-beded hospital with an estimated investment of Rs 492 crore at Talcher. The medical college is expected to be completed by 2016. The National Building Construction
KARNATAKA .................................................. CHINA PLANS INDUSTRIAL PARK Sunpa Group of companies, a Chinese business conglomerate, is expected to invest up to $1 bn in a Chinese industrial park at Vasanthnarasapura. The government had agreed ‘in principle’ for allotment of 100 acre in Vasanthnarasapura industrial estate near Tumakuru for the project. CONTACT: SUNPA GROUP WEBSITE: WWW.EN.SUNPA.COM
MAHARASHTRA .................................................. MAHAGENCO GETS CAPTIVE COAL MINE IN DISTRICT The centre recently allocated
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Mumbai municipality’s measures for under construction buildings BMC has issued a 10 point advisory to prevent rise in monsoon diseases at construction sites. There are presently 2,741 buildings under construction across Mumbai. The BMC has directed contractors to not let water stagnate in those sites, check on other small things used in construction like helmets besides cleaning water collected at spots like tarpaulin and plastic. CONTACT: BMC. WEBSITE: WWW.MCGM.GOV.IN
QUICK PICKS • HSIL is entering the consumer products segment to diversify its business into other product categories. • The government to soon start work on the `10,000-crore Zojila pass tunnel in Jammu & Kashmir to provide all-weather connectivity to people in the Leh-Ladakh region. Corporation, a Central PSU under Union Ministry of Urban Development will take up the construction work. CONTACT: MAHANADI COALFIELDS. WEBSITE: WWW.MCL.GOV.IN
TAMIL NADU .................................................. STANADYNE TO INVEST `100 CR IN CHENNAI UNIT Stanadyne, a manufacturer of diesel and gasoline fuel systems, is planning to invest Rs 100 crore over the next 24-30 months to increase production capacity at its Chennai plant. Work on the UMPP has started, with Power Finance Corporation creating a SPV to enable the auctioning of the project. The company’s plant in Chennai has a production capacity of about 85,000 fuel pumps, which it expects to nearly triple to 2.35 lakh per year. Stanadyne has invested a total of about Rs 85 crore in the plant, since it was set up in 2010. In line with its expansion plans, Stanadyne is also looking at increasing its headcount to about 1,000 from 450 in the next 24-30 months. CONTACT: STANADYNE AMALGAMATIONS. TEL: 044-3767 8300. WEBSITE: WWW.STANADYNE.COM
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Telangana State Power Generation Corporation Ltd (TSGENCO)
The state-owned generating company plans to add 6,800 MW of power in the next five years through its upcoming 800 MW Kothagudem, 1,080 Manuguru and 4,800 MW Damercherla Thermal Power Station.
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B Devdas, Chief Engineer-Generation, CETPC, TS GENCO, 3rd Floor, A Block, Vidyut Soudha, Hyderabad-500 082, Telangana. Tel: 040-2349 9261.
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Essar Power Ltd
The company plans to resume construction of 1,800 MW Tori power project. For this, the company will use coal from the Tokisud coal mine allocated in the recent auctions. The project will be implemented in two phases. Phase-I of the project targets capacity of 1,200 MW.
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Rabin Ghosh, DGM-Corporate Communications, Essar House, Keshavrao Khadye Marg, Mahalaxmi, Mumbai-400 034. Tel: 022- 4001 1100, 6733 5000. Fax: 022-2492 8896.
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Coastal Energen Pvt Ltd
The company is setting up 1,200 MW power unit at Tuticorin. The first unit of 600 MW in Mutiara plant was commissioned in December 2014 and second unit of 600 MW expected to be commissioned by the end of 2015.
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Murali Kumar, Vice President-Projects, 7th Floor, Buhari Towers, 4, Moores Road, Chennai-600 006. Tel: 044-4296 4296, 0461-261 4296. Fax: 0461-4296 4297.
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MRF Ltd
Major tyre makers plans to invest in expansion of its Perambalur and Arakonam plants. The state government is considering to accord ‘Ultra Mega Project Status’ for this project under the Tamil Nadu Industrial Policy 2014.
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Soman Joseph, Senior Manager, 124, Greams Road, Thousand Lights, Chennai-600 006, Tamil Nadu. Tel: 044-2829 2777.
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Telangana State Power Generation Corporation Ltd (TSGENCO)
The state-owned generating company is setting up 1 x 800 MW Supercritical Thermal Power Plant at Kothagudem in Khammam District. BHEL is the EPC contractor for this project. The completion is targeted in 36 months.
3,810
B Devdas, Chief Engineer-Generation, CETPC, TS GENCO, 3rd Floor, A Block, Vidyut Soudha, Hyderabad-500 082, Telangana. Tel: 040-2349 9261.
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Telangana State Power Generation Corporation Ltd (TSGENCO)
The state-owned generating company is setting up 1,080 MW Bhadradri thermal power plant at Manuguru in Khammam district. BHEL is the EPC contractor. The foundation stone for this project was laid in March 2015. The completion is targeted in three years.
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B Devdas, Chief Engineer-Generation, CETPC, TS GENCO, 3rd Floor, A Block, Vidyut Soudha, Hyderabad-500 082, Telangana. Tel: 040-2349 9261.
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Larsen and Toubro Ltd
The Transportation Infrastructure Business has bagged four major EPC orders from NHAI for the construction of Rewa-Katni-Jabalpur (Package I, II and IV) and Jabalpur Lakhnadon Projects in Madhya Pradesh. These projects involve construction of total 287 km of four lane dual carriage way, primarily with rigid pavement, seven flyovers, four railway-over-bridges (ROB), five major bridges and 86 minor bridges. While Rewa-Katni-Jabalpur packages will complete in 24 months, Jabalpur-Lakhnadon project will take about 30 months to be completed.
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Jairam Menon, Joint GM-CC, L&T House, 2nd Floor, Ballard, Estate, Mumbai-400 001. Tel: 022-6752 5656.
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Bharti Realty Ltd
The company has signed an agreement with a Delhi-based builder to jointly develop high-end smart homes in the Surajkund area of Faridabad. The project will be spread over 50 acre and around 5.2 million sq ft space will be developed for building smart homes with the help of the group’s expertise in technology and telecommunications.
2,500
Rajat Malik, Manager, First Floor, Airtel Centre, 16, Udyog Vihar, Phase-IV, Gurgaon-122 015, Haryana. Tel: 0124-498 4000. Fax: 0124-498 4001.
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Infopark Kochi
As part of its second phase plans, Infopark has signed an agreement with logistics and infrastructure development company Caspian Techparks for the construction and development of 4.5 lakh sq ft for housing both IT and ITES companies on the 2.62 acre. The Phase-ll infrastructure development is about to complete comprising common internal roads, water supply and treatment facilities, 220 kv gas insulated sub-station, storm water drains, cable trenches and data connectivity.
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Arun Rajeevan, Deputy Manager (Marketing), Park Office, Athulya, Kakkanad, Kochi-682 042, Kerala. Tel: 0484-241 5217. Fax: 0484-241 5240. Mobile: (0) 94462 16466. E-mail: arun@infoparkkochi.com (Hrishikesh Nair, CEO).
Plans investment towards developing a township project named ‘Hill Town’ in Gurgaon. The project will be taken up in phases. The project comprises construction of 20-22 towers, 1,900 flats and 1,800 independent villas. The completion is targeted by 2020.
2,400
Sachin Khanna, Sales Executive, Supertech House, B 28-29, Sec-58, Noida-201 307. Tel: 0120-457 2600, 472 4100. Fax: 0120-466 9991. E-mail: sachink@supertechlimited.com (RK Arora, Chairman and Managing Director).
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POWER UPDATE KUDANKULAM-II TO BE COMMISSIONED IN SIX TO EIGHT MONTHS The second unit of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant in Tamil Nadu will be commissioned in the next six to eight months amid efforts to expedite the setting up of 12 atomic plants proposed to be built by Russia in India in two decades. Process is also underway to identify a site in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh for a plant, which was proposed to be set up in Haripur in West Bengal but could not materialise due to various factors, including protests by locals. CONTACT: KUDANKULAM NUCLEAR POWER PLANT. TEL: 04637-282 201. WEBSITE: WWW.NPCIL.NIC.IN
THERMAX BUYS 33% IN FIRST ENERGY Pune-headquartered Thermax has entered a pact to
acquire 33 per cent stake in First Energy, an alternative energy solutions company, with an arrangement to increase the stake to 76 per cent in the next four years. Engineering and capital goods company Themax aims to foray into consumer business with the acquisition that will be done in a phased manner over the next four years.
business and sell the unit by Q2FY16, this plan is on track with First Reserve showing interest in the assets. CONTACT: CROMPTON GREAVES. TEL: 022-2423 7777. WEBSITE: WWW.CGGLOBAL.COM
ADANI POWER WINS PROJECTS IN CHHATTISGARH CONTACT: THERMAX LTD. Adani Power has won all three transmission projects TEL: 022-6754 2255. in Chhattisgarh worth over WEBSITE: WWW.THERMAXINDIA.COM Rs 3,500 crore that were up for auction by the Power Finance CROMPTON GREAVES Corporation.The Gautam IN TALKS WITH FIRST Adani-led company beat Vedanta RESERVE Group’s Sterlite Grid to win the Crompton Greaves is in Rs 825-crore Chhattisgarh A advanced talks with global PE transmission project.The project firm, First Reserve to sell its only saw two bidders in the financial bid stage because it was overseas power assets. The two companies entered into exclusive a challenging project crossing 70 existing transmission lines talks to firm-up the transaction. Crompton Greaves has been on a in the region. selling spree and had targetted CONTACT: ADANI POWER. TEL: 079-2555 7555. hiving off the overseas power WEBSITE: WWW.ADANIPOWER.COM
CCEA approves intra-State power transmission system The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the creation of an intra-state transmission system in Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Rajasthan at an estimated cost of Rs 8,548.68 crore. The transmission system will be set up with Rs 3,419.47 crore, roughly 40 per cent of the total estimated project cost, through contribution from the National Clean Energy Fund. A loan from German development bank KfW will provide an additional 40 per cent of the project cost and the remaining 20 per cent will be through State contribution. The project is proposed to be completed within a period of three to five years.
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JAMMU AND KASHMIR GOVERNMENT SEEKS LIBERAL FUNDING FOR POWER PROJECTS The Jammu and Kashmir government has sought funding for power projects under the relief and infrastructural package that has been submitted to the Centre and has demanded Rs 37,000 crore for the projects. The Centre is going to announce a massive infrastructural package for Jammu and Kashmir in the coming days. NABINAGAR UNIT LIKELY TO GENERATE POWER BY NOVEMBER The first unit (250 x 4 MW) of Bihar’s coal-based thermal plant at Nabinagar is likely to start power generation by November this year. The JV project has been developed by
QUICK PICKS • Power discom reports a revenue loss of `2.44 crore from power theft from May to July. • Jammu and Kashmir government has sought `37,000 crore funding for power projects under the relief and infrastructural package. • Railways steps up its efforts to reduce electricity costs and calls for bids from power producers to supply 1,010 MW of electricity over three years. • To boost conservation of energy, Paschim Gujarat Vij Company (PGVCL) will now encourage farmers to invest in five-star rated energy efficient irrigations pumps for their farms. • The amendments proposed to Electricity Act 2003 to wreck staterun Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) financially, ending the cross subsidy regime and leading to hiked power tariffs. Bh ti R Bharatiya Railil Bijl Bijlee C Company (BRBCL) with NTPC having 74 per cent equity and the ministry of railways the remaining 26 per cent. As per the greement, 75 per cent of the power generated by the project will be supplied to Bihar and 7.5 per cent will be kept unallocated at the disposal of the Centre. The remaining power will be allocated to other states of the eastern region. CONTACT: NTPC. TEL: 011-2436 0100. WEBSITE: WWW.NTPC.CO.IN
POOR SHOW BY MAHAGENCO CAUSING POWER CUTS While Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (MSEDCL) is blaming sudden increase in demand and drop in wind power
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POWER UPDATE Mundra UMPP completes three years in operation Tata Power’s Mundra Ultra Mega Power Project (UMPP) generated
62,945.77 mn units of electricity during 2012 to 2015, thereby providing power to about 2 per cent of the country’s power needs in five states. The 4,000-MW UMPP by Coastal Gujarat Power Ltd (CGPL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Power, has successfully completed three years of operation, generating 62,945.77 MUs of electricity using supercritical technology. Mundra UMPP supplies electricity to eight discoms in five states, namely Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Haryana and Punjab. CONTACT: TATA POWER. TEL: 022- 6665 8282. WEBSITE: WWW.TATAPOWER.COM
generation for power cuts, a poor show by Mahagenco’s coal-fired power plants is also a major factor. This has not only led to load-shedding but also forced MSEDCL to buy costly power from NTPC and exchanges. The total installed capacity of Mahagenco is presently
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7,960 MW. The 1,130 MW Parli power plant is completely closed due to water scarcity in Marathwada. Three units of 210 MW are under economic shutdown. The capacity has thus come down to 6,300 MW. PGVCL MOOTS ENERGY EFFICIENT PUMPS FOR IRRIGATION In a major move to boost conservation of energy, state-owned power distribution company Paschim Gujarat Vij Company (PGVCL) will encourage farmers to invest in five-star rated energy-efficient irrigations pumps for their farms. This will not only reduce electricity bills of farmers by 20 per cent but also significantly reduce load on the power grid. Of the total power supplied by PGVCL, 35 per cent to 38 per cent goes to farmers of the Saurashtra region. CONTACT: PASCHIM GUJARAT VIJ COMPANY. TEL: 0281-238 0425. WEBSITE: WWW.PGVCL.COM
PHILIPS TO SET UP 30 MORE LIGHT LOUNGES Philips Lighting India, a leading lighting solution company, plans to add 30 more ‘Light Lounges’ across South India to its existing 50 by the end of this calendar year. Stating that at present South has 50 such lounges, the company, after selecting its partners, will have 80 such stores by December 2015. CONTACT: PHILIPS LIGHTING INDIA. WEBSITE: WWW.LIGHTING.PHILIPS.CO.IN
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company NTL Lemnis has launched Pharox Enzo, an energy – efficient replacement for the conventional Halogen MR 16 lamps. Enzo is a chip-on-board LED spotlight with dimmable electronic driver. The spotlight is being made available in a different choice of accessories and multiple colour temperature, in 8 watts and 12 watts, with a beam angle of 28o and 40o, aesthetically designed and application-specific fixtures. CONTACT: NTL LEMNIS. WEBSITE: WWW.NTL-LEMNIS.COM
ACME CLEANTECH LAUNCHES INDIA’S FIRST POWER STORAGE SYSTEMS Taking the lead position in the country for backup solutions powered by solar power, Gurgaon-based ACME Cleantech Solutions launched Lithium-ion based power storage technology for high energy storage. Named as EcoGrid Energy Storage System, the product is priced at Rs 3.5 lakh per unit of 5 kVA. The first target consumer base for this product will be residences, small commercial units and any industry where diesel consumption is high. The company is looking to sell close to 5 MWworth of units in the current fiscal. CONTACT: ACME CLEANTECH. TEL: 0124-711 7000. WEBSITE: WWW.ACME.IN
KESCO ASKED TO FINISH MAINTENANCE WORK AT SUBSTATIONS Divisional commissioner, Mohd Iftekharuddin instructed the Kesco officials to finish maintenance work at different substations at the earliest. He directed the officers to also
QUICK PICKS • Carlyle Group to invest up to $500 mn in Magna Energy, an India-focused upstream oil and gas company. • In order to facilitate developmental works, the Gujarat Government decides to undertake a project to relocate existing electricity infrastructure, such as poles and transformers, at a cost of `100 crore.
• Reliance Industries (RIL) has decided to relinquish two gas discoveries off the east coast and opted to carry out government prescribed confirmation tests to retain three other finds. • Four units of Koldam hydro electric power project that will supply electricity to Delhi and Uttar Pradesh, among others, becomes commercially operational.
• Madhya Pradesh to get cheapest solar power in the country at the rate of `5.05 per unit on fixed rate for 25 years. • BHEL commissions the second 500 MW unit at Tuticorin Thermal Power Station (TPS) in Tamil Nadu.
• Power Grid Corporation of India approves `2,247.37 crore investment plan for the third part of the inter-state electricity transmission project. complete construction work of 27 new subs-stations being installed in Kanpur zone. Kesco installed 9,311 new connections in the city in the month of June. It was informed in the review meeting that 8,166 new meters have been installed out of the total new connections. The commissioner asked the officials to complete the work of installing remaining meters. CONTACT: KESCO. WEBSITE: WWW.KESCO.CO.IN
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TRANSPORT UPDATE AAI INVITES BIDS FOR AIRPORT EXPANSION WORK Airport Authority of India (AAI) has invited bids for soil investigation, a basic work required for expansion of the Kolhapur airport. The total cost of the work has been quoted at Rs 797,200.The basic work has to be completed in a month’s time. Once completed, the main works such as increasing the length of the airport, expanding the width of the runway, construction of an air-traffic tower and more rooms for the staff will be undertaken. AAI will develop the airport, which will come up on 223 hectare at Ujalaiwadi near the city. Aircraft such as A-320 can land at the airport. It will have a 2,500-m-long runway for night landing and taxing route for handling multiple flights.
BALJEK AIRPORT EXPANSION STALLED Expansion work of the Baljek airport in Tura has remained stalled for long owing to land-related disputes. The State-owned Baljek airport was handed over to the State Transport Department by the West Garo Hills District Administration last year. The airport, however, has remained non-functional despite proposals from private airlines to operate smaller flights from it. Land has already been acquired for the expansion of the Baljek airport and the compensation has been paid to the land owners. However, one stretch of the airport is caught in a legal tangle with two nokmas claiming ownership to the same piece of land.
CONTACT: AIRPORTS AUTHORITY OF INDIA. TEL: 011-2463 2950. WEBSITE: WWW.AAI.AERO
AGARTALA DEMANDS AIRPORT UPGRADATION AND MORE CONNECTIVITY The Tripura Government
GVK group to raise funds for airport business GVK Power & Infrastructure is planning to raise funds for its airport business as the diversified group seeks to reduce its debt burden. The group, which has over Rs 20,000 crore debt burden, is operating Mumbai and Bangalore international airports. The Mumbai airport is expected to see more than 40 mn passengers in the current financial year ending March 31, 2016. Last fiscal, it had about 36.4 mn passengers. The group is also actively looking at opportunities in Indonesia and Africa with two airports under development in Indonesia. CONTACT: GVK POWER & INFRASTRUCTURE. TEL: 040-2790 2663. WEBSITE: WWW.GVK.COM
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urged the Centre to open up the Agartala airport for custom facilities and demanded more connectivity to other states. The projected traffic between Tripura and Bangladesh is slated to increase after Modi’s recent visit to Bangladesh, and the upgradation of the airport to ‘customs airport level’ was required. Last month, Airports Authority of India (AAI) was upgrading the Agartala airport to international standards by providing world-class facilities. Now it is planning to appoint a project consultant for this. The project is expected to cost Rs 426 crore. The state government has acquired 72 acre and handed it over to the AAI for expansion of the runway. CONTACT: GOVERNMENT OF TRIPURA. WEBSITE: WWW.TRIPURA.NIC.IN
QUICK PICKS • Airport administration to collaborate with a private firm to combat bird menace at the Birsa Munda Airport in Ranchi. • Andhra Pradesh Government faces resistance in land acquisition for the international airport project proposed in Vizianagaram district. • Government approves the signing of a pact with Canada to enhance technical knowledge in civil aviation. • Tata Docomo partners with Airports Authority of India (AAI) to deliver high-speed public Wi-Fi services at Trivandrum International Airport. • Narendra Modi Government links the development of no-frills airports to financial viability leading to jettisoning of many of the 50 low-cost airports. • Bengaluru International Airport introduces automated e-Gates at its Kempegowda International Airport on a trial basis. • To achive targets set in PM’s Clean India Camping, AAI decides to survey the cleanliness at its airport and institutionalise a best maintained airport award. • State government to expedite the land acquisition for construction of runway of Kannur Airport, the second one to come under PPP mode. • Although there is no official confirmation, the new international terminal in Moholi is expected to take another three weeks to be operational.
ODISHA TO INVEST `30 CR TO DEVELOP AIRSTRIPS The Odisha Government has decided to invest Rs 30 crore for development of eight airstrips in the state. The state government will spend Rs 30 crore for improving facilities in its existing airstrips. Of the three major air facilities in the state, one is maintained by the Airports Authority of India while one each is managed by SAIL and the Defence Ministry. The rest are being maintained by the state government.The state government will undertake infrastructure development in airstrips in a phased manner. On the first phase, it has chosen Jeypore airstrip in Koraput district and Jamdarpali in Sambalpur district. GThe airport will be developed CONTACT: ODISHA GOVERNMENT. over 2,200 acre at Jewar. GMR WEBSITE: WWW.ODISHA.GOV.IN Group will be preferred for developing the project. The MOCA APPROVES SECOND proposal will soon be sent to AIRPORT IN NCR the Cabinet for approval. The Ministry of Civil CONTACT: MINISTRY OF CIVIL Aviation approved a proposal for AVIATION. WEBSITE: WWW.CIVILAVIATION.GOV.IN developing a second airport in
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PORT TRUSTS SET FOR A HYBRID MAKEOVER The shipping ministry has opted for a hybrid model (incorporating Companies Act features into the Major Port Trusts Act) for altering the institutional structure of 11 of the 12 ports it runs. Currently, 11 of the 12 ports controlled by the Union Government function as trusts under a law framed more than five decades ago called the Major Port Trusts Act, 1963 (MPT Act). Kamarajar port located at Ennore is the only exception; it was formed as a company under the Companies Act, 1956, when it was opened in 2001 and hence is free from rate regulations unlike the other 11 ports.
JSW TO SPEND `2,000 CR IN TWO YEARS ON DOUBLING PORTS CAPACITY JSW Infrastructure, a part of Sajjan Jindal-led JSW Group, will be investing Rs 2,000 crore over the next two years to double its cargo handling capacity to 30 mtpa. The company, which operates assets in Maharashtra and Goa, has an operational capacity of 15 mtpa, which will go up to 30 mtpa with the investment. Over a longer term, the company plans to take the capacity up to 200 mtpa by 2020. It is also looking at port assets on the east coast. DP WORLD BULLISH ON VALLARPADAM TERMINAL DP World, the Dubai-based international port operator, which runs the Vallarpadam container terminal, is quite optimistic about its prospects despite poor performance ever since its commissioning four years ago. The Rs 3,500 crore terminal has been working below 40 per cent of its capacity. CONTACT: DP WORLD. WEBSITE: WEB.DPWORLD.COM
Cochin Port joins ‘Deep Draft’ Club The Cochin Port has joined the club of deep draft ports servicing vessels of 14.5 m draft, with the call of mainline container vessel MV Petrohue on July 13 at the Vallarpadam International Container Transshipment Terminal (ICTT). Petrohue is part of Galex shipping service, a consortium of vessel operators ESL, KMTC, RCL and Hanjin. The vessel connects Pusan, South Korea, Shanghai, Ningbo, Chiwan, Singapore, Port Klang, Colombo, Kochi, Nhava Sheva, Mundra and Jebel Ali. Galex, which consists of seven vessels with capacity of 6,500 TEUs each, reinforces Cochin Port’s position as a transshipment hub with state-of-the-art facilities. The vessels will call at Kochi on a weekly basis. The Cochin Port Trust had made 14.5 m draft available at ICTT in April 2013. CONTACT: THE COCHIN PORT. TEL: 0484-258 2006. WEBSITE: WWW.COCHINPORT.COM
JNPT ON GOVT’S RADAR BEFORE WORLD BANK’S 2016 REPORT With the World Bank’s Doing Business report 2016 to be released soon, the ministries of finance and shipping are in urgent talks to improve the functioning at the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT), which handles over 50 per cent of India’s container trade. KOCHI PORT TO LEASE OUT SITES FOR FOODGRAIN HANDLING The Kochi Port has proposed to allot 3-4 acre sites on lease for 30 years to investors for putting up silos for handling foodgrains. The facility will be allotted on
the basis of tender-cum-auction, which will be issued shortly. The port has the potential to handle foodgrains in a big way, provided mechanisation of the handling and evacuation is arranged. CONTACT: COCHIN PORT TRUST. TEL: 0484-266 6401. WEBSITE: WWW.COCHINPORT.COM
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CII HAILS DECISION ON VIZHINJAM PORT The Confederation of Indian Industries has praised Chief Minister Oommen Chandy for clearing the Vizhinjam port project. He hoped the project will be implemented on a fast-track basis and that the subsequent governments will encourage the speedy implementation of the project. The fast execution of the project will boost the maritime trade and will tremendously help export business across the southern region by reducing the cost of shipping.
QUICK PICKS • Chennai Port Trust plans to take over one or two berths at Karaikal port, a private port in Puducherry operated by the Chennai-based Marg Group, to handle bulk and dry bulk cargo. • Cochin Shipyard (CSL) soughts the approval of the Union Environment Ministry to build a new dry dock to accommodate large ships. • India’s 12 major ports add more capacity in the first year of the Modi Government than over nearly a decade before that – form 71 mn tonne to 871 mn tonne as of March 2015. • Credit rating and investment information company ICRA: Indian ports, during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, have registered a modest increase in handling cargo by 5.4 per cent. • Material worth over `150 crore imported by industries in the city stuck at the Pipavav port in Gujarat since June 26, owing to the repair of railway tracks. • Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone enters into exclusive talks to acquire Gangavaram Port near Vishakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh for $2.1 bn. • The VO Chidambaranar Port in Tuticorin in Tamil Nadu surpasses its own record by handling 161,108 mt of cargo on a single day on July 10, as against its previous record of 148,116 mt.
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Government to offer railways 26 per cent stake in DVC’s plant The government plans to offer a 26 per cent stake in generation to-irrigation utility Damodar Valley Corporation’s coal-fired power plant at Raghunathpur in West Bengal, which is expected to be acquired by Central generation utility NTPC, to the Railways. NTPC’s takeover of the project will benefit all stakeholders, including the two states West Bengal and Jharkhand. DVC has not been able to complete the project because of lack of funds. It has a debt of Rs 30,000 crore and Rs 8,000 crore arrears – much of it is from Jharkhand. CONTACT: GOVERNMENT OF INDIA. WEBSITE: WWW.INDIA.GOV.IN
GREEN LIGHT FOR ELEVATED CHUNNABHATTIKURLA PROJECT The 1.2-km elevated railway project over Kurla station was approved with CR inviting bids for the Rs 96 crore project. The project is expected to be completed within 36 months. In the first phase, CR is building a fifth and sixth line for outstation trains between Kurla and Parel, which will later be extended to Mumbai CST. This will segregate outstation trains from the suburban traffic. The elevated rail flyover will measure approximately 1,281 m and have 87 spans. It will start roughly near the spot where the Kasaiwada footbridge now stands towards Chunnabhatti, and will end where the Santacruz Chembur Link Road crosses the tracks near Tilak Nagar station. RAILWAYS TO PROVIDE SPACE, MANPOWER FOR SKILL TRAINING Taking forward the NDA government’s Skill India campaign, the Railways will provide space and manpower for the carrying out of skill development programmes across the country.The public transporter will provide unutilised and less-utilised spaces
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at stations, workshops, railway schools and training institutes for the skill development programmes in the country. It will also provide manpower to impart skill training on rail premises. There are about 7,000 stations on the railways’ network along with a good number of workshops and training institutes, some of which are not fully utilised. So these spaces will be used for skill training programmes. CONTACT: INDIAN RAILWAYS. WEBSITE: WWW.INDIANRAIL.GOV.IN
NEW 17.2 KM LONG GANDHIDHAM-TUNA-TEKRA BROAD GUAGE LINE OPENED The newly constructed 17.2-km-long GandhidhamTuna-Tekra port rail opened recently. Constructed under the non-government route, one of the five public-private partnership (PPP) systems of the railways, the Rs 185 cr project has been funded by Kandla Port Trust.Under the nongovernment private line model, first-last-mile connectivity to the main railway line needs to be construed as an integral part of the main project. The line is expected to carry four to five trains per day and generate
Rs 500 crore revenue in a year for the railways. GUJARAT PREPARES FIRST RAILWAY MASTER PLAN Gujarat Government is preparing a first Railway Master Plan (RMP) for city-to-city connectivity and linkages with key industrial pockets through a new railway service to be designed on PPP model in the state. Gujarat Infrastructure Development Board (GIDB) is coordinating development of this master plan for which the state has preliminary clearance from the Union railway ministry. It proposes to float a new SPV company, which will undertake master planning and take up the project on the PPP model. The RMP will also be linked with dedicated freight corridor, new railway expansion plan of Western Railways, AhmedabadGandhinagar Metro and Regional Rail Network and AhmedabdMumbai-Pune bullet train for better and faster connectivity. CONTACT: GOVERNMENT OF GUJARAT. WEBSITE: WWW.GUJARATINDIA.COM
GATEWAY RAIL FREIGHT TO SET UP FOURTH ICD Gateway Rail Freight, subsidiary of Gateway Distriparks Ltd (GDL), is setting up its fourth Inland Container Depot (ICD) at Viramgam, near Ahmedabad in Gujarat.The ICD is expected to be operational within a year.This terminal will be on the confluence point of the two double-stack routes between its flagship hub at Garhi Harsaru in Gurgaon (Haryana) and two main ports on the west coast at Mundra and Pipavav in Gujarat.The company will soon start construction of railway siding and its container yard. GDL has all the necessary
regulatory approvals from Western Railway for this purpose, reportedly said Prem Kishan Gupta, Chairman and Managing Director, Gateway Rail and GDL. CONTACT: GATEWAY RAIL FREIGHT. WEBSITE: WWW.GATEWAYRAIL.IN
QUICK PICKS • Goa to soon get first DEMU Train along Konkan Railway route. • Goa scheduled to get the first diesel-electric multiple unit (DEMU) train plying within Goa along the Konkan Railway route shortly. • Protests by a BJP MLA puts on halt the ongoing work on the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor, a project under Ministry of Railways. • Some railway projects that are stuck for want of forest clearance may be revived soon, with environment minister Prakash Javadekar accepting in principle Indian Railways’ demand that projects for doubling of tracks of gauge conversion be spared from the requirement. • Ministry of Transportation in Iran announces India’s financing model for export of 150,000 tonne of rail tracks. • Pipavav Railway Corporation, a joint sector company of the Ministry of Railways and Gujarat Pipavav Port completes its restoration of rail line connecting Pipavav port. • AIL-ATSA JV bags system contract for 343 km Bhanpur (Kanpur) – Khurja section of Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor Phase-I on Design Build lump sum basis.
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TRANSPORT UPDATE KMRL ASSIGNS AGENCY FOR ROAD SAFETY AUDIT ALONG METRO ROUTE The deteriorating condition of city roads along the Metro rail’s alignment has forced Kochi Metro Rail (KMRL) to conduct a road audit along the stretch. The metro agency has asked International Quality and Safety Consultants (IQSC), the safety and quality auditors of the Metro rail project, to conduct the audit
QUICK PICKS • The bridge construction wing of the department, Bihar Rajya Pul Nirman Nigam prepares the DPR for two flyovers, one from Chiraiyatand to Karbighaiya and from Mithapur to Bhikhari Thakur railway overbridge via R-Block costing about `288 crore. • Vehicular traffic restored on the Rajouri Poonch National Highway after the Border Road Organisation (BRO) constructs a Bailey bridge on the stretch of the road that was washed away in floods recently. • The government, under the Bharat Mala programme, wants to connect each district of the country with national highway besides the backward areas. • Over 1,000 km of state highway in Jharkhand is set to be converted into national highway with an aim to boosting industries, mining and tourism. • IFFCO Chowk underpass plan on Delhi-Gurgaon expressway hits space hurdle even before take-off. • In a bid to break the deadlock over toll collection at Ponnurunni railway overbridge (ROB), Kochi Corporation suggests footing the toll bill annually. • The 475-m-long Thakaraparambu flyover finally thrown open to traffic recently.
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bridge had been repaired last year following the agitation of the DYFI, the tarred surface of the bridge was ruined after the onset of monsoon.
BMC to widen, reconstruct two bridges To ease traffic congestion at Ghatkopar-Mankhurd Link Road, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will soon reconstruct and widen the existing two bridges at Children’s aid nullah and PMGP nullah. Owing to the narrow width of these two bridges, the link road faces traffic jam during peak hours. The civic body is set to spend Rs 17 crore on this project and the work is expected to be completed within two years. The widening will help more vehicles ply on the stretch, which leads to the Eastern Freeway. CONTACT: BRIHANMUMBAI MUNICIPAL CORPORATION. TEL: 022-2262 0251.WEBSITE: WWW.MCGM.GOV.IN
aand file a report soon. KMRL is llearnt to have sent a letter to the D Delhi Metro Rail Corporation ((DMRC) to ask contractors to rrepair the damaged roads on a war footing. w CONTACT: KOCHI METRO RAIL TEL: 0484-235 0455. WEBSITE: WWW. KOCHIMETRO.ORG
DELHI GOVT FAIL TO D BRIDGE THE GAP IN THE B EEASTERN PERIPHERAL EEXPRESSWAY PROJECT Six months since the Supreme Court rapped the S N National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and directed it to I e expedite the execution of the E Eastern Peripheral Expressway (EPE) – one of the two crucial ( p projects conceived nearly a d decade back for decongesting r roads in the national capital – the C Centre is yet to accord approval f the same. The proposal of for the t Ministry of Road Transport a Highways (MoRTH) for and
the Rs 6,000-crore EPE is pending with the Cabinet since March 2015. The project is held up due to a dispute between the Centre and the state government over payment terms for meeting increased expenses for land acquisition. CALL FOR RENOVATING VALAPATTANAM BRIDGE The Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) district unit has called on authorities to take urgent steps to repair the dilapidated Valapattanam Bridge on the National Highway as its poor condition is causing traffic gridlocks for hours. The district secretariat of the DYFI in a press release said that it was taking over three hours for vehicles to cover a distance of 10 km on the National Highway from Kannur to Pappinnissery because of the poor condition of the bridge. Although the potholes on the
CENTRE PUTS JALANDHARBARNALA FOUR-LANING PROJECT ON FAST TRACK In a bid to fast-track the much-awaited four-laning of the Jalandhar-Barnala highway, the Centre has decided to execute the project under EPC mode. The Union ministry of road transport and highways approved the Rs 3,000 crore project and will fund the entire project. This will attract more bidders, and not face shortage of funds. The contractor, who will maintain the highway for five years after completing the construction, will collect toll tax during the same period. MONORAIL BRIDGE WORK AT CURREY ROAD STARTS NEXT MONTH The work for construction of a bridge for Mumbai Monorail over Currey Road railway tracks is likely to begin during the second half of August. As per the plans submitted by Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) with the railway authorities, the launching of spans over Currey Road railway tracks is scheduled between August 17 and 25, provided clearances come for the blocks from the Central Railway. On June 27-28, spans and guideway beams over Wadala railway tracks were launched by the MMRDA through LTSE (Larsen & Toubro-Scomi Engineering). These works are part of the second phase of Mumbai Monorail project between Wadala Depot and Jacob Circle (Sant Ghadge Maharaj Chowk). CONTACT: MMRDA. TEL: 022-2659 0001.
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CEMENT UPDATE Nitin Gadkari warns cement firms on prices The Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways has warned northeast cement manufacturers not to take undue advantage of the highway construction work in the region and to sell cement at government-determined prices. He reportedly said that cement has been booked in bulk so that the companies cannot take advantage when the highway projects are on. Cement prices in the northeast and other states have been rising for the past five months.
DALMIA CEMENT VENTURES INTO MAHARASHTRA Dalmia Bharat Cement launched its superior grade cement in the Maharashtra market. The company has commenced operations at its Greenfield cement plant in Belgaum, Karnataka. Spread over 380 acre, with a total capacity of 2.5 mtpa, the over Rs 1,300-crore plant will cater to the needs of the customers in Maharashtra and Karnataka. The plant is the company’s 11th manufacturing facility commissioned in March 2015.With a commitment to provide excellent quality service to the end consumers, Dalmia Cement is engaging with over 800 dealers in the region who will be constantly supported with end-to-end marketing, technical and logistics requirments. Built on the most modern technology supplied by KHD Germany, the product will see premium positioning in the business. CONTACT: DALMIA BHARAT CEMENT. WEBSITE: WWW.DALMIACEMENT.COM
DESPITE REVIVAL SIGNS, CEMENT DEMAND REMAINS WEAK Cement demand continues to remain lacklustre despite signs of revival in the economy. Many banks, laden with huge loan
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defaults, have not fully passed on the benefit of lower lending rates to borrowers. This apart, large infrastructure and real estate companies are extremely cautious on fresh investments, given the high debt on their books. However, government spending on infrastructure projects is expected to boost demand from the second half of this fiscal.There may be a slight revival in cement demand, but
prices may still be under pressure as companies try to ramp up their capacity utilisation.
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SANGHI CEMENT’S NEW FACILITY IN GUJARAT Gujarat inaugurated Sanghi Industries’ new grinding unit at its plant in Kutch. The new unit of 1.2 mtpa will increase Sanghi’s cement production capacity to 4.1 mtpa. The company has invested around Rs 125 crore in this new facility. The state also laid the foundation stone for a 15 MW Waste Heat Recovery System (WHRS) to recycle waste heat and convert it into power. The company will invest Rs 150 crore to develop this Green Energy project that will be commissioned in the next two years.
• Lafarge Holcim to complete the integration of Lafarge and Holcim by the end of next year. • ACC suspends limestone mining operations at its Chaibasa facility in Jharkhand as it has been pending certain clearances from the state government. • JK Lakshmi Cement ties up with Snapdeal to offer its entire product range online. • The Competition Commission of India clears Ultratech Cement’s proposed deal to acquire two cement units of Jaiprakash Associates in Madhya Pradesh. • KKR along with the trading and commodities group SIMEC to invest `900 crore to acquire the cement business of ABG Group. • Jaypee Group still with consolidated debt of `61,285 crore. • Avantha Group CG signs pact with Lafarge for supply of electrical motors.
CONTACT: SANGHI INDUSTRIES. TEL: 079-2683 8000. FAX: 079-2683 8111.
JSW to raise cement capacity JSW Cement, a unit of Sajjan Jindal-led JSW group, plans to reduce its cement-making cost by as much as three-fourths by setting up grinding units closer to markets, in contrast to the traditional model of clinker units placed near the source of raw material. These new units will use clinker imported from countries that have a surplus, thus allowing JSW Cement to add one tonne of capacity at about Rs 180 crore, against Rs 840 crore required to set up a similar capacity under the traditional model. The company plans to establish several such grinding units on the country’s east coast in West Bengal and Odisha, taking its cement capacity up by more than 14 mn tonne to 20 mn tonne by 2020. CONTACT: JSW CEMENT.TEL: 022-6187 1305. WEBSITE: WWW.JSWCEMENT.IN
BIRLA CORPORATION PLANS 15 MN TONNE CAPACITY Birla Corporation plans to ramp up its cement production capacity to 15 mn tonne in the next four years. With this increase in production capacity, the company will be among the top 10 cement producers in the country. The company, which had signed an MoU with Assam Mineral Development Corporation (AMDC) for setting up a plant there, is waiting for the state agency to get the limestone mining lease, after which a JV company will be formed. The plant will have 1 mn tonne capacity, which will be set up with a capital expenditure of Rs 600 crore. CONTACT: BIRLA CORPORATION. WEBSITE: WWW.BIRLACORPORATION.COM
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EQUIPMENT UPDATE BOELS RENTAL SIGNS JCB EQUIPMENT DEAL Netherlands-based Boels Rental has signed a deal for 250 JCB machines including telescopic handlers, wheeled loading shovels and wheeled excavators. This is the fourth major order in four years that the company has awarded to JCB and has more than 1,300 JCB machines operating across Europe. The telescopic handlers have lift capacities of 2.5 to 4 tonne and are made at JCB’s World HQ in Rocester, UK; the JCB 411 and 427 wheeled loading shovels are manufactured at JCB Earthmovers in Cheadle and the JS145W and JS175W wheeled excavators are produced at JCB Heavy Products in Uttoxeter. CONTACT: BOELS RENTAL. WEBSITE: WWW.BOELS.NL
CLAAS SIGNS TELEHANDLER PRODUCTION DEAL WITH LIEBHERR Liebherr Group has partnered with the Claas Group to develop, manufacture and deliver telehandlers. The Liebherr division involved in the deal, the first of a substantial number of units, which will be supplied in series production in early 2018. By that time, the range of Liebherr telescopic handlers will have grown and continue to be marketed by the Liebherr sales organisation. Claas will procure a selection of telescopic handler models with a modified design from Liebherr. The cooperation with Claas will enable Liebherr to generate additional future sales in the core target segment of construction engineering and industry
with sales potential in the field of agriculture. CONTACT: LIEBHERR GROUP. TEL: 022-4126 7500. WEBSITE: WWW.LIEBHERR.COM WEBSITE: WWW.BOELS.NL
CHICAGO PNEUMATIC LAUNCHES NEW RED HAWK RANGE Chicago Pneumatic has unveiled its Red Hawk range of motor drills and breakers. The Red Hawk Road is the most powerful breaker in the new range offering high impact energy and weighing only 22 kg. Ideal for concrete and asphalt breaking and cutting, enough impact energy is delivered to handle silica-rich rocks and reinforced concrete. An additional tamping shank allows users to repair potholes and surface damage, making the Red Hawk Road ideal for infrastructure applications. With three options available, the new range is suitable for roads, railways and drilling applications, providing users with a range of rugged and reliable breakers. CONTACT: CHICAGO PNEUMATIC. TEL: 020-3985 3501. WEBSITE: WWW.CP.COM
Maxim Crane Works and Crane Rental Corporation team up Maxim Crane Works, LP and Crane Rental Corporation have teamed up for a heavy haul project in the northeast US. Maxim’s 100-tonne capacity Link-Belt HTC86100 hydraulic truck crane assembled Crane Rental’s 700-tonne capacity gantries multiple times to provide turnkey transport for an over-dimensional load. The bullet tank was 13 ft wide, 11.5 ft high, almost 90 ft long, and weighed nearly 300,000 pounds. Crane Rental loaded the vessel with 700 tonne capacity gantries onto 15 lines of Goldhofer modular trailers inside the building where it had been hydro tested and heat treated. Next the team transported the load out of the building, down the road and through a tunnel with only 1.5 inch of clearance. Maxim’s 100 tonne capacity crane re-assembled the gantries to load the vessel from the modular trailers to a railroad car. CONTACT: MAXIM CRANE WORKS. TEL: -412-504 0200.
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VOLVO LAUNCHES ‘DE-TIERING’ SYSTEMS Volvo Construction Equipment has launched kits that allow machines fitted with European Stage IIIB-compliant engines to be ‘de-tiered’ for sale as used machines in lesser regulated markets. The modification is necessary, as diesel with very low sulphur content tends not to be available outside highly regulated markets like Europe, Japan and the US. Ultra-low sulphur diesel is essential for equipment fitted with Stage IIIB and higher emissions control systems. The systems available from Volvo are for its four, six and eight
QUICK PICKS • Morocco-based Atlas Rental acquires Maroc Elevation, a powered access specialist in Morocco. • The combination of Metso’s mobile wheeled NW106 primary jaw crushing plant and iNW220GPD secondary cone crushing plant with a large dual-slope screen now optimised to be regularly relocated. • Doosan Construction Equipment introduces the DX 19, a 1.9 tonne mini excavator with a maximum digging depth of 2.6 m (8.5 ft), maximum dump height of 2.7 m (8.9 ft) and maximum reach at ground level of 4.2 m (13.8 ft). • The new Terex Finlay 873 is ideally suited to working in aggregates, sand and gravel, top soil, construction demolition and recycling applications. • Skyking Lift Rentals invests in aerial work platforms manufactured by Skyjack, which designs equipment for common components. • Explore Earthmoving of Panchakanya Group appointed as Volvo CE’s national dealer for Nepal to strengthen sales and service support in the country. • Online B2B marketplace Getmymachine.com launched to provide equipment solutions for machine tools, material handling equipment, earthmoving equipment, and plastic machinery. • Alimak Group and Manitowoc announce hoist JV to produce internal tower crane hoists to be exclusively sold by Manitowoc. • Palfinger and US-based Fairwind, set up JV for the wind service industry.
cylinder (D4H, D6H and D8H) medium duty engines from about 100 kW to some 385 kW. CONTACT: VOLVO CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT. TEL: 080-6691 2000.
THE OSCARS OF CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY ARE BACK
16th October 2015 | Mumbai
The awards are being held for 13th year in a row, and winners will be felicitated in the presence of luminaries from the construction industry, bankers, bureaucrats, technocrats and the government. Award categories: Construction, Building Materials, Construction, Equipment and India’s Top Challengers ENTRY BY INVITATION ONLY. TO REGISTER FOR ATTENDING VISIT:
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t wasn’t all sunshine and roses last year. On the positive side, with the new government coming to power, the first six months saw some movement on the demand-supply side and new project announcements. However, the balance six months of FY15 was rather lacklustre as many of the government’s proposals were still to materialise on the ground and a major move – the Land Acquisition Bill – remained stuck in Parliament. When the going gets tough, the tough gets going, they say. They’re right! Despite the sluggishness, several construction and infrastructure companies managed to confront and surpass the challenges and make it to CW’s list of Top Challengers of 2014-15. These were organisations that grew their top line and bottom line (as of March 2015), stayed profitable, and managed to keep their financial health within defined debt limits. These winners include companies engaged in contracting, engineering, building materials and equipment, and we honour their resourcefulness and resilience. To select our Top Challengers from various segments related to the construction value chain, we followed a rigorous method by focusing on parameters such as net sales, PBDIT and net profit after tax. While sales figures are important as they reflect how the demand for products or services is moving, PBDIT figures guide us on how the company is doing at the operational level and its efficiency. As for net profit, it clearly shows how much is left for shareholders. Further, we observed whether these companies have risked their debt profile or leveraged too much, and hence parameters like total debt and net worth have been examined. Inventory levels and receivables have also been observed to eliminate inefficiency. Such stringent evaluation helped us pinpoint the challengers who have shown their true mettle. We have selected companies that have shown improvement in at least two of the above parameters. However, if the company managed to show an increase in sales but failed to show improvement in PBDIT and net profit, it has not been considered. For companies with fiscal closing other than March 2015, the trailing eight quarter financial performances were considered. Companies that have not yet announced the March 2015 quarter results have not been considered. A few organisations chose not to participate in this process and hence do not figure in the list. Real estate companies have not been considered in this study. To rank the companies, we provided a weighted average to three parameters: Fourty per cent to sales, being a prime growth driver, and 30 per cent each to profit before depreciation interest and tax (PBDIT) and profit after tax (PAT). After ranking the companies on growth in percentage terms (FY15 over FY14), the rankings were provided with weightages. This process rationalised the ranking process and all players were rated on similar grounds. In some cases, we offered the the selection panel the right to veto by adhering to qualitative factors.The final list is an extensive one and the panel has taken into account almost all aspects that needed to be considered. We have decided not to rank them as the purpose was only to choose companies from diverse sectors that have braved the odds. Befitting their outstanding accomplishment, these Top Challengers will be felicitated at the 13th CONSTRUCTION WORLD ANNUAL AWARDS to be held on October 16, 2015, in Mumbai. Read on for strategic insights into how these bravehearts (listed in alphabetical order) fought against the odds in the last fiscal – and won. In Alphabetical Order
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Ahluwalia Contracts India Sector: Construction
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Berger Paints India Sector: Paints
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CERA Sanitaryware Sector: Sanitaryware
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Everest Industries Sector: Building Systems
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HSIL Sector: Sanitaryware
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Indian Hume Pipe Sector: Construction
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ITD Cementation India Sector: Construction
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Kansai Nerolac Paints
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MBL Infrastructures Sector: Construction
10. NBCC Sector: Construction
11. NCC Sector: Construction
12. Orient Cement Sector: Cement
13. SPML Infra Sector: Construction
14. Sunil Hi Tech Engineers Sector: Construction
15. Technofab Engineering Sector: Construction
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AHLUWALIA CONTRACTS INDIA “Gradually reducing our exposure to the private sector has been an instrumental strategy.” - Shobhit Uppal, Deputy Managing Director, ACIL
With ove over 45 years’ experience, Ahluwalia Contracts India Particulars Net PBDIT Net Ltd (ACIL) has established itself as a leading EPC company sales profit projects across the spectrum: Institutional, corporate, with project *FY15 (`crore) 1,057.9 126.4 64 industrial, hhousing and townships, hospitals, medical colleges, Growth % 10.5 73.6 194.5 stadiums and auditoriums. In fact, ACIL has hotels, stad over FY14 executed construction contracts worth over Rs 5,200 *Consolidated figures crore in tthe past four years. Its strategy for growth in 2014-15 included an increased focus on public-sector contracts; emerging quickly from legacy contracts and utilising released resources; better negotiation contract private-sector clients on contracts to ensure equitable terms; paring long-term and short-term with pri debts; aand geographical consolidation at selected locations for better control over project execution speed and cost-effectiveness. and spe “Gradually reducing our exposure to the private sector has been an instrumental strategy,” says “Gr Shobhit Uppal, Deputy Managing Director, ACIL. “Also, we now lay more emphasis on Shobhi projects with large contract value for effective resource management.” ACIL has restricted new purchase of capital assets, focusing on better utilisation of existing resources. Confident about its purchas infrastructure and resource base to handle future orders, the company has been moving up the infrastr technology ladder, adopting the latest construction techniques. One example: A tie-up with a techno Russian firm for precast technology in a project near Delhi. Russia
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BERGER PAINTS INDIA “We took a balanced approach between top line growth and credit extension.” - Abhijit Roy, Managing Director & CEO, BERGER PAINTS INDIA LTD.
The second largest paint company in India, Berger Paints India Ltd is also among the top 25 paint companies in the world and the top six in Asia. Founded in 1923, it has one of the largest paint distribution networks in India with over 18,000 channel members. It has four business verticals – decorative, protective, automotive and powder coatings – and is credited with the launch of new-generation products. In FY14-15, Berger focused heavily on network expansion, strengthened demand generation activities and introduced new products for niche requirements. The easing of petroleum prices, coupled with upgrade to its key brands from the lower tiers, spurred profitability. “Innovation and services to consumers remain our core endeavour,” says Abhijit Roy, Managing Director & CEO, Berger Paints India Ltd. “We launched new products and services to strengthen consumer connect. Also, we took a balanced approach between top line growth and credit extension to ensure we did not overextend ourselves.” To reap the rewards of a Particulars Net PBDIT Net renewed economy in 2015-16, Berger has increased Sales Profit production capacity with two new factories; expanded *FY15 (`crore) 4,305.0 546.7 264.7 existing capacities through automation and line additions; Growth % over 11.7 17.0 6.1 opened new depots in emerging markets; and, most critically, FY14 ensured key positions are staffed by the right profile of employees and started training programmes for them. *Consolidated figures
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CERA SANITARYWARE “CERA offers extra value to its customer base, ensuring complete loyalty.” - Atul Sanghvi, Executive Director, CERA SANITARYWARE LTD
Established in 1980 with a modest production Particulars Net PBDIT Net capacity of 300,000 pieces of vitreous China Sales Profit ceramic sanitaryware, today, Cera Sanitaryware Ltd FY15 (`crore) 821.7 124.1 67.7 boasts a production of 3 million pieces and is the Growth % 23.8 22.8 30.3 fastest growing home solutions provider in India. It has also ventured into faucet manufacturing with over FY14 a state-of-the-art facility that can churn out 7,200 pieces per day. Further, it has added the wellness range, bath and shower products, kitchen sinks, mirrors and tiles to its portfolio. A pioneer in sanitaryware in India on many fronts, including using eco-friendly natural gas for production, CERA has launched many innovative and water-saving products, such as the twin-flush models and WCs designed to flush with just 4 litre. “CERA is comfortably positioned in the mid-segment and offers extra value to its customer base, ensuring complete loyalty,” says Atul Sanghvi, Executive Director, CERA Sanitaryware Ltd. “Continuous upgradation in designs and product value-adds help the company maintain its lead over its peers. Our base and fundamentals are strong and we have done everything not to deviate from them.” The company’s top line grew by around 24 per cent in 2014-15; in 2015-16, CERA is looking forward to higher growth.
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EVEREST INDUSTRIES “Effective cost management measures helped us protect our bottom line.” - Manish Sanghi, Managing Director, EVEREST INDUSTRIES LTD
Incorporated in 1934, Everest Industries offers a complete range of building solutions such as roofing, ceiling, wall, flooring and cladding and pre-engineered steel buildings for industrial, commercial and residential applications. At present, the company’s products and solutions are available across over 1 lakh villages and 600 cities in India as well as in over 25 countries. In 2014-15, it introduced several value-added products to its building products portfolio. “During the year, we witnessed some pressure on our input material costs, but effective cost management measures helped us protect our bottom line,” says Manish Sanghi, Managing Director, Everest Industries Ltd. “While there were multiple strategic initiatives instrumental in our growth, one underlying factor was our focus on execution. A conscious effort was made to complete and deliver projects on time and aggressively expand the distribution network. In a challenging environment, one can be lured to offer credits to boost sales. We consciously avoided this and this decision yielded positive results.” Following substantial capacity expansion in the past couple of years, Everest will ramp up Particulars Net PBDIT Net production at the new facilities to Sales Profit achieve and sustain full capacity *FY15 (`crore) 1,213.20 92.4 34.2 utilisation. It will also seek to increase Growth % over 18.6 77.5 279.5 the share of value-added products FY14 and continue its focus on providing complete end-to-end solutions. *Consolidated figures
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HSIL “Despite a tough environment, HSIL managed to keep its head above water.” - Sandip Somany, JMD, HSIL LTD
The leading sanitaryware player in India and the second Particulars Net PBDIT Net largest in ‘container glass’ in the South, HSIL Ltd has a rich, Sales Profit 55-year legacy of serving the Indian consumer with *FY15 (`crore) 1,937.3 336.1 85.4 innovation-driven products. From being the first to introduce Growth % over 6.2 30.7 151.4 vitreous China sanitaryware products in the country, the FY14 company’s honour roll gets longer by the year. “FY14-15 presented a tough economic and business environment, but *Consolidated figures HSIL as a company managed to keep its head above water,” says Sandip Somany, Joint Managing Director, HSIL Ltd. “Three steps undertaken by us were crucial to our growth.” The first step was the completion of the qualified institutional placement (QIP), raising Rs 250 crore, which reduced total debt by a quarter and strengthened the company to undertake the next phase of growth with a five-year horizon. The second was the establishment of Rs 120-crore Greenfield faucet plant with robotic technology in Kaharani, Rajasthan, with the capacity to manufacture 2.5 million pieces a year. And the third is celebrity endorsement to capture consumer attention – the company has signed on Bollywood A-listers for the first time, with Shah Rukh Khan endorsing premier brand hindware Italian Collection and Jacqueline Fernandez for luxury brand Queo. HSIL hopes to reap the benefits of these steps as it gears up for the future.
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INDIAN HUME PIPE “Adding contracts in new states have proved fruitful.” - Rajas R Doshi, Chairman and Managing Director, INDIAN HUME PIPE CO LTD
Established in 1926, the Indian Hume Pipe Co Ltd (IHP) has developed pre-stressed concrete pipes (non-cylinder and cylinder), bar-wrapped steel cylinder pipes, hume steel pipes, welded steel penstocks and pre-stressed concrete railway sleepers, and specialises in the execution of turnkey water supply and sewerage projects. With a network of over 20 factories, its expertise extends from custom-made pipes to total engineering for pipeline projects. Geographical expansion has proved to be a key driver of growth. “Securing larger contracts in existing territories of operation and adding contracts in new states have proved fruitful,” says Rajas R Doshi, Chairman and Managing Director, Indian Hume Pipe Co Ltd. “In our contracts, we clocked a revenue growth of 100 per cent in Maharashtra and 50 per cent in Tamil Nadu. We also secured a contract in Haryana, a new state for us. In sale of pipes, we clocked a growth of 84 per cent, mainly owing to successful marketing efforts in Rajasthan where we sell pipes to infrastructure contractors like L&T, NCC, SPML and Pratibha.” Over the next five to seven Particulars Net PBDIT Net years, IHP plans to develop its land parcels Sales Profit in Pune, Mumbai and Delhi with FY15 (`crore) 1,003.8 122.4 41.6 established real estate developers. This will Growth % 22.7 52 72.8 provide a future revenue stream and increase over FY14 capital for future investments.
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ITD CEMENTATION INDIA LTD “Our focus on value engineering in the Marine Division brought us important projects.” - Adun Saraban, Managing Director, ITD CEMENTATION INDIA LTD
A leading construction company in India Net PBDIT Net operating for over eight decades, ITD Cementation Particulars Sales Profit India Ltd has established its prowess across *FY15 (`crore) 1,712.4 205.1 19.4 multiple lines of business: Airports, mass rapid transit systems, maritime projects, hydroelectric Growth % over 8.5 4.4 108.5 FY14 power and irrigation, industrial structures, highways, bridges and flyovers, piling and *Consolidated figures diaphragm walls, pipe jacking and box pushing, and water and wastewater. In the face of declining growth in infrastructure, slowdowns in project awards and severe price wars, ITD Cem chose to selectively target quality tenders and bids where the competitive intensity was lower rather than spreading itself too thin. “We aimed to reduce debt and the cost of debt and focus on value engineering in our Marine Division, which brought us important projects,” says Adun Saraban, Managing Director, ITD Cementation India Ltd. “I also worked closely with divisional heads to drive growth.” In fact, each division has been empowered to perform like an independent profit centre. This has enhanced project management, quality, safety and time management. ITD Cem began its new year with a major contract from Port of Singapore Authorities in JNPT. In addition, it is qualified in the Mumbai Underground Metro Programme and other major marine projects. With a well-motivated, professional team, ITD Cem is primed for the growth momentum in 2015-16.
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KANSAI NEROLAC PAINTS LTD “We connected with customers to enhance interaction and create a unique experience.” - HM Bharuka, Managing Director, KANSAI NEROLAC PAINTS LTD
Established in 1920, Kansai Nerolac Paints Ltd (KNPL) is one of India’s largest paint companies, with gross revenues of Rs 4,212 crore in 2014-15. It is a subsidiary of Kansai Paint, Japan, the world’s sixth largest paint company. KNPL is the leader in industrial segments and is known for its innovative and environment-friendly products in the decorative segment. With uncertainty in the market leading to low growth and inflation in the first half of 2014-15, the organisation undertook initiatives around influencers, market penetration and operations monitoring, enabling it to post a healthy profit. Customer experience was a key to success. “We introduced new products, influencer push, customer centricity, digital working towards influencer’s welfare and connecting with customers through various media to enhance interaction and create a unique experience,” explains HM Bharuka, Managing Director, Kansai Nerolac Paints Ltd. “Despite the positive sentiment, the market grew only single digit. Thus, it was important to stay connected to ground reality.” Along with systems and processes balancing operations and top line, KNPL was Particulars Net PBDIT Net careful in capital expansion when the market Sales Profit slowed. Going ahead, the focus will be on *FY15 3,570.7 472.7 274.1 strengthening leadership in industrial coatings (`crore) and gaining market share in architectural coatings, Growth % 12.5 25.3 31.8 aided by recent investments in distribution, over FY14 technology, productivity enhancement, *Consolidated figures branding and marketing.
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MBL INFRASTRUCTURES “We have kept our fundamentals intact and adopted a well balanced financial model.” - Anjanee Kumar Lakhotia, Chairman & Managing Director, MBL INFRASTRUCTURES LTD
Incorporated in 1995, MBL Infrastructures Ltd Particulars Net PBDIT Net executes civil engineering projects and provides Sales Profit integrated EPC services for civil construction *FY15 (`crore) 1,961.8 240.1 81.6 and infrastructure projects. In recent years, the company has executed projects in 14 Growth % over 11.1 24.8 6.0 Indian states, including the successful FY14 completion of the 114-km Seoni-Balaghat- *Consolidated figures Gondia State Highway in Madhya Pradesh, operational since February 2008. The mantra, ‘Slow and steady wins the race’, has indeed served MBL well. Key strategies include being selective in the bidding process in selection of clientele and being particular about the financial model, including debt-equity ratio, proper distribution of long-term funds into investment in plant and machineries, investment in BOT projects and net margin for working capital. “We have successfully sailed through the most challenging times seen by the construction industry by keeping our fundamentals intact, by going slow and steady, and by adopting a well-balanced financial model,” affirms Anjanee Kumar Lakhotia, Chairman & Managing Director, MBL Infrastructures Ltd. “By adopting and implementing our core strategies, we shall encash the opportunities available in times to come.” He adds that refraining from aggressive bidding proved to be another wise decision for the company, which takes pride in the fact that it did not compromise with the quality of its order book.
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NATIONAL BUILDINGS CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION “I would attribute our growth to our huge order book position.” - Dr Anoop Kumar Mittal, Chairman & Managing Director, NBCC
A blue-chip Government of India Navratna Enterprise, National Buildings Construction Corporation Ltd (NBCC) functions across three segments: Project management consultancy (PMC), real estate development and EPC contracting. “I would attribute our growth to our huge order-book position, backed by constant monitoring of project execution by the management,” says Dr Anoop Kumar Mittal, Chairman & Managing Director, NBCC. “As we have a lot of work in PMC, which contributes to 70 per cent of our revenue, we remain extra careful with regard to turnover in this segment. Also, we have a unique business model with segmental options to supplement one another. Thus, targeted revenue generation is never affected. That apart, as our client profile consists mostly of government bodies and PSUs, we are never short of work.” Further, in FY2014-15, NBCC decided not to be aggressive in its real estate investment after reading the ongoing slump. NBCC is now raring to go in 2015-16 backed by a huge order book position of about Rs 24,000 crore, positive net Particulars Net PBDIT Net worth and cash surplus. It is looking ahead to its Sales Profit Rs 5,000 crore East Kidwai Nagar Redevelopment *FY15 (`crore) 4,632.88 435.43 278.28 project in Delhi and plans to sell a number of Growth % over 14.7 16.8 8.1 residential and commercial real estate projects across FY14 India and undertake projects in the EPC segment. *Consolidated figures
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NCC “Launching the rights issue of `600 crore in 2014 helped reduce debt.” - AAV Ranga Raju, Managing Director, NCC LTD
Established in 1978, NCC started its journey Particulars Net PBDIT Net with the name Nagarjuna Construction Sales Profit Company and has progressed to become one *FY15 (`crore) 9,497.10 999.70 53.9 of the top three construction companies in Growth % over 27.5 30.6 1,542.4 India in terms of revenue. It undertakes FY14 civil construction in segments such as *Consolidated figures roads, water, irrigation, buildings, power, railways, metals and mining. Its well-diversified business portfolio and measures to improve performance – tighter control on receivables, cost cutting and selective bidding – have helped the company achieve a top line growth of around 36 per cent and PAT improvement of 176 per cent in FY15 on standalone. basis. “The most notable decision was the launch of the rights issue of Rs 600 crore in October 2014 that helped the company reduce debt and stabilise its operations,” shares AAV Ranga Raju, Managing Director, NCC Ltd. “We also decided not to bid for BOT and BOOT projects in roads and power and focused on monetisation of matured assets.” In FY16, the company is expecting a slight dip in its top line as the contribution from the EPC works of Krishnapatnam Power Project will be lower. However, from FY17 onwards, it expects a top line growth of at least 10 per cent and is aiming to reduce interest cost to help improve net profit.
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ORIENT CEMENT “We push for a much higher volume of PPC cement compared to OPC cement.” - Deepak Khetrapal, Managing Director & CEO, ORIENT CEMENT
Established in 1979, Orient Cement, a CK Birla Group company, is a cost-effective cement producer catering to southern, western and central India. It will soon ramp up capacity from the current 5 mtpa to 8 mpta with its new plant in Gulbarga (a growth of 60 per cent), and eventually 15 mtpa by 2020. From product mix and quality upgrade to technological and marketing initiatives, the company is constantly innovating to deliver new-age solutions. It has greatly benefitted from its location – it can leverage volumes as it is close to multiple borders – as well as the strategy of addressing markets that are difficult, yet more stable, specifically independent house builders in rural and semi-urban India. “We’ve been unconventional and hired the best people available from varied backgrounds based on their talents, not industries,” shares Deepak Khetrapal, Managing Director & CEO, Orient Cement. “This has rejuvenated the organisation with fresh ideas. Also, we push for a much higher volume of PPC cement compared to OPC cement. Our sale Particulars Net PBDIT Net of PPC last year was over 80 per cent compared Sales Profit to the industry average of 50 per cent.” Further, FY15 (`crore) 1,535.3 312.6 194.8 PPC cement, with its fly-ash component, is Growth % 7.4 39.6 92.8 environment-friendly, in keeping with Orient over FY14 Cement’s focus on conserving natural resources.
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SPML INFRA “We act quickly on problems and ensure a detailed follow-up to meet commitments.” - Sushil Sethi Jain, Managing Director, SPML INFRA
Established in 1978, SPML Infra is the only Indian Particulars Net PBDIT Net company present across the entire value chain of the water Sales Profit cycle. It is focused on developing smart infrastructure FY15 (`crore) 1,360.6 202.5 13.8 for water supply and distribution, wastewater Growth % 30 24.6 185.5 treatment, management and reuse, and sanitation, over FY14 including solid waste management. Currently, the company is developing infrastructure projects worth Rs 60,000 million and provides drinking water facility to over 40 million Indians through various projects. In 2014-15, it received new orders worth about Rs 3,000 crore, including 24 × 7 water supply management projects for six cities in Karnataka. Enablers of this success have been speedy execution and completion of projects; advanced systems and processes; superior equipment; experienced engineers; reduced costs on overheads; faster procurement of materials; and integration of key departments. “We act quickly on problems, drive for results, and ensure detailed follow-up so we meet our commitments,” says Sushil Sethi Jain, Managing Director, SPML Infra. “We have a focussed approach towards returns for us and our shareholders, and we avoid underbidding.” Going forward, the company has already begun execution on the first smart city in Madhya Pradesh; it will develop a smart city in Ujjain, called Vikram Udyogpuri. Part of the Delhi-Mumbai-Industrial-Corridor (DMIC), this ‘mini smart city’ will be the first-of-its-kind.
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SUNIL HI TECH ENGINEERS “Diversification using our core competencies of EPC business helped us grow.” - C Venkataramana, Director, SUNIL HI TECH ENGINEERS LTD
A major EPC company, the story of Sunil Hi Tech Engineers Ltd (SHEL) is the transformation of a proprietary company into a growth giant with quality-led innovations for the power, construction and infrastructure industries. In 2014-15, SHEL strived to ensure fast-track execution, resulting in top-line growth of 15 per cent. In terms of bottom line, it looked inward and brought in financial discipline and manpower rationalisation, resulting in a 44 per cent increase in profit before tax, despite delayed payments from government clients. “Diversification into areas using our core competencies of EPC business helped us grow,” says C Venkataramana, Director, Sunil Hi Tech Engineers Ltd. “Further, we have kept away from BOT projects and concentrated only on EPC and annuity projects from government agencies. In the power sector, we took orders only from government agencies such as BHEL and NTPC rather than private power producers who were not in great fiscal health.” With the efforts of the past two years, Particulars Net PBDIT Net the company has been able to shift its order Sales Profit book ratio in the power sector vs others from 100:0 to *FY15 (`crore) 1,836.50 189 53.30 75:25. Over the years, it plans to change this to 50:50 to Growth % over 17.03 16.7 82.5 overcome dependence on one sector and has already FY14 formed a subsidiary of infrastructure business with leading professionals from the sector. *Consolidated figures
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Since inception in 1971 as a mechanical Particulars Net PBDIT Net construction contractor, Technofab Engineering Sales Profit has evolved into a multidisciplinary contracting *FY15 (`crore) 419.6 31.6 8.2 company, initially serving the thermal power Growth % over 2.7 9.1 24.0 sector and, since 2007, multiple sectors (thermal FY14 and nuclear power, water, electrical, oil and gas, *Consolidated figures and industrial) and geographies. Key strategies include adhering to its domain competence of turnkey EPC projects while diversifying markets, and steadily working to become leaner and more professional with increased use of technology. “Our quick and adaptive response to the slowdown helped us,” says Avinash Gupta, Chairman & Managing Director, Technofab Engineering Ltd. “Considering the reform-driven funding to the electrical sector, we sharpened our focus and successfully executed turnkey projects in rural electrification. Simultaneously, we redoubled our marketing efforts in Sub Saharan Africa and executed several projects there. Also, we weren’t carried away by the euphoria of the 2005-2009 period; we stuck to our core competence and avoided unrelated diversification. Growth at any cost was never our mantra, whereas focus on cash flow was our religion.” Despite the lack of concrete improvement, the company is optimistic about the future and expects its enhanced civil construction capabilities to help secure business in the domestic water and wastewater sector, such as the Ganga Action Plan and urban renewal projects. To share your views, write in at feedback@ConstructionWorld.in
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DAM GOOD! The Teesta IV dam, being built by HCC for the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC), is the third of its kind in India, and the first RCC dam project for both companies.
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uilding a hydroelectric (hydel) power project is a complex process. In India, the majority of the run-of-the-river hydel projects involve significant underground work, including powerhouse, head race tunnel and associated component construction. However, dam construction has not seen significant technological enhancement over many years.
RCC for dam construction Since its introduction in 1980 in Japan, over 500 roller compacted concrete (RCC) dams have been constructed world over. Now, India is catching on. The Ghatghar and middle Vaitarna dam have been constructed using this technology. Now, the Teesta IV dam, being built by HCC for NHPC, is the third of its kind in the country. This is the first time both NHPC and HCC have taken on an RCC dam project.
Salient features The 160-MW Teesta IV Low Dam Project, built in the Brahmaputra basin on Teesta River around 25 km from Siliguri in West Bengal, falls in seismic zone No. 3 (moderate damage risk zone). The total length of this dam is 504 m with a height of 30 m above the riverbed level and 45 m above the deepest foundation level, with a stilling basin for energy dissipation. The dam can be broken
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up in three segments: The power dam and surface powerhouse on the left embankment, spillways in the middle and RCC dam on the right embankment. The RCC dam section is about 200 m long with a unique cross-sectional geometry having steps on both upstream and downstream sides.
Unique features of RCC RCC has the same ingredients as conventional concrete but in different ratios, and increasingly with partial substitution of fly-ash for Portland cement. RCC is a mix of cement or fly-ash, water, sand, aggregate and common additives, but contains much less water. The produced mix is drier and essentially has no slump. It is placed in a manner similar to paving; the material is delivered by dump trucks or conveyors, spread by small bulldozers or specially modified asphalt pavers, and then compacted by vibratory rollers. This technique reduces construction time of dams by more than half. Also, compared to a conventional concrete gravity dam, depending on the size, construction cost is lower by nearly 5 to 30 per cent.
The construction For the construction of Teesta IV Low Dam, the river was diverted into two stages. The first was from the left bank to the right so that the work on the spillway,
power dam and powerhouse could be started. After completing the spillway and power dam works, the second stage of diversion was done through spillways for construction of the RCC dam. RCC dam construction requires a huge setup for the continuous feed of concrete. HCC had set up a crusher plant to produce aggregates, silos for storing and procession aggregates, batching and mixing plants, chilling plants and ice flex manufacturing plants. All these were connected by a web of conveyor belts to produce and drop the RCC at the dam location. This was collected in dumpers standing on the dam body, relayed to the required location and poured. Once sufficient quantity was gathered, it was spread using dozers into over 300-mm-thick layers. After spreading, 10 tonne rollers were used to compact the concrete. A special ‘nuclear density gauge’ was used to test the compactness. Once concrete passes the test, the layer is declared approved for further construction. This layer is then continuously cured until the next layer covers it. The challenge here is to keep the layer live before the next layer is laid. This was done with the use of chemicals called retarders, which delay the setting of concrete. Thus, the concrete is placed layer by layer in succession without any discontinuity, creating a monolithic dam.
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to go a little deeper. The riverbed PROJECT DETAILS rock level was uneven with several “Timelines were critical,” says ..................................................................................... crest formations. These could not Santosh Kumar, Project Manager Client: National Hydroelectric Power Corporation. be levelled evenly as the machines for Teesta IV Low Dam, HCC. Tel: 0129-258 8500. Fax: 0129-227 7941. could not reach these spots. Second, “As rains stop concrete work, we E-mail: webmaster@nhpc.nic.in these could not be made flat by wanted to finish the job in one Website: www.nhpcindia.com blasting as this could create cracks season. And the team rose to the Contractor: HCC. Tel: 022-2575 1000. in the bedrock and weaken the occasion by finishing the 196 m Fax: (022) 2577 5732. E-mail: corpcomm@hccindia.com foundation. Apart from this, several dam in just 196 days without any Website: www.hccindia.com streams of coal seam were found holiday or break.” To this, RCC dam completion date: June 30, 2015 trapped in the bedrock level. These Punnaswamy, consultant to Project commissioning date: January 2016 coal seams are loose; when they HCC on RCC methodology, Fly-ash: Sourced from NTPC’s Kahalgaon Power come in contact with water, they adds,“There were other construction Station in Bihar turn mushy. As RCC could not be and technical challenges. Here, the Cement: Darjeeling-based Star Cement built on a loose foundation, these peculiarity is that you have steps Aggregates: Prepared at HCC’s crushing plant on-site coal seams had to be removed on both sides. Every 0.9 m, you are Boulders: Sourced from 25 km of project location carefully before work began. And, closing in the dam by 1 m. It eats as they could not be excavated by crusher plant to produce aggregates. up the space quickly. So how do you These were produced in four manage your equipment within the space machines, it was done manually, which different size fractions: 50 to 25 mm, that you have? You should already have took a lot of time. 25 to 12.5 mm, 12.5 to 5 mm, and built the dam in your mind.” • Shuttering: The shuttering used for 5 to 0 mm. Over 4,000 tonne of Here are some of the key challenges the RCC dam is made of heavy steel aggregate was required per day to the HCC engineers had to overcome to sheets.To lift and place these, shuttering meet the peak RCC demand. Hence, maintain continuity of work: hydras and tower cranes were used. As huge storage space was required. • Managing supply chain: Fly-ash the RCC process is fast, managing the However, space was sparse and the was sourced from NTPC’s Kahalgaon timecycle for placing the shuttering was team had to depend on just one Power Station in Bihar. It was critical and required precision in planning. months’ inventory. Three fully transported in bulker trucks, which • Maintenance of equipment: As automated batching and mixing plants were emptied in the silos at project RCC is a continuous process and a equipped with powerful twin shaft locations. The thermal power plant is huge web of equipment is continuously mixers for 24/7 operations were around 320 km from the project site, in operation, maintaining it was installed. Each plant had a capacity to which is a 20 to 32-hour drive for the critical. Even a small snag in one produce over 120 cu m per hour of trucks. About 115 tonne of fly-ash was equipment could halt the entire chain. RCC. Of these three batching and required on a daily basis to meet the • Quality: The dam was built with mixing plants, two were operated continuity of construction, translating the highest quality. This was realised simultaneously, whereas the third into four bulker trucks daily. HCC had through well-crafted and regimentally was kept as a backup for seamless deployed 29 bulker trucks to source implemented quality assurance plans operations. Alongside, an ice plant and 210 tonne of fly-ash on a daily basis and commensurate quality control chilling plant were installed to control during peak construction time. testing. The quality assurance involved the temperature of RCC during Similarly, cement was sourced from aspects of the project: Raw materials, production. An inundation system Darjeeling-based Star Cement, equipment, construction processes, with capacity of 3,600 tonne per hour around 50 km from the site. Around shuttering and manpower resources. was installed to bring down the 75 tonne was required daily, translating temperature of aggregates before into three bulker truck loads. In peak And finally! mixing. The whole system of aggregate time, this requirement used to touch The HCC team prevailed over all conveyance was covered to reduce dust these challenges to finish the RCC dam around 135 tonne. The aggregates pollution. The production capacities of in a record of 196 days on May 12, 2015. were prepared at HCC’s crushing plant individual systems (aggregate on site for which the boulders were The finishing works of the RCC dam are production to concrete placement) handpicked from the riverbed. The site expected to be complete by June 30, 2015. were synergistically designed to meet identified by NHPC to source boulders In the powerhouse, major works are the asking rate of RCC placement. was around 25 km from the project completed and installation of equipment • Excavation for foundation: location. Around 2,500 tonne of is in progress. After installing the equipment, Excavation of the dam foundation was finishing works will be taken up and are boulders were required daily, translating to be done till EL 141. However, into around 100 dumper trips. expected to be completed by December during excavation, the team • Synchronisation of equipment: 2015. The project will be commissioned encountered varied geology and had HCC had to install a special four-stage by January 2016. To share the construction details of a recently completed project, write in at feedback@ConstructionWorld.in August 2015 Construction World
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Choosing fit-for-purpose formwork can accelerate construction.
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ith input costs of labour and material rising exponentially and the latter being relatively fixed, contractors are turning to mechanisation to contain labour costs. In this scenario, modern formwork technologies, typically lightweight aluminium formwork, can greatly facilitate accelerated and economical construction. “Lightweight aluminium formwork can easily be assembled and disassembled manually and has a faster reuse capacity,” notes Shreeniwas Kelkar, Country Product & Marketing Manager, Doka India. “It is better suited to structures with a repetitive design, typically residential structures where it
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can be reused many times over through the construction cycle. Also, it helps eliminate the need for external plastering.” Contractors aware of the advantages of aluminium formwork systems, are investing in them despite the cost. “We’re seeing the greater adoption of new technologies for fast construction, where the labour component is reduced,” opines Sharad Rastogi, Director, Scaff India.
Tunnel forms One of the most prominent trends in formwork is the increasing use of aluminium formwork systems, also called tunnel formwork, for monolithic construction. It is well suited to buildings
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Several factors affect the selection of formwork: A liquified natural gas formwork by Doka India.
Turkish technology creates a monolithic structure that is more stable and sturdier than conventional structures.” - Rajendra Varma, Director, OMKAR REALTORS & DEVELOPERS
Neru Formwork helps cast a floor everyday or every second day.” - Sharad Rastogi, Director, SCAFF INDIA
with repetitive units of standard sizes and modules. “Adoption of monolithic construction aluminium formwork systems has picked up tremendously in the past four to five years, mostly because it is lightweight (vis-à-vis steel formwork systems) and can be tailor-made to allow single monolith
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casting, walls, columns, beams and slab in one pour, in turn, reducing construction time and costs with no compromise on concrete finish,” says Hari Om, Director, BSL Scaffolding Ltd. To cater to this trend, Scaff India has introduced Neru tunnel formwork, a system from the Neru Formwork Company of Turkey. “Neru formwork is ideal for the fast construction of mass-housing projects. It allows contractors to complete the sequence of assembly of shuttering, laying of reinforcement, providing services, concreting, curing and de-shuttering in 24 to 48 hours, thereby casting a floor everyday or every second day,” explains Rastogi. All this is achieved with half the manpower required for conventional modular systems such as Miwan, he adds. BSL Scaffolding has introduced the Turkish Dema tunnel form system. “In projects with a floor plan of 200 to 350 sq m, tunnel form work can help contractors achieve 20 to 25 floor pours a month, provided the structural design conforms to the use of tunnel formwork,” says Om. Other advantages of Dema tunnel form work are that it needs, at most, a crane of 8 tonne capacity, thus saving on crane costs, and can be reused up to 1,000 times. Doka’s OneGo formwork system is compact and lightweight enough to need
only a few form-tie points and floor props. It features synchronised forming and stripping processes, integrated stripping aids such as a stripping head for floor-slab formwork and chamfered panel joints. The formwork can be reused immediately. It adapts to the most varied ground plan shapes.
Pushing adoption Omkar Realtors & Developers has used the latest Turkish technology successfully in rehab projects at VGS Goregoan and Worli in Mumbai. “It creates a monolithic structure that is more stable and sturdier than conventional structures,” opines Rajendra Varma, Director, Omkar Realtors & Developers. “It also cuts a two-stage operation into a single operation by eliminating the block work that happens after a slab is cast.” All-round advantages ensue from Turkish technology. “We’ve saved on skilled labour costs and delivered the project faster, which is so important for slum dwellers who incur transit rent while their rehab houses are under construction,” adds Varma. “This technology is better for mid-high rise towers.” However, still too few companies are making use of tunnel forms. According to Om, “Indian developers are still not
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giving architects and structural designers clear guidelines to design as per the needs; this construction technology would help complete projects faster. Greater developer interest is essential to push adoption of tunnel formwork.” To further the adoption of tunnel form technology, Scaff India is offering package services including consultancy with Turkish experts and negotiations with Turkish construction companies for the construction of the shell structure.
Jump forms Jump form systems, also called climbing forms, are composed of formwork and working platforms. Jump form systems are designed for the construction of vertical concrete elements in high-rise structures, such as core walls, lift shafts, stair shafts and bridge piers. As the construction rises, the system climbs with support from the concrete already cast. Jump form systems for medium-rise buildings are relocated with cranes.
Using Coffor, today most site-related challenges can be alleviated.” - Hiral Patel, CEO, COFFOR CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY INDIA
FACTORS THAT AFFECT CHOICE OF FORMWORK Several factors affect the selection of formwork, says Shreeniwas Kelkar, Country Product & Marketing Manager, Doka India: • The structural designer’s choice: Formwork design greatly affects cost, especially stay-in-place Coffor formwork that is made up of steel profiles and cuts the need for structural steel. To some extent, the structural designer can also affect the cost of aluminium formwork systems needed for a building and, in the process, make the individual units (residences or offices) more appealing to buyers by reducing the number of load-bearing walls and introducing non load-bearing walls amenable to alternations. • The effectiveness of labour: The effectiveness of labour depends greatly on the supervision skills and the quality of daily planning. Overall, system formwork always saves labour cost over conventional formwork. • The number of formwork reuses expected – the contractor’s choice: What kind of surface finish does the contractor expect from the formwork? How effectively is the formwork intended to be used? Is it expected to lower cycle times? What quality of plywood is used in the formwork? Will the formwork be maintained well? • The architectural choice: What shape will the final structure take? Complex building shapes need extra consideration (care, detailing, etc).
However, truly self-climbing systems climb on rails on the building and eliminate the need for cranes. These are typically used for structures of 20 storeys and above. “Jump form systems have enabled us to break the construction sequence in our ultra luxury Omkar 1973 project in Worli and luxury project Omkar Altamount in Malad,” shares Varma. “Instead of taking up the entire floor plate in one go, which would have been challenging because it is huge in view of the units being for the ultra luxury and luxury segments, we first constructed the core of the building and the columns, which bear the maximum load. Then, we took up the slab. Construction went much faster. Jump form systems are better suited for super high-rise towers.”
Steel formwork
Adoption of monolithic construction aluminium formwork systems has picked up in the last four to five years.” - Hari Om, Director, BSL SCAFFOLDING LTD
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While aluminium formwork is predominantly preferred in real estate work, steel formwork is mandated for infra projects where the forms must bear the weight of heavy concrete structures and still offer repeated use. Power plants, cooling towers and chimneys are some such structures.
“Infra projects have huge concrete pressures for which aluminium is not suitable,” says Sushil Sahani, Managing Director, Pranav Construction Systems Pvt Ltd. “Safety and security also take precedence at infra project sites. Steel formwork is best for infrastructure projects. We offer designed in Germany, made in India, Euro-compliant formwork with a lifespan of one project or up to 10 years, and up to 1,000 repetitive uses.”
Stay-in-place formwork Stay-in-place formwork becomes part of the structure under construction. As such, it eliminates the time and cost involved in de-shuttering. Coffor Construction Technology India brings patented European stay-in-place steel formwork technology to India. “Coffor formwork can be used to build monolithic load-bearing structures, which are safer during earthquakes.” says Hiral Patel, CEO, Coffor Construction Technology India. “It can be used to construct any vertical RCC wall, in residential (villas, row houses,
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Infra projects have huge concrete pressures for which aluminium is not suitable.” - Sushil Sahani, Managing Director, PRANAV CONSTRUCTION SYSTEMS PVT LTD
We propose to use Coffor panels for our upcoming projects where speed of construction is critical.” - Rohan Amin, Director, LUBI PUMPS
Overall, system formwork always saves labour cost over conventional formwork.” - Shreeniwas Kelkar, Country Product & Marketing Manager, DOKA INDIA
Coffor forms can cut the need for structural steel by 30-40 per cent.” - Jignesh Pawar, General Manager, COFFOR CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY INDIA
up to G+4), commercial, industrial (ETP tanks, etc), and infrastructure projects (storm-water drains, etc). Using Coffor,
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Riyadh Metro in Saudi Arabia: Safety and security take precedence at infra project sites.
many of today’s site-related challenges can be alleviated – such as labour shortages and long construction time cycles. Coffor is cost-effective in certain applications, however it is quicker in nearly all applications, which leads to total project cost savings owing to reduced overheads.” Coffor formwork is composed of two filtering grids made of rib lathe reinforced by vertical stiffeners. Articulated rebar loops and connectors join the grids. Europe’s Eurocode describes that Coffor wall structures act as ‘lightly reinforced walls’ needing only minimum steel reinforcement for tie beams at each level, vertical tie beams at the intersection of walls and for door and windows. Jignesh Pawar, General Manager, Coffor Construction Technology India, estimates that Coffor forms cut the need for structural steel by 30 to 40 per cent where the system is fully utilised as a load-bearing structure. A unique feature of Coffor is that its in-built system for the elimination of excess water lowers the concrete water to cement ratio, which improves concrete quality. Lubi Pumps opted to use Coffor forms to speed up the construction of a new project. “We used Coffor panels for the retaining wall of a basement. The construction was completed much quicker. It also helped us work with less labour, which was important because the project had gotten underway during a season when labour is in short supply,” shares Rohan Amin, Director, Lubi Pumps. “We propose to use Coffor panels for our upcoming projects where, again, speed of construction is critical.” Other kinds of stay-in-place forms are available overseas. One such system
Use formwork to eliminate plastering costs “Tunnel formwork eliminates the need for plastering,” opines Hari Om, Director, BSL Scaffolding Ltd. “Table formwork involving the use of film-faced plywood on tabletop is also a major time and labour saver, especially in construction projects with regular plan layouts or long repetitive structures. By delivering a fair concrete finish, it reduces the cost of plastering. Wall formwork system can also deliver fair-faced concrete finishes.” “Eliminating the need for plastering is an add-on advantage of modern formwork,” says Rajendra Varma, Director, Omkar Realtors & Developers.
is made of recycled polypropylene and designed to create lightened slabs. Another is made of multiple layers of extremely stable webs of paper and carton, and designed to create round or rectangular columns. Such use-and-throw formwork is expensive and hence used sparsely for decorative columns for offices and commercial buildings needing fair finish, according to Sahani. “Use-and-throw or stay-in-place formwork is associated with faster cycle times,” observes Kelkar. “However, it is more expensive and increases overall construction costs despite lower finishing cost and ushering in savings on structural steel.” Evidently, greater awareness about new kinds of formwork and the advantages of each is sure to grow the market.
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TRADE TALK
“For India in Australia, it’s more of a service-driven environment.” - Grayson Perry, Trade Commissioner, Australian Trade Commission
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ustralia-India trade ties are believed to have become closer than ever. Bilateral trade is currently at A$ 16 billion. Also, both are services superpowers. In Australia’s case, nine of 10 jobs are in services, which account for three-quarters of its GDP. As for India, with the Prime Minister’s ‘Make in India’ initiative, every manufacturing plant will require financial, legal, accounting, transport, maintenance, IT, leasing, insurance, marketing, packing, storage, health and safety and probably many more services. India is looking to many Australian capabilities in such areas and for its vision of smart cities and other infrastructure development. Grayson Perry, Trade Commissioner, Australian Trade Commission, shares more on bilateral relations with special focus on smart cities, rail and roads developments in India, in conversation with SHRIYAL SETHUMADHAVAN. What is the current nature of engagement between both countries?
A range of Australian companies are interested in offering their expertise to India’s infrastructure space. This is not just limited to smart cities, but opportunities in heavy rail and road development. In the past, we have been working hard to update Australian companies on the opportunities in India. Considering this, in January 2015, the Australian Minister for Trade led a delegation of 450 Australian companies to India, which included many companies from the infrastructure sector. Also, last month in Hyderabad, the Australian parliamentary secretary led an Australian business delegation where half the delegation included infrastructure companies. Many of these companies are also experts in areas such as urban planning, transit oriented development
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(TOD), and construction cost management. Also, the Indian Government’s focus on building and improving heavy rail is certainly of interest to Australian companies as we are known to be among the world leaders in heavy rail capability. Considering the recent delegation visit, what is the infrastructure opportunity in Hyderabad?
Meetings were held with both the Andhra Pradesh and Telangana governments, and our interest was around two specific areas. One was to understand the infrastructure build around Greenfield and Brownfield cities; Andhra Pradesh is going to build the new capital. Also, the government has been looking at ways to further develop cities like Vizag and Krishnapatnam. So the aim was to see through all these opportunities and get clarity on the role that Australian companies could play in this development. Moreover, in Telangana, our aim was to understand the government’s interest in promoting infrastructure development in areas such as road safety, inland ports, and water management, and if there are any plans for further development of existing cities and business parks. We had a number of road safety related companies on the delegation because it is not just about building new infrastructure, but about changing the way people use infrastructure such as improved road behaviour and the way roads are managed and maintained to reduce fatalities and injury. Australia is a world leader in the road safety sector not only in terms of strategies, design, construction, and planning, but also in enforcement, police training and technologies and products that mitigate road accidents. What Australian expertise and capabilities can support urban infrastructure requirements in India?
Australian companies are experts in city and town planning, master planning, integrated urban design, transport planning and looking at ways to improve existing systems, which includes road efficiency and asset management. For example, Brookfield Multiplex is an Australian company operating in India on a number of projects in alliance with Tata Projects. It’s all about bringing Australian expertise and technology to areas such as building systems to build tall towers quicker and safer, project management, site safety and workforce training. So bringing that next level of expertise and technology to the development sector in India, which willresult in more efficiency, better financial returns, improved asset management on buildings and higher levels of quality for end users. Also, whether it is a train station or metro stations, Australian companies
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Focusing on the key benefits, please brief us about the AustraliaIndia Comprehensive Economic Co operation Agreement?
have an interest in the Indian government's modernisation and refurbishment programme for stations across India. Australia has a lot of expertise in developing and redeveloping stations for increased usability and commercial return, and this could be another area where Australian companies could work with Indian firms to access opportunities. Please introduce us to some Australian companies that are successfully doing business in India.
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The Australian Government would like to get the CECA signed this year and negotiations between both countries have been well underway on this for some time. This agreement will reinforce the commitment to trade and investment between both countries and deliver tangible outcomes to the business communities of both nations. CECA will increase the level, size and quality of trade outcomes, as well as reduce hurdles and impediments to increased trade and investment between both countries.
SMEC is an Australian • Bilateral trade is currently at professional services firm with a A$ 16 billion. global footprint that provides • Australian companies are keen in high-quality consultancy services offering their expertise to India's on major infrastructure projects. infrastructure space, especially smart Also, Australia’s largest renewable Are there any challenges in cities, heavy rail and road development. energy producer and water bilateral relations that you • For India, in the resource space, the big one manager, Entura, is executing would like to highlight? that stands is the mining sector in Australia. projects in India. Then, companies Doing business challenges like, Populous Design,VicRoads, are not specific to India. It is Australian Road Research Board (ARRB), Global Road always challenging for companies when they are entering new Technology, Urban Research and Planning, Golder Associates international markets. Issues such as different permits or licences Consulting India Pvt Ltd and Secure Parking Downer EDI are across different state boundaries, different charging regimes, slow among those who have been doing profitable business in India. decision times for approvals, high import duties, etc, all add to the challenges in making a business work for an Australian company in an international market. Some efforts to ease How prominent is India as a country for Australia challenges in India are visible with single window clearances and what is the role played by the Indian companies being put in place in India and a more proactive environment in Australia? from states to attract companies, which is great to see happening. More than construction, in Australia for India, it’s more of a service-driven environment. Companies like Tata and major IT companies have service operations in Australia. Then, in the Is there any other expertise that Australia can lend resource space, the big ones that stand are the mining sector in to India? Australia, where companies such as Adani, GVK, Lanco, With what India is doing in terms of infrastructure and Jindal are operating. Of course, we would be keen for development, the country should be able to effectively implement more Indian infrastructure companies looking at Australia as and develop a workable financial model to make its ambitious an opportunity. projects happen. Australia has a lot of capability on infrastructure financing models. We have a well-developed public-private partnership in projects and another infrastructure financing At present, what are the biggest opportunities for Indian models in Australia. Last year, we had a number of infrastructure companies in Australia? financing experts come to India, to talk not only to the Indian In the short to medium term, there are big infrastructure government, but institutions who might be interested in projects that Australia will be delivering. These include major infrastructure financing expertise. Further, we are in talks with roads and highway projects, as well as projects around new several government agencies and organisations including the master-planned communities. There are also a range of major ministries of development and transport. We are also planning big residential towers and hotel developments coming up. on signing MoUs that connect Australian and Indian partners in Considering the need to deliver additional infrastructure in the smart city sector. And lastly, we are looking at delivering Australia across a range of sectors, Indian firms should have a expertise in training in the smart cities space. deeper look at the opportunities that exist in Australia. Austrade can assist in that process, as we have an investment team based in India, which can assist with the process. (For full version, log on to www.ConstructionWorld.in/webx) Give us your views on feedback@ConstructionWorld.in August 2015 Construction World
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THE LIGHTEST SOLID ON EARTH Owing to their impressive list of properties, aerogels are increasingly finding favour in building and construction, says PROF SULABHA KULKARNI.
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erogel is a manmade artificial material and does not occur naturally. It was first synthesised by Dr Samuel Stephen Kistler circa 1930 at the College of the Pacific in Stockton, California. He made a gel of silica and in four to five steps was able to remove the water and get an insulating, lightweight material. Kistler called it ‘aerogel’ because gel was filled with air after removal of liquid by critical drying. After some refinements and upscaling procedure development, the material was commercialised and sold as ‘Santocel’ by Monsanto Chemicals Co.
What is aerogel? Aerogel retains the original name given by its inventor. It is a highly porous solid with ~95-98 per cent porosity and little nanoparticles of ~2-5 nm size, which make the backbone of the three-dimensional network or structure with irregular pores of typical size ~20-30 nm holding air in them.
Although Kistler made silica aerogels, it was soon realised that any material that can be synthesised as gel can be converted into an aerogel. Today, one can make aerogels of carbon, alumina, gold, titania, polymers, grapheme (a one-layer form of graphite), carbon nanotubes and many other composites to meet various applications. Owing to their additionally enhanced properties, some aerogels are also identified as pyrogels and cryogels. However, silica and silica composite aerogels are most common and have huge commercial potential.
How are silica aerogels made?
Aerogels are a good window material as they tremendously reduce air-conditioning and heating loads, saving power.
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Silica is a naturally abundant material. The synthesis of silica aerogel basically involves three steps. The first is the hydrolysis of terethyl or tetramethyl orthosilicate (TMOS or TEOS) while stirring and then pouring it in the desired mould. Next, after gel formation, water is exchanged with ethanol or methanol or some other suitable liquid. Third, the alcohol is removed using an autoclave
above the critical point of the liquid at ~280o C (for alcohols) and high pressure ~80 bars. The product is silica aerogel in a monolithic form without the collapse of the particulate network of silica nanoparticles. In gel form, the network of nanoparticles is held with extremely weak binding forces. Therefore, its drying process needs high pressure and temperature of the liquid to be maintained above the liquid’s critical point. At critical point, there is no distinction between solid, liquid and gas so that liquid molecules can easily pass from the liquid phase to the gas phase without surface tension, consequently without the collapse of walls. By strengthening the network, it is also possible to dry the gels in ambient temperature and pressure (known as subcritical drying) without collapsing the network, but this is an extremely slow process and needs some precautions to be taken. Otherwise cracks can be formed or the end result could be a powdery
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The best available thermally insulating materials, aerogels are now becoming popular in the construction industry too.
material. If there is shrinkage of material after drying, it is called ‘xerogel’. Other aerogels also use a similar principle of synthesis with little variations of procedure and precursors. Depending on the materials used, their properties also vary. One can also change the colours of aerogels depending upon the additives.
Properties involved To qualify itself as an ‘aerogel’, a material should have high porosity, which also makes it a low-density material with density in the range of ~0.001-0.6 g cu cm – compare this with the density of iron, which is ~7.8 g cu cm! With such light weight and small amount of silica nanoparticles, it is not surprising that the thermal conductivity of a silica aerogel is comparable (~0.07 W per mK or even smaller) to that of air (~0.02 W per mK). It is transparent with a bluish tinge. If a small piece of silica aerogel (not a composite of silica) of five to 10 is placed on the palm, one can see the lines on the palm through it. In aerogels, the velocity of sound is dramatically reduced to typically ~100 m per second (tuning is possible), which is the lowest for any solid material. The speed of sound in air is 330 m per second, in aluminium it is ~3,100 m per second, bricks 4,160 m per second, concrete 3,200-3,600 m per second, hardwood 3,900 m per second, wood 3,300-3,600 m per second, and rubber 40-150 m per second. This makes aerogel a good material for soundproof rooms. Being a porous material, it also has a large surface area of ~500-1,000 sq m. The major drawback of aerogels has always been low strength. Unless it is a specially designed composite, normal
Aerogels are ideal for cinemas and conference halls as they are good sound absorbers.
silica aerogel can crack and become powdery even with hand pressure. However, thanks to new developments in the field, silica aerogels now come not only as slabs or bricks but also in rolled sheets with high strength.
absorbers. With modernisation and stringent building requirements, the material’s scope in the area of construction is on the rise and in many countries, it is used as an integral part of buildings or houses.
The applications
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Initially, the high cost of production prohibited the widespread use of aerogels. However, with time, particularly owing to space programmes, various aerogels were deployed for cryotanks and space suits along with electronics in view of their light weight and insulating properties. Being the best available thermally insulating materials, they are now widely used by the refinery, oil and petroleum and automobile (heat engine and insulation to reduce air-conditioning load) industries. And now, they are becoming popular in the construction industry too. Properties like fire-resistance, thermal and electrical insulation, sound retardation and transparency make aerogels an attractive building material. They are now being used in the industrial environment for the safety of workers and equipment as well as the domestic sector. Energy saving is as important as energy production. Aerogels are a good window material as they tremendously reduce air-conditioning and heating loads, saving power. The quality of daylight glazing illumination (owing to diffuse scattering) with aerogel windows is superior to ordinary illumination through glass windows, which creates ‘hot spots’ or undesirable shadowing effects or non-uniform illumination. This is particularly the case where large ceiling windows are installed in large halls. Also, aerogels are ideal for cinemas and conference halls as they are good sound
Today, the US is the largest consumer of aerogels followed by China and Europe. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in the US uses a variety of aerogels in its space vehicles and has developed a large variety of aerogels. In June 2015, NASA Glenn Research Centre with FLEXCon and Blue Shift International Co entered an agreement with Spencer Co to produce a polymide silica aerogel that is flexible, thin and ~500 times stronger than usual silica aerogel. Other major companies specilised in aerogel production or marketing include Aspens Aerogels Inc, Dow Chemicals and Cabot Corporation, along with many small companies worldwide. In India, the technology for making silica and other gels of high quality, including flexible blankets and high-strength aerogels, does exist in some laboratories but they are not commercialised. Indian industrialists need to come forward and start utilising indigenous knowhow to produce aerogels at lower prices than international rates. About the Author: Sulabha Kulkarni, FNA, FASc, FNASc, Professor, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Pune, has one patent – Indian, On high strength Aerogels. A recipient of Material Research Society of India Medal, she has authored several books on nanotechnology, among others.
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“With the PM’s vision 2022, we are coming up with over 50,000 units for the urban poor.” - Tejaswi S Naik, Municipal Commissioner, Bhopal Municipal Corporation
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tally of 120 plus engineering colleges. Bhopal is a city known for its clean and green roads.We have been studying the experiences of other cities regarding solid waste management (SWM) in order to avoid past mistakes. Citizen involvement is the key to success of any government scheme, and with Mayor Alok Sharma leading the city in the Swachh Bharat programme every Saturday morning, the scheme has gained popularity with the general public. Under his leadership, efforts are also on to modernise waste management. What are major developments and upcoming projects?
Tell us about the corporation’s role? How will Bhopal continue to maintain its ranking of being among India’s top promising cities?
In making Bhopal a promising city, the municipal corporation is at the helms of affairs supported by other agencies. Being the seat of power has also helped transform Bhopal into the city of this century, with adequate inputs and interventions coming by its way at right intervals. Now, we stand at a juncture where we are confident to take that leap, to be in league with the best cities of the globe. Our vision for the future is clear, we want Bhopal to meet global standards in all aspects of smartness, resilience, environmental impact, heritage and culture. How do you see the city's contribution to Make in India and Swacch Bharat Abhiyaan?
BHEL set shop in Bhopal in 1952 and remains the mainstay in industries of the city. Bhopal is catered to by two industrial sites of Govindpura and Mandideep, with the Budni textile cluster not far away. With semiconductor industry setting shop and the upcoming Bhopal-Indore industrial corridor in process – which will link Bhopal to DMIC – the future looks all the more exciting. For Make in India to sustain, you need that kind of human resource as well, which Bhopal can offer with its
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BMC has chalked out elaborate plans for SWM transfer stations, retrofitting of energy-efficient LED lights, conserving lakes, heritage zones and smart card system to bring all the essential services to a single platform for citizens’ convenience. As part of its IT initiatives, BMC is toying with an idea of installing telecom signal receivers on the street light poles to strengthen telecom connectivity. The Corporation takes pride in being India’s first and only urban local body to have fully
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A city with no traffic-jams, Bhopal is now ready for the next stage of having a robust MRTS after successful implementation of BRTS.
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implemented Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). It is also successfully operating the Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS), having the longest corridor of 22 km in the city, which has led to a reliable and faster mode of transportation to the residents. Further, BMC has 14 lakes under its limits along with an elaborate plan in place for the conservation of these lakes. it has a pan-city vision of replacing its old ‘piyao’ (water dispensers) with potable water ATMs. The corporation also intends to provide citizens free water to drink and cross subsidise it with commercial marketing. Moreover, the corporation has floated tenders to engage a private firm to develop four ‘She Lounges’ under build-operatetransfer (BOT) mode for women. These lounges will be equipped with all basic amenities, available free of cost. Besides, the corporation has decided to replace conventional streetlight bulbs with energy-efficient LED lights to slash electricity bills and conserve the environment. Currently, the city has around 45,000 streetlight poles being maintained by the Bhopal civic body. Bhopal generates around 700 metric tonn of solid waste every day, which consists of nearly 60 per cent of green waste. That said, BMC will set up bio-methanation plants to generate methane gas from solid trash and restaurant wastes to reduce carbon footprints. It can also be used for commercial purposes. Further, efforts are on to convert water hyacinth (lake wastes) into manure. Once operational, the civic body will not charge the people to convert manure from hyacinth. There is also a plan to develop at least 10 garbage transfer stations in Bhopal. Another ambitious project in pipeline is to provide smart cards to people having properties in their name in order to pay property tax to the civic body. It is a futuristic project that envisages bringing all the essential services like petro card, BRTS and library cards to a single platform to make citizens’ lives easier. Considering several challenges faced by the corporation, what initiatives are being taken to overcome the same?
In the past year, we have been gaining funds because it was a transition period. This year’s budget is like a vision document on how to move forward, so we have been trying to increase our income. One thing we are working towards is reducing
Plan for Bhopal: To meet global standards in all aspects of smartness, resilience, environmental impact, heritage and culture.
fu fuel consumption. Also, our project smart ccard system will be launched soon.
How do you view Bhopal's potential to H make it to tthe smart cities’ list?
We are confident that we will be on the list as we have all the requisites. At present, the smart city challenge is quite different from the traditional smart city tag. We also have many projects lined up, including LED lighting, which will enable Bhopal to become a smart city. Smart card is ambitious. For SWMf, we have an ambitious plan to link all our paths, which will have a compound gate and limited openings. Currently, we also operate a 24-hour call centre. We have our own fire brigade; we have a control room. We want to bring everything under a single umbrella including traffic police so that we are responsive. We are also coming up with a vehicle tracking system that will cut down diesel use. Where does growth potential lie?
The upcoming Bhopal-Indore industrial corridor will add to Bhopal’s growth trajectory. There is also lot of scope for the software sector. We have a rich cultural heritage and maintaining heritage is also a prime area of focus for our chief minister. Madhya Pradesh is known for eco and heritage tourism, and Bhopal is its hub with tiger safaris like Satpura, Ratapani and heritage sites like Sanchi, Bhojpur, Bhimbetka in the vicinity. Bhopal is lauded as the ‘City with no traffic-jams’ by visitors, now we are ready for the next stage of having a robust MRTS after successful implementation of BRTS. We are making provisions for the PM’s vision of walk to work and paid bike sharing (PBS) where one will be able to cycle through the famed parks and gardens of Bhopal. Introduce us to the upcoming projects for which tenders will be floated?
We already have 12,000 houses and have been involved in distribution, which is an ongoing project. In accordance with the vision for 2022, we are coming up with over 50,000 projects for the urban poor. Tenders are to be floated for the 30-storey BMC headquarters; flyovers at Kalimata mandir, Bairagarh; grade separator at Rangmahal, Board office, Lalghati; ROB at 11 mile, Rachna Nagar; cablestay bridge on lower lake; Skywalk at Roshanpura chowk; Pul Bogda commercial complex; synthetic courts for tennis, basketball and cycling; Biomethanation plants and transfer stations; modern fish and meat market at Bittan.
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BIGGER IS BETTER
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he past few years have been challenging for the crane industry. While industry voices affirm that a turnaround has begun, the consensus seems to be that overall growth will be muted in the near term. “Demand for cranes has been on the decline for the past three years,” says Manoj Agarwal, Head-Material Handling Business, EscortsConstruction Equipment Ltd. “Now with growing expectations of construction activity gaining momentum, we feel the worst is behind us and growth should ensue. However, double-digit growth is still some distance away; we expect that only in the next fiscal,” he adds. “Our outlook on the crane sector is positive yet conservative,” opines Sumit Biswas, General Manager-Sales &
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Size really does matter for the crane industry, which is gradually scaling new heights.
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Marketing, Material Handling Solutions, TIL Ltd. “We are not projecting sharp double-digit growth in the immediate and short term as many major projects are stuck in the process of land acquisition. We expect some growth after allocated coal blocks start mining.” And Ajay Kumar Somani, Director-Mobile Crane Division, Liebherr India Pvt Ltd, says, “Growth in 2015 is almost a fifth higher than last year. We expect it to increase in 2016.” Some segments in the crane industry are performing better than others.TechNavio analysts forecast the pick-n-carry crane market in India, the dominant crane segment, to grow at a CAGR of 18.5 per cent over 2014 to 2019. According to Tushar Mehendale, Managing Director, ElectroMech, “Tower crane demand could grow at
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20 per cent per annum driven by high-rise property development in metros and in Tier-II and Tier-III cities.” Crane rentals have also been dismal with rental players still struggling to recover dues of the past couple of years from contractors and other end-users, according to Ashwin Gandhi, President, Crane Owners Association of India. “Service tax has also imposed an extra burden on crane owners,” he says. “Demand for cranes on rent has stayed the same since the new government took over last year. Actually, investments in infrastructure have started only after this year’s Budget. We hope these will boost demand for cranes and kick-start projects.”
Top sellers Traditionally, pick-n-carry cranes have dominated the Indian crane market in terms of volume. Today, however, demand for other kind of cranes is growing, thus creating new opportunities. “In our product portfolio spanning pick-n-carry cranes up to 23 tonne capacity, rough terrain slew cranes up to 40 tonne capacity and truck-mounted cranes, the most popular are 14 tonne pick-n-carry cranes, 40 tonne slew cranes and 70 to 80 tonne truck-mounted cranes,” says Agarwal.
We expect double digit growth only in the next fiscal.” - Manoj Agarwal, Head-Material Handling Business, ESCORTS – CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT LTD
Two types of cranes are in good demand, opines Somani; Crawler cranes of 600 tonne capacity and tyre-mounted, all-terrain cranes of 200 tonne capacity. “Demand for crawler cranes is mainly from the windmill power generation sector,” he explains. “And demand for tyre-mounted cranes is from end users, mainly cement plants, where 200 tonne, all-terrain cranes are useful for day-to-day maintenance jobs and come in handy even when the plant is shut down.” “Truck cranes of 40 to 75 tonne capacity are most in demand these days,” states Biswas. “We are at the forefront of the rough terrain crane market, where
Tower crane demand could grow at 20 per cent a year driven by high-rise property development.” - Tushar Mehendale, Managing Director, ELECTROMECH
40 tonne cranes are the most popular owing to their versatility and compactness.” “Manitowoc’s bestselling tower crane in India is the Potain MCi 85 while the Grove GMK6300L 300 tonne is currently one of the most popular Grove all-terrain mobile cranes in the country for commanding a large lifting capacity while maintaining its versatility and compact design,” says Raman Joshi, Managing Director, Manitowoc Cranes India. Seeing the success of the Potain, the company has recently launched the topless Potain tower crane model MCT 205 with 10 tonne maximum capacity and the topless
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Tower cranes of 5 tonne capacity are in demand for real estate projects using standard construction methods while those of 8 to 20 tonne capacity are being sought for precast construction.
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Higher capacity cranes (beyond 200 MT) earn 10-15 per cent more rent.” - Ashwin Gandhi, President, CRANE OWNERS ASSOCIATION OF INDIA
Crawler cranes of 600 tonne capacity and 200 tonne tyre-mounted all terrain cranes are in good demand.” - Ajay Kumar Somani, Director-Mobile Crane Division, LIEBHERR INDIA PVT LTD
Truck cranes of 40 tonne to 75 tonne capacity are most in demand these days.” - Sumit Biswas, General Manager-Sales & Marketing, Material Handling Solutions, TIL LTD
Potain model MCT 85 with 5 tonne maximum capacity. “Gantry cranes of capacity varying between 50 mt and 180 mt are in demand for precast yards, tunnelling and bridgebuilding projects,” he adds. “Tower cranes of 5 tonne capacity are in demand for real estate projects using standard construction methods while those of 8 to 20 tonne capacity are being sought for precast construction,” shares Mehendale. “In the past few years, the foremost contributors to our growth have been the infrastructure, construction and automotive (both OEMs and auto ancillary suppliers) sectors.”
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A notable industry trend is growing demand for high-capacity cranes. Industry voices second this opinion. “In India, and around the world, projects are looking for stronger cranes with an even better reach,” says Joshi. “This applies to all kinds of industry sectors, such as construction, oil and gas, petrochemical plants, etc.” Changing construction methods are a key driver of this trend. “Growing adoption of prefab modular structure construction technology, for infrastructure such as metro rails, flyovers and bridges, as well as to some extent, buildings, is growing the need for high-capacity cranes,” says Biswas. “Crane hirers are also looking for higher capacity cranes, starting from 40 tonne.” “Greater use of precast girders in bridges, elevated roads and other projects is driving demand for cranes capable of handling heavier loads and with longer reaches,” adds Somani. “In the real estate construction sector, we are seeing a definite shift towards higher capacity tower cranes as construction technologies such as precast become more popular,” says Mehendale. After construction, cranes can still have a role to play in the placement of equipment in newly built factories and plants. Here, it was the custom to separately lift many items for assembly and fix them at height. Whereas Somani notes the current trend is to assemble items as much as possible at ground, and then lift the assemblies for fixing. “While this saves time and results in better quality, it has increased the crane capacity requirement,” he says.
TOP SELLING CRANES IN INDIA TODAY Crane Gantry cranes Tower cranes All-terrain mobile cranes Rough-terrain slew cranes Truck cranes Pick-n-carry cranes Crawler cranes
Capacity most in demand 50-180 mt 5 t, 8-20 t 200 t, 300 t 40 t 40-80 t 14 t 600 t
As the size of heavy equipment being assembled and commissioned in infrastructure projects becomes bigger, higher capacity cranes are needed for handling such equipment. For instance, coal mining companies used to prefer cranes of 20 tonne and 30 tonne capacity, but now demand has shifted to cranes with a capacity of 40 tonne and above, shares Biswas. Among the leading industries needing higher capacity cranes are refineries, windmills, steel plants and thermal power plants. “Infrastructure, power and heavy engineering typically demand higher capacity tower cranes,” says Mehendale. While traditionally pick-n-carry cranes have dominated the market, demand for other kind of cranes is growing.
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In India, and around the world, projects are looking for stronger cranes with even better reach.” - Raman Joshi, Managing Director, MANITOWOC CRANES INDIA
Infrastructure, industry and manufacturing are expected to increase the demand for higher capacity cranes.” - Faisal Ghaus, Vice President, TECHNAVIO
In view of upcoming projects, there is bound to be short supply for telescopic cranes of capacity over 500 mt.” - Praveen Sharma, Managing Director, ABC INFRA EQUIPMENT PVT LTD
Notably, development in these sectors is driving demand for cranes of even higher capacity. “Bigger and taller windmill towers have shifted demand from the 350 to 400 tonne class of crawler crane to the 600 tonne class,” observes Somani. “Power plants, bigger in size and capacity than their predecessors, are being created.” Another driver of higher capacity cranes is a growing concern for safety, according to Agarwal. “All the agencies
Demand for cranes of bigger capacity bodes well for larger crane rental players.
involved in construction are focusing on avoiding any fatal accidents, for which it makes sense to use higher capacity cranes that are better equipped for any kind of lifting job,” he explains. TechNavio expects higher capacity pick-n-carry cranes to become increasingly prominent in the Indian market because of the rise in requirements like handling heavy loads, longer reaches and tough ground conditions. “While this segment is dominated by cranes with 15 tonne capacity, sectors like infrastructure, industry and manufacturing are expected to increase the demand for higher capacity cranes, primarily at their factory warehouses for stocking and moving goods,” says Faisal Ghaus, Vice President, TechNavio.
Gaps in availability Demand for cranes of bigger capacity bodes well for larger crane rental players. “Larger players have an edge over medium and small crane owners as higher capacity cranes (beyond 200 mt) owned by mostly large players earn 10-15 per cent more rent,” says Gandhi. It also creates opportunities for crane vendors. In keeping with the bigger-is-better trend, Liebherr India has launched an upgraded version of the 750 tonne crawler crane with almost 20 per cent increase in capacity, LR 1750/2. It has also launched the
LR 1500 crawler crane with capacity of 500 tonne. And, a 250 tonne, all-terrain, tyre-mounted crane, LTM 1250-5,1, features five axles vis-à-vis the earlier model with six axles. Such launches are much needed for the industry given the glaring gaps in the availability of big cranes. “At present, hardly 10 to 15 tyremounted telescopic cranes of 500 mt capacity exist in the rental industry across India,” notes Praveen Sharma, Managing Director, ABC Infra Equipment Pvt Ltd. “In view of upcoming projects, there is bound to be short supply for telescopic cranes of capacity over 500 mt. We have seen many instances when work has to be carried out manually because such high capacity cranes aren’t available.” “Heavy-duty crawler cranes (of capacity 500 mt and above) are also in limited supply,” observes Sharma. “Most existing machines are in use.” Clearly, the Indian market needs more heavy-duty cranes. To go with this, the industry also needs more skilled service engineers capable of trouble-shooting these cranes. “Too few such engineers exist today,” adds Sharma. “So there is substantial opportunity in the crane service sector in the years to come.” A positive sign, that.
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“The focus should be on one’s job, not gender.” - Nirupa Shankar, Director, Brigade Hospitality
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er mission is clear: Creating the perfect red carpet for the country’s guests. With five years of experience in the hospitality sector, Nirupa Shankar, Director, Brigade Hospitality, is firmly committed to the Indian tradition of Atithi Devo Bhava. Before joining the family business in 2009, she was involved in various activities as a consultant, focusing on business operations improvement and strategy. A certified Six Sigma Black Belt, she has applied her analytical mind to several situations and has introduced a data-oriented culture in the organisation as well. When asked about the key business qualities she would like to imbibe from her father, real-estate leader MR Jaishankar, Chairman & Managing Director, Brigade Group, she responds, “I would love to have his business acumen. Also, no matter how challenging the situation, he is able to take it in his stride and with a sense of humour, which is what you need in a business where many things can go wrong. I have never seen anyone so committed and hardworking; it’s made me work harder.” That appears evident, considering her ambitious plans to take the Indian hospitality arena to the next level. She shares more on her experiences in conversation with SHRIYAL SETHUMADHAVAN. Did you always aim to join the family business?
Growing up, there was no pressure to join the family business. I went to the US for my undergraduate studies at the age of 18. I wanted to work there and get the required exposure even before thinking about joining the family business. While studying, I explored different industries such as mergers and acquisitions, hospitality and advertising. Once I graduated, I did consulting for three years, during which time I worked on a couple of hospitality projects. I found it extremely interesting. Hence, I pursued my masters in hospitality – during which time our company launched its first hotel, the Grand Mercure in Bengaluru – it was time for me to decide between pursuing hospitality with another brand or joining the family business. I decided it was time for me to step in as we were just beginning to expand our hospitality division and I had just completed my masters in hospitality. I had been away for eight years and this seemed like the right moment to come back. In your current position, what does your scope of work involve?
I have primarily been focusing on hospitality projects for the past five years; we have convention centres, lifestyle membership clubs, service apartments and hotels. We have also launched a catering and event management company called “Celebrations” and more recently a baking initiative under the brand
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“The Baking Company”. In addition to all this has been the creation of my pet project: High Ultra Lounge, India’s highest point for food and beverage outside of Mumbai. More recently, I have been getting involved in business development aspects of the real estate business. How has it been to work with your father and learn from him?
We have a quick 10-minute lunch together at work where I pick his brains on a few things I have questions about. Apart from this, most of my mentoring really happens when he is more relaxed at home. Whatever I have seen about his decisions or the way he handles situations, he has been right almost every time. So I am constantly evaluating how he handles different situations. Did you face any challenges when you first joined the group?
When I look back, this was my first job in India and I think
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it was helpful that I had worked abroad. I had got jobs on my own merit and that helped me come in with a bit of confidence. Also, rather than starting with a fancy designation, I started as a management trainee, and every year I took on more responsibility. So I have always tried to work in the best interest of the company and do my job well. I was in no hurry to prove anything to people. I just took on things I was comfortable with, and every year I try to expand my role. Five years, and I have managed to do a lot of things that I had set out to do. What are your plans to grow the hospitality business?
We have two hotels in operation at present and plan to launch two more hotels this fiscal. Apart from that, we have about six more hotels under various stages of design and development. There are expansion plans in all segments of our business. But despite the several launches lined up, hospitality will continue to constitute around 10-15 per cent of our overall top-line. How do you view the current hospitality market and the opportunities for Brigade in this business?
The current market is competitive. Much is being read about the huge supply of new hotel rooms in the market. The good thing is that the Indian economy has been able to absorb the new supply. The supply might have quadrupled in the past 10 years but the occupancy percentage of the hotels has stayed around the same. However, owing to the industry’s competitive nature, people are trying to compete on rates. Ideally, one should try to provide more value-added services rather than offer discounted rates. But this is certainly a good time to grow and build hotels because I foresee a big boom in the tourism industry four to five years from now. Building five-star deluxe products might not see the right returns on investment in the current market. Hence, we are trying to build smart five-star hotels or smart midmarket business hotels. What are the smart aspects in these hotels?
The value of smart lies in design and planning. Most people go wrong when they overspend on the hotel, and then, it is really hard to get the desired returns. We try to ensure operations efficiency in the planning of our hotel and the use of quality materials that last for a long time. Location is crucial because there has to be enough demand generators for hotel rooms in the chosen area. So we do a lot of market study prior to building the hotel. In the kind of profession you operate in, what would you determine as your strengths?
Understanding the pulse of the customer is important because this is a people-oriented industry. It is important to have one’s ear to the ground to know what the customer wants. Once this is achieved, it is easy to make operational decisions. Also, reading is an important skill that is underestimated. In the role of business development, reading is important because you are constantly reading contracts and there are a lot of legal implications and fine print one has to go through before taking decisions.
Hospitality star: Nirupa Shankar being presented with the '2015 Rising Star Award South Asia' by The International Society of Hospitality Consultants and the Hotel Investment Forum India.
In this business, how would you define achievement?
This is a return-oriented business. From the financial angle, it is important that projects get the required rate of return. That’s probably the most important criterion and being a public limited company, this is what the analysts rate you on every quarter. But from a more long-term view, we want our employees to be happy working with us, customers to be happy that they bought an apartment with us, and stakeholders to be happy with the investment they have made with us. What is your life like beyond business? How do you maintain a work-life balance?
For me, relaxing is either going for a run, workout or swim. After a long and intensive day of work, where so much is packed in, I need an hour for myself to unwind. I also have two dogs that bring me a lot of joy. Almost every person in hospitality loves food and travel. So travelling and getting out of the mundane routine helps me rejuvenate and energise myself. The building and construction sector is considered to be more male-dominated. Do you agree?
It is just the nature of the industry. There is a lot of physical labour required for the construction industry. However, in real estate development, the current average number of women employees is around 15 to 18 per cent of the work force. At Brigade, about 25 per cent of our work force is female. We have a good number of women engineers as well. What would you say to women who’d like to be a part of this industry?
If it’s your passion, follow it. For instance, I enjoyed business development and being part of large deals. So the focus should be on your job, not gender. Today, there is nothing to stop a woman from pursuing her passion unless safety issues are involved. I would always put safety first. But apart from that, if it’s your passion, go ahead and carpe diem (seize the day)!
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INTERACTION
“We will continue our focus on all stakeholders by adopting a collaborative approach.” - Jairam Panch, Managing Director, Turner Project Management India Pvt Ltd
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urner Project Management India has earned recognition for undertaking large, complex projects, fostering innovation, embracing emerging technologies, and making a difference to their clients, employees and community. With iconic projects such as the Statue of Unity (slated to be the tallest statue in the world on completion) and the Mall of India (the largest mall in India), the company has signalled its intent to push the envelope even further. Jairam Panch, Managing Director, Turner Project Management India Pvt Ltd, talks to CW about the company’s plans and offerings. As one of the largest project management companies in India, what are the major market segments you cover?
We are currently positioned in the residential, commercial, retail, aviation, tourism and iconic project segments. Our expertise is in tall and iconic buildings and also managing complex projects. Going forward, we are exploring the healthcare and hospitality segments. We will continue our focus on private developers, corporate clients, FDIs and select government projects. What per cent of your business is driven by these segments?
At the moment, the majority, about 70 per cent, is from the residential segment. How has the journey been in India since 2008?
The journey so far has been very interesting; we started off with
township projects in Chennai and Hyderabad, but are currently active in Mumbai, Delhi and Gujarat (Kevadia) as well. With the company's head office in Mumbai, we are now looking at a geographical expansion into Bengaluru and Hyderabad in 2015. Going forward, what will your business focus be, especially with the launch of Smart Cities and Housing for All by 2022?
Smart cities are gaining momentum now, and some projects are getting into designing and implementation. We are looking at select smart city options as the opportunity is presented to us and would participate in the tendering process. We are also considering some large-scale development projects that certain government initiatives can present such as ‘Make in India’ and ‘Digital India’, wherein our international expertise would bring value to the table. Please highlight your contribution to ongoing and upcoming projects in India.
What we offer is good international practices such as planning the job right, bringing the team together through a collaborative approach, conducting efficient meetings and innovations. We are customer-centric and have developed an efficient staffing and training model, which adds value to the project and benefits the clients. We will continue our focus on clients, contractors and other stakeholders by adopting a collaborative approach that will benefit all projects. Tell us about your role as a project management consultant in the Statue of Unity. When is it likely to be ready?
Turner is a lead member of the consortium providing comprehensive concept design and engineering, project management and construction management consultancy services. The project is into its construction stage now and is likely to be completed in early 2018. What is the one thing you would like to change in the Indian market scenario drawing from Turner’s vast experience in the global space?
First, we need to spend a lot of time on planning projects right; second, we need to encourage contractors to adopt good international practices, which are relevant to India; third, we must focus on skill development of labourers; and last but not the least, imparting training to staff, which is extremely important. We need to create awareness among the community, which will create an ecosystem.
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The 182 m Statue of Unity in Gujarat, a monument of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, managed by Turner, is slated to be the tallest statue in the world on completion.
What innovative solutions and technologies do you use in your projects?
We are using Building Information Modelling (BIM) and LEAN concepts on our projects. We have a ‘strategy room’ on every site, wherein, the objective is to meet on a daily basis and prioritise issues, and ensure that they are resolved on the same day. We believe in having result-oriented meetings where only the key stakeholders are present. As a good practice, we follow a collaborative approach; when it’s about the project, it’s all about teamwork! What solutions do you offer to save costs in construction?
First, planning the project right from day one; second, embrace innovation; third, perform value engineering tasks at the pre-construction stage; and fourth, understand that time is money too. In the international market, Turner is committed to green building and sustainability. Do you plan to bring your experience to India?
Yes. Turner is a founder member of the US Green Building Council (USGBC) and our India unit is engaged with the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) as well. Currently,
some of our projects are green buildings. Going forward, we would definitely like to encourage this concept and contribute a lot to this particular segment. Do you think there has been a breakthrough in new construction technologies used in India?
In terms of construction technologies, there are many recent happenings, but notable among these is 3D printing. Currently, it does not have a significant presence in the construction sector in India, but I know that it has the potential to expand into affordable and mass housing. It can provide quick solutions in a much needed segment and create an impact in a short period of time. What major challenges do you face in India as a project management consultancy?
Clients must understand the benefits of outsourcing project management consultancy services as opposed to self-performing. Contractors must understand the role of project managers better, and the value-addition they bring to the projects, as well as the need for a collaborative approach among stakeholders, further empowering the project management consultants (PMC) to lead and take decisions for the benefit of the project.
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GUEST ARTICLE
COMBATING CORROSION SUKANTA MALLIK discusses the cost of corrosion, the imperative to nip it in the bud, and the development of the anti-corrosive product segment in India.
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Infrastructure facilities worldwide are deteriorating and literally crumbling for lack of attention to corrosion control as part of an overall maintenance programme. Corrosion most often affects metal structures such as bridges, steel-reinforced concrete and pipelines. Corrosion damage is not always visible to the public, but nevertheless can lead to structural failure, loss of life, loss of capital investment, and environmental damage.
Current scenario As corrosion has no cure, prevention is the only available solution. World over, and in India, protective coatings are used to help check corrosion. In India, this segment, despite having significant future potential, registered small growth in the past few years owing to an overall slowdown in the construction and infrastructure sector on the back of the subprime crisis. Now that stalled infrastructure projects and the shipbuilding sector are being revived, the demand for anticorrosion material products is also looking up. The anti-corrosive product segment in India is dominated by foreign suppliers despite the presence of a significant number of domestic suppliers, who are active regionally and benefit from long-standing customer relations. Local manufacturers of construction chemicals are also investing in R&D to create innovative anti-corrosive products that are easy to
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work with and possess corrosioninhibiting features to prolong the life of metal. In India, some of the anticorrosion products that have been in demand are epoxy, polyurethane, rich zinc primer, alkyd, fluorocarbon, acrylic and chlorinated rubber. There has been a gradual shift towards higher quality epoxy and polyurethane coatings recently. The anti-corrosion coating market is expected to witness a steady growth during this period (from 2014 to 2019) on account of technological advancements, emerging applications and increasing demand from the power generation, automotive and infrastructure sectors. Anti-corrosion coating is used in various end-use industries such as marine, oil and gas, power generation, industrial (repair and maintenance), infrastructure and automotive and transportation, among others, such as water treatment and food and beverages. Asia-Pacific, the largest market, also offers the highest growth potential over the next five years, primarily on account of developing industries that have attracted the attention of major market players. Europe ranks second in terms of market size, followed by North America. It is expected that new and better products by suppliers and high demand from end-use industries will create new opportunities in the anti-corrosion coating market.
How do we control corrosion? Although corrosion is inevitable, its cost can be considerably reduced. The construction chemicals industry provides technologies and products for additional performance and endurance to structures, which in turn ensure a reduction in corrosion of the asset. These chemicals include, among others, surface coatings, floorings, concrete admixtures, corrosion inhibitors, grouts and sealants, repair mortars and fire – proofing. By restricting the ingress of moisture and creating a ‘sealed’ surface, these materials retard the corrosion cell setup. The industry today is maturing and most projects in the country use these technologies to reduce corrosion and increase the life of the asset. Four common methods used to control corrosion of infrastructure facilities are protective coatings and linings, cathodic protection (CP), corrosion-resistant materials, and inhibitors. • Coatings and linings are principal tools for defending against corrosion. They are often applied in conjunction with CP systems to provide the most cost-effective protection for the structure. • CP is a technology that uses direct electrical current to counteract the normal external corrosion of a structure that contains metal, such as a pipeline or a concrete bridge with steel reinforcing components. On new structures, CP can help
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prevent corrosion from starting; on existing structures it can help stop existing corrosion from deteriorating. • Corrosion-resistant materials such as stainless steels, plastics, and special alloys can often be used with little or no supplemental corrosion protection. When selecting corrosion-resistant materials for a particular application, the designer must consider the desired lifespan of the structure as well as the environment in which it will exist. • Corrosion inhibitors are substances which, when added to a particular environment, decrease the rate of attack of that environment on a material such as metal. They can help extend the life of equipment, prevent system shutdowns and failures, avoid product contamination, prevent loss of heat transfer, and preserve the appearance of a structure. Evaluating the environment in which a structure is or will be located is important to control corrosion, no matter which method or combination of methods is used. Modifying the environment immediately surrounding a structure, such as reducing moisture or improving drainage, can be a simple and cost-effective way to reduce the potential for corrosion. That said, CICO Technologies Ltd offers a range of anti-corrosive materials. These products are used extensively for the construction and maintenance of large infrastructure projects like bridges, flyovers and ports for their superior anti-corrosive features. Some of these are: • Anti-Corrosive and Protective Coating System for Structural Steel. • Anti-Corrosive and Protective Coating for Concrete and Steel Structure in Extreme Weather. • Nitrite or nitrate free liquid Bipolar Concrete Penetrating Corrosion Inhibiting Admixture.
Challenges According to a CII estimate, the impact of corrosion on the nation's exchequer will be around Rs 2 lakh crore and at least 25 per cent of the loss can be prevented by proper management. This, however, is not achieved in 75 per cent of the cases owing to a knowledge gap – the industry does have the knowhow, but
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Evaluating the environment in which a structure is or will be located is important to control corrosion, no matter which method or combination of methods is used.
only in certain pockets. As a result, losses from corrosion in plants, machinery and equipment continue on a large scale. All stakeholders need to empower themselves to combat this problem. The high annual cost of preventing corrosion and difficulty in predicting this outlay, owing to the varying degree of severity in practically all cases where metals and alloys are used, is a major challenge for the industry. Corrosion is costly in three ways; first, it is extremely expensive; it is extremely wasteful of natural resources at a time of increased concern over damage to the environment; and it causes considerable inconvenience to human life including fatalities.Therefore, economising on construction materials is not an option. Proper monitoring of manufacturing facilities should be conducted by competent authorities to check against manufacturers flouting norms in this regard. Besides its direct cost in monetary terms, corrosion is a serious problem as it leads to depletion of scarce natural resources. This is evident from the fact that with rapid industrialisation there is growing competition for metal resources resulting in price increase. What’s more, strict environmental regulations on corrosion-resistant products are an area of concern for manufacturers. Norms depend on the location of the facility where these materials are used, and it is up to participants to determine whether the systems comply with environmental regulations.The regulations are, however, leading to a gradual shift in demand from epoxy-based anti-corrosion coating (which is solvent-borne) to environmentally friendlier water-based acrylic anti-corrosion coatings.
According to the report, Anti-Corrosion Coating Market by Type (Epoxy, Polyurethane, Zinc, Alkyd, Acrylic), Technology (Solvent, Water, Powder), and End-Use (Marine, Oil & Gas, Power Generation, Industrial, Infrastructure, Automotive) – Global Trends & Forecasts to 2019, the anti-corrosion coating market is globally projected to register a CAGR of 4.5 per cent between 2014 and 2019 to reach $26,583 million. We expect the segment to register close to double-digit growth in India on the back of growth in power generation, infrastructure, automotive and transportation industries. Huge financial and other losses caused because of corrosion, demand from its end-use industries, and technological development in the industry are the major drivers for the anti-corrosion material market in India. The marine sector is also emerging as the largest end-use industry for anti-corrosion coatings owing to the government’s boost to the shipbuilding industry in India. We expect usage of advanced techniques in industries like oil and gas, and chemical processing, to boost the segment further.
In conclusion The world continues to face critical challenges with regard to corrosion prevention and control, where aging equipment, new product formulations, environmental requirements, and strict budgets require corrosion control programs. The demand for anti-corrosive material in India has witnessed growing demand in recent years because of increased activity in the industrial, infrastructure and shipbuilding sectors. We are hopeful that growing awareness about the role of construction chemicals to prevent corrosion and stricter construction norms will help cut the cost of corrosion to a great extent, besides placing this segment firmly on a sustained growth path. About the Author: Sukanta Mallik, Assistant Vice President, CICO Technologies Ltd, is a civil engineer with 28 years of experience. He has been associated with the company since 1996.
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With the earthquake causing unmatched destruction, CW explores what is required to get the country back on its feet.
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n April 25, 2015, a 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit Nepal, its worst natural disaster in 80 years, causing devastation across the impoverished nation, claiming the lives of over 7,200 people, damaging 530,000 houses and leaving 2.8 million Nepalese displaced. In the major areas affected by the disaster, half the buildings have been destroyed. Moreover, for Nepal, the loss of so many ancient, sacred buildings has been additionally traumatic. So how does one go about setting things right? “There is no clear concept to rebuild Nepal,” responds
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Rajlakshmi Golchha, Member of the Constituent Assembly, Government of Nepal. “It is chaotic; there is no proper planning,” Even normally, Nepal faces power cuts lasting as long as 16 hours a day owing to a shortfall in generation capacity. Its hospitals, businesses and other critical infrastructure depend heavily on diesel-run backup generators for reliable power supply. It imports all its oil products from India. Additionally, there are reports of serious damage to the 111 MW Rasuwagadhi hydropower station located about 67 km west of the
quake’s epicentre. Shigaste was one of the Tibet areas affected and 242 Buddhist temples in the area have been severely damaged. Government agencies in Nepal and China are expected to reassess the planned railway line from Shigaste in Tibet to the Nepalese border.
Cost and requirements The exact costs of the rebuilding efforts vary and are probably still inaccurate. “It is impossible to calculate the damage in terms of cost,” says Golchha. “The biggest loss is our cultural heritage. Rebuilding a country is a huge
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Struggling due to lack of high-tech equipment and technology, Nepal needs excavators and heavy machines to clear the roads.
task. Western Nepal is fully damaged; schools, hospitals, have all been damaged and wiped out. To rebuild, it will be from zero to back to what it was. We want the natural heritage preserved.” For his part, Ram Mahat, Finance Minister, Nepal, told media that the approximate cost to rebuild the nation would be $10 billion (Rs 120 billion) and it would take years.
Measures undertaken Initially, the government spent a lot of time providing tents to people, until it ran out of budget. “There is a group of
architects who have proposed to rebuild Nepal as it was.” says Golchha. “Here, they don’t know disaster management; they are not visionaries. They are not Rajlakshmi Golchha, prepared for the GOVERNMENT OF NEPAL epidemics that may come in; there are no measures for waterproofing. We should, in fact, learn something from India when it comes to disaster management.” In fact, it is learnt
INDIA AID “No country could do more for Nepal than India would,” says Rajlakshmi Golchha, Member of the Constituent Assembly, Government of Nepal. And, below are the various initiatives on India's part. • India has sent financial aid and relief workers. • India's Army and Air Force have been consistently involved since the first tremor in April, in coordination with the Nepal Army. • Using equipment donated by JCB, the Indian Army Engineers Task Force has been clearing collapsed non-residential buildings, destruction that generated over 700 cu m of debris. • Indian engineers have helped conduct controlled demolitions of highly damaged houses apart from constructing rooftop shelters.
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that the Nepal Government has ordered a halt to all new construction activities, stopped issuing building permits and limited building structures to two storeys. Meanwhile, Peter Kitzes, Executive Director, Seeds of Change Foundation, a non-profit organisation, says, “We are working to prevent the spread of disease by the creation of waste management systems and to inspire the rebuilding efforts to utilise sustainable seismic-resistant technologies to prevent future devastation. Our project, Lali Gurans orphanage, which uses these technologies, is only half built, yet was completely unharmed by the devastation. The designs are going to be made open source to encourage firms to use the strongest and longest lasting engineering and architectural designs in a nation with no official building codes. It is scary to think how preventable the damage and loss of life could be if buildings were built with simple codes and seismic-resistant designs. Even scarier yet is thinking how this tragedy will only continue to happen until something innovative is successfully employed.” An outcome of the disaster is a decision by India and China to jointly launch an earthquake assessment and disaster relief programme covering the
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Equipment Officials in Nepal said they were struggling owing to lack of high-tech equipment or technology needed to demolish buildings taller than three stories. Also, Mahat reportedly confirmed the same when he said, “We don’t have equipment to deal with the situation.” To this, Golchha adds, “Nepal would love to go back to its own kind of buildings. However, we don’t have excavators; we don’t have the heavy machines that need to clear the roads.” Amit Gossain, Executive Vice President-Sales, Marketing & Business Development, JCB India Ltd, highlights building roads, hospitals and schools as the priority for Nepal at the moment. “Modern equipment that may not be available in Nepal needs to come in from Amit Gossain, other countries,” he JCB LTD says. “Nepal needs to rebuild itself as per the right design required for earthquake-prone areas.” JCB has sent $250,000 worth of machines to the stricken country on top of its original $1 million donation, including a fleet of backhoe loaders and electrical generators. “We have the expertise and equipment to help rebuild the nation,” he adds. “Our engineers are already placed in Nepal and our dealer in the country gave whatever stock he had for immediate relief. We have sent equipment and generators as well.”
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HOLCIM initiated Lali Gurans orphanage, which was halfconstructed but unharmed and provided shelter to many. Christopher Gish, Founder, Seeds of Change Foundation, presents the perfect case study: • The site was selected for its clean air and water, safety in seclusion, and economical land value. The design invests in local artisanship by following vernacular building techniques and employing simple, sturdy, locally available materials to minimise embodied energy and maximise lifespan. • Its concrete made with fly-ash avoids waste, conserves virgin materials and reduces processing energy. In contrast to local concrete buildings finished in stucco, the orphanage’s exposed concrete expresses the typical construction technique. Window frames, built-in furniture and free-standing elements are made from durable, locally sourced teak. The orphanage’s raft foundation and its double exoskeleton frame of 300 mm reinforced concrete are highly engineered as an area of refuge for the entire local community. • Thermal mass used absorbs radiation throughout the day and releases it at night. During winter, the low sun penetrates deeper, providing warmth. Operable windows allow
inhabitants to control temperature and air quality. Larger spaces have cross-ventilation, and the main stairwell provides stack ventilation. Although the orphanage is well-shaded from direct sunlight by its brise-soleil and planting, its glazing allows for plentiful indirect light, reducing electrical use. Fifteen 175 W solar panels provide the building’s entire electricity usage. Drinking water is collected from the ground and rainwater passes through a UV filtration system, and will be stored in large tanks.
Technology The houses in Nepal were not able to withstand the earthquake because they were not built as per the requirement. Alakesh Roy, Managing Director, Zamil Steel, confirms this, adding,
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vulnerable Himalayan region and other areas. Nepal also has begun a $2 billion earthquake reconstruction and rehabilitation fund, to which the government will contribute $200 million, with the rest being sought from donor agencies and nations.
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“We have a presence in Nepal and are working at building new houses according to the requirement, be it permanent houses or prefabricated structures.” Using old tyres to increase the resistance of buildings to earthquakes is an affordable means of minimising damage
and can be implemented globally, said Hemanta Hazarika, Professor, Department of Civil & Structural Engineering, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan. A prototype construction of a tyre-retaining wall is planned in Japan within the next few months, which will replace a conventional retaining wall that was destroyed by an earthquake last November
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mandatory for building approvals; hence, avoid buying properties from unorganised and unprofessional builders.” Katie Peters, a research fellow at the Overseas Development Institute (ODI), who works with the Nepalese government on disaster risk, has rightly said that while Nepal endeavours to learn from this tragedy to be better prepared, a failure to invest in “building back better” and improving infrastructure might prove expensive. Commenting on this, Golchha says, “We need people who can do physical work, backed by a survey and written and documented. That is what will take things forward.” Before
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Nepal’s heritage structures in Kathmandu: ‘the Basantapur Durbar Square’ (above) and ‘the Dharakara Tower’ (below), before and after the quake.
in Nagano. Hazarika reportedly said the first one uses tyre chips as a cushion to prevent damage to waterfront structures during earthquakes; the second technique is to use tyre chips or tyre chips mixed with sand or gravel; and the third one, to use whole tyres to protect sea walls and river embankments from scouring and erosion owing to tsunami activity. Test results from experiments have indicated that using these techniques not only leads to reduction of the seismic load but the seismically induced permanent displacement of the structure.
Going forward Rebuilding is simply not enough. This tragedy has happened before and may happen again. Sustainable building without cutting corners, educating and funding programmes in Nepal to raise awareness
in the potential for greater technologies, and the nationwide implementation of mandatory seismic-resistant designs and building codes should be the focus of the Nepal government in the planning of infrastructure. “How to create sustainably is an incredibly important right and our responsibility to encourage,” remarks Kitzes. “We must not only create, but inspire new and better ways of ensuring the safety and success of all societies.” To this, Anubhav Jain, Director, Silverglades Group, adds, “Stopping unorganised construction and eviction from unsafe buildings are major concerns that require quick action before a tragedy like this occurs again.” And Prashant Solomon, Managing Director, Chintels India, comments, “For builders, earthquake-resistant structures are
• Use local construction techniques and materials. • Promote accessible education in technology, design and sustainable buildings, and use innovative technologies and designs. • Construct superior, sustainable and seismic-resistant models using global methods. • Imbibe international building codes. • Use waste tyres, which are a cost-effective way of protecting buildings. Indeed, the Nepal earthquake is a lesson for the entire region to bring quality construction and disaster management on the front burner while building in earthquake-prone areas. “I think Nepal should build the country according to the Vizag standards,” suggests Gossain. Clearly, in the long term, the Nepal Government needs engineers and architects with a solid plan to rebuild the nation and insulate it against further natural disasters.
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LEGAL ZONE
UNFREEZING THE FROZEN To unfreeze the reservation of any land, the owner has to follow the statutory provisions as contemplated under the MRTP Act, say ARADHANA BHANSALI and AMIT KOLEKAR.
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he Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act 1966 (MRTP Act) contains provisions relating to preparation of regional plan, development plan, plans for comprehensive developments, town planning schemes and such plans and schemes where the land is reserved for public purpose. The preparation of development plans aims to ensure that town planning schemes or development of areas are made in a proper manner and their execution is made effective; to provide for the creation of new towns with the assistance of development authorities; to make provisions for the compulsory acquisition of land required for public purposes in respect of the plans; and for purposes connected thereto. The reservation of land for a particular purpose being in the nature of schools, colleges and other educational institutions, medical and public health institutions, markets, social welfare and cultural institutions, theatres and places for public entertainment, etc, under the MRTP Act is done through a complex exercise, which begins with land use map, survey, population studies and several other complex factors.
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Reservation, designation and allocation This is for the first time that the legislature deemed fit to bring into effect and implement the concept of “reservation, designation and allocation” by virtue of the provisions of Section 22 of the MRTP Act. • The provisions of the MRTP Act provide that if any land is reserved or allocated or designated in the development plan, regional plan or a town planning scheme for a public purpose, such land is deemed to be land needed for a public purpose within the meaning of the Land Acquisition Act 1894 and now, the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act 2013 (Land Acquisition Act 2013). • If any land is required or reserved for any of the public purposes specified in such a plan, the planning authority or any other appropriate authority (“Appropriate Authority”) itself may acquire the land, inter alia, by making an application to the state government for acquiring such land under the Land Acquisition Act 1894 (now the Land Acquisition Act 2013).
The other two modes of acquisition by the Appropriate Authority are by agreement with the landowner and by allotment of transferable development rights in favour of the owner, in lieu of the owner, relinquishing his rights to the land. Earlier, the acquisition of land under the Land Acquisition Act 1894 would commence by issuing a declaration in the Official Gazette in the manner provided under Section 6 of the Land Acquisition Act 1894 and such declaration was required to be made within one year from the date of publication of the development plan. However, if such a declaration is not made within the period specified or if the other contingencies provided for in the provision exist, the state government may make a fresh declaration in which event the market value of the land will be determined as on the date of the fresh declaration under the provisions of the Land Acquisition Act 2013. • Section 127 of the MRTP Act deals with lapsing of reservations and provides that if the land reserved, allotted or designated for any purpose specified in any plan under the MRTP Act is not acquired by
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agreement within 10 years from the date on which the final regional or development plan had come into force or if steps for the acquisition of such land under the MRTP Act or under the Land Act 2013 are not commenced within the said period of 10 years, the owner or any person interested in the land may serve notice to the concerned authority and if within 12 months from the date of service of such notice the land is not acquired or no steps are taken for its acquisition, the reservation is deemed to have lapsed and the land is deemed to be released from such reservation and becomes available to the owner for the purpose of development or otherwise, permissible in the case of adjacent land under the relevant plan.
and time-consuming task, and only after the period of 10 years having expired and the Appropriate Authority not having acquired the reserved land through any of the prescribed modes, do the provisions of Section 127 come into operation. Further, only if no steps are taken by the Appropriate Authority to acquire such land in the prescribed manner is such reservation deemed to have lapsed, and thereafter, a duty is cast on the government to notify such lapse in the Official Gazette. Thus, even after the ‘deemed’ lapse of the reservation, the landowner is still at the mercy of the state government or needs redress through the court mechanism for publication of notification declaring lapse of the reservation of the land in the Official Gazette before actually commencing with the development of such land.
Freezing of land parcels Owing to reservation of land parcels for specific use, the use of such parcels is frozen for such a dedicated purpose, leaving the owner with only two options: Either to develop himself for such reserved public purpose or calling upon the Appropriate Authority to acquire such land for developing it for reserved public purpose.
Unfreezing the frozen To unfreeze the frozen reservation of any land, the owner of such land has to rigorously and religiously follow the statutory provisions as contemplated under Section 126 and Section 127 of the MRTP Act; and to give effect to the ultimate release of the land, the owner of the land has to serve a purchase notice upon the Appropriate Authority to acquire the reserved land or release the land from reservation. If, within 12 months, i.e. one year from the date of service of notice, the Appropriate Authority does not take substantive steps for acquiring the land, the reservation is deemed to have lapsed, and the land parcel becomes available to the landowner for the purpose of development as otherwise permissible in the case of adjacent land.
Tedious task behind unfreezing the land To unfreeze frozen land is a tedious
Judgements A few judgements that highlight the mechanism for lapse of the reservation of the land, where the Courts have come down heavily on the Appropriate Authority for stampeding the rights of the owner by not taking substantive steps of acquisition as contemplated under the MRTP Act as also the provisions of Section 126 and Section 127 being sacrosanct in nature, are: • Girnar Traders vs State of Maharashtra and Ors (2007) 7 SCC 555): The Court emphasised that if any private land was shown as reserved in the development plan, the same could be acquired within 10 years either by agreement or by following the procedure prescribed under the Land Acquisition Act 1894; and if proceedings for the acquisition of the land were not commenced within that period and a further period of six months (now 12 months) from the date of service of notice under Section 127 of the MRTP Act, reservation would be deemed to have lapsed and the land would be available for development by the owner. • Godrej & Boyce Manufacturing Company Ltd vs State of Maharashtra & ORS (2015 (2) ALL MR(SC) 921): It was held by the Court that the proposed
amendment by the development authority cannot be made and the words of Section 127 are clear on the point that once the proposed time limit has passed, no amendment can be made in the proposed development plan after the said period and the land is free for development.
Conclusion Our world is rapidly transforming into a global village, where physical borders and boundaries that confined people within geographical limits have gradually faded into imaginary boundaries. People today are global citizens who constantly migrate, move and explore newer pastures. At the onset of the 21st century and the increase in density of population, city planners and engineers along with lawmakers and executors have to rethink their plans to develop cities. It is against this backdrop that the development of smart city initiatives has been announced by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, where the government is aiming to recast the urban landscape of the country by making cities more liveable and inclusive, and drive economic growth. The Maharashtra Government and the Indian judiciary have, therefore, been proactive in striking a balance between the people’s need for public and open spaces and the right of the owners of vast land. To sum up, despite unfreezing land being a time-consuming process, the Indian judiciary has been quick in disposing of various cases regarding the lapse of reservation in favour of landowners to pave the way for the purpose of development. (For full version of case studies, log on to www.ConstructionWorld.in/webx) About the Authors: Aradhana Bhansali, Partner, Rajani, Singhania & Partners, handles the real-estate and trust-related practice of the firm. Amit Kolekar, Principal Associate, Rajani, Singhania & Partners, has experience in real estate and civil litigation.
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ON CONTRACT INTERACTION
“Government projects are a large source of revenue for us.” - Ashish Krishnaswamy, Director, KNK Group
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engaluru-based KNK Group, a construction company born 35 years ago, has established its presence in the industrial and commercial sectors. Having expanded into government projects like the Karnataka Police Corporation and the Geological Survey of India, it is sure to make an impact in this segment too, after having established itself as a highly reliable contractor for corporate clients in the private sector. Expanding to the housing sector, the company also expects to raise the benchmark for quality and delivery. Krishnaswamy, Director, Ashish Krishnaswam speaks to CW on KNK Group, spe trends and current construction construc technologies, and an more. How will the rrise in material costs affect the indu industry? Are there any materials tthat can be used as substitutes?
The rise in cost is largely owing to government po policies, which is good in the long run actually go because tthey have clamped down on environmentally hazardous material consumption. hazardo rising standards of The ri statutory compliance and statuto safety has increased labour costs. In spite of this, cost construction costs in India con low compared to most is lo countries in Europe and cou
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the US. In fact, mature decisions have been taken. Earlier, there was a lot of hesitance by both structural designers and building owners to use certain materials. But now the whole market has entered a state of maturity by using available resources such as manufactured sand instead of river sand and also using fly-ash and other substitutes. Also, the extensive use of wood in formwork should be reduced and environmentally nonhazardous materials should be put into practice.The industry should take the rise of material costs in its stride. What are your thoughts on the Modi Government’s initiatives?
The government has come up with good developments, such as smart cities, Housing for All and growth in infrastructure and urbanisation. These need to be supported by robust industrial growth as that is the core necessity. The demand for urban growth is a good sign. Construction is already a leading employer after agriculture. The construction sector should become more organised and we should become better employers. Smart cities still have to fall into place; the closest one to us is in Tumkur.We have to see what comes up – not just the smart cities but the industrial robustness and growth around them as well. What parameters do you consider before taking up a project?
We focus on commercial and industrial projects. Before the project, we consider the quality of the occupant and the profile of the company building it. We have done a lot of pharma buildings, hospitals, etc. Our projects are high quality and we focus on the time frame. We are not always the lowest bidders as we have large budgets for safety and quality standards, well above
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FACT SHEET Quality well-reflected: The Information Institute of Technology-Bangalore by KNK group.
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Year of establishment: 1975 Top management: KNK Swamy, Chairman; Ashish Krishnaswamy, Director Areas of operation: Construction for commercial, industrial, healthcare, hotels, leisure, infrastructure, mixed-use, residential, retail, sports and education Centre of operation: Bengaluru No. of employees: 356 Completed projects: 140 Ongoing projects: 14 Upcoming projects: 4 Turnover: `211.24 crore
the general industry standard. We work • with clients who appreciate this and look for a high quality product built with exceptional safety standards. We have • worked with some demanding and large • corporate houses as our clients. It is a • good experience for us, and sometimes, • becomes a turning point for our benefit. • Toyota is a good example of quality and • we have imbibed that in us. Now, in any project we do, we use the same Toyota standards. On quality and delivery, we have learnt a lot working with clients – the right people who demand quality, safety and delivery. With the Mission of Housing for All by 2022, do you plan to extend your services to the housing sector as well?
Yes, we have already begun expanding to the housing sector. We are developing some housing projects on our own and want to set exceptionally different standards on ethics, quality and delivery; and break the perception that a housing project will always be delayed. For example, one project that we have launched, called Mirror on Water, we are three months ahead of schedule; this is our first housing project. We have just made a beginning but our intention is to focus on that. Do you use new technologies and materials in your projects? What are your views on trends in advanced construction practices?
We largely use mechanised technologies like cranes, lifting equipment and mechanised floor solution equipment. About 5 per cent of our turnover is invested in new equipment. We are concerned about the environment. We use plastic formwork and have used substitutes for cement, fly-ash; we are also using precast technology because labour is difficult to manage now; 70 per cent in Singapore use precast as a law. Moreover, labour shortage is forcing everybody to change practices, and considering the situation, now is the time to start mechanising. Today, people are open to it; clients are willing to spend a little more on new technologies. It saves time and there are several positive outcomes of this search for new technologies. What are the initiatives taken to ensure safety?
KNK Group won the first prize for Construction Project
Sakra World Hospital, one of the many Pharma building projects by KNK.
Site Safety at the National Safety Day Awards in 2014. About 3 per cent of our project cost goes into safety. We also have induction meetings, training for workers; we have lunch with them to motivate them and inform them about compliance. We are involved in the safety aspect in every ongoing project; it is something we have learnt from experience over the years. We take great pride in being a safe construction company. We have seen how companies are in Japan. Also, we are engaged with the labourers who work with us.
Please share some insight on the current construction sector in Bengaluru.
Bengaluru has always been a preferred source for investment. At this point in time, especially for Japan, Karnataka seems to be the focus of investment. We are proud about this in Karnataka, and especially Bengaluru. The future looks good with some large companies investing in the city. We are also doing a lot of projects elsewhere in India, such as Jaipur, Hyderabad, in Telangana, Odisha and Andhra Pradesh. We are working all over India. In the projects you execute, what is the purchase or procurement decision-making process?
This is looked after by our Vice President-procurement, who looks after our assets; under him is our General Manager. We have an ERP system and a vendor rating system, which is important to ensure good quality and service from our suppliers. We ensure all our vendors – be it the supplier, contractor or the smallest vendor – understand the values of KNK. How did the company perform in the last fiscal and what are your expectations for the current and next year?
We are bagging some prestigious projects, and are now moving aggressively to projects outside Karnataka, into other states and regions. We were previously not in the government sector; but have now taken up government projects, which is a large source of revenue.This had been untapped by us but we are now moving aggressively in this direction.We have started two projects for the Karnataka Police Housing and Infrastructure Corporation and one project for the Geological Survey of India.
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GUEST ARTICLE
WHAT LEADS TO PROJECT DELAYS?
K SRINIVAS and B RAVINDER present the results of a study on causative factors for time and cost overruns in an infrastructure project by ANOVA.
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anaging risks is a strategic tool to reap the full benefits of the critical initiatives implemented in any organisation. Organisations that have implemented good risk management practices tend to reap the maximum advantage. This paper focuses on the study carried out for an infrastructure project by considering six major causes in various phases of the project regarding cost and time overruns and tried to determine the factor responsible for the inordinate delay of the project. This study was carried out by considering various elements under each of the identified major causes; for each major cause, a hypothesis was assumed and subjected to single-factor Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) by using an SPSS tool. The results showed that each identified factor under a major cause was equally responsible for cost and time overruns and that all the factors were interdependent, ie, the effect of delay in a factor would have a chain effect on other factors too.
Introduction Risk is a variable associated with the implementation of a specific project with the potential to adversely affect the implementation of a project or interest of stakeholders. An infrastructure project by its very nature is more prone to risks than ordinary industrial projects. A crucial aspect of a successful infrastructure project development is, therefore, suitable identification, assessment, monitoring and control of risks. In the current environment, value of money is accorded top priority by many construction organisations. However, the required value from project investment is not being recovered owing to their inability to deliver the objectives of the project, the prime factors being cost and time overruns. While risk owing to internal factors can be foreseen and minimised, risks owing to external factors, which cannot be comprehended easily and for which there is no contingency planning, will have a debilitating effect on the viability of the project. A study
conducted d t d bby KPMG-PMI KPMG PMI in i 2012 reported that organisations that consistently adopted effective risk management practices were much better equipped to face the risks and produced results much better than traditional cost control measures.
Methodology Six major causes along with relevant elements that could be contributors to that cause were identified and distributed as a structured questionnaire to 250 respondents who were either stakeholders or had knowledge of the project. Responses were received from 100 respondents. The six causes and the grading given in the questionnaire for each cause is given in Table 1. Each of the seven identified causes along with relevant factors was subjected to a single-factor ANOVA test using SPSS tool. In all the seven cases, the null hypothesis was assumed, that there is no difference of means between the factors responsible for a major cause and
Table 1: THE CAUSES AND GRADING
Identified cause
Grading of responses
1) Factors susceptible to increase in cost
High
Moderate
Low
2) Extent of impact on project schedule in execution and closing phase
High impact
Moderate impact
Low impact
3) Cost overruns in pre-execution phase
Strongly agree
Agree
Strongly disagree
4) Impact of risks on project delivery
Most significant
Moderately significant
Least significant
5) Issues faced in adopting schedule control strategies
Strongly agree
Agree
Strongly disagree
6) Cost overrun in execution and closing phase
Strongly agree
Agree
Strongly disagree
The responses received for each element under a major cause was collated and subjected to ANOVA using an SPSS tool.The results obtained are as given on the next page:
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(a) Factors susceptible to increase in cost
(b) Extent of impact on project schedule in execution and closing phase
Grade A
B
C
D
E
Impact A
B C
D E
F
G
H I
J
High
41
32
26
19
High
48
41
41
38
34
31
28
28
24
24 17
17
14
67
K L
M
Medium
30
59
60
63
52
Medium
28
41
17
41
17
55
41
55
48
45 41
31
32
Low
4
0
8
11
22
Low
24
17
41
21
48
14
31
17
28
31 41
52
54
A=Building material cost; B=Manpower cost; C=Borrowing cost; D=Equipment cost; E=Contractor/Subcontractor cost
A=Geological surprises; B=Inadequate availability of skilled labour; C=Delay in approvals; D=Contractual disputes; E=Unavailability of funds; F=Design change; G=Ineffective monitoring; H=Industrial relations; I=Coordination issues with project team/vendors; J=Pre-commissioning teething problems; K=Ineffective programme schedule; L=Lack of awareness of modern technology; M=Geographical challenges and cultural problems.
Summary
Summary
Groups
Count
Sum
Average
Variance
Groups
Count
Sum
Average
Variance
Column A
3
100
33.33333
1002.333
Column A
3
100
33.33333
165.3333
Column B
3
100
33.33333
914.3333
Column B
3
99
33
192
Column C
3
100
33.33333
677.3333
Column C
3
99
33
192
Column D
3
100
33.33333
716.3333
Column D
3
100
33.33333
116.3333
Column E
3
100
33.33333
496.3333
Column E
3
99
33
241
Column F
3
100
33.33333
424.3333
ANOVA
Column G
3
100
33.33333
46.33333
Source of variation
SS
df
MS
F
Column H
3
100
33.33333
382.3333
Between groups
0.266667
4
0.066667
8.76E-05
Column I
3
100
33.33333
165.3333
Column J
3
100
33.33333
114.3333
Column K
3
99
33
192
Column L
3
100
33.33333
310.3333
Column M
3
100
33.33333
401.3333
Within groups
7613.333
10
Total
7613.6
14
761.3333
Where SS=Sum of squares (for columns), df=degrees of freedom, MS = Mean square= SS/df and F is the ANOVA test value. Between groups means considering row-wise data hence 5-1=4 degrees of freedom and within groups means considering columns total 15 subtracting 1 for each column gives a value of 15-5=10 which is the degrees of freedom for columns (within groups).
ANOVA Source of variation
SS
df
MS
F
Between groups
0.923077
12
0.076923
0.00034 1
P-value
Within groups
5,886
26
226.3846
Total
5,886.923
38
F crit 2.147926
Here F< F Critical
c) Cost overrun in pre-execution phase
Summary
Grade
A
B C D E
F
Groups
Count
Sum
Average
Variance
Strongly agree
22
26
8
Column A
3
100
33.33333
177.3333
3
100
33.33333
56.33333
15
11
15
Agree
48
41
70
81
69
64
Column B
Strongly disagree
30
33
15
8
16
28
Column C
3
68
22.66667
176.3333
Column D
3
55
18.33333
265.3333
Column E
3
57
19
48
Column F
3
80
26.66667
325.3333
A=Scope creep; B=Inadequate detailed project report; C=Acquisition of land at market price; D=High cost of environmental safeguards; E=Wrong selection of consultant; F=Ineffective R&R policies.
ANOVA Source of variation
SS
df
MS
F
P-value
F crit
Between groups
685.2381
6
114.2063
0.514112
0.788165
2.847726
Within groups
3,110
14
222.1429
Total
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Impact
A
B
C
D
f) Cost overrun in execution and closing phase
E
Most significant
74
67
52
44
44
Significant
4
22
26
37
26
Least significant
22
11
22
19
30
A=Ineffective planning; B=Time and cost escalation owing to ineffective resources; C=Non-compliance with standards; D=Non-availability of skilled and resourceful personnel; E=Ineffective financial management
Grading
A B C D E F G H I
J
Strongly agree
26
22
15
19
26
15
11
7
7
4
Agree
67
70
63
58
48
56
44
44
49
30
Strongly disagree
7
8
22
23
26
29
45
49
44
66
A=Material price rise escalation beyond projections; B=Escalation in labour costs; C=Changes in design; D= Incremental financial costs (foreign exchange, borrowing cost, etc); E=Location and connectivity to site; F=Inadequate availability of skilled resources; G= Weak contract administration/ claims management; H=Improper procurement planning; I=Contractual disputes; J=Wrong/poor selection of technology/equipment
Summary Groups
Count
Sum
Average
Variance
Column A
3
100
33.33333
1,321.333
Summary
Column B
3
100
33.33333
880.3333
Groups
Count
Sum
Average
Variance
Column C
3
100
33.33333
265.3333
Column A
4
100
25
904.6667
Column D
3
100
33.33333
166.3333
Column B
4
99
24.75
994.25
Column E
3
100
33.33333
89.33333
Column C
4
101
25.25
673.5833
Column D
4
100
25
534
Column E
4
100
25
326.6667
Column F
4
100
25
464.6667
Column G
4
99
24.75
341.5833
Column H
4
99
24.75
341.5833
Column I
4
99
24.75
495.5833
Column J
4
101
25.25
431.5833
ANOVA Source of variation
SS
df
MS
F
Pvalue
F crit
Between groups
-1.8E-12
4
-4.5E-13
-8.4E-16
0.0003
3.47805
Within groups 5,445.333
10
Total
14
5,445.333
544.5333
Here also F < F critical
ANOVA
e) Issues faced in schedule control strategies
Source of variation
SS
df
MS
F
Pvalue
F crit
1.4
9
0.155556
0.000282
1
2.210697
550.8167
Grading
A
B
C
D
E
Between groups
Strongly agree
17
3
7
3
14
Within groups
1,6524.5
30
Agree
69
55
36
24
72
Total
1,6525.9
39
Strongly disagree
14
41
57
73
14
Here also F < F critical
A=Government policies and procedures: B=Resistance to innovation by contractors: C= Delay in decision making: D=Delayed availability of funds: E=Incoherent project management team
Summary
alternate hypothesis was, there is difference of means between the factors. If the result gives value of F less than Fcritical, we accept the null hypothesis and the means of the populations are equal and in case, F is greater than Fcritical, alternate hypothesis is accepted, ie, there is difference of means of the population.
Groups
Count
Sum
Average
Variance
Column A
4
100
25
915.3333
Conclusion
Column B
4
99
24.75
678.9167
Column C
4
100
25
296.6667
Column D
4
100
25
410
Column E
4
100
25
1,025.333
• In all the six cases, the value of F was less than Fcritical, which implies that null hypothesis has been accepted, ie, there is no difference of means of the population (factors relevant to a cause). • The value of F was less than Fcritical, which implied that each factor had equal potential to cause the time or cost overrun and that all factors were dependent, ie, delay in one factor can have a chain effect on the factors, also leading to delay in project schedule.
ANOVA Source of variation
SS
df
MS
F
Pvalue
F crit
Between groups
0.2
4
0.05
7.52E-05
1
3.055568
15
665.25
Within groups 9,978.75 Total
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SMART HOMES The need to regulate devices with ease and adapt to sophisticated technology is paving the way and bringing the reality of smart homes closer.
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n a fully digital world, technology has taken centre-stage. And it has completely taken over the home as well. Much more than just living spaces, homes have morphed to become personalised sanctuaries that understand their inhabitants and speak to them. In India, smart homes started off on a slow wicket, largely because of lack of awareness of the concept and, therefore, demand. However, the smart homes trend has caught on now. “Technology-driven smart homes essentially encompass a range of services that integrate systems of lighting, security, heating, ventilation and air-conditioning, home theatre, wireless PC networks, etc,” elaborates Sumit Joshi, Marketing Head, Philips Lighting India. And where does the benefit lie for the end-user? Sameer Saxena, Vice President-Marketing, Legrand India, responds, “Today, we have comfort and convenience at the touch of a button or swipe of an app. We can take care of our near ones and our homes through remote access (safety and security). We can set up an ambience or convert our living space at the click of a button (entertainment, climate control).” From prefabricated housing to steel buildings, lighting control systems to complete home automation, HVAC and solar rooftops for energy generation, smart home concepts are evolving day-after-day. A major revolution has been brought about by the internet of things (IoT). “Smart homes and smart living have become the new-age mantras and various technology players are eyeing their share of the pie through introducing a mix of products and technologies that transform conventional housing to a smart home,” says Yoshiyuki Kato, Director-Lighting, Anchor Electrical India. To this, Manjul Trehan, India Head & Director Sales, Lutron Electronics Inc, adds, “With a few taps on your smart phone, tablet, or even a smart watch, lighting, HVAC, security locks of gates and doors and other systems can be controlled, thus ensuring improved convenience, comfort, energy-efficiency and security.”
The home makers While vendors are on an innovation spree, what is on the agenda of realty master planners? “Smart homes are generally being developed by the more prominent members of the builder fraternity as such projects require a rather high level of knowhow and capitalisation,” says Anuj Puri, Chairman & Country Head, JLL India. “The predominant buyer audience is the IT or ITeS sector, which is more familiar with the concept of
QUICK BYTES • Smart components: Integrated systems of lighting, security, HVAC, home theatre, wireless PC networks, etc. • Makers of smart homes include prominent members of the builder fraternity. • Big takers include the youth and audience especially in the IT & ITeS sector; but elderly desist. • Cost vary depending on components.
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LUTRON ELECTRONICS INC: CONTROLLING LIGHTS AND SHADES
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Lutron offers wireless and easyto-install light controls for new and existing smart homes. “The more objects get connected, the more functionality the smart home will possess,” says Manjul Trehan, India Head & Director Sales, Lutron Electronics Inc. He introduces the Manjul Trehan, India company’s offerings: Head & Director Sales, • Serena wireless shades: These LUTRON ELECTRONICS affordable shades feature Triathlon™ power technology with a three-year battery life. Operated via a radio frequency remote, they can be adjusted from anywhere in the room. Serena honeycomb shades come in varying opacities; additionally, honeycomb shade fabrics have a white backing that acts as a reflector, keeping the space cool and comfortable. The Pico® RF wireless control can function as a tabletop control on a pedestal or be wall-mounted. • HomeWorks QS: Designed for exclusive homes, it integrates control of interior and exterior lights as well as electric-light and daylight. It also integrates with other manufacturers for audio-visual and HVAC control, and broader control of the home environment. It saves energy; a single button can set different lighting scenes, based on time of day. In case of midnight intruders, all lights get turned on and shades moved up and down. In the case of fire, it will light up an escape path.
In-wall light dimmer Plug-in lamp dimmer
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technology-enabled homes and tends to command higher salaries and purchasing power. As such, smart home projects work best in and around IT-centric workforce catchments of larger cities.” In this context, Shresht Kashyap, Principal Architect, KNS Architects Pvt Ltd, recalls the talk about Bill Gates’ house, which at the time, seemed akin to science fiction. But similar technologies are easily available today. “Because of the progression in technology,” he says, “innovation has become reality and the cost is coming down, becoming more universal in a way.” But while ‘universal’ is an architect’s take, a builder may see things differently. Nayan Raheja, Executive Director, Raheja Developers, believes smart homes to be more of a luxury quotient. “Software is too high in automation and the biggest challenge that Indian households face is that the housewife or servant who spends the maximum number of hours at home is not as technology-savvy,” he points out. “Hence, smart home automation has been a bit slow.”
Smart homes will benefit the green home revolution.” Nayan Raheja, Executive Director, RAHEJA DEVELOPER
Innovation has become reality and the cost is coming down.” Shresht Kashyap, Principal Architect, KNS ARCHITECTS PVT LTD Still, all considered, Dinesh Dubey, Vice President, SD Corp, believes that the smart homes market is going to explode. “I see growth spanning from 30 per cent to 100 per cent year-on-year over the next decade,” he insists.
Smart techniques There’s certainly enough happening. Among its most recent innovations, Raheja Developers has cracked the code of voice recognition and integrated it with home automation systems –
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ANCHOR ELECTRICAL INDIA: SMART ON LIGHTING AND IAQ Anchor, a member of Panasonic Corporation Eco Solutions, has introduced solar, lighting, electrical construction materials and indoor air quality (IAQ) related products and technologies to India from the parent company. “In 2014, we introduced the high-efficiency HIT Yoshiyuki Kato, solar PV modules of Panasonic to Director-Lighting, India and the response from the ANCHOR ELECTRICAL market has been heartening,” says INDIA Yoshiyuki Kato, Director-Lighting, Anchor Electrical India. He confirms that the IAQ-focused ventilation fans from Panasonic have also been wellreceived by the market. He shares more: • Since 2013, the company has introduced Panasonic LED lighting for residential spaces that bases its premium on the quality of light and reliable performance. • Anchor introduced special luminaires for the commercial, hospitality, retail and architectural sectors last year. • Anchor also offers custom lighting design plans for residential and commercial premises through the Symphony Lighting Concept from Panasonic. • It has introduced Panasonic’s light measurement index named FEU that turns the focus in lighting design from the conventional ‘illuminance’, the amount of light striking a surface, to ‘luminance’, the human sense of brightness. now, we have Talking Homes! “You can just talk to the house; there are sensors or micro devices being installed at the construction stage itself through the house that pick up your voice,” says Raheja. “These are actually the first steps of artificial intelligence and can be further upgraded considering future trends and buyer requirements.” This is a first-of-its-kind application that controls electrical appliances. Further, while the second level is actually connecting the Internet, the third application will involve e-commerce applied arts. Beyond this, too, there lies a world of possibility. Shapoorji Pallonji offers real estate projects at all price points. And, as Dubey says, “We consider home automation at the entry level itself in the form of safety and security. We also use the BMS to control utility to all developments.” For instance, the company has a smart car parking system – you swipe before you leave the home and by the time you reach the ground floor, the car has arrived. It also offers retractable curtain solutions and lighting, AC control. Going forward, he believes, health and air quality will become a priority. For his part, Raheja envisions a future with mandates to designing smart homes. “In the next five years, probably all smart home components may become a standard feature for middle and upper segment houses,” he says. “Although this is not a huge market in India, the country is fast growing and, hence, smart homes will eventually pick up.”
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LEGRAND: CONTROLLING LIFE THROUGH A BUTTON Technology has constantly helped upgrade Legrand India’s product offering by enlarging the scope of sensors and re-defining methods. “Also,” Sameer Saxena, Vice President-Marketing, Legrand India, says, “…the various international protocols developed Sameer Saxena, (Zigbee, BAC Net Interface and Vice President-Marketing, SCS) have helped in smoother LEGRAND INDIA and seamless integration of systems and consolidation of the database.” He elaborates: • Zigbee Technology: Based on international lowconsumption radio communicator, this solution is used via wireless transmitters and receivers. It controls lighting, roller blinds and technical alarms. Products include scenario controllers, lighting control switches and curtains or blinds control switches. • BAC Net Interface: Legrand provides customers a unique opportunity to have an exchange between their system and any BACnet certified devices. The device ensures two-way communication between ‘Our Home Automation’ offer and HVAC systems, specifically in case of medium and large installations. By using the proprietary driver software, one can command air-conditioning systems (VRV, VAV, FCU, ATU) and have real-time feedback from these systems in the command units (3.5” touchscreen). • SCS: Simplified Cabling Systems is the company’s own proprietary protocol developed to provide a robust and reliable system. Designing with this protocol and installing products remain simple.
Smart, and green While home automation technology has been around for over a decade now, the need for ‘green-technology savvy homes’ is being acutely felt. The imperative to cut costs for energy and electricity has paved the way for energy-efficient solutions, even in home automation. Green homes and smart homes are similar in terms of using natural resources to their most optimal. Hence, they go hand in hand. To save electricity, LED lights have come into the picture and there are motion sensors to ascertain level of occupancy of a room and accordingly adjust the light. Timers too can be set for everything – from geysers to air-conditioners – to cut down that electricity bill. And in terms of water management, recycling will become a big thing. “Smart homes will lower electricity and water consumption and will actually benefit the green home revolution,” affirms Raheja.
Smart homes have become the new-age mantra with a mix of products and technologies that transform the realms of conventional housing.
cost you anywhere between Rs 10 lakh and Rs 20 lakh depending on the level of automation required,” says Raheja. “But with time, this has been getting cheaper.” Technology too has become more efficient and less problematic. As Kashyap says, “There was a time you had to route your wires from one end to another, which incurred double the cost. However, everything can now be controlled with a single wire.” That said, there is an incremental cost in smart homes, but it’s a small per cent compared to the returns one gets from smart features. “The initial cost is a bit higher but eventually you start saving money on your running cost, which is your recurring cost,” he adds.
Smart home projects work best in IT-centric workforce catchments of larger cities.” Anuj Puri, Chairman & Country Head, JLL INDIA
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Smart Ps: pricing and premium The best part is that smart homes are gradually becoming economical. “Earlier, a three or four-BHK smart home would have
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ACC LTD: ADDING VALUE TO CONCRETE SMART HOMES
PHILIPS LIGHTING INDIA: PERSONALISING LIGHTING WITH LED
ACC Ltd offers a wide range of value-added products (VAPs) to smart home owners that are not only sustainable and affordable but highly durable. Anil Banchhor, Chief Executive-Concrete Business, ACC Ltd, lists these for us: • Imprintcrete and Anil Banchhor, Staincrete: Concrete can be Chief Executive-Concrete printed or stamped for making Business, ACC LTD decorative surfaces on porch, paving, footpath and walkways. It is durable and impactresistant as well as weatherproof. • Permecrete: This cement allows easy and swift drainage of water; the large pores present in the no-fines concrete allow easy drainage into the ground under appropriate conditions. When used outdoors, it helps raise the water table as the drained water seeps down to the groundwater level. • Thermocrete: A layer of this customised concrete can be applied over the top layer of the roof slab to avoid heat or cold from directly entering the building. The trapped insulation in the concrete layer provides a bed for energy control in the cement. • Fixotile, DIY concrete: It is prepared simply by mixing water, takes barely 90 seconds to dry, and allows the tiles to be easily set within that period of time. • Ecocrete: It reduces the heat of hydration, provides excellent durability, and improves workability, pumpability and placeability during concrete pours. • Jet-setcrete: With self-levelling features suitable for faster construction demand, its benefit includes high early strength, which is developed after six hours and as early stripping of mould and faster use of moulds for precast application. • Colourcrete: Concrete available in different shades for the smart home owner.
Through connected LED lighting, Philips foresees a future where lighting innovations connect seamlessly with smart controls, networks, devices and apps to positively benefit and improve lives and drive new business value. “Consumers treat Sumit Joshi, their homes as a retreat and like Marketing Head, to be in control of the ambience PHILIPS LIGHTING INDIA that suits their moods, personalities and occasions,” says Sumit Joshi, Marketing Head, Philips Lighting India. He highlights some of the company’s popular smart home lighting solutions: • LivingColors: An innovative table lamp that can match lighting with moods by bathing rooms in truly personal colours. It lets you create dynamic home ambiences by giving access to 16 million colours. • Philips Dynalite: This range consists of concealed ‘controllers’ to which lighting and other loads are connected, ‘user interfaces’ that give customers the power to interact with the system and ‘integration devices’ that connect your home’s services so they communicate and perform seamlessly as one. These solutions ensure lights are only used when needed, at a level that minimises energy consumption, without disturbing comfort.
I see growth spanning from 30% to 100% year-on-year.” Dinesh Dubey, Vice President, SD CORP With innovative technologies and the benefit of payback, are developers able to sell these smart homes on a premium? Raheja responds, “We have been providing it as an optional package for many, many years in all our properties. Apart from the tech-savvy and young target audience, the older age groups are not fond of technology and they are not willing to pay more.”
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India’s smartscape What is undeniable is that smart homes, despite being a relatively new concept, are increasingly finding acceptance across the Indian socioeconomic spectrum in some form or the other. To be able to set the mood in your home by controlling lights, music, curtains and heating with the touch of a button is a foreseen reality. The need to regulate devices with ease and adapt to sophisticated technology is paving the way and bringing that reality closer to us by the day. Eventually, smart homes will no longer be a choice, but a norm. - SHRIYAL SETHUMADHAVAN
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REAL ESTATE UPDATE KOLTE PATIL DEVELOPERS LAUNCHES GARDEN RESIDENCES Kolte Patil Developers has launched the most premium project 24K Giga comprising garden residences in pune. The project offers exclusive residences with view of surrounding from above 50 m height, two garden units per tower, facing the green podium and four duplex units per tower by clubbing top two floors. CONTACT: KOLTE PATIL DEVELOPERS. TEL: 020-6622 66511. WEBSITE: WWW.KOLTEPATIL.COM
ASCENT GROUP UNVEILS NEW PROJECT Ascent Group has unveiled its new project Savy Homz, spread over 2.5 acre at Raj Nagar Extention in Ghaziabad. Comprising four towers, the projects offers 524 units of two and three BHK apartments, varying from 1,099 sq ft to
1,475 sq ft. All towers are 24 storeys and offer excellent connectivity with NH-24, NH-58, Noida, Greater Noida and Faridabad-NoidaGhaziabad (FNG). The cost of the apartment begins from Rs 28.00 lakh and will vary according to the choice of size and location. Situated on 30 m wide road on both sides, the project offers 100 per cent power back-up, two elevators in each block, adequate water supply, exterior maintenance, lawn maintenance, concierge services, central security and monitoring. CONTACT: ASCENT GROUP. TEL: 0712-222 2732. WEBSITE: WWW.ASCENT-GROUP.COM
ARTHVEDA LAUNCHES ASHA FUND ArthVeda Fund Management launched ASHA Fund, a Rs 2,000 crore affordable housing fund for low income households.
Orris Infrastructure launches residential project in Gurgaon Orris Infrastructure has launched its new residential project “The Blue Lagoon” in Gurgaon. Spread over 10 acre, the luxury project comprises apartments of three, four, five BHK. It offers amenities like concierge service, the club house, the arches and vistas, the terrace gardens at different levels, apartments facing lawns and greens. Features of this project include exotic day spa, world-class gymnasium, swimming pool and a kid’s playing and activity area. The project also has a commercial center consisting of a super market, laundry, world class gym, several swimming pools, sauna, Jacuzzi, squash courts, tennis courts, etc. CONTACT: ORRIS INFRASTRUCTURE. WEBSITE: WWW.ORRIS.IN
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The fund will participate with multiple developers across India (including Tier II or III cities) in the construction of affordable housing for low income households. ArthVeda’s announcement follows the launch of three flagship schemes of Central Government for creating affordable housing stock and developing urban infrastructure. CONTACT: ARTHVEDA FUND MANAGEMENT. TEL: 022-6774 8577. WEBSITE: WWW.ARTHVEDA.CO.IN
JP INFRA EXPANSION OF CAPACITY JP Infra Mumbai is rapidly spreading its wings across India’s financial capital, Mumbai and other major cities in India. With iconic ongoing projects at prime locations – Worli, Khar, Juhu, Andheri, Goregaon and Mira Road – the company is constantly adding to the transforming Mumbai skyline both aesthetically and functionally. Having an extensive portfolio of commercial, retail, residential complexes, and SRA projects, JP Infra has established benchmarks, and set new standards in the real estate industry. One of its projects is JP Decks at Goregaon East, an urban multi-storeyed structure, which abodes beautifully integrated homes and Sky Villa residences and will be ready by December 2016. Every residence in the project is well-equipped with a host of unique amenities and comforts of an international lifestyle.
QUICK PICKS • Casa Grande recently launches a villa and row house residential project Elan at Thalambur on OMR in Chennai. • Starwood Hotels & Resorts opens its second Sheraton hotel in Hyderabad. • Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) to launch two affordable plot schemes – residential and industrial – by the end of this month. has emerged to be as the No.1 bidder quoting Rs 1.84 lakh per sq m – the highest price quoted so far for a Kharghar plot.The group also emerged the highest bidder for two other plots as well quoting Rs 1.71 lakh per sq m and Rs 1.61 lakh per sq m, respectively. Another key project coming up is the Navi Mumbai International Airport, which has crossed all hurdles. Areas like Kharghar, Ulwe, Dronagiri and Panvel are likely to witness not only rapid development, but escalation of prices in a demand-driven market.
HLDPL LAUNCHES FIRST PROJECT IN NOIDA Delhi-based Hindustan Land Developers, the real estate company, launched its first office -cum-residential spaces project, iPort, in Noida by using mix land. Spread across 10 acre, this CONTACT: JP INFRA. premium residential cum official project consist retail shops, TEL: 022-4241 5678. virtual offices, rental offices, food WEBSITE: WWW.JPINFRA.COM court, bank spaces, ATM’s, NEW PROJECTS COMING UP IN conference halls, clubs, gym, NAVI MUMBAI swimming pool and all other Several new tender bids for amenities conforming to residential-cum-commercial plots International standards. One of are coming up at Kharghar in its own kind, iPort is a novel Navi Mumbai. Bhagwati Group project with India’s first never
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REAL ESTATE UPDATE DB Realty launches redevelopment project in Mumbai MIG Bandra Realtors & Builders is developing a land across 20,150 sq m near the Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) area. The company has invested an amount of about Rs 340 crore in the project. The built up area is in excess of 2.6 mn sq ft and has received height approval for construction of a 29-storey tower from the Airport Authority of India and upon completion the building is expected to be the tallest residential building in the BKC or Bandra (East) area. CONTACT: DB REALTY. TEL: 022-2305 5555. WEBSITE: WWW.DBREALTY.CO.IN
experienced sky deck. Residents will have access to a sky deck with infinity-edge pool. The sky deck will be made at par with global standards. The ground floor of the project is expected to attract different cafes, retail outlets and food points. Sky Night Golf is another luxurious service provided by iPort to its residents, office bearers and other guests. It is India’s first nine hole “Chip & Putt” night golf course spread over 40, 000 sq ft above 110 ft of ground level.
will cost between Rs 2,300 to Rs 6,000 per sq ft, covering all design, construction and approvals costs. Better design, appropriate materials and certified construction quality ensure greater energy-efficiency and lower maintenance costs.
PRITHU also promises timely delivery and one year of free maintenance post handover. RIVALI PARK LAUNCHED IN MUMBAI Rivali Park, located on 22 acre at the outlying suburb of Borivali East comprises of two, three and four BHK residences and uniquely designed exclusive penthouses and duplexes. Designed by Gensler GA, Rivali Park is a LEED registered and IGBC certified project with more than 65 per cent open space on the podium. The project encourages green living initiatives and inculcates suitable sewage treatment plant. The project also incorporates features such as 30 per cent less water usage through high-tech plumbing fixtures
CONTACT: HINDUSTAN LAND DEVELOPERS. MOBILE: (0) 98225 95380.
DALMIA BHARAT FUNDS REALTY START-UP PRITHU Dalmia Bharat Group has made an initial investment of Rs 50 crore in PRITHU, a startup company in the realty sector. Over the next five years, Prithu is targeting an annual turnover of over Rs 500 crore. The initial investment gives Dalmia a 74 per cent stake, and the balance will be held by Nitin Bansal, Managing Director, PRITHU. PRITHUbuilt homes are designed for sustainable living, and will seek to be GRIHA (Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment) certified. They include built-in safety and security features, and
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QUICK PICKS • Sunteck Realty launchs a new luxury residency project called Signia Pride in Andheri (east) in Mumbai. • Posco India writes to Odisha Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (IDCO) stating that it would be vacating the premises that it was renting from them. • CommonFloor.com introduces ‘CommonFloor Free-lenser’, a platform for freelancers and photographers to work and earn. and usage of VOC-free non toxic paints, adhesives and sealants. The project is executed to develop innovative technology through its emphasis on contemporary architecture, strong project execution and quality construction. Designed for exceptional living, the project offers pleasurable experience with superlative dwellings, bearing in mind both safety and luxury of the consumers. CONTACT: RIVALI PARK. WEBSITE: WWW.RIVALIPARK.COM
Marvel Realtors introduces luxury condos Marvel Realtors launched residential condominiums – Marvel Piazza in Pune. Strategically located, the project is in close proximity to Pune airport, railway station, IT parks, shopping centres, schools and specialty hospitals. Spanning across 7.5 acre, Marvel Piazza comprises 164 exclusive units spread over 11 buildings of four floors each offering unique collection of two, three, 3.5 and 4.5 BHK apartments and penthouses. With a base price of Rs 8,000 per sq ft, the condos are available ranging from 1,385 sq ft to 5,300 sq ft. Some unique amenities of the project include grand double height entrance lobby, 100 per cent generator backup, swimming pool with wooden pool deck, BBQ terrace with hammock bar, fitness corner, outdoor dining, forest playground and landscaped private terrace. CONTACT: MARVEL LANDMARKS. WEBSITE: WWW.MARVELREALTORS.COM
GODREJ PROPERTIES ADDS NEW RESIDENTIAL PROJECT IN BENGALURU Godrej Properties in partnership with the APG anchored investment platform has entered into an agreement to sell a land parcel measuring approximately 18 acre. The SPV, Godrej Home Constructions, will develop a mid-income residential housing project strategically located off Kanakpura Road with reputed educational institutions, planned retail malls and proposed metro station in close proximity. CONTACT: GODREJ PROPERTIES. TEL: 022-6169 8500. WEBSITE: WWW.GODREJPROPERTIES.COM
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PROPERTY RATES
RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL PROPERTY RATES MUMBAI South Mumbai
Residential *`/sq ft
Commercial *`/sq ft
Central Suburbs
Residential *`/sq ft
Commercial *`/sq ft
Churchgate
32,000 - 50,000
27,000 - 30,000
Chembur
15,600 - 16,200
16,000 - 22,500
Cuffe Parade
58,500 - 73,000
25,000 - 30,000
Ghatkopar
14,000 - 17,500
14,800 - 17,500
Colaba
37,000 - 45,000
25,000 - 30,000
Kurla
10,600 - 14,200
8,000 - 12,000
Dadar
28,000 - 32,000
19,000 - 25,000
Sion
17,000 - 23,000
15,000 - 22,000
Prabhadevi
33,000 - 42,000
26,500 - 35,000
Wadala
17,500 - 21,500
18,000 - 20,000
Nariman Point
58,000 - 92,000
32,000 - 35,000
Navi Mumbai
Napean Sea Road
65,600 - 72,500
26,000 - 50,000
Residential *`/sq ft
Commercial *`/sq ft
9,365 - 9,607
7,000 - 12,000
Western Suburbs
Residential *`/sq ft
Commercial *`/sq ft
CBD Belapur
10,139 - 12,934
10,394 - 11,660
Andheri
11,500 - 22,000
16,300 - 18,500
Kharghar
7,736 - 8,016
9,782 - 11,629
Bandra
30,000 - 60,000
25,000 - 30,000
Nerul
NA
NA
Borivali
10,000 - 15,000
13,520 - 16,000
Panvel
5,311 - 5,497
6,480 - 8,000
Kandivali
9,800 - 15,000
10,000 - 14,000
Vashi
12,615 - 13,555
7,770 - 36,151
Khar (E/W)
30,000 - 40,000
18,000 - 25,000
Kamothe
6,146 - 7,234
6,000 - 12,000
Mahim (E/W)
17,000 - 22,000
15,000 - 22,000
Kalamboli
5,542 - 5,790
4,500 - 7,500
Malad
10,500 - 14,000
12,700 - 14,500
Sanpada
12,997 - 13,605
9,500 - 17,000
Goregaon
12,500 - 15,500
12,000 - 15,000
Juinagar
10,500 - 12,280
5,000 - 10,000
Vile Parle
23,000 - 30,000
17,500 - 24,000
Koperkhairne
9,312 - 16,383
7,000 - 12,000
Airoli
Contacts: Bhavin Kanabar, Space Realtors (India) Pvt Ltd, Mumbai. Tel: 022-4299 9999. Mobile: (0) 99677 80009. Website: www.spacerealtors.in Neeraj Agarwal, Sunny Real Estate Consultants, Navi Mumbai. Mobile (0): 97027 33333. Website: www.sunnyconsultants.com * The rates are subject to change based on the market ďŹ&#x201A;uctuations.
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CHENNAI
Residential *`/sq Yard
Commercial *`/sq ft
Chennai
Residential *`/sq ft
Commercial *`/sq ft
550,000 - 910,000
18,500 - 38,000
Alwarpet
16,000 - 32,000
17,000 - 30,000
1,050,000 - 1,350,000
24,500 - 42,000
Anna Nagar
12,500 - 18,000
13,000 - 17,000
Defence Colony
650,000 - 840,000
31,000 - 48,000
Ashok Nagar
7,500 - 15,000
8,500 - 16,000
Dwarka
160,000 - 340,000
10,500 - 30,600
Besant Nagar
10,000 - 18,000
11,000 - 16,500
Egmore
10,500 - 18,000
12,000 - 15,000
Greater Kailash
450,000 - 525,000
30,000 - 50,000 Kilpauk
11,000 - 16,000
11,000 - 14,000
Hauz Khas
400,000 - 500,000
24,000 - 45,000
Guindy
6,000 - 9,500
6,500 - 10,000
NA
24,500 - 44,000
Kodambakkam
7,500 - 15,000
7,500 - 13,500
Kalkaji
400,000 - 480,000
12,000 - 20.000
Lloyds Road
9,000 - 18,000
10,000 - 17,000
Karol Bagh
250,000 - 525,000
18,000 - 45,000
Mylapore
8,500 - 15,000
10,000 - 13,000
Rajendra Nagar
225,500 - 330,000
17,000 - 31,000
Mugappair
5,000 - 7,000
5,000 - 7,500
Saket
455,000 - 575,000
23,500 - 40,000
Perungudi
5,000 - 7,500
5,000 - 7,500
Vasant Vihar
675,000 - 850,000
22,400 - 42,000
Nungambakkam
11,000 - 20,000
12,000 - 20,000
Raja Annamalaipuram
11,500 - 20,000
12,000 - 20,000
T Nagar
10,000 - 16,000
12,000 - 16,000
5,000 - 6,500
5,500 - 7,000
8,500 - 15,000
7,500 - 13,000
5,500 - 8,500
6,500 - 10,000
Connaught Place Chanakyapuri
Janpath
NCR Ghaziabad
45,100 - 1,40,000
7,000 - 10,100
Gurgaon
55,000 - 2,55,000
6,500 - 60,000
Thiruvanmiyur
Noida
45,400 - 2,85,000
8,000 - 35,000
Velachery
Contacts: Ashwani Singh Virk, Jagson Realtors. Tel: 011-4175 1117. Mobile: (0) 98101 94724.
Tambaram
Contacts: Dream Castle Services Pvt Ltd. Tel: 044-4344 6565, 4340 6262, 080-4038 0555. Mobile: (0) 95510 79107. Website: www.dreamcastleservices.com
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Residential *`/sq ft
Alipore
16,000 - 22,000
9,000 - 11,000
AJC Bose Road
14,000 - 15,000
13,000 - 15,000
Ballygunge
15,000 - 22,000
9,000 - 11,000
4,000 - 5,000
7,500 -8,500
Bhowanipore
8,000 - 11,000
8,000 - 10,000
Belvedere Road (Alipore)
15,000 - 20,000
8,000 - 9,000
Garcha Road
7,000 - 9,000
7,000 - 9,000
Kaikhali VIP Road
4,500 - 5,500
5,000 - 7,000
Lake Town
6,000 - 7,500
7,000 - 8,000
Naktala Road
4,500 - 5,500
5,000 - 7,000
New Alipore
8,000 - 10,000
8,000 - 10,000
Park Street
16,000 - 18,000
17,000 - 20,000
9,000 - 12,000
7,000 - 10,000
Salt Lake (Sec V)
NA
5,000 - 6,000
New Town (Rajarhat)
4,200 - 5,500
4,000 - 5,000
Shakespeare Sarani
16,000 - 19,000
13,000 - 15,000
Thakurpukur
4,000 - 4,800
5,500 - 6,500
Baguihati
4,000 - 5,500
4,000 - 5,000
Sealdah
6,000 - 7,000
6,000 - 7,000
8,000 - 10,000
8,000 - 10,000
Garia
3,500 - 5,500
3,500 – 6,000
Shyambazar
6,000 - 7,000
6,000-7,500
Shyambazar
6,000 - 7,000
6,000 - 7,500
Behala
Prince Anwar Shah Rd
Park Circus Connector
Commercial *`/sq ft
Contact: Pioneer Property Management Ltd, Kolkata. Tel: 033-4002 5555, 4018 5555. Website: www.pioneerproperty.in * The rates are subject to change based on the market fluctuations.
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olkata-based Forum Projects, one of the leading concept realty developers in India, has played a significant role in offering some of the best examples of modern architectural marvels over the past three decades. Rahul Saraf, Managing Director, Forum Projects, talks to CW about creating global market dynamics and the correct strategy to create an iconic asset. What is the nature of partnership between Omkar Realtors and Developers and Forum Projects for the 2-lakh-sq-ft luxury residential project at Mumbai’s BKC?
For the Bandra-Kurla Complex project, it’s a 50:50 partnership where we share our strengths and we see a great synergy here. Omkar is taking care of the SRA part of the project while we are handling the construction, marketing and sales. Please elaborate upon the deal with Piramal Fund Management for the project.
Piramal Fund Management has invested Rs 125 crore in the BKC area from its Mumbai Redevelopment Fund. Separately, the Piramal Group also bought Rs 75 crore of inventory in a bulk purchase in the same project from its Apartment Fund. Both funds are of Rs 500 crore each. We have sold nearly 25 per cent in the first phase and this is encouraging in a market that is fairly new to us. With the concept of smart cities picking up, what are the key elements that you are focusing on?
This is still in the planning stage. We have a broad idea of what we will have in the smart city but detailed master planning is in progress. The government seems proactive in this case and the process has been smooth so far. With a project like Technopolis setting green benchmarks, how important are green and sustainability practices?
You will be surprised to know that in the days we built Technopolis, IT companies questioned our work. Knowledge on going green was minimal and it was considered more of a
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marketing gimmick. HSBC was our first tenant and it was surprised to discover green infrastructure in our country. If Technopolis weren't green, it would have used 2,000 tonne of air-conditioning as against the 1,300 tonne used today. However, it was not an easy job. We had to get the heat recovery wheels fabricated ourselves. Today, such systems can actually be bought off the shelf. In the present day, there may be greener buildings in India, but I believe Technopolis was the path-breaker as it changed the way IT parks were built thereafter. Within a year, 54 buildings turned green. At Forum, we strongly believe that great work is not built on compromises. Besides our pledge to produce an environment-friendly format, we have invested heavily in international-standard security protocols. We have constantly raised the bar in creating quality IT infrastructure and developments like Technopolis and will continue to do so. What are the new innovations in advanced building materials and construction practices?
The forthcoming wave of contemporary architecture is a great specimen called 'Deya', which is a part of our upcoming project christened ‘Atmosphere’. Atmosphere will be a new architectural icon – a sculpture in the sky. The Rs 550-crore luxury residential condominium
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Forum's Technopolis would have used 2,000 tonne of air-conditioning as against the 1,300 tonne used today, if it weren't green.
project will consist of two towers of 39 storeys each and will be the highest in Kolkata. The towers will have a total area of 400,000 sq ft and will feature villas in the sky with a garden on each duplex unit. The most picturesque feature of Atmosphere is an amorphous shape-shifting, tubular piece of floating sculpture called Deya (cloud in Bengali), which is hanging between the twin towers at a height of 500 ft. Designed by Singapore-based Arc Studio, it is intended to look as if a cloud were gently floating between the peaks of the two towers. The structure will span more than 320 ft in width with 55,000 sq ft of usable space and will have a silver lining featuring 15,000 kinetic discs on its surface to keep it glowing. It's luxury design also conforms to green architectural standards. International engineering consultancy Web Structures has been contracted to create a dramatic cloud-like sky bridge in the Indian city. Earthquake engineering specialist Web Structures brings its expertise of working on tall buildings around the globe to Deya. The wind tunnel investigations have been done by Tony Rofail of Australia-based Windtech Consultants. The contractor is Mero Construction, which has a subsidiary in Chennai. The lighting is being conceived by Japan-based Kaoru Mende; at night Deya will FACT SHEET be lit up by myriad LED lamps. The estimated cost of Deya alone is YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT: Rs 100 crore.
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TOP MANAGEMENT (PROMOTERS): Rahul Saraf, Managing Director; Vidyut Saraf, Deputy Managing Director
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ONGOING PROJECTS: Atmosphere, Serendipity, Esplanade, Centenary Mall & Tower, Forum Rangoli UPCOMING PROJECTS: Technopolis II, Forum park view, Forum Technocity, Forum Legacy, Forum Smart City COMPLETED PROJECTS: Infinity, Forum& Forum courtyard, Technopolis, Forum Mart, Forum Parvesh
Situated in Central Kolkata, Forum Courtyard is the first shopping mall in the city that caters to international standards.
trajectory at present.You will see demand for luxury apartments growing and we believe we will have a complete revival in the next one year. Any breakthrough in new construction technologies used? How much do you invest in construction equipment annually?
We try to use new technologies if they bring value for money to the table. It varies by project. Generally, the contractor brings his own equipment. How much per cent of your business is driven from residential, commercial and retail sectors? How do you strategise to stay ahead in the competition in retail projects?
Commercial is the least currently, and residential is the most. We call ourselves a ‘deconstructing company’ . We believe in providing customised projects to our customers that can be tailored to their needs at any given point of time. We want to provide excellence and value in anything we do, whether it is retail malls, residential projects or commercial projects. So excellence is our motto and we do not believe in competition. Every developer has a unique aspect to bring to the table. If the product is good, it has to give you good returns. We want to be the leading player in India in the real-estate and retail projects segment. What about new expansion plans to Tier-II cities apart from Kolkata?
We have projects in five cities now: Bhubaneswar, Rourkela, Jamshedpur, Mumbai and Kolkata. We are launching a mega project in BKC, Mumbai, the first phase being called Serendipity. This will change the way residential complexes are built in the city. We are always on the lookout for an opportunity to expand and will do so as we find the aspects right. How do you raise funds for your projects? How has the company performed this year and what are your expectations for the next fiscal?
Generally, we draw a line of credit from reputed banks or, in the case of Mumbai, from the Piramal Management Fund. Our performance is going strong. We expect the market to get better in the coming quarter. Currently, we are focusing on our Mumbai launch of Serendipity and our flagship iconic project in Kolkata, Atmosphere.
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PLATINUM GREEN The V IT Park, managed by Ascendas, is among the first IGBC Platinum-rated IT parks in India.
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indeed stands for victory! Located in HITEC City, Hyderabad, the retrofitted IT park has achieved a landmark Platinum rating in the Existing Buildings category of the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC), making it among the first IT parks to achieve this milestone. The rating has been achieved on the basis of five environmental categories: Site and facility management, water efficiency, energy-efficiency, health and comfort, and innovation. Spread across 20 acre, The V IT Park offers 1.2 million sq ft of quality space, housing over 12,000 skilled IT and ITES professionals. Along with CyberPearl and aVance Business Hub, also in Hyderabad,
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this park is managed by view of the real-estate business Ascendas; together, they and have a strong commitment constitute a substantial part of to environmental sustainability. the total assets managed by Encouraging green concepts Ascendas in India. “Five of and techniques to increase our eight operational IT parks water and energy efficiencies have won green awards for and consumer waste management environment-friendly initiatives, has always been a key focus and this speaks volumes about area. Operating on the same Lee Fu Nyap, CEO, ASCENDAS INDIA philosophy, The V IT Park our commitment towards OPERATIONS responsible and sustainable was retrofitted with various development,” says Lee Fu Nyap, CEO, green features that eventually went on to Ascendas India Operations. He goes achieve the IGBC Platinum certification on to share more details of the retrofitting in the existing building category for its of V IT Park with CW. superior green standards. While Ascendas deployed several new green features that met IGBC standards, an experienced Turning green team of professionals put forth various At Ascendas, we take a long-term
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innovations in several areas of property management that leveraged available resources. The desired standards were achieved within the operational expenses budgeted for the year. We expect around 10 -15 per cent savings on energy and water consumption.
Increasing green efficiencies The measures that have been undertaken to increase the green efficiency of The V IT Park can be segregated under five key parameters: Site and facility: Eco-friendly landscaping has been introduced by planting more than 200 varieties of native plants that consume less water. Organic manure has also been used to nurture these plants. Water efficiency: Water-efficient fixtures have been fitted in restrooms and other areas within the park. Moreover, rainwater harvesting has been increased by 75 per cent in addition to the existing arrangement. We enhanced storm and surface runoff water harvesting pits across the park, which helped us to increase rainwater harvesting by 75 per cent. Also, treated water generated at the two sewage treatment plants installed at the park is being fully utilised for irrigation, toilet flushing, cooling towers, etc. Our sewage treatment plants generate about 500 kld of water every day. Energy-efficiency: Eco-friendly refrigerants for air-cooled chillers have been installed to reduce energy consumption. Energy-efficient lighting like LED has been fitted across the park. Also, the building management system and energy management system effectively help monitor and manage the park’s overall energy consumption. We have implemented the latest energyefficient technologies for building automation, motion sensors for washroom lighting, nature switches for street lights and solar power for UPS batteries. The CFL lighting in the common areas has been replaced with LED lamps and old motors have been replaced with energy-efficient motors and variable frequency drives (VFDs). Close to 12 per cent in power savings has been achieved by implementing an adiabatic cooling system for the ir-cooled
chillers. Nature-friendly refrigerants like R-134A that comply with ozone standards have been used. Health and comfort: Ascendas has ensured CO2 sensors for densely populated areas to monitor air quality. Also, environment-friendly chemicals have been used to maintain the park. Health and fitness amenities, including indoor and outdoor sports, gym and a medical clinic, have been provided. Further, the park has provision for the differently abled, like a designated parking area and elevators that provide instructions in Braille. Innovation: Innovative solutions have been introduced to increase efficiencies of various systems in the park. This included thermal imaging of
Across the landscape: Vast green areas in The V IT Park have been used to develop eco-friendly landscapes by planting over 200 varieties of native plants that require less water. We have implemented sprinkler and drip irrigation methods across the park and ensure only organic manure is used. The park has sufficient open areas with green plantations; hence, enhancing the green cover and maximising the related benefits have not been a challenge. Overcoming challenges The upgradation of an operational IT park is always a challenge. It does cause some inconvenience to the building occupants while the retrofitting is in progress. There could also be
The V IT Park has been retrofitted with various green features, which has helped achieve around 10-15 per cent savings on energy and water consumption.
electrical system, adiabatic cooling of air-cooled chillers for enhanced efficiency, plate heat exchangers for cooling water in air-conditioners, and fogging system for the air-cooled chiller system.
Value-added features Green measures have been put in place to make operations environment-friendly. For instance, green seal chemicals are used for housekeeping requirements. Also, Halon-free chemicals are used for fire extinguishers and refrigerants.Vermicomposting manure used helps eradicate pollutant chemical manure. And, treated water is used for landscape irrigation, washroom flushing, cooling towers, etc.
compatibility limitations in implementing green technologies within the existing building systems. However, our expertise and knowledge in handling large IT parks has helped us overcome such operational challenges. We have enhanced the fittings and fixtures of the park with water and energy-efficient systems such as LED and sensor-based lighting and water taps. There has also been an increase in rainwater harvesting and recycling of sewage treated water. Educating park employees to use public transportation, follow proper waste disposal methods and conserve water and energy has been a challenge that has been overcome through planning.
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CRANE CAPTAIN Ajay Kumar Somani, Director-Mobile Crane Division, Liebherr India Pvt Ltd, with over 42 years of experience in the crane industry, has established a new company for Liebherr group in Thailand and the first office of Liebherr in India. He started his career in 1973 with Hindustan Motors before joining Liebherr group in 1996. He is known to have introduced and established HM make Crawler Cranes known as 101 MB - 60 tonne capacity and 101 MK - 75 tonne capacity in the Indian market. At Liebherr, he has also been successful in creating a market for All Terrain Crane Technology in India, in spite of its initial high price. Creating a market for new crawler cranes in high capacity in the crane rental market in India, introduction of 1,350 tonne capacity cranes to nuclear power, developing a market for All Terrain Cranes in the cement industry, steel plants and refineries are a few of his achievements.
MULTI MAN J Sidheshwar, Director, Gubbi Enterprise, has turned the company into a multi-engineering and multi-core organisation within a short span of two decades since its inception. He highly suggests the use of light weight concrete blocks of wider varieties in the construction industry and offers various types of plants including European NAAC (Non Autoclaved Aerated Concrete), the latest technology in India for manufacturing the same by the vendors. He hopes, in another five to 10 years, to ensure total discontinuance of age-old baked red bricks and to help the government’s efforts to prevent the usage of precious agricultural soil in civil engineering and the construction industry. He has also ventured in to an online connection, www.constructionbazar.in to cater to the needs of the construction industry.
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REDEFINING FORMWORK Rohitt Sharma, Director, MAINI Scaffolds & Formwork Systems Pvt Ltd, is B Tech in Civil Engineering, and has been in the formwork industry since the past two decades. He has been closely involved in the designing formwork for various structures and initiated the development of dedicated professionals exclusively for formwork designing. Due to his efforts, “MFS” Aluminium Formwork System was successfully launched, designed and manufactured in India. He successfully initiated the use of Aluminium Formwork System in the floors, which had layout changes from the typical floor by utilising formwork of typical floor with minimum additional formwork for changed layout and hence, the construction industry today, uses aluminium formwork system with changes, unlike the earlier myth that aluminium formwork system can only be used if all the floor are exactly typical. Encouraging customer centric approach, he has always been passionate in introducing new techniques and advancements in the system that helped customers in carrying out complex jobs with ease.
IDEAL ENTREPRENEUR Raghav Himatsingka, Director, Ideal Movers Pvt Ltd, is a lifelong student of logistics management, having studied Industrial Engineering from Georgia Tech with a specialisation in Supply Chain Logistics where he graduated with highest honors. He followed this with a Management Science degree from Stanford University before he came back to India to join his family business in 2009. At Ideal, he has been instrumental in expanding the company into different verticals. He set up two new divisions in the company in 2010 – Heavy Lifts and Automobile Transportation – where he has led the company to a position of strength and market leadership in the industry. He is keen to establish the Ideal brand globally and with this endeavor, he is now focused on creating a focused shipping and project logistics division to offer door-to-door logistics solutions for any cargo moving in and out of India. Besides, he is also deeply passionate about entrepreneurship, technology in business, leadership, mentoring young graduates, etc.
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THE LASER EFFECT The PR3, with its high accuracy, cost-saving and less dependency on labour, is the new laser technology for driving applications such as erecting, scaffolding and formwork. Hilti has been the pioneer in bringing innovative products to meet the needs of the construction industry.The new rotating laser PR3 is an example of this innovation for driving applications such as erecting, scaffolding and formwork. Hilti PR3 rotating laser is a universal laser and can be used for levelling, aligning and sloping applications. It is easy to use and results in higher accuracy. The PR 3 tool is perfect to use in outdoor conditions with features like self-levelling and digital laser receiver that reduces human error.
Automatic tool with reliable results PR3 is a fully automatic self-levelling tool with an accuracy of ±0.75 mm per 10 m. It has an automatic shock warning and cut-out when the level is knocked off by an impact or excessive vibration and this leads to reliable results. It has an operating range up to 300 m (diameter) with a laser receiver, which addresses coverage needs at large jobsites. The tool uses PULSE Power Technology and the Laser receiver has a digital measurement along with different visual and acoustic signals to show whether the laser plane is below zero position, on grade, or above the zero position marked in the housing. To meet the needs of continuous usage, the PR3 has a rechargeable Lithium-ion battery with an operating time of 40 hours after a full charge.
Perfect fit With the trends in the construction industry towards high quality construction, productivity of workforce and cost optimisation of material used, Hilti PR3 rotating laser is a perfect fit. It is an ideal tool for a wide range of applications: • Innovative and cost-saving: Levelling of formwork and concrete pouring are one of the key applications of PR3. The innovative laser replaces the traditional method and the odolites used in the industry for these applications. The key advantages of PR 3 are higher accuracy and the ability of just one man to do the job, which directly results in cost saving for the contractor in terms of cement and labour. For example, if we consider a 10 storied residential job site of 5,000 m sq area per floor. The deviations during pouring of concrete for casting of slab are generally around 10 mm using traditional methods, which results in extra concreting of 50 cu m. This will result in wastage of 350 cement bags for 5,000 m sq area per floor. With the help of PR3, the deviations can be controlled to ±0.75 mm. Hence, a contractor can save up to 350 cement bags per floor with an added advantage that only one labour is required to check the levels and cover large areas with a range of 300 m (diameter).
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Easy aligning of formwork: Aligning of formwork can be done easily at job site while replacing traditional plumb methods, PR3 ensures fast and quality work on site with less dependency on labour. Simple sloping application: Sloping applications such as slopes of ramps in parking lots can be easily done using a PR3. Convenient process: PR3 can also be used to check the verticality of the building, and with a diameter range of 300 m this is a convenient process.
Best performance for lifetime Hilti PR3 rotating laser is a universal tool, which suffices various levelling, aligning and sloping applications on the job site. It is easy to use and offers high accuracy. Hilti also provides training to customers and operators to use the tool. In addition to this Hilti also provides calibration service for all Hilti measuring tools,which ensures that the tools provide best performance for their entire lifetime. Contact Hilti for a demo at your site and experience the innovation. (Communication by the management of the company)
A LONG TERM PARTNER Suited for the most challenging environments, the new CAP-300 by Gems is a durable and reliable point level sensor tested as per ISO 7637-2. Founded in 1955, Gems Sensors & Controls is a leading global manufacturer of level, flow, pressure sensors, solid-state relays and barriers, solenoid valves, and fluidic systems with ISO, UL and CE manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe, and Asia. The company is engaged in the design and manufacturing of various sensors required in the Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) and Powergen Industry. With decades of experience, and a dedicated team of over 30 application specialists, Gems has a unique understanding of the most demanding and critical applications, and delivers a diversified range of sensors that are accurate, reliable and meet performance and regulatory requirements.
Durably sensed The newly launched CAP-300 Coolant Level Sensor is a durable and reliable point level sensor tested as per ISO 7637-2, and other tests like EMC, vibrations, shock, electrostatic discharge, etc, as per automotive requirement
to ensure excellent long-term performance under the most rugged coolant applications. This innovative level sensor has expanded the product range of Gems, states Deepesh Goel, Country Manager, Gems Sensors & Controls.
No maintenance issues The small size of this CAP-300 enables it to function with zero maintenance, tolerate coating and remain reliable even in standby mode. Suited for the most challenging environments, this capacitive-based sensor operates in a unique frequency range, which minimises the effects of media conductivity to ensure long-term performance. It is compatible with temperatures up to 125°C; available with a variety of mounting types and electrical connections, and can handle a supply voltage from nine to 32 VDC. (Communication by the management of the company)
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“WE PLAN TO ESTABLISH OUR PRESENCE IN THE SOUTH ASIAN MARKET.” Dr Gopal Rai, CEO, Dhirendra Group Of Companies elucidates on the company’s operations, its projects and future plans. Introduce us to your solutions offered for concrete structure in India. As a specialised engineering and contracting company, we provide one stop solutions for repair and rehabilitation of structures using carbon fiber reinforced composite system. This well-researched technology is economical, environment-friendly and less time-consuming in rehabilitating the structures.
s strengthening the girder. After due scrutiny and d deliberation the technology was approved by t Railways Authorities and the strengthening the process is being executed and strengthening results are being validated.
Comment on the significance of waterproofing, coating and protection? w Most damage to the buildings is caused due tto improper waterproofing treatment. For this, Dr Gopal Rai, CEO, DHIRENDRA we introduced the fire-proof coating on the Which are your current ongoing projects for which you are offering your services? GROUP OF COMPANIES fibers and laminates. We also apply PU coating Our cliental base is spread across the construction to withstand the weathering effect. and engineering domain. It includes government, public sector industries, private sector and independent trusts. Introduce us to latest technology and material adopted by the company to retrofit projects. In the government sector, we are working with Military We have introduced ‘External Prestessing of carbon Engineering Services (MES) under Ministry of Defense, composites’ as a new development. We can activate the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) under ministry of Surface Transport, Indian Railway under the laminate system and relieve the distress structure as the load ministry of Railways, HPCL-Public Sector undertaking. contribution is taken by the prestressed carbon laminates. In the private sector, we have executed works for Reliance As a specialised contractor, at what stage do you Industries, Infosys, Larson & Tubro, etc. We have also get involved in any project? undertaken rehabilitation works for JNPT, Sapthshrungi Ghad Trust, independent business houses, leading We get involved whenever distress is reported by the clients. We complete the structural audits and non-destructive builders and devlopers. tests to determine the distress levels and design judiciously and efficiently. The demand for the speciality contractors Does specialised business or turnkey contract contribute maximum to the company’s overall will increase as the age of the structure deterioration sets business? in and these require effective, efficient and economical rehabilitation solutions. As this technology is based on American ACI codes, we have to develop in-house capabilities for executing the structural design and production of construction chemicals What is the value addition that you bring to any required for application of fibers and fiber composites. project? Introduce us to your R&D team and Validation of this technology can be best expressed by the the kind of research and Investment undertaken by you. two projects we have executed. These include: (a) Strengthening of Mithi River Bridge Project. We analyse the project in detail before applying the The Mithi River crosses the taxiway at Mumbai appropriate technique. It’s a big challenge to restore the International Airport. A bridge has been constructed over distress structure. We recently published technical papers the river over which the aircraft travels while moving for and results on application of this technology in the masonry take off. The bridge consists of 27 heavy Girder spanning structures with a view to rehabilitate old heritage structure. 35 m x 70 m long. There is increase in the load carrying Any new introduction, expansion or growth plans capacity of the new generation Aircraft. The load carrying on the anvil? capacity of the bridge was to be increased without disruption of the air traffic. We are currently handling restoration and rehabilitation (b) Strengthening and Rehabilitation of PSC I works in Nepal and further plan to establish our presence in girders of western railway bridge South Asian market with an office in Singapore. Certain PSC I girder in the Western Railway section (Communication by the management of the company) developed cracks. There was a requirement of
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PRECISION ENGINEERING Dock Levellers by Gandhi Automations offer the most convienient way of loading and unloading equipment. ISO 9001:2008 certiďŹ ed, Gandhi Automations, since its inception in 1996, has been manufacturing, importing, distributing and installing dock levellers, dock shelters, sectional overhead doors and dock houses. The electro-hydraulic, mechanical and air-powered dock levellers offered by the company facilitate fast, smooth and safe transition by compensating the difference in heights between the loading bay and the vehicle. These dock levellers are designed as per EN 1398 standards for the most demanding loading and unloading operations.
EfďŹ cient operations Dock levellers offered by the company ensure loading and unloading with minimal cost and effort. The loading bay remains with the dock leveller in rest position and the sectional overhead door, closed, until the vehicle is positioned. The driver drives back centring to the dock shelter and stops the vehicle the moment it gets in contact with the bumpers. The sectional overhead door is then opened only when the vehicle is positioned, brakes applied and engines shut off.
This eliminates the exit of hot air, intake of cold air and intake of exhausting gases in the warehouse. After the sectional overhead door opens, the lip of the dock leveller connects to the truck bed for loading or unloading to take place. Following are the two types of dock levellers offered by the company:
Radius Lip Dock Levellers Radius Lip Dock Levellers allow the dock to connect with the truck bed, thus making it possible to drive directly with forklift trucks, etc. The self-cleaning lip hinging system does not retain rubbish with automatic end-of-run, maintaining the 25 mm security distance between the folded lip and structure.
Telescopic Lip Dock Levellers Telescopic Lip Dock Levellers are ideal for connecting vehicles unable to drive near dock, side loading railway wagons, etc. These can be supplied with a lip extending up to 1 m. (Communication by the management of the company)
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BUILDING SAFELY Innovative safety approaches adopted by Tata BlueScope Building Solutions enabled GE India to complete its project successfully.
To set up a manufacturing facility in Pune, GE India wanted an engineered steel building solution that would create a safe working environment while meeting all their operational requirements. The company collaborated with Tata BlueScope Building Solutions for the project.
Stringent planning To mitigate all risks involved, the Tata BlueScope Building Solutions Team prepared a ‘Safe Work Method Statement’ and a construction EHS plan. It also introduced new policies such as ‘No Supervision-No Work’ and ‘No Night Work’. The team conducted a pre-entry inspection and green tag certification of all equipment daily. The company did not allow the use of hydra for material loading and unloading for safety reasons. It also prepared a detailed site layout plan for safe storage of materials and equipment movement in the yard. As safety risks were involved in loading, unloading and stacking of structural steel material, stacking with the height indicators was proposed.
Safe erection methodology The following approaches were adopted on site for safe project implementation: Reduce height risk: To ensure safety while working at height, three levels of protection were introduced. These included working in boom lift at height, mandatory use of full body harness with double lanyard, SKY-WEB® II Fall protection system to ensure safety during roof liner panel installation. Induction stickers for instant identification of workers were provided. Sitting on erected rafters, purlins, girts was not allowed. To restrict unauthorised entry, the work area was barricaded and to prevent fall of tools from height, all tools were tied while working at height. The roof access staircase of British scaffolding type for roof access and an access control system was implemented during roof installation. Edge protection was also provided at the roof edge. The erection of components such as brace rods, girts,
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flange braces, pipe struts, sag angles, SKY-WEB® II, crane platform, flashings were fixed using boom lifts and cranes. EHS tracker helped in mitigating safety risks before the start of each activity. ‘One Activity-One Supervisor’ principle was followed. Innovative work methods: The company also introduced innovative work methods such as the POD erection method. This included fixing a 36 m long POD containing four rafters with purlins. This reduced the risk of working at height, since most of the erection activity was done at ground level. While the Purlin was erected using boom lift and crane, the strut pipe was erected by cranes and two boom lifts. After installation of the MR-24® roof system, aluminum roof walkway with permanent roof life line system was installed to ensure safe access to the roof in future. Detailed ‘Pre-execution EHS planning’, effective use of risk mitigation techniques, rigorous implementation of EHS tracker, erection supervision by a dedicated construction safety team, use of boom lifts, SKY-WEB® II Fall Protection System, adoption of innovative construction techniques and Tata BlueScope Steel’s zero tolerance approach to safety violations resulted in completion of the GE project safely.
The accolades Commenting on the success of the project Srikant Srinivasan, Director-Manufacturing, GE India, Pune, says, “Tata BlueScope’s dedicated construction safety team supervised our building erection and followed latest construction techniques that significantly reduced safety risks at our site. The EHS partnership with the entire Tata BlueScope Building Solutions project team has been truly wonderful. A number of EHS best practices has been leveraged at the Chakan site. In addition to enhancing safety, the EHS team devised safe work methods to increase productivity and efficiency.” (Communication by the management of the company)
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A REVAMPED MOTORWAY The SP-070, is another motorway in Brazil where the time-saving, cost-efficient and eco-friendly benefits of the cold recycling process have been put to the test. An important transport link between São Paulo and Campos do Jordão, Vale do Paraíba and Rio de Janeiro, the SP-070, also known as the Ayrton Senna Highway, is also the main access route to Guarulhos International Airport. The highway, since 2009, has been operated by Ecopistas. Recently, the 25-cm cement-bound base course lying under the asphalt was severely damaged due to the movement of around 125,000 vehicles on a 35-km stretch between the 11 km and 46 km marks – which extends from São Paulo in an easterly direction.
Optimum solution: Cold recycling in-situ Both Ecopistas and Fremix Engenharia e Comércio, the company contracted to rehabilitate the road surface, decided to use recycled material with foamed bitumen, produced in Wirtgen’s mobile cold recycling mixing plant KMA 220. The contractors also needed to meet one strict condition: On working days, the construction work on this vital transport route was restricted to an overnight eighthour window from 9 pm to 5 am, since even the most minor closures for roadworks can cause massive traffic hold-ups. The tight timeframe compelled Wirtgen to opt for cold recycling technology, allowed the pavement to be repaired section by section before being immediately reopened to traffic.
Clearing the way The 10-cm asphalt surface course and the underlying 25-cm cement stabilisation layer were milled out separately and conveyed onto trucks. For this task, Fremix used two of Wirtgen’s large milling machines, the W 1900 and the W 200. The reclaimed material was transported by truck to a mixing location set up in close proximity to the site. Here it was crushed using a state-of-the-art Kleemann MC 110 Z EVO track-mounted jaw crusher to ensure that the grain size did not exceed 20 mm and that the material had an optimal granulometric composition.
Recycling reclaimed material on site Using two Wirtgen mobile cold recycling mixing plants KMA 220, the reclaimed material was then recycled into a top quality mix with foamed bitumen (BSM). KMA 220 is easy to transport and can be quickly set up on site. As a result, the two plants were quickly installed next to the motorway, greatly reducing the number of material transfers. Juliano Gewehr, Product Specialist, Ciber Equipamentos Rodoviários, explains: “The cold recycling
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mixing plant allows us to re-use the reclaimed material. We optimise it by adding binders and supplementary materials in order to deliver a pavement with a long service life and optimum material properties.”
Precision metering of binders Loudon International and its engineers were in charge of the mix design and quality monitoring. They, along with the technicians from JBA Engineering and Consulting Ltd, supported preliminary investigations and project execution. Using the results of preliminary tests, the quality of the foamed bitumen and the optimum composition of the mix – obtained in combination with the Wirtgen laboratory-scale twin-shaft compulsory mixer WLM 30 – could be precisely identified before construction work commenced. The formula finally selected comprised 1 per cent hydrated lime and 2 per cent bitumen. The hot bitumen is foamed in the expansion chamber of the KMA 220 by adding air and water. This produces foamed bitumen, which is 20 times the volume of the original product. The foamed bitumen is combined with the hydrated lime and the reclaimed material to produce a homogeneous mix. The recycled reclaimed material was paved in two layers: The 20 cm-thick first layer was compacted by both a 14-t Hamm 3414 compactor and a 9-t Hamm HD 90 tandem roller, and then the HD 90 completed the compaction of the 13 cm-thick second layer on its own. The Vögele SUPER 1300-3 tracked paver was used to apply an unusually thin 2-cm surface course. A Hamm GRW 280 rubber wheeled roller took care of the final compaction of the asphalt mix.
Assured returnssa Ten different Wirtgen Group machines were involved in this challenging project. “On a construction site of this size, where the rehabilitation of the various sections had to be completed within one day, we couldn’t afford to take any risks. That’s why we decided to use the Wirtgen Group’s reliable machines and its state-of-the-art technologies and application processes”, says Valmir Bonfim Site Manager for Fremix. Alvaro Rodrigo Pinheiro, Engineering Manager, Ecopistas, the concessionaire, is impressed by Wirtgen’s cold recycling technology and sees it as an excellent, eco-friendly solution for the structural repair of the Brazilian road network. Based on the excellent results obtained, the company is planning to make further investments in this technology in the coming years. (Communication by the management of the company)
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Nalanda
10/09/2015 / 10/09/2015
Details: Tenders are invited for construction of Nalanda University campus comprising of academic and administration buildings, residential buildings for faculty, staff and students, amenities buildings, campus inn, international centre, service buildings including infrastructure development.
Nalanda University
NA
452,000 / 5,000
8
Karnataka
Contact: Bengaluru, Karnataka. Tel: 0821-242 0624.
Mysore
Details: Tenders are invited for construction of conventional hall at Hebbal second stage, Mysore.
Mysore Urban Development Authority
29,218,771
Maharashtra
7
Mumbai
17/08/2015 / 17/08/2015
Contact: VS Bhavan, Anushaktinagar, Mumbai-400 094, Maharashtra. Tel: 022-2548 7324. Fax: 022-2556 5362.
Department Of Atomic Energy
17/08/2015
Details: Pre-qualification are invited for construction of hostel including civil, internal pubic health and electrical works for TIFR at Colaba, Mumbai.
6
500 / 61,986
Contact: Mehsana, Gujarat. Tel: 02762-22 5430.
RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS
Details: Tenders are invited for repairing and waterproofing of TP1 tank, equalisation tank, FWT, roof of scada building and other miscellaneous civil works at Bechraji, Balol and Lanwa area in Mehsana asset.
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd
3,099,270
NA / NA
5
Maharashtra
Contact: Office of the Divisional Railway Manager, 6th floor, DRM (WA) Mumbai Central, Mumbai, Maharashtra. Tel: 022-2308 3228.
Mumbai
Details: Tenders are invited for raising of suburban section on platform no.I and IV in connection with balance work of raising of suburban platform on CCG-VR section platform from 840 mm to 920 mm (97 platforms), Churchgate.
Western Railway
4,423,000
Uttar Pradesh
4
Gautam Budh Nagar
Contact: 169 Chitvan Estate, Sector Gamma-II, Greater Noida, Gautam Budh Nagar-201 308, Uttar Pradesh. Tel: 0120-232 6134.
Integrated Industrial Township Greater Noida Ltd
20/08/2015 / 20/08/2015
Details: Tenders are invited for design, construction, testing, commissioning, and operation and maintenance of infrastructure works for IITGNL in Greater Noida on engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) basis.
3
20/08/2015
Contact: Nishtha Parisar, Bijli Nagar, Govindpura, Bhopal-462 023, Madhya Pradesh. Tel: 0755-260 2033. Fax: 0755-258 9821.
NA / NA
EPC/CIVIL WORKS/FENCING/WALL WORKS
Details: Tenders are invited for civil construction, interior and site development of hostel facility DISCOM (C) Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
Madhya Pradesh Madhya Kshetra Vidyut Vitaran Company Ltd
NA
West Bengal
DOCUMENT SALE DATE
2
Kolkata
ARCHITECTS/INTERIOR WORK/CONSULTANCY
LOCATION
Contact: HRBC Complex KMRCL Bhawan, 2 and 3 Floor, Munsi Premchand Sarani, Kolkata-700 021, West Bengal. Tel: 033-6607 1123. Fax: 033-2213 4380.
Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation Ltd
ORGANISATION
Details: Tenders are invited for architectural finishing works and plumbing works for six elevated stations and RCC structural roof over platform of Sector-V.
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Mysore
Karnataka
83,375,000
1,667,500 / NA
19/08/2015 st
19/08/2015 / 19/08/2015
08/09/2015
10/09/2015
10/09/2015 / 10/09/2015
Bengaluru
Karnataka
Details: Tenders are invited for improvements to Ambedkar road from Ashoka circle to (Ashokapuram Road) to Manandavadi road junction.
Mysore Urban Development Authority
10/09/2015 Contact: Bengaluru, Karnataka. Tel: 0821-242 0624.
743,000 / 5,000
10/09/2015 / 10/09/2015
48,555,232
NA / NA
19
Karnataka
Contact: Commissioner, Chamarajanagar, Karnataka. Tel: 08266-223 761. Fax: 08266-223 180.
Chamarajanagar
08/09/2015 / 08/09/2015
Details: Tenders are invited for improvement of Brachaiah double road in Chamarajanagara cmc limits under Mukhya Mantri Nagrothana Phase-II project.
Government of Karnataka
103,500,000
1,585,000 / 7,500
18
Karnataka
Contact: Veena, Bengaluru, Karnataka. Tel: 080-4110 6514.
Bengaluru
Details: Tenders are invited for construction of service road and drain, compound wall and transformer yard in Chitradurga city (item rate) part B-construction, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of civil, mechanical, electrical and instrumentation works of 20.0 MLD capacity sewage treatment plant of sequential batch reactor (SBR) technology at Chitradurga city including operation and maintenance for a period of three years (lumsum) under UGD scheme to Chitradurga city.
Karnataka Urban Water Supply And Drainage Board
158,552,886
Rajasthan
17
Jaipur
Contact: Executive Engineer, Room No.121, Main Building, I Floor JDA, Jaipur, Rajasthan. Tel: 0141-256 9696.
Jaipur Development Authority
19/08/2015 / 19/08/2015
Details: Tenders are invited for construction of remaining BT road in SEZ rehabilitation scheme Dadiya, zone-15, JDA, Jaipur. Completion period: 270 days.
16
19/08/2015
Contact: U Subba Rao, Divisional Railway Manager (Works) South Western Railway, Mysore, Karnataka. Tel: 0821-248 0800.
NA / NA
ROADS/ROAD OVER BRIDGE//BRIDGES/FLYOVERS/HIGHWAYS
Details: Tenders are invited for reconstruction of Type-II staff quarters eight units in Lieu of type-I Qrs No. 31/A-C, 32/A-C & 38/A-B (Type Plan No. S/2/15-A). Item 13.
Ministry Of Railways
NA
1,245,000 / 3,000
15
Jaipur
Contact: SK Soni, Dy Director Contracts, Chief Engineer Jaipur Zone, Jaipur Power House Road, Bani Park, Jaipur-302 006, Rajasthan. Tel: 0141-220 7174, 220 2517. E-mail: jaipurengrs1@gmail.com
Military Engineer Services
184,000,000
02/09/2015
Details: Tenders are invited for provision of KLP ACCN at Niwaru Jaipur. Completion Period: 728 Weeks.
Rajasthan
1,305,000 / 3,000
14
Rajasthan
Contact: SK Soni, Dy Director Contracts, Chief Engineer Jaipur Zone, Jaipur Power House Road, Bani Park, Jaipur-302 006, Rajasthan. Tel: 0141-220 7174, 220 2517. E-mail: jaipurengrs1@gmail.com
Jaipur
Details: Tenders are invited for provision of certain OTM Accn at Niwaru Jaipur. Completion period: 728 weeks.
Military Engineer Services
196,000,000
582,500 / 3,000
13
Karnataka
Contact: Dy Director, Md Shameem Ahmed, AF Bengaluru No. 2 D C Area MES Road, Yeshwanthpur, Bengaluru- 560 022, Karnataka. Tel: 080-2337 0106. Fax: 080-2337 9328. E-mail: cezafb2-mes@nic.in
Trivandrum
Details: Tenders are invited for provision of briefing hall-cum-auditorium at AF station Trivandrum. Completion period: 104 Weeks.
Military Engineer Services
51,500,000
205,100 / 5,000
12
Uttar Pradesh Contact: Anoop Kumar, Office of the Divisional Railway Manager, Near Lahartara Bridge, Varanasi -221 002, Uttar Pradesh. Tel: 0522-223 3109. Mobile: (0) 97948 42000.
Varanasi
Details: Tenders are invited for provision of 10 units Type-II quarters, changing check rails, rail fencing and road work at level crossings on PSC sleepers at U/M l-xings in connection with manning of U/M l-xings between MAU - Shahganj section. (l-xing no. 25,26, 32, 36, and 63 -total five nos. l-xing)
North Eastern Railway
11,015,000
Maharashtra
11
Mumbai Contact: Office of the Divisional Railway Manager, 6th floor. DRM (WA) Mumbai Central, Mumbai, Maharashtra. Tel: 022-2308 3228.
Western Railway
Details: Tenders are invited for providing eight Units type-II quarters at Jogeshwari (East).
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VINYL TILES COLLECTION Pergo India unveils its latest Vinyl Flooring collection by launching Vinyl Planks & Tiles and is moving ahead to get floored in wet areas as well. Pergo Vinyl Planks & Tiles is easy to install and durable, PUR (Polyurethane) coating over the top surface makes Pergo Vinyl flooring tough enough to withstand years of use and still look beautiful. It is an attractive flooring from a design point of view and a residential warranty on the product against surface wear. Contact: Pergo India Pvt Ltd. Tel: 011-4143 5741. Website: www.pergo.co.in
WASHROOM TECHNOLOGIES GROHE launched an innovative temperature sensor for urinals, which can be used both on new installations or as a retrofit. The latest generation of electronically controlled GROHE products for wash basins, WCs and urinals are also capable of providing data on frequency of use and times of use. For urinal flushing systems in public washrooms, a temperature sensor, which is placed below the siphon affords optimum protection against vandalism. It can be run either on electricity or battery. Contact: Grohe India Pvt Ltd. Tel: 0124-493 3000. Website: www.grohe.com
READY-TO-USE POWER Kohler Engines developed the cutting-edge, efficient with low running costs KDI Power Unit range of engines for the power generation market. These are ready-to-use, versatile, high-output solution for both end – users and OEMs alike. Compact size, outstanding power density, low fuel consumption, noise and vibration, and excellent reliability are some of its characteristics. It covers a range of 20 to 60 KVA at 50 HZ (1,500 rpm) and 20 to 70 KVA at 60 HZ (1,800 rpm), respectively. Contact: Kohler Engines Co. Toll-free: 800 544 2444. Website: www.kohlerengines.com
SMART SOLUTIONS Keselec Schréder’s newly launched Shuffle system has been designed to make people feel connected with the living spaces. This modern interface creates added value for outdoor living spaces. With integrated features such as loudspeakers, CCTV, WLAN, EV chargers and visual guidance, it is an affordable, complete solution that requires low maintenance. The Shuffle combines state-of-the-art LED lighting technology and a wide range of photometries adapted to various applications such as roads, streets, squares, pedestrian crossings, footpaths and architectural lighting. Contact: Keselec Schréder Pvt Ltd. Tel: 0129-411 7388. E-mail: info@schreder.co.in. Website: www.schreder.com/ink-en
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INVERTER SCROLL COMPRESSOR Danfoss India has extended its inverter scroll compressor range VZH with permanent magnetic motor with three new models. Designed for rooftops, air handling units, close control, process cooling and ground source heat pumps, it delivers cooling capacities between 4-7 tonne and up to 13 tonne in manifold configurations and between 3-25 kW of heating capacity. Contact: Danfoss Industries Pvt Ltd. Tel: 044-665 1000. E-mail: danfoss.india@danfoss.com Website: www.danfoss.in
WATERPROOFING CICO Technologies launched its newly packaged CICO Tapecrete P151 waterproofing product across eight states in India. CICO Tapecrete P151 is eco-friendly and an acrylic polymer – based cementitious coating, which uses advanced technology. It is easy to apply as a liquid and can be mixed with cement to achieve Tapecrete slurry, and applied by a nylon paint brush on positive surfaces of concrete to make the latter waterproof.
TECHNOLOGICALLY ADVANCED PUMP
Contact: CICO Technologies Ltd. Tel: 011-4050 9400. E-mail: cicotech@cicogroup.com Website: www.cicogroup.com
Kirloskar Brothers Ltd (KBL) launched technologically advanced GK-P Pump, which is a process pump used for handling various types of chemical liquids from various process industries. It is an end suction centrifugal process pump having discharge capacity up to 500 cu m per hour at 1,450 rpm. With a size ranging between 25 mm to 150 mm, the pump can handle temperatures in the range of -50oC up to +350oC. Contact: Kirloskar Brothers Ltd. Tel: 020-2444 0770. Website: www.kirloskarpumps.com
MOVABLE WALLS Ozone India presents an exclusive collection of wall partition systems in glass and wooden panels such as sliding folding partition systems, movable glass partition walls and movable acoustic wall partition. These systems do not require any floor channel; it has a stainless steel Top and Bottom plate mounted on frameless glass panels. The ideal application of these systems include hotels, airports, banquet halls, car showrooms and shopping centres. Contact: Ozone India. Tel: 0124-496 1164. E-mail: ozone@ozone-india.com Website: www.ozone-india.com
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Contract value: `1,600 crore Particulars: LNG regasification Black & Veatch India has bagged an EPC and commissioning contract from Indian Oil Corporation Ltd for its 5 mn tonne LNG regasification terminal at Ennore. The project entails designing and building a facility to regasify 5 mn metric tonne per annum of tanker-borne LNG imported by IOCL.
Contract value: `1,500 crore Particulars: Movia metro cars Bombardier Transportation has bagged a contract to supply 162 ‘Movia’ metro cars to the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (DMRC). The delivery will begin in the third quarter of 2016 and is expected to end in early 2018.
Contract value: `4.39 crore Particulars: HVAC work Blue Star Ltd has bagged a contract from Hindustan Steelworks Construction Ltd for the supply, installation, testing and commissioning of HVAC work at NARI Pune. The completion period is 15 months.
Contract value: `1.19 crore Particulars: Remodelling and renovation Mumbai-based Sarayan Turnkey Solution has bagged Hindustan Steelworks Construction Ltd’s contract for remodelling and renovation work of regional office and guest house of JPC in Mumbai. The completion is targeted in six months.
Contract value: `587.6 crore Particulars: Infrastructure construction IL&FS Transportation Networks Ltd has received an order from Jharkhand Infrastructure Implementation Company Ltd for development of six laning of Ranchi Ring Road, Section-VII from Kathitanr to Karma, which comprises of 23.575 km, on a BOT basis at Ranchi in Jharkhand.
Contract value: `244.5 crore Particulars: Construction work Afcons Infrastructure Ltd has bagged the contract from Kamarajar Port Ltd for construction of Coal Berth No. 4 for TANGEDCO Coal handling at Kamarajar Port at Ennore, Tamil Nadu. The completion is targeted in 732 days.
Contract value: `1.37 crore Particulars: Infrastructure construction Intech Interiors and Contractors Pvt Ltd, a Kochibased company, has bagged the contract from Kerala University for the construction of Geological Museum and rock garden in the Department of Geology at Kariavattom, Thiruvananthapuram.
Contract value: `1,885 crore Particulars: Transmission lines L&T Construction’s Power Transmission & Distribution business segment has bagged an order from Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Ltd for installation of 33/11 kV air insulated substation and associated lines with complete facilities for the Phase-II of ODSSP.
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Contract value: `2,715 crore Particulars: Construction work L&T Hydrocarbon Engineering Ltd has bagged an offshore contract from ONGC for Bassein Development project. The scope of work includes new process platform having gas processing and compression facilities, topside modification on existing platforms, associated subesea pipelines, etc.
Contract value: `50 crore Particulars: E-procurement Mjunction Services Ltd has bagged a contract from the Chhattisgarh Government to handle e-procurement of all its government departments for the next five years, from July 1, 2015. It sets a template for more such e-procurement contracts to be framed out in future by other state governments.
Contract value: `43.90 crore Particulars: Transmission lines Sturdy Industries Ltd has bagged a contract from Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd comprising (I) Package-L5cd03 for a 400 KV D/C Lara-Raigarh and B400 KV D/C (Quad) Lara-Champa (Part Qty).
Contract value: `70.21 crore Particulars: Transmission lines Sterlite Technologies Ltd has bagged a contract from PGCI comprising (I) Package L5cd01 for extension of Biharsharif-Sasaram to Varanasi (Part Qty) Transmission line under conductor package for (Lot V) and (II) Package L5cd02 for extension of Biharsharif-Sasaram to Varanasi (Part Qty).
Contract value: `325 crore Particulars: Infrastructure construction SPML Infra Ltd has received an order from Vikram Udyogpuri Ltd to set up a Smart Infrastructure Development Project, a part of DMIC, for smart infrastructures for 24 X 7 water supply, sewage treatment, solid waste management system, domestic gas distribution system, drainage system, street
Contract value: `123 crore Particulars: GIS Substation Siemens has bagged an order from Bangladesh’s Power Grid Co, which involves turnkey commissioning of 230/132kV GIS Substation at Shyampur and 132/33kV GIS Substation at Dhamrai.
Contract value: `1,000 crore Particulars: Sewage treatment VA Tech WABAG Ltd has won orders, which includes Rs 580 crore order for sewage treatment plant in Bahrain, Rs 220 crore order of raw water treatment plant in Nigeria, Rs 85 crore pre treatment plant order in Saudi Arabia and Rs 65 crore order for waste water treatment plant in Egypt.
Contract value: `914 crore Particulars: Transportation Tata Motors has bagged an order for the supply of 1,239 units of high-mobility 6 X 6 multi-axle trucks from the Indian Army, which will be used for loading and unloading ammunition, making it the single largest order awarded to an Indian company in land systems by the Indian army. Delivery
Contract value: `785 crore Particulars: Development of Tunnel HCC Ltd, in JV with Coastal Projects Ltd, has been awarded a Rs 785 crore contract by Northeast Frontier Railway for developing a 9.5 km tunnel between Tupul-Imphal for new Railway Line project from Jiribam-Tupul. The share of HCC in the JV is 60 per cent which is Rs 471 crore. Completed period is 40 months.
Contract value: `3,500 crore Particulars: Transmission Adani Power has bagged three transmission projects in Chhattisgarh from the Power Finance Corporation, all three of which were part of the government’s plan to auction Rs 1 lakh crore worth of transmission projects to strengthen the power evacuation infrastructure in the country.
Contract value: `225 crore Particulars: Road reconstruction KNR Constructions Ltd has bagged a road contract by Madhya Pradesh Road Development Corporation Ltd for widening and reconstruction of Mohanpur Behat Mau, Murar Chitora, Mohana Pogri roads under the district connectivity project of the MPRDCL. It is expected to be completed in 24 months.
Contract value: `28.61 crore Particulars: Civil construction Vascon Engineers bagged an EPC order from the Uttar Pradesh Housing & Development Board for the construction of multi-storied residential finished flats (including all developmental work inside the campus) in Lucknow.
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BUILDING MATERIALS PRICES CEMENT (Unit:1 metric tonne; Price in `)
ACC Ltd Grade 43 Grade 53 PPC Ambuja Grade 43
Mumbai
Delhi
Chennai
Pune
Hyderabad
Bengaluru
Ahmedabad
Kolkata
NA 6,240 NA
NA NA 4,840
7,200 7,200 7,000
6,200 NA 6,100
NA NA 7,300
7,900 7,900 7,800
NA NA NA
NA NA 6,600
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Grade 53 PPC Ultratech Grade 43
6,260 NA
4,900 NA
NA NA
NA 6,240
NA 6,300
NA NA
NA 5,620
NA 7,000
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
7,300
Grade 53 PPC
6,260 NA
4,960
NA
8,200 8,000
NA NA
7,700 NA
NA 7,400
NA 5,580
NA 7,000
NA
NA
6,360
NA
7,800
NA
NA
15,000 15,000
17,800 16,800
18,500 18,500
17,500 NA
19,000 NA
16,000 15,800
NA 16,800
NA NA NA
NA 8,200 8,000
6,200 6,240 6,100
NA 5,850 5,730
7,800 7,900 7,700
NA NA NA
NA NA NA
NA NA NA
NA NA NA
6,200 6,240 6,120
NA NA 6,520
6,600 6,800 6,800
NA NA NA
NA NA NA
Birla Super Grade 53 NA White Cement Birla 16,600 JK 16,500 Coromandel Cement Grade 43 5,560 Grade 53 NA PPC NA Vasavadatta Cement Grade 43 5,460 Grade 53 NA PPC NA
Mumbai: Shekhar, Neelesh Industrial Agency. Tel: 022-2408 2121. Kirti Shah, Paras Sales Corporation. Mobile (0) 92241 87800. Delhi: Girish Agarwal, Mahabir Building Material Store. Tel: 011-2664 2348. Mobile: (0) 98100 62315. Chennai: Nazir Badshah, Super Traders. Tel: 044-2651 2577. Mobile: (0) 72999 95577. Pune: Ravindra, Kamal Distributors. Mobile: (0) 98224 28574. Hyderabad: Irfan Moosani, Moosani Marketing, (ACC and UltraTech). Tel: 040-2356 4444. Bengaluru: Damodar Reddy, Sri Satya Sai Traders. Mobile: (0) 93412 27149. Ahmedabad: PD Agrawal, Agrawal Traders. Tel: 079-2585 1616. Kolkata: Pintu Roy, Arun Distributors Ltd. Tel: 033-2557 8632. Mobile: (0) 98309 97677. Debashish Seth, Murari Mohan Seth and Co. Mobile: (0) 94323 39405.
PAINTS: ENAMEL-WHITE (4 litres: Price in `)
Asian Paints
Mumbai
Delhi
Chennai
Pune
Hyderabad
Bengaluru
Ahmedabad
Kolkata
1,060
1,040
1,030.5
995
920
1,020
1,020
1,040
Kansai Nerolac
1,030
1,040
1,030.5
945
920
NA
1,005
1,040
Berger
1,050
950
1,030.5
945
920
1,020
1,010
1,040
Shalimar
NA
NA
1,030.5
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
ICI
1,060
950
NA
970
920
NA
1,000
1,040
Mumbai: Pragnesh Kapasi, Poojan Colour Point. Mobile: (0) 78755 18999. Delhi: KL Wasan, Wasan Enterprises. Mobile: (0) 98105 81561, 98716 66577. Chennai: Umesh Dave, Tamilnad Traders. Mobile: (0) 72000 97550. Pune: Tejas Vora, Shahabad Cement Depot. Tel: 020-2588 5700. Mobile: (0) 99608 00820. Hyderabad: Mukesh Chaudhary, Tirupathi Hardware. Mobile: (0) 99633 47374. Bengaluru: GV Balakrishna, Balaji Paints and Hardware. Tel: 080-4915 8239. Mobile: (0) 94487 55711. Ahmedabad: Shanti Prajapati, Swastik Traders. Tel: 079-2646 4766. Kolkata: Saif Alam, Hindusthan Paints. Tel: 033-6634 2216. Mobile: (0) 80480 05598.
CLEAR GLASS (Unit: 1sq ft; Price in `)
4 mm
Mumbai
Delhi
Chennai
Pune
Hyderabad
Bengaluru
Ahmedabad
Kolkata
35
28
38
35
35
37
40
39
5 mm
45
35
48
45
45
45
45
49
6 mm
55
42
58
55
55
55
NA
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Mumbai: Shabbir, Galaxy Glass Dealers. Tel: 022-2568 4351. Mobile: (0) 98207 69157. Delhi: Ajay Dhamija, Ajay Glass. Mobile: (0) 98102 65787. Chennai: Muthu Vijay, Glass Point Industries. Mobile: (0) 93810 04580. Pune: Nomani Kachwala, Poona Glass Depot. Tel: 020-2445 9238. Mobile: (0) 99602 50786. Hyderabad: Khan Liberty Glass & Co. Tel: 040-2761 3756. Mobile: (0) 92463 77837. Bengaluru: AV Stayanarayan, Sri Venkateshwara Glass and Plywoods. Mobile: (0) 93437 05809. Ahmedabad: Anil Maken, Rajkamal Corporation. Tel: 079-2220 4090. Mobile: (0) 93761 12220. Kolkata: Pradeep Khetan, RP Glass Traders. Mobile: (0) 93304 60999.
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BUILDING MATERIALS PRICES WOOD (Unit:1cu ft; Price in `) Mumbai
Delhi
Chennai
Pune
Hyderabad
Bengaluru
Ahmedabad
Kolkata
Sal Wood
550-1,350
1,950
2,100-2,300
900-1,150
1,400-2,500
1,250-1,400
NA
1,750-2,100
Silver Wood
NA
2,150
480-780
450-500
NA
475-550
NA
NA
Sagwan Wood
950-1,900
1,650-3,250
NA
1,400-1,950
3,000-7,000
5,500-6,000
1,650-1,850
2,800-3,500
Pine Wood
600
551
1,650-2,100
850-1,100
NA
NA
900-1,150
NA
PLYWOOD (Unit:1sq ft; Price in `) Mumbai
Delhi
Chennai
Pune
Hyderabad
Bengaluru
Ahmedabad
Kolkata
Commercial 4 mm 6 mm 12 mm 18 mm
28 44 64 85
18.5 32 45 65
22 32 49 68
18 26.5 55 79
19 34 48 64
15 28 38 48
31.54 44.16 58.04 116.12
10.50 20 29 38
Waterproof 4 mm 6 mm 12 mm 18 mm
45 59 94 139
27 42 54 76
38 55 78 120
16 20 28 44
29 38 44 92
24 48 65 88
39.75 53.3 66.26 106.02
25 35 55 82
MDF (Unit:1sq ft; Price in `) Mumbai
Delhi
Chennai
Pune
Hyderabad
Bengaluru
Ahmedabad
Kolkata
6 mm
18.5
16.5
25
16
25
19
31.82
17
9 mm
24
23.5
30
20
32
28
37.12
26
12 mm
36
27.5
38
28
44
32
47.74
32
18 mm
48
42.5
45
44
59.5
52
63.64
49
Mumbai: Lucky Ply & Laminates. Tel: 022-6113 0000, 2871 2556. Mobile: (0) 74981 88777. E-mail: umesh@timexply.com Bharat Kothari, Kunal Timber (Wood and MDF). Tel: 022-2836 5879. Delhi: Gangan Mohan, Ashu Plywood. Moblile: (0) 98117 16949. Chennai: Deva Kumar, BIS Building Interior Solutions. Mobile: (0) 90430 72221. Pune: Praful Chaudhary, Kailash Shah, Mayur Plylam. Tel: 020-2638 6678. (Wood, Plywood, MDF). Harshid Jain, Shree Vinayak Plywood & Hardware. Mobile: (0) 98237 48729. Hyderabad: Jayesh Patel, Krishna Plywood. Mobile: (0) 99599 12211. Vinay Tiwari, Sri Pandit Plywood & Hardware. Tel: 040-6620 4251. (Plywood). Aslam Sharif, Gautham Agencies. Tel: 040-2753 1525 (MDF, Wood). Mobile: (0) 99085 87085. Bengaluru: Kishore Patel, Hasmukh Patel, Chandan Timber Depot. Mobile: (0) 94481 75530 (Wood, Plywood). Mohammed Arif, United Glass and Plywoods. Tel: 080-6560 5220. Mobile: (0) 98450 28865 (MDF, Plywood). Ahmedabad: Sumit Bagrecha, Virshakti Plywood. Mobile: (0) 98791 66731, 96620 04353. Kolkata: Todi Plywood. Tel: 033-2212 3694. Mobile: (0) 90070 31061. Anil Chaudary, Rohit Choudhury, Augst Ply. Mobile: (0) 98308 37009, 98308 29060 (Wood, Plywood). Amitabh Singh, Shivam Plywoods. Tel: 033-2225 8649. Mobile: (0) 99030 01955, 98312 01955.
ELECTRICAL WIRES (Unit:1meter; Price in `) 1.5 sq mm 2.5 sq mm 4 sq mm
Mumbai 9.15 14.72 21.78
Delhi 9.23 15.69 21
Chennai 10 16 23
Pune 8.23 13.55 20.73
Hyderabad 10.50 17.20 25
Bengaluru 10 14.45 27.78
Ahmedabad 13.34 21.67 31.67
Kolkata 8.80 14 21
Mumbai: Sushil Electricals & Co. Tel: 022-2208 4491. Delhi: MS Goel, JS Electricals. Mobile: (0) 85869 23877. (Finolex). Chennai: Kamlesh Jain, Kamlesh Cable Company. Mobile: (0) 98840 54386. Pune: Hitesh Parwani, Parwani Enterprises. Tel: 020-3993 6427. Hyderabad: Ramesh, Ramesh Electrical. Mobile: (0) 93488 88088. Bengaluru: Muni Raj, Amar Electricals. Tel: 080-2225 8173. Ahmedabad: Jayesh Patel, Ravi Electric. Mobile: (0) 99138 78696. (Finolex). Kolkata: Anand Singh, Sinha Electric Stores. Tel: 033-2235 4821. Mobile: (0) 98302 70590.
STONES and TILES (Unit:1sq ft; Price in `) Granite Marble Makrana Kota Cuddappa
Mumbai 180-400 70-100 400-1,000 40 37
Delhi 60-250 25-150 NA 24 NA
Chennai 45-120 55-350 200-750 45-75 35-50
Pune 90-350 65-200 NA 60 50
Hyderabad 45-200 35-100 60 NA 25
Bengaluru 55-110 85-135 300 45 35
Ahmedabad 90-250 20-200 60-150 26-70 40
Kolkata 170-210 50-52 NA 40 NA
Mumbai: Sushil Vohra, Vikas Marble & Granite. Tel: 022-2846 4150. Mobile: (0) 98923 43332. Delhi: Alog Hsija, Meera Marbles. Moblie: (0) 99995 99910. Chennai: Sunil Agarwal, Sunshine Marbles & Granites. Mobile: (0) 91766 14499. Pune: Santosh Ganeshkar, Mohan Stone Depot. Tel: 020-2612 8805. Hyderabad: Mohammad Abdul Muqeet, Super Stones & Marbles. Mobile: (0) 99662 83516, 98855 13354. Bengaluru: EG Babu, BM Natural Stones. Mobile: (0) 97413 76309. Ahmedabad: Rakhi T Neema, Rudra Ceramic and Stone. Mobile: (0) 78785 01212. Kolkata: SK Singh, Durga Marble and Tiles Co. Tel: 033-2552 1425. Mobile: (0) 94333 56962.
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STEEL (Unit:1mt; Price in `) Product
Material
Mumbai
Delhi
Chennai
Pune
Hyderabad
Bengaluru
Ahmedabad
MS
6 mm dia
32,000
44,000
38,925
36,500
36,000
34,000
37,000
TMT
8 mm dia
33,200
40,000
41,025
35,000
39,000
37,000
36,400
TMT
10 mm dia
32,000
38,000
39,500
33,800
38,500
36,500
35,200
TMT
12 mm dia
31,800
37,500
39,500
33,800
37,500
36,500
34,400
TMT
16 mm dia
31,800
37,500
39,500
33,800
37,500
36,500
34,400
TMT
20 mm dia
31,800
37,500
39,500
33,800
37,500
36,500
34,000
TMT
25 mm dia
31,800
37,500
39,500
33,800
37,500
36,500
34,400
Angle
50 x 50 x 6
35,000
36,000
34,150
34,500
35,000
37,500
37,000
150 x 150 x 12
35,800
NA
34,150
37,500
37,000
43,000
39,000
75 x 40
35,200
37,000
34,150
35,500
36,000
38,000
37,000
100 x 50
35,000
37,000
34,150
35,500
36,000
38,000
37,800
125 x 65
35,300
37,000
33,500
36,000
36,500
38,500
39,500
150 x 75
35,300
37,000
35,000
36,000
36,500
38,500
40,000
200 x 75
35,500
38,000
34,500
37,000
37,000
39,000
40,000
300 x 90
36,200
NA
36,500
38,200
37,500
40,000
41,000
400 x 100
37,000
NA
39,500
39,500
39,000
43,000
41,000
125 x 70
36,300
37,000
39,000
36,000
38,500
38,500
39,500
150 x 75
35,500
37,000
29,000
36,000
36,500
38,500
39,500
200 x 100
35,800
37,000
29,000
36,500
36,500
39,500
40,000
250 x 125
36,300
40,000
29,000
37,000
37,500
41,000
41,000
300 x 140
36,800
40,000
29,000
37,500
38,500
42,000
41,000
400 x 140
38,500
NA
29,000
39,000
34,000
43,000
41,500
450 x 150
39,500
NA
29,000
40,000
44,500
43,500
41,500
500 x 180
41,500
NA
29,000
43,000
44,500
46,500
41,500
600 x 210
42,500
NA
29,000
45,000
50,500
47,500
41,500
5-12 mm
34,300
NA
29,000
35,000
37,500
38,000
42,500
12-20 mm
34,000
NA
31,000
35,000
39,500
38,500
42,500
21-40 mm
35,000
NA
31,000
NA
40,500
40,000
43,500
Reinforcement
Channel
Beams
Plates
Mumbai: Sunil Nagori, Sansui Steel Pvt Ltd. Tel: 022-2867 3673. Mobile: (0) 98211 13673. Pune: Ashish Kasat, Manish Industrial Corporation. Tel: 020- 2612 4182. Mobile: (0) 94220 15212. Delhi: Vijay Buddhiraja, Vijay Steel Con Pvt Ltd. Mobile: (0) 98100 67011. Chennai: Kunal Maheshwari, Kapil Metal Processing Agencies. Tel: 044-2522 5443. Mobile: (0) 95000 95902 (Ravi Sanker). Hyderabad: Sunil Surana, RK Steel Udyog Pvt Ltd. Mobile: (0) 92463 35002. Bengaluru: Umang Agarwal, Kaushalesh Steels. Mobile: (0) 98450 22217. Ahmedabad: Ankit Mehta, Shree Mallinath Steel Traders. Tel: 079-6524 7800. Mobile: (0) 99254 60170.
* Figures are approximate and subject to change denotes increase in price compared to previous month. denotes decrease in price compared to previous month.
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