Evaluation Criteria for Green Materials
Due to increased environmental concern all over the world, practice of sustainable buildings or Green Buildings is being encouraged. The practice of green building can lead to benefits including reduced operating costs by increasing productivity, using less energy and water, improved public and occupant health due to improved indoor air quality, and reduced
Finland pavilion in Shanghai World Expo 2010
Finland's pavilion for the Shanghai World Expo 2010 is called Kirnu, or ‘Giant's kettle'. Tekla Structures BIM (Building Information Modeling) software is being used to model and manage its structural
Sustainable Development through Green Design in India
The paper broadly discusses the reasons which have necessitated the emergence of Green Buildings in India. It would highlight the climatic zones of India focusing on the sustainable design features prevalent for Green Buildings in each Zone. A case
Aska Sunbeam Trailer
Aska manufactures and designs a wide range of mobile lighting towers, well suited for mining, construction, road works, civil engineering, emergency rescue, and other applications areas worldwide
An Industrial Ecology Approach to Sustainable Highrise Construction
The aim of this article is to put into context the challenges of infrastructure development in cities arising from increasing urbanisation. We will introduce the emerging field of industrial ecology which is a new
Need for Developing Green Building Concept in the Country
A green Building uses less energy, water and other natural resources creates less waste & Green House Gases and is healthy for people during living or working inside as compared to a standard Building. Another meaning of Green Structure
Development of Modern Indian Architecture
One of the legacies of the British colonial rule was that independent India inherited large infrastructural provisions such as roads, railways, dams and bridges and, with that, a large number of professional engineers. The architectural profession, however, was out
FXFOWLE Architects: An Architectural, Interior Design and Planning Firm
To reach for the sky in an attempt to defy gravity is a universal human ambition. When New Zealand mountaineer, explorer and philanthropist Sir Edmund Percival Hillary was asked why he chose
The Remaking of Mumbai: A CTBUH–IIT Collaborative Architectural Design Studio
“The five towers rise up from the urban plane, connected by a sinuous, landscaped bridge that starts at the ground and works its way up, around and between the towers, culminating in a giant urban park in the sky; a horizontal plane
Sandvik at Work on Kenyan Rift Valley Dam Project
Water is the world’s most precious resource, and in many parts of Africa the ability to provide clean drinking water is literally the difference between life or death for many people. In order to facilitate the provision
Interaction at Excon 2009
JCB India stood at lead at Excon 2009 with an impressive display of the largest range of its state-of-the-art equipment. It showcased four of its latest entrants for the domestic market: Liftall 1202 (Two part
Excon Post Show Report
With over 30,000 visitors and 435 exhibitors spread over an area of 160,000 sqm at Bangalore International Exhibition Centre, Excon has emerged as one of the world’s largest shows in construction
Metros Stations at Bengaluru
India is fast approaching Urbanisation - with rapid growth in population and in an attempt to decongest crowds, metros in major cities of the country are springing up. With Kolkata and Delhi already experiencing the benefits of
Recognition for Green Projects in India
The Green Boulevard, Noida, NCR developed by Kotak Realty Fund and 3C Group has received the LEED Platinum rating in Core and Shell category by US Green Building Council (USBGC)—the largest in the world
EXCON Post Event Report - Exhibitor Profile and New Launches
Excon 2007 proved a big opportunity for over 280 exhibitors from the leading construction equipment companies, including 56 overseas companies to showcase their world-class products and services
Beyond Mechanization......
Excon 2007 showcased mechanization in construction equipment created through finest engineering and manufacturing skills. This went on to reinforce the perception well that India’s
World of Concrete'10 Braces Up for 36th Edition
Developed into the biggest global exhibition, WOC 2010 will spread on more than one million square feet of exhibit space with more than 100 educational sessions, exciting product demonstrations, spectator
Zoomlion-A Construction Equipment Manufacturer launches new Products
While Beijing sizzled with festivities and was a star attraction as People's Republic of China celebrated its 60th raising day on October 1 this year; Changsha, on the sideline also became a centre of attraction
Volvo iNXT Customer Meet
It is indeed a good development in construction equipment sector that despite a slowdown in construction equipment market, the companies associated with this sector are busy in fine-tuning their operations from
Excon 2009 - A Wonderful Opportunity for Interaction
The mega trade show, Excon’09 is dedicated to construction equipment and construction technology sector. The purpose of the event is to bring all the professionals and other players related on to a common platform
Sandvik Tunnels World’s Deepest LPG Storage Cavern
Relying on the winning combination of two Sandvik Tamrock Axera jumbo drilling rigs and rock tools for drill face activities. Indian contractor introduces mining techniques for construction of the world’s largest
Rail Bridges; Hanging on the Edges
Railway's history is abound with stories of old bridges to have collapsed under the weight of moving trains, but this is the first time that a bridge has fallen on a train. Recently, a freak accident snuffed out
Pervious Concrete Pavement for parking areas, pathways, Sustainable Porous and storm water drainage
No fine concrete, (NFC) an innovative/modified form of cement concrete (also known as pervious concrete) is a environment–friendly and lower cost material which can be used for the construction of
Castleford Bridge Pride of Castleford
The 'S' shaped new footbridge in Castleford represents the culmination of strong working partnership, unwavering community commitment, whole-hearted and holistic effort of the people
Longer and Longer Concrete Viaducts for Transportation Growing Needs
Transportation needs are increasing very much in developing countries. Both urban and inter-cities transportation infrastructures are being developed very fast for highways and railways
Fighting Fire in High Rises
Disasters in India today are a sorry state of affairs. Fire has taken a plunge ahead in man made disasters. Its extrinsic effects have metamorphosed through the centuries as a result of industrial, technological and military
Liugong's Indian Production Facility Inaugurated
New greenfield production facility would add value to its equipment sales in India in the long–term. As it proposes to undertake production of assorted range of construction equipment under Liugong brand
Resurgence of Aluminium in Structural Engineering
More than half a century ago this author presented a paper on "Basic Concepts of Structural Theory of Aluminium Alloys" at the 4th Congress of IABSE (International Assoc. of Bridge and Structural
Right Grade of Bitumen for Flexible Pavements: Indian Perspective
Indian road transportation infrastructure is rapidly expanding with the ambitious development of road networks under National Highways Development Programme (NHDP), State Highways Improve
Multi Modal Transportation System in Delhi: Good Choice for Better Mobilty
The applications of technological and scientific principle to the planning, design, operation and management of facilities, combine two or more modes to provide utility and service for safe, rapid, convenient and environmentally compatible movement of
