Developments in building technology and advent of new materials in recent years are making it possible to build slender towers that are among the tallest in the world. These cloud-puncturing beanstalks are poised to transform city's iconic skyline. So far the thinnest of all is the recently completed

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Organized by International Trade and Exhibitions India. The 15th edition of 'Roof India' series of exhibitions is to be held at Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai, India, during 7 – 9 April 2016. The event is considered as Asia's largest gathering of manufacturers, distributors & dealers of roofing

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Asahi India Glass Limited (AIS), India's leading integrated glass company expanded its existing portfolio in the architectural segment with the introduction of a new series under its Ecosense range of high-performance glasses (The Green Standard in Glass). The new series

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CARYSIL, a German engineered brand for quartz kitchen sinks, unveiled a gallery to showcase its extensive range of products in Interior Solutions at Jasola in New Delhi. Chirag Parekh, Chairman and MD, Acrysil India, inaugurated the gallery. Master Chef Season 2 winner, Shipra Khanna

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KONE, a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, has signed an agreement with IBM, which will transform KONE's operations and technology capabilities around the world, using IBM's technology and experience to harness the potential of digitalization

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VITEK, an international home appliances brand in east Europe and Russia, has entered into the Indian market with the launch of several products. To begin with, VITEK will offer 40 products out of its range of 650 products, including kitchen appliances, garment, steamer, room heaters and vacuum cleaners. Mumbai –based SPG India, which has brought VITEK to the India market, is looking

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The biggest challenge is to convert the existing structures into reasonably energy-efficient green buildings. Retrofitting these structures is one of the solutions. It is proven high-volume, low-cost strategy to improve energy efficiency, thereby helping us to tackle one of the major causes of climate change. New age home owners are now retrofitting homes, converting the existing home spaces

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Engineered wood is slowly making inroads in the construction landscape due to its high durability as well as style. Fit for homes and offices interiors and windows created with engineered woods technique are heat proof, weather proof, break-in proof, sound proof,

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Scientists have created a new low-cost, non-toxic material that mimics the lotus leaf to repel water droplets, an advance that can help create eco-friendly waterproof surfaces. The super-hydrophobic nano-material can be applied in a variety of surfaces via spray

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India's number 1 stone company, Classic Marble Company (CMC) has announced the launch of a new collection of porcelain tiles from its TECHLAM range. The imported range of tiles has been aptly christened the 'Steel Collection' because of its metallic look and finish

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A vast majority of Indians who shop furniture are going in for both online and offline furniture purchase. Home furniture market in the country is set to increase from $25 billion to $35 billion by 2020.The market is expected to grow at an annual rate of 13% between 2013 and 2015. The sector employs more than 4.11 million people and is expected to almost triple

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India's leading business conference for the kitchen and cabinetry segment India Kitchen CongressTM (IKC) is set to return with its 6th edition on March 15-16, 2016 at The Leela Ambience, Gurgaon. The most awaited event of the industry will be a two-day conference which will decode the 'Make in India' movement. IKC will witness presentations, along with an exhibition

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BAU, the world's leading trade fair for architecture, materials and systems, has won the coveted Architects' Darling® Award for the third time in succession. The accolade is the outcome of the biggest architects' poll in Germany this year. Around 1800 architects and planners

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Speaking about Centre's ambitious project to rejuvenate cities, the UD minister said that the first set of special purpose vehicles (SPVs) for 20 smart cities could be ready by December end. The Centre has set for itself the task of developing 100 smart cities so that they can

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Kirby Building Systems India Pvt. Ltd has won the prestigious Dun & Bradstreet Infra Award 2015 in the Industrial Projects (Implementation Excellence) category. The award is conferred for the execution of manufacturing facility of Toshiba-JSW Power

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