Sustainable construction
CarbonStrong Raises ₹12.5 Crore to Scale Low-Carbon Cement Alternatives
Bengaluru-based climate-tech startup CarbonStrong has raised ₹12.5 crore in seed funding to establish its first production facility and scale low-carbon cement alternatives.
Lloyds Metals Installs Air Dome for 4 Million Tonnes Per Annum Pellet Plant at Ghugus, Maharashtra
Lloyds Metals has installed one of India’s first Air Domes at Ghugus, Maharashtra, for its upcoming 4 Million Tonnes Per Annum pellet plant,...
Tvasta Unveils Vela, India’s First 3D-Printed Resort Pod
IIT-Madras-founded Tvasta has unveiled Vela, India’s first 3D-printed resort pod, combining factory-based construction with seven-day on-site assembly and furnished options from ₹29.5 lakh.
Tamil Nadu Deploys India’s First 3D-Printed Artificial Reefs in Gulf of Mannar to Restore Marine Ecosystems
Tamil Nadu has deployed India’s first 3D-printed artificial reef modules in the Gulf of Mannar through a collaboration between Tvasta and ICAR-CMFRI, marking...
Ambuja Cements, Leilac Partner to Develop Commercial-Scale Low-Carbon Cement Project in Gujarat
Ambuja Cements has partnered with UK-based Leilac to develop one of the world's largest commercial-scale low-carbon cement projects at its Sanghipuram plant in...
Saint-Gobain to Invest €1 Billion in India Over Next Five Years, Strengthening Manufacturing and Sustainable Construction
Global building materials major Saint-Gobain will invest €1 billion in India over the next five years to expand manufacturing capacity, innovation capabilities, and...
India’s First 3D-Printed Rural House Signals New Direction for Affordable Housing
A pilot housing project in Roorkee has showcased the potential of 3D concrete printing technology, offering a glimpse into how future affordable housing...
U-Sphere Enters Karnataka with ₹1,000 Crore Investment Plan, Targets Bengaluru Growth Opportunities
Kerala-based U-Sphere has announced plans to invest ₹1,000 crore in Karnataka over the next three years, marking its first expansion outside Kerala and...
India’s Cement Production Could Rise 400% by 2047 as Construction Sector Powers Economic Growth
India’s cement production is projected to increase four-fold by 2047, driven by rapid infrastructure development and urbanisation. Industry experts stress the need for...
Tvasta and 14Trees Launch ‘Cedar’ 3D Concrete Printer to Accelerate Automated Construction
Chennai-based deep-tech startup Tvasta Manufacturing Solutions has partnered with 14Trees to launch ‘Cedar’, an AI-enabled 3D concrete printer designed to reduce construction costs...
