Sustainable construction
Saint-Gobain India and IIT Madras Join Hands to Set Up Two Sustainable Construction Research Labs
Saint-Gobain India and IIT Madras will establish two specialised research laboratories with ₹3.8 crore funding over three years, focusing on sustainable construction materials,...
NGT Makes Construction Waste Compliance Mandatory for Chennai Building Approvals
The National Green Tribunal has directed the Greater Chennai Corporation to link building approvals and completion certificates with construction waste management compliance, while...
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...
