Buildings today are complex concatenations of structures, systems and technology. Over time, each of the components inside a building has been developed and improved, allowing modern-day building owners to select its features independently. Smart buildings go well beyond just using smart materials and protocols.
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India Launches First All‑Electric Tug at Deendayal Port, Accelerates Green Maritime Shift
Bharatmala Pariyojana Executes 61% of Phase‑I Highway Targets, Boosts Freight Speed and Connectivity
Waaree Tops India’s Solar Module Shipments in Q3 2025, Reinforces Global Competitiveness
AISATS Expands Nationwide, Launches Ground Handling at Cochin Airport with Future‑Ready Tech
TIL Bags ₹2 Billion Orders Across Defence and Logistics, Validates Dual-Sector Strategy
Indian Railways to Roll Out OTP‑Based Tatkal Window Tickets Nationwide to Curb Misuse
Sanchar Saathi Row: Scindia Defends App as Voluntary, Transparent and Consumer‑Protective Amid Privacy Debate
REIAs Issue 67.5 GW Renewable Energy LoAs Since April 2023 with Zero Cancellations: Joshi
Rail Freight Rises 4.2% in November as Steel, Iron Ore and Fertiliser Volumes Surge
NHAI Partners Reliance Jio to Launch Telecom‑Based Safety Alerts on National Highways
Delhi Airport Becomes India’s First Water‑Positive Major Aviation Hub
Civil Aviation Minister Confirms GPS Spoofing at Delhi Airport; Cyber Threats Spread to Major Hubs
India’s Power Capacity Crosses 505,000 MW, Clean Energy Transition Accelerates
Air India Express Launches Twice-Daily Nagpur-Bengaluru Flights, Expands Maharashtra Network
India to Expand Refining Capacity to 309.5 MMTPA by 2030, Accelerates Biofuel and Green Hydrogen Push
Air India Expands China Presence with TAM Group Appointment as Passenger GSA
DFCCIL Trial Run Paves Way for JNPA Link to Western Dedicated Freight Corridor
India Secures Top Vote in IMO Council Re‑Election for 2026-27
IndiGo Expands Domestic Connectivity from Navi Mumbai International Airport
Tag: technology
Govt to expedite 60 rail link projects: Anil Sawrup
In an attempt to arrest the last mile connectivity impediments, the ministry of coal with the help of the ministry of railways, will expedite 60 rail link projects.
Construction Project Failures Weigh on Industry Despite Advances in Planning and Controls, Finds KPMG Survey
Over half of construction project owners experienced one or more under performing projects in the previous year, despite confidence in project planning and controls, according to KPMG InternationalÂ’s 2015 Global Construction Project OwnerÂ’s Survey: Climbing the Curve.
Wirtgen India inaugurates new plant
The Wirtgen Group, world market leader in mobile road building and road rehabilitation technologies, recently completed 20 years of operations in India.
India to add 1,00,000 MW clean power capacity
India is expected to add more than 1,00,000 MW clean coal technology-based power generation capacity during the 2016-2025 period.
Power Play
The power sector had been facing serious challenges over the past few years. The key issues pertain to shortfall in supply of coal and gas, delay in clearances for projects and the declining financial health of electricity distribution utilities.
The new government has made the right noises
Egis in India is a cornerstone for the Egis Group because you know there are two economies in the world which are the ones that would pull the whole world out of the so-called recession; one is China, and the other is India. Now Egis has a dominant presence in India where we have 10 per cent of the total workforce in India of the total group and we are one of the very few subsidiaries which are contributing significantly to the top line (and) bottom line of the group.
Full Glass
B Santhanam is the President and MD - Flat Glass South Asia, Egypt and Malaysia, Saint Gobain Glass.
Key parameters for smart cities identified
Successful development of smart cities across the country will depend on five critical elements such as power, infrastructure, funds, technology and social capital, property consultant Cushman & Wakefield said.
Second phase of GIFT after Vibrant Gujarat
Yes, it is expected that several Dubai-based organisa¡tions are keen to develop the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) project. During the visit, we have met authorities of Dubai International Finance Centre (DIFC), Dubai Multi Commodity Centre (DMCC) and Dubai Metro, with a view to develop GIFT City as a global financial hub.






