CATEGORIES

REDEFINING THE FUTURE OF ENERGY CONSUMPTION - Through Building Optimisation

Louise Collins, the head of Engineering & Energy at JLL, shares her thoughts on fresh air rates, retail usage, lifecycle investments, system diversities, and renewable energy laying the groundwork for a new era of building operations

RETROFITTING PROJECTS: HIGH CAPACITY, LOW CAPABILITIES

The Head of FM and Retrofit Projects at Universal Voltas LLC, Ashok Jha, breaks down the common misconceptions encircling retrofit, fit-out, refurbishments, and retro-commissioning before delving into the pain points such as a lack of experience and expertise that need to be addressed within the MEP and HVAC sectors of the Middle East construction industry

Sustainable Design for Retail Spaces

Amit Singhal, director, GPM Architects and Planners, states that while the consumer experience plays a major role in commercial spaces, an integrated design approach that considers the rules of environmental sustainability is equally necessary

THE CUBE

Two innovators from France have developed a tiny box resembling a Rubik’s cube that can assist facilities managers to monitor a building’s performance

Blue is the new green

Adam Smith, the managing director at Polypipe, talks about the impact of sustainable water management

Engineering and manufacturing companies see increased office leasing in Q1 2021

The engineering and manufacturing sector accounted for the second highest leasing share in the top six Indian cities, after the IT-BPM sector as manufacturing companies bet on India to set up their global in-house centers.

Net absorption in office market dips 33% at 5.53 million sq ft in Q1 2021

The overall office market in India witnessed a net absorption decrease of 33% in Q1 2021 quarter-on-quarter (Q-o-Q), with 5.53 million sq ft leased during Jan to March 2021, according to a recent report by JLL India.

AC System Performance

Does the FM industry in particular and end-users in general have realistic expectations from air conditioning equipment?

Key office design trends for 2021

IN CONVERSATION WITH SHAWN BASLER, CO-CEO & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, PERKINS EASTMAN

Symbiotic relationship between FM and energy management

Matthew Smith, associate head of the School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society at Heriot-Watt University Dubai discusses how the FM industry can contribute to a greener tomorrow by playing a key role in energy management

CR Raju is the new President of the Indian Institute of Architects (IIA)

CR Raju is the new President of the Indian Institute of Architects (IIA), the national body of architects in the country.

Tranquillity in vitality

German-based Ippolito Fleitz Group designs the third sales centre for CIFI, the Park Mansion, by identifying with the real estate developers brand slogan ‘Building for a better life’.

India's 2021 Budget: Enabling Growth

On the face, it appears that the budget does not offer significant incentives for the real estate sector. However, a close analysis shows that this year’s budget would have a steady and meaningful impact on the real estate sector’s fortunes over the next two years

Weaving magic with bricks

Imbibing the client brief of ‘grandeur’ as a key element Symbiosis Hospital and Research Center (SUHRC) in Pune designed by IMK Architects, is a sight to behold amidst the hills its nested in

Confluence of modern expressions through artistic mediums

With the BPCL office, SNK shows us that there is more to architecture that goes farther than just creating functional spaces – architecture that understands the ethos of a work culture, and its vision for the future

“Data and open-protocol systems will become the norm”

Sanjeevv Bhatia, CEO of Netix Global BV, says that data-driven operations, and the adoption of centralised open protocol digital platforms, which unify operations at a portfolio-wide scale, have come to the fore

“Predictive maintenance is the solution”

Maher Al-Aghbar, executive director at Khidmah, says that predictive maintenance is estimated to save up to 30% of the cost of over functional programmes, spare parts, and consumables while positively impacting worker morale and environmental safety

Built environment in 2021

Re-envisioning spaces in a post-Covid world will come to the fore with an emphasis on taking a vertical approach

The Ultimate Wellness Zone

Premium finishes and technology-driven products create a luxurious bathing experience but resource-saving bath fixtures ensure a clear conscience

Real Estate And Design Outlook For 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has necessitated recalibration across various sectors. Here’s a look at how the real estate story unfolded in 2020, its outlook in 2021 and its impact on the architecture and design industry

Top 10 Security Trends In 2021

Several significant shifts in the use of technology are expanding and reshaping the scope of the security industry

Streamlining solutions for building owners in the Covid-19 fight

International WELL Building Institute acknowledges GBAC STAR accreditation from ISSA to fulfill the cleaning and sanitisation credits within the holistic WELL Health-Safety Rating

THE GAME CHANGERS

Going beyond offering traditional hard and soft services, Pradeep Lala, MD & CEO, Embassy Services explains how facility management has the potential to explore new horizons and highlights how the company is creating value in an ever-changing business environment

Providing safe work environments

Pandemic-proofing offices could involve short-term fixes, new working patterns and long-term design upgrades that put hygiene at the heart of workplace planning

Where history meets future

Five is a commercial building developed

New on the market

ORIENTBELL’S GERM-FREE TILES

In at the DEEP END

Majd Fayyad, Technical Manager at Emirates Green Building Council, explains why deep retrofits are key to strengthening sustainable built environments

Cleaning for wellness

Cleaning and proper disinfection are important as they are making people stay and feel safe

Why FTTO Is Best For Future Green Networks

Arafat Yousef, MD, Nexans Data Network Solutions, explores the potential for energy consumption in a fast-growing digital economy

How Do HVAC Systems Impact Indoor Air Quality?

MD of Khansaheb Industries Abdulrahman Khansaheb discusses how the global health pandemic has “changed priorities” for real estate developers and owners