Suhana Warehouse, Yavat was honoured with the achievement of ‘Net Zero Energy’, by IGBC Pune. Chief Guest, Pankaja Munde, Minister of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Maharashtra, presented this certificate to Anand Chordia, Director, Technology & Innovation, Suhana Masala, & Founder, The Eco Factory Foundation (TEFF), in the presence of Dr. Poorva Keskar, Chairperson, IGBC Pune Chapter, Hrishikesh Manjrekar, Co-Chair, IGBC Pune Chapter & other committee members from IGBC  Organised by CII – IGBC Pune Chapter, the ceremony was held at HYATT Pune.

This project, conceptualised and designed by Anand Chordia, ranked first in the country under the Warehouse and Industrial Category. The Net Zero Energy Certification is a testament to the Suhana Masala team’s commitment to environmental sustainability, energy efficiency, and the community’s overall well-being. This achievement underscores Suhana Masala’s dedication to creating spaces that meet the highest standards of quality and design and contribute positively to the environment.

“Suhana Warehouse follows the basic principles of Reduce, Regenerate, Renew, and Repurpose and stands completely on renewable sources of energy generation, runs 100% on solar power for building and process requirements”, shared Anand Chordia proudly.

Expressing gratitude for the recognition, Anand Chordia added, “Receiving the Net Zero Energy Certification from IGBC is a testament to our unwavering commitment to sustainability. All our current and future projects shall stand as a model for responsible and eco-conscious development, showcasing how innovation and environmental consciousness can coexist seamlessly.”

Such efforts, if taken by industry, will lead to make India become net zero in no time and achieve our Hon’ble Prime Minister, Narendra Modiji’s vision of Net Zero India soon, and reduce the carbon footprint of our nation.

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It has secured an engineering, procurement & construction (EPC) order from the Central Public Works Department (CPWD) for the construction of Common Central Secretariat buildings 6 & 7 in New Delhi. The project encompasses two buildings of 1 basement + 2 podiums + upper ground + 6 floors configuration.

L&T’s scope involves civil structure, finishes, associated MEP services, as well as external development within the site, and operation & maintenance for five years.

B&F has also secured a design & construction order from the Government of Andhra Pradesh for the construction of the State Legislative Assembly. The project scope includes the construction of the Assembly building, having one basement + ground + 3 floors configuration.

Both these projects are to be executed within a stringent timeline of 18 months.

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• Brigade Gateway Residences at Neopolis, Kokapet, Hyderabad: Comprising 2 luxury towers, the project will feature one of the tallest buildings in Hyderabad, with the configuration being 5B+G+57 floors.
• Brigade World Trade Centre at Neopolis, Kokapet, Hyderabad: A commercial tower standing tall at over 200 meters in the configuration of 5B+G+50 floors. It will also accommodate retail space and a five-star hotel – Brigade Neopolis – and will be the tallest mixed-use development in Hyderabad.
• Brigade Altius, Chennai: The project will be one of the tallest and most prestigious developments in the locality in Chennai, comprising 3 Signature towers with a configuration being 6 parking levels + 39 apartment floors.
• Brigade Morgan Heights, Chennai: The project comprises 10 luxury towers in the configuration of 4 parking levels and apartment floors ranging between 11-21 floors.

All these projects will be executed on a design-and-build basis in stringent timelines.

Larsen & Toubro is a USD 27 billion Indian multinational enterprise engaged in EPC Projects, Hi-Tech Manufacturing, and Services, operating across multiple geographies. A strong, customer-focused approach and the constant quest for top-class quality have enabled L&T to attain and sustain leadership in its major lines of business for eight decades.

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PUNE: Tata BlueScope Steel, one of India’s leading producers of color-coated steel and building solutions, launched a sustainability initiative, in Rajasthan, aimed at collecting and recycling plastic waste, specifically the plastic guard film used with its flagship retail brand DURASHINE®.

DURASHINE® is a premium steel roofing product offering durable and aesthetically superior solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial applications.

These sheets are protected by a thin plastic guard film that prevents abrasion and scratches during transportation and storage, preserving their coating and paint finish. Tata BlueScope Steel encourages the immediate removal of this guard film after installation to ensure proper disposal and recycling.

As part of this initiative, Tata BlueScope Steel aims to reduce the environmental footprint of its products by creating a collection-and-recycling ecosystem of plastic guard films through fabricators.

This approach not only promotes sustainable practices within the industry but also provides an additional income stream for fabricators who participate by depositing collected guard films at designated dealer locations in Rajasthan’s Pali, Udaipur, and Degana, where the pilot project was initiated.

“Tata BlueScope Steel is committed to driving sustainability across our operations. By partnering with local fabricators and a government-approved recycler, we aim to tackle plastic waste while also supporting the community and have received positive feedback. This initiative reflects our dedication to responsible business practices,” said Ajay Rattan, Vice President of Building Products – Infra, Safety, Sustainability & Corporate Communication), at Tata BlueScope Steel.

To facilitate this process, the company has partnered with a government-approved recycler and has also launched training programs under its Saksham initiative to enhance fabricators’ skills in handling DURASHINE® sheets.

Fabricators are incentivized to collect and return the guard films, making the initiative both environmentally beneficial and economically rewarding for those involved.

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Gera’s Planet of Joy is designed based on the IGBC standards that integrate a host of sustainable practices and solutions with an intent to mitigate the environmental impact of real estate construction. Accordingly, recognition has been accorded to the developer for taking initiatives such as the usage of low-flow fixtures for flushing to reduce the consumption of water for waste, implementation of drip irrigation for optimizing the use of water in plants, and the facility for rainwater harvesting, which helps in using the water for non-potable purposes.

With an aim to facilitate better ventilation and natural light for the well-being of dwellers, the project has leveraged 30% of the floor area of the apartment as windows. The apartments and common rooms for usage are equipped with LEDs and low-energy consumption fixtures that enable the optimization of electricity requirements. Similarly, high-efficiency motors and low-loss transformers contribute to reducing and tracking energy consumption.

Gera’s Planet of Joy has also adopted solar photo voltaic panels to generate electricity for common area lighting and the panels installed on the terraces help provide hot water to all the apartments. For eco-conscious homebuyers, the project has covered 15% of the land with plantations and more than 50% of the land surrounding the site also features green and open spaces.

In a statement, Rohit Gera, Managing Director of Gera Developments, said, “The ‘Gold’ recognition under the IGBC Green Homes rating system is a testimony of our commitment to conserving energy and natural resources through cutting-edge infrastructure and meticulously strategized project designs. Not just for Planet of Joy, Gera Developments has always adopted well-thought-through practices for sustainable development for all its projects. This pre-certification has reinforced our commitment and we look forward to paving the way by extending ourselves as a real estate company advocating for green development.”

Gera’s Planet of Joy was launched in December 2021 and has ever since garnered an exceptional response and emerged as Upper Kharadi’s fastest-selling project with more than 90% of inventory being sold in less than 10 months. In fact, Gera’s Planet of Joy managed to sell 525+ units, which was worth Rs. 425+ crores, within the first three days after launch.

Gera’s Planet of Joy is the third ChildCentric® Homes project in Pune and the fourth in India. This project is spread across a massive, 16-acres of land and offers world-class amenities such as 9 celebrity-led training academies, 6 clubhouses, a wave pool, a multipurpose court, an amphitheater, a herb garden, an art room, creche facilities, geo-fencing, cycling track, rock climbing wall, and much more.

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