Business
Commercial Design
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
4 min |
May 2021
Commercial Design
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
10 min |
May 2021
Commercial Design
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
3 min |
May 2021
Commercial Design
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
7 min |
May 2021
Commercial Design
Blue is the new green
Adam Smith, the managing director at Polypipe, talks about the impact of sustainable water management
5 min |
May 2021
Commercial Design
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.
1 min |
May 2021
Commercial Design
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.
1 min |
May 2021
Commercial Design
AC System Performance
Does the FM industry in particular and end-users in general have realistic expectations from air conditioning equipment?
5 min |
May 2021
Commercial Design
Key office design trends for 2021
IN CONVERSATION WITH SHAWN BASLER, CO-CEO & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, PERKINS EASTMAN
2 min |
March 2021
Commercial Design
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
4 min |
March 2021
Commercial Design
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.
2 min |
March 2021
Commercial Design
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’.
2 min |
March 2021
Commercial Design
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
5 min |
March 2021
Commercial Design
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
8 min |
March 2021
Commercial Design
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
10+ min |
March 2021
Commercial Design
“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
2 min |
March 2021
Commercial Design
“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
2 min |
March 2021
Commercial Design
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
5 min |
March 2021
Commercial Design
The Ultimate Wellness Zone
Premium finishes and technology-driven products create a luxurious bathing experience but resource-saving bath fixtures ensure a clear conscience
6 min |
February 2021
Commercial Design
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
7 min |
February 2021
Commercial Design
Top 10 Security Trends In 2021
Several significant shifts in the use of technology are expanding and reshaping the scope of the security industry
7 min |
February 2021
Commercial Design
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
3 min |
February 2021
Commercial Design
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
8 min |
February 2021
Commercial Design
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
8 min |
February 2021
Commercial Design
Where history meets future
Five is a commercial building developed
3 min |
February 2021
Commercial Design
New on the market
ORIENTBELL’S GERM-FREE TILES
3 min |
February 2021
Commercial Design
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
3 min |
February 2021
Commercial Design
Cleaning for wellness
Cleaning and proper disinfection are important as they are making people stay and feel safe
4 min |
February 2021
Commercial Design
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
3 min |
January 2021
Commercial Design
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
3 min |