Earthquakes are nature’s worst disasters. In layman’s terms, an earthquake is defined as the shaking of the earth’s surface. The majority of deaths in the event of an earthquake occur due to structural collapse of buildings, homes, offices, etc. Hence, there is a vital need to integrate earthquake-resistant technology to make earthquake proof buildings in […]

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India, as one of the fastest growing economies, has so far failed to effectively manage the massive quantities of waste generated. Yes, this is one hardcore truth; the subject of waste management in India is highly ignored but it is surely the need of the hour. Did you know? Delhi alone is responsible for generating […]

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Buildings across the globe are adopting sustainable operational and constructional strategies. The increase in the number of initiatives doesn’t just accrue from increased awareness about climate change but green buildings actually offer significant cost savings. It’s not just the new establishments are integrating it into their building design blueprints but even existing structures are being […]

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Christmas is focused on trees, but does that make this festival ‘Green’? No, it doesn’t, starting from high electricity bills to non-recyclable wrapping paper and wasteful purchases, festival and holiday seasons really take a toll on our environment. So why not dream of a ‘Green’ Christmas Festival this year? Here are few eco-friendly tips that […]

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After agriculture, the construction industry in India is the 2nd largest employer and contributor to economic activity. Unfortunately, this sector is very hazardous and contributes towards a maximum number of accidents, deaths, and illness to the workers. This fact holds true for other developed countries as well. According to Hämäläinen et al. (2010), accident statistics […]

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As urbanization increases, our cities are getting unhealthy. The world is already facing a crisis and cities like Beijing aren’t witnessing a true sunrise anymore. By the year 2030, the urban landscape across the globe with more than double and this will be at the cost of our natural green cover. The only scope of […]

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Injuries and illnesses in construction sites aren’t uncommon. The threat to the life and health of workers comes from several sources – working at a height, electrocution, machinery failure, contact with hazardous and toxic materials and accidents. According to an NDTV report, more than 77 deaths had occurred between 2012 and 2015. This, however, is […]

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Rapidly growing urbanization and the uncontrolled changing of the natural landscape has brought out a serious problem for many Indian cities. While natural calamities like flood are on the rise every year, urban and semi-urban areas are continuously striving to improve their drainage systems. The problem is not recent, if we look deeper. Most big […]

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