As Indian cities grapple with rapid urbanisation, one factor is playing an outsized role in transforming their form and function: Mass Rapid Transit Systems (MRTS). Beyond improving mobility, MRTS projects are emerging as powerful drivers of real estate value, reshaping neighbourhoods, redistributing growth, and redefining how cities are experienced and invested in. From the Delhi … Read more
As India’s cities grow upward and outward, a crucial question often goes unnoticed: Are our buildings structurally safe? In the race to modernise, many ageing buildings in urban centres, particularly in Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, and Bengaluru, now face the pressures of time, climate, and continuous use. That’s where structural audits come in. A structural audit … Read more
In India’s built environment, what lies beneath a structure isn’t just concrete, it’s contracts. The foundation of any credible real estate or infrastructure project is neither the drawing board nor the excavation pit; it is the meticulous process of tendering and contracting. In a sector where projects span hundreds of crores and timelines stretch into … Read more
In real estate development, construction is as much a financial endeavour as it is an engineering one. Whether you’re building a luxury villa or launching a multi-acre township, success begins not with bricks but with budgets. In India, where land prices, regulatory complexity, and inflation often challenge even the most seasoned developers, accurate cost estimation … Read more
In India’s fast-evolving real estate landscape, the act of building a structure has become more than just stacking concrete and steel. Today, construction project management (CPM) is a sophisticated discipline, balancing compliance, capital, coordination, and control. As cities grow vertically and projects grow in scale and complexity, effective project management isn’t just desirable, it’s essential … Read more
When people talk about real estate, the focus is often on design, location, amenities, and return on investment. What rarely makes it to the spotlight, but is fundamental, is this: permits. From a legal and safety standpoint, a building is only as strong as its paperwork. In India’s rapidly urbanising landscape, getting the proper approvals … Read more
As Indian cities expand vertically, high-rise buildings have become a common feature of the urban landscape, from luxury towers in Mumbai to residential blocks in Tier 2 cities like Indore and Coimbatore. But as buildings reach new heights, so too do the safety risks, particularly fire hazards. In this environment, fire safety is not just … Read more
As Indian cities grow taller and denser, parking has quietly emerged as one of the most critical, and often overlooked, elements of urban living. It influences not just convenience but safety, property value, neighbourhood dynamics, and even environmental sustainability. For developers, buyers, and urban planners, understanding parking standards is no longer optional. It’s a vital … Read more
India’s urban landscape is undergoing rapid transformation. As cities expand vertically and horizontally, the role of building bylaws has become more important than ever. These regulations may appear technical or bureaucratic, but they are foundational to how our cities grow, shaping everything from safety and sustainability to aesthetics and liveability. Whether you’re a developer planning … Read more
As Indian cities continue to expand, the side effects of unplanned growth, traffic jams, long commutes, pollution, and scattered communities are becoming increasingly visible. To address these urban challenges, Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) is emerging as a forward-looking strategy that combines city planning with public transport. TOD is more than just placing buildings near metro stations, … Read more