Transformation of a developing market and current scenario

Rajan Govind & Russell Cole, Arup Façade Engineering, Singapore

This paper presents an overview of the development of façade glazing industry in India. This paper will include some built examples ranging from traditional to modern building facades.

India is a fast developing and emerging economy where construction industry is growing at a healthy rate of 10% - 11% each year since 2003. Majority of these developments are triggered by sectors such as IT & IT Services, plus corporate expansions and the increasing presence of Multinational companies. The local façade glazing industry is at a relatively early stage of development. However market demand is high and growing with challenging projects. The Indian glazing market is growing at a rate of 11-13% per annum since 2003, this growth rate is expected to sustain till 2010.

These put pressure on façade specialist’s contractors and consultants to get most out of available resources to successfully implement great designs. The author is sharing his experiences and views of the glazing industry as it may be seen from different perspectives.

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The Authors

Mr. Rajan Govind Senior Specialist AFE I am currently working as a Senior Façade Specialist with structural engineering background. My overall facade design experience is 12 years + 4 years site experience. I have extensive experience in g... Read more