Sector 72 Property

India’s construction sector has several challenges. There are no standards in the industry and there is a deficiency of project management expertise, which results in project delays and cost overruns. The software used are expensive and require advanced hardware. Unfortunately, despite the benefits of BIM, some mavens in the industry are clinging to the old ways of working.

According to a report, the utility solar capacity of India in FY 2017-18 has increased by 72 per cent over last year. India has achieved 9.1 gw of utility solar installations compared to 5.5 gw in 2016-17. Karnataka is the leading state which has the highest capacity of 4.1 gw amounting to 46 per cent of the total capacity installed.

Though over two years have passed since the Real Estate (Regulation & Development) Act, 2016, has been enacted, the market is still recovering from the side-effects of consumer-friendly law. But, the top brands in the sector have gained the most since the law came into effect, says a report.

Delhi’s fight with air pollution goes on amid several partially implemented measures to tame it. And, the neighbours are only making matters for the national capital. According to a study by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) and Automotive Research Institute of India (ARAI), 64 per cent of the city's air pollution is caused by external factors.

Those living in the national capital region had little reason to cheer when Housing Minister Hardeep Singh Puri unveiled the findings of the government’s maiden Ease of Living Survey. The four cities that were included in the survey could not make it to the top-45¬¬ at the index.