Author: AU News Bureau

ANZ Support Services India Private Limited has renewed its lease for 6,18,751 square feet of office space at Embassy Manyata Business Park in North Bengaluru for 48 months. The monthly rent is ₹5.94 crore, which works out to ₹96 per square foot. The lease includes an escalation clause of 15% after 24 months. Additionally, ANZ has paid a deposit of ₹35.6 crore to secure the space. According to documents accessed by Propstack, ANZ has been operating its Bengaluru service center from Embassy Manyata Business Park since 2005. In June 2022, the company signed up for a built-to-suit facility of 600,000…

Birla Opus Paints, a division of Grasim Industries Ltd., inaugurated its fourth plant in Chamarajnagar, Karnataka, boosting its manufacturing capacity to 866 million liters per annum (MLPA). This makes Birla Opus Paints the second-largest decorative paints player by installed capacity. Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman, Aditya Birla group, stated, “Our paints business embodies the spirit of a bold, confident India… The launch of Birla Opus Paints marked a pivotal moment in the Indian paints industry.” The Chamarajnagar plant, with a 230 MLPA capacity, produces water-based, enamel, and wood finish paints using advanced emulsions and resins. The facility features sustainable zero liquid…

Cemex recently announced the winners of its prestigious Cemex Building Award 2024. The ceremony, attended by leading industry professionals, recognized outstanding construction projects worldwide. This year’s contest received 355 national entries and projects from 17 countries. A panel of renowned architects selected winners from 23 national and 43 international finalist projects. International Winners: – Multi-Family Housing: 1. The Village 2. Helen Diller Anchor House 3. La Pigna – Public Space: 1. Malecón Villahermosa 2. Smetanova lávka 3. Ciudad de las Artes – Collective Buildings: 1. Gampa a Sféra Pardubice 2. Mira Earth Studios 3. One Za’abeel – Single-Family Housing: 1.…

Barrie-based Salter Pilon Architecture Inc. has secured the contract for architectural services for the initial phase of Greater Sudbury’s $164.4-million emergency services revitalization project. This phase has a budget of $65.5 million and encompasses five emergency services stations. New stations will be built in: – Minnow Lake ($9.2 million) – Garson ($11.8 million) Extensive renovations will occur at: – Val Therese ($17.3 million) – Long Lake ($10.8 million) – Van Horne ($16.2 million) However, Van Horne’s renovation might become a new build due to site challenges, according to Fire and Paramedic Services Chief Joseph Nicholls. Two alternative sites west of…

Ammodo Architecture has unveiled the 23 recipients of its inaugural Ammodo Architecture Awards, recognizing socially and ecologically conscious architecture worldwide. The awardees will receive financial support ranging from €10,000 to €150,000 to further their work across three categories: Social Architecture, Social Engagement, and Local Scale. Based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, the Ammodo Architecture Awards aim to amplify architecture’s vital role in tackling pressing social and environmental issues. The awarded projects reflect innovative efforts to address contemporary challenges through fresh perspectives and architectural solutions. A multidisciplinary advisory committee, led by Joumana El Zein Khoury, selected the awardees. Notable committee members included Andrés…

The inaugural BlueScope Steel Architectural Awards for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region took place on November 14 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, honoring outstanding steel architectural projects across the region. A collaboration between industry bodies, including the Association of Siamese Architects under Royal Patronage (ASA), Ikatan Arsitek Indonesia (IAI), and NS BlueScope, aimed to recognize innovative steel uses in architecture. Five award categories drew entries from Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam, with 14 national competition winners competing for the regional titles. Judges assessed projects based on Design Excellence, Innovation, and Sustainability, considering aesthetic merit, functionality, efficiency, and community…

Hindware expanded its mission to empower young girls and uplift communities through its “Build a Toilet, Build Her Future” program. Launched in 2020 under the #HygieneThatEmpowers CSR initiative, this year’s program adopts the ‘Dare to Dream’ theme, leveraging safe and accessible sanitation to empower girls to stay in school and pursue their dreams. In rural India, inadequate sanitation facilities significantly affect girls’ education, with 23% dropping out of school upon reaching puberty. A Sulabh International survey reveals that poor sanitation leads to up to 60 days of absenteeism annually. To address this, Hindware collaborates with the Manas Foundation and local…

Interface, Inc. recently unveiled a refreshed nora by Interface rubber flooring collection, offering an expanded color palette and unparalleled durability for high-traffic spaces. The updated norament 926 satura collection features 22 versatile colors, ranging from elegant neutrals to vibrant accents, and two surface options: the classic hammered design and a new subtly structured two-tone look. “We crafted this refreshed collection with a focus on design, introducing new colors and versatile options,” said Kelly Simcox, Head, Global Design. “This collection combines aesthetic appeal with high performance, innovation, and sustainability.” The norament 926 satura collection boasts exceptional performance benefits, including superior durability…