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Sun Estates Developers has announced its foray into the hospitality sector with a grand vision for Goa. The company is planning to invest close to Rs 1000 crore to introduce a series of hospitality projects, aimed at elevating the tourism experience in one of Indiaโs most sought-after destinations. Building on the success of its recent ventures, including the acquisition by the Astorโs hotel, Sun Estates Developers is excited to unveil its latest project โ the launch of 500 keys branded all-suite service apartments. This marks the beginning of a larger initiative, which will see the development of seven hotels, strategically…
The inaugural Flooring Sustainability Summit is slated to take place July 17-18 in Washington, D.C. The event is co-hosted by the National Wood Flooring Association, North American Laminate Flooring Association, Natural Stone Institute, and The Council of North America Inc. According to show organizers, the Flooring Sustainability Summit aims to unite a diverse array of stakeholders, including policymakers, advocacy groups, standards organizations, manufacturers, distributors, construction professionals, architects, designers, and procurement officers. The collaborative gathering will provide a platform for panel discussions, networking sessions, and working groups, facilitating learning opportunities, and fostering direct lines of communication with key decision-makers in sustainability.…
Womeki Group has accomplished the acquisition of a premier office area covering 34,000 square feet in Noida Sector 90, Alphathum. This strategic purchase, amounting to Rs 44 crores, underscores Womeki Groupโs dedication to advancing the commercial scene in the region. The recently acquired workspace features cutting-edge facilities and amenities crafted to elevate productivity and foster collaboration. With the capability to host more than 400 employees, this office space is positioned to emerge as a central hub for innovative teams and progressive organizations. Commenting on the new office space, Gaurav K Singh, founder and chairman, Womeki Group said, โWe are thrilled…
The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) has introduced a new online postgraduate degree programme โSustainable Construction Practices and Project Managementโ. The applications for the July 2024 batch are open till April 30. Interested candidates who are seeking to make a career in the construction industry as project managers, construction managers, and sustainability consultants can apply at the official website. Candidates should have completed their four-year bachelorโs degree in civil, structural, construction, and allied engineering and architecture disciplines with at least 55 per cent marks with 2 years of work experience (an applicant need not be currently employed to be…
Royaloak Furniture, India’s renowned furniture brand, has further solidified its presence in Andhra Pradesh with the inauguration of a new store in Bhimavaram today. With this, the brand marks an impressive 169th store opening in the country. The grand opening ceremony was honored by the esteemed presence of Vijai Subramaniam, Chairman of Royaloak Incorporation Pvt. Ltd., Mathan Subramaniam, Managing Director, Royaloak Incorporation Pvt. Ltd, Grandhi Srinivas, Honorable MLA & Government Whip, Bhimavaram Constituency, and Koyye Moshenu Raju, Chairman of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council. This expansion underscores Royaloak’s commitment to providing quality furniture solutions to the people of Andhra Pradesh. The…
ICICI Securities has warned of potential crude oil price hike impacting paint companies, especially the bigger players. Crude is one of the essential raw material for the industry. Pricier crude could squeeze pricing power and ad budgets for established players, the brokerage said, as it cited the HUL-P&G price war to drive home the point. Rising costs hurt HUL’s profitability while rival P&G managed better due to its size, the brokerage said, drawing a similar scenario for the paint industry. The note comes amid rising Israel and Iran tensions, fanning worries of an all-out conflict engulfing the entire West Asia…
Avani Institute of Design’s Building Voices, Building Alliances (BVBA) lecture series titled “Journeys Beyond Architecture” recently hosted a thought-provoking talk titled “Third Light: Sensing Beyond Our Physical Senses” in Calicut. Led by architects Chang Huai-Yan and Goh Yu Han, the talk delved into how architecture can play a role in shaping our relationship with nature in the times to come. “We were thrilled to host such insightful talks that challenged our perspectives and inspired us to re-imagine the role of architecture in shaping our future. The BVBA series was a commendable initiative that fostered discourses on critical issues and shaped…
Greenlam Industries recently inaugurated its first exclusive display center, at the Iqbal market, Kupwara. A handout said that the display will feature an exclusive range of Greenlam Laminates (1mm laminate collection) and Green Touch Laminates (0.8mm laminate collection), making it one of the biggest display centres in Kupwara offering such a diverse collection in the laminate segment. The display centre on its inaugural ceremony witnessed the presence of Anubhav Sharma, Regional Sales Head, Greenlam Laminate & Allied business for Chandigarh, Punjab, J&K, HP & Haryana and Nitin Gupta, Manager โ Sales, Greenlam Laminate & Allied at Greenlam Industries along with…