The see-saw approach

The Central Public Works Department has banned the use of wood in its construction projects, ignoring the fact that the substitutes are more …

Indian bridges on their last legs

A recent survey by the Union,ministry of surface transport has revealed the pitiable state of bridges in India

Windmill to the rescue

A revolution misplaced

Apathy towards China's environmental degradation may seem a thing of the past. But the damage that has already occurred places a daunting task …

Republic quaked

Gujarat is paying a heavy price for a calamity that is by far the biggest government-made disaster since Independence. As the state crawls out …

Reflections on glass

Use of glass in construction has become a fad. But it is not the right choice for Indian climate

Nirma whitewash

Detergent company Nirma gave false information to obtain clearance for its cement plant in coastal Saurashtra. Environment ministry to inspect …

Sand slips

Where there is a river, there is sand. Called a minor mineral, it fulfils a major requirement of the booming construction industry. No wonder, …

One more goes down

Shaky business

A deadly nexus between government officials and builders reduce most of Gujarat's homes to rubbles

No signs of science

Better alternatives

"Resorting" to loopholes

DAMAGE CONTROL

Paperwork

Big urban constructions in Delhi will need EIAs

Wood substitute

In deep waters

How an attempt to convert a water body into land for commercial use was foiled

Buildings lack safety

Hazardous kilns

Farming sand

ORDER REVERTED

CHILE

Offloaded

Responsibility to dispose Mumbai's construction waste

India’s carbon roadmap

Mumbai sources out city planning