E-waste is growing in India at the rate of 10%. Major recycling of e-waste is carried out in the non-formal sector using primitive and hazardous methods. Adequate legislative measures and cost-effective, environment friendly, technological solution would be needed to address the issue. A synopsis
The new rules called the e-waste (management and handling) Rules, 2011 released by the Ministry of Environment and Forests, effective from May 2011, aims at improving the safe management of…
What are the criteria of selecting a floor finishing machine? Why just running a scrubber drier is not enough? The question to be addressed is on pre and post scrubber…
Green building or LEED certified buildings are at its best when sustainable maintenance follows construction. Pest control measures and management are an integral part of maintenance services, which protect the building from infestation. Veejai Ahluwalia, Managing Director, Sterling Pest Control Services Pvt Ltd, speaks about the various systems incorporated in LEED certified buildings.
Jalshree Corporation, a 20-year old company with pan-India presence, has been providing solutions for water recycling and Sewage Treatment Plants (STP) to industries. With manufacturing facility in Pune, Jalshree, a…
Pre-construction anti termite treatment is the right solution to keep structure free of termites. Professional approach with latest tools & technologies coupled with Integrated Pest Management solutions would help solving the termite problem.
Confederation of Real Estate Developers’ Associations of India (CREDAI) Kochi implemented Clean City Movement to introduce an eco-friendly solid waste management system. V Raveendran, Executive Director shares his experience.
Pune-based MP Group, which has been into Facility Management services since 1981, has crossed a turnover of Rs 250 crore. One of the firsts to introduce the concept of Factory Management Services in 2002, Abhishek Pathak, MD, MP Group, says, “We made a transition into FM services first in a factory in Pune and then went on to include catering, water treatment, training and other services. Today, we are providing complete facility services.”
The sight of overflowing garbage bins is no more an issue with Panaji, capital of Goa, which started a ‘bin-less city’ campaign almost a decade ago. This is just one…
When facility managers gather to discuss the profession, in conferences or educational settings, two questions typically arise – how can the facility manager show the value of facility management (FM), and how can the facility manager receive recognition for performance. The answer to both questions is simple and clear – it’s the power of Key Performance Indicators, or KPIs.