IRC: Objectives

Objectives

The IRC provides a National forum for sharing of knowledge and pooling of experience on the entire range of subjects dealing with the construction and maintenance of roads and bridges, including technology, equipment, research, planning, finance, taxation, organization and all connected policy issues. In more specific terms, the objectives of the IRC are:

• to promote and encourage the science and practice of building, operation and maintenance of roads.
• to provide a channel for the expression of collective opinion of its members regarding roads.
• to promote the use of standard specifications and to propose specifications.
• to advise regarding education, experiment and research connected with roads.
• to hold periodical meetings to discuss technical questions regarding roads and thus disseminate technical knowledge of experiences amongst highway engineers
• to suggest legislation for the development, improvement and protections of roads.
• to suggest improved methods of administration, planning, design, construction, operation, use and maintenance of roads.
• to establish, furnish and maintain libraries and museums for furthering the science of road making.
• to publish, or arrange for the publication of proceedings, journals, periodicals, and other literature for the promotion of the objectives of the IRC

The IRC has relentlessly strived to achieve these objectives and fulfill its charter.

Things to coordinate with regards to construction

The construction process is a complicated one. It involves the coming together of many kinds of activities. There are many things to coordinate with regards to construction, and in order to coordinate effectively companies must create a reliable construction plan. So what are these factors that need to be considered?

One thing construction companies must consider when developing a construction plan is the environmental impact of the construction process. Are you building on a lot that is inhabited by an valued or endangered species? Or are you going to be bringing in materials that will pollute and damage the wildlife around the site?

Scheduling also needs to be precise. Usually there is a set order of operation for constructing a building, and if you schedule in the wrong order, you're not going to be able to proceed on time.

Budgeting is also important. Construction companies usually quote an estimate to whoever is paying them, but if they go too far over budget, the buyer may not be able to foot the bill. If the company runs out of funds half-way through construction, you're not happy, your client isn't happy, and the community is left with an eye-sore.

One of the more important concerns is work site safety. The company is liable for anybody injured at the site, whether it's an worker or a pedestrian walking by. Making sure a company's workers are following safety standards will increase safety dramatically.

When the construction company takes everything into account and plans correctly, the final result is a beautiful, fully-functional building.

Primary use of using BuildSystem

Why Construction Agencies Should Use BuildSystem ?

The Primary Use is :

• To bring all the schedules of rates brought out by CPWD (DSR), MORTH, State PWDs, etc. and user's own schedule of rates on a common digital platform for estimating.

• To link the materials in these schedules of rates with the materials of manufacturers and vendors for updating of rates.

• To enable users to digitally connect their materials with the materials of manufacturers and vendors for estimating, tendering and procurement.

Be a part of the B.A.I. movement!

Be a part of the B.A.I. movement!

• Who can be a part of the BAI (Builders' Association of India) movement?
• Any Person, Company, Society or any Corporate Body or firm connected with construction work or building activity of any kind whatsoever, suppliers of building materials, hardware and construction equipment manufacturers including professionals such as architects, R.C.C. Consultants and Interior Designers, etc.
  
  
• Why become a member of BAI.
• Enlightened long-term self-interest demands safeguarding of one’s business interest. Doing it individually is not feasible and will be a voice in wilderness. Forming a group to safeguard the business interest has a better chance of results. As democracy is a number game, so is trade Association. Bigger the group, better the respect it commands and attention it receives from authorities. This is where our association plays its role. BAI provides a platform to focus issues for airing the problems faced by the industry at large. By becoming a member of BAI, constituents of the Indian Construction Industry are safeguarding their own interest.
  
  Becoming a member of an Association is like being a part of a larger family. The activities of the Association keep one abreast of the happenings in and around the industry.
  
  Construction is the second largest economic activity, second biggest contributor to Gross Domestic Product and second biggest labour employer. It is a core industry and engine for development.

Objectives of The Indian Roads Congress (IRC)

The objectives of the Congress are:

• To promote and encourage the science and practice of building and maintenance of roads;
• To provide a channel for the expression of collective opinion of its members regarding roads;
• To promote the use of standard specifications and to propose specifications;
• To advise regarding education, experiment and research connected with roads;
• To hold periodical meetings, to discuss technical questions regarding roads;
• To suggest legislation for the development, improvement and protection of roads;
• To suggest improved methods of administration, planning design, construction, operation, use and maintenance of roads;
• To establish, furnish and maintain libraries and museums for furthering the science of road making;
• To publish, or arrange for the publication of proceedings, journals, periodicals and other literature for the promotion of the objects of the Society;
• To accept subscriptions, subsidies, donations, endowments and gifts in furtherance of the objects of the Society;
• To invest and deal with the funds of the Society or entrusted to the Society, to acquire and hold any movable or immovable property, and to borrow or raise money for the furtherance of the objects of the Society and to sell, lease, exchange, or otherwise deal with the same;
• To grant pay, prizes, honoraria, or scholarships (including traveling scholarships) for meritorious work in furtherance of the objects of the Society;
• To do all such other lawful things as may be, incidental or conducive to the attainment of the above objects;

Indian Construction Industry: Development

The Planning Commission, Government of India along with the Construction Industry has set up Construction Industry Development Council (CIDC) to initiate activities for the development of the Indian Construction Industry. Hon'ble Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission is the Patron and Dr. Uddesh Kohli is the Chairman of CIDC. The Council started functioning in full swing from August 1996 and has taken up several important projects related to several vital issues of concern.

Handbooks of IBC

Following handbooks on topical subjects related to Built Environment have been prepared by IBC.

1. Indian Buildings Congress in association with CPWD and IIT Madras has prepared a Handbook on “Seismic Retrofit of Buildings” which was released  by Secretary, Urban Development.

Since 1993, 6 major earthquakes at Uttar Kashi, Lattur, Jabalpur, Chamoli, Bhuj and J& K have occurred in India which has exposed the vulnerability of existing building in India.  Although several Codes of Practices on Earthquake Resistance Design have been published by Bureau of Indian Standards but the construction of number of unsafe buildings is still going on in the country due to non-compliance of the Codes, particularly in Housing Construction under the Private Sector.

2.  Indian Buildings Congress has also prepared a Practical Handbook on “Energy Conservation in Buildings”. This is perhaps the first publication dealing with efficient use of energy and its conservation in buildings which is compatible with the provisions of Energy Conservation Building Code, (ECBC-2007) recently finalized by Bureau of Energy Efficiency. The book and discusses designs of buildings, adopting the principles of solar passive architecture, selection of appropriate materialsand processes for minimizing embodied energy, adoption of energy efficient systems and fittings,building automation, energy management, energy audit, etc. The Handbook on Energy Conservation is useful both to civil as well as electrical engineers.

3.  Handbook on Fire Safety is under preparation which shall deal with basic principles, Architectural aspects, Structural aspects, Fire safety measures, Fire protection systems, Fire safety codes, Fire safety evaluation, Repair and rehabilitation of fire damage, Special safety measures for disabled persons, heritage buildings, temporary structures such as tents & Shamianas, Slum and other related issues.  It will give state-of-art literature on the subject.

First & only IES Excellence awarded building and construction magazine in the country

Being the first & only IES Excellence awarded building and construction magazine in the country, not only The Masterbuilderhas always chipped in with comprehensive coverage on the latest information on trends and technologies, with exclusive views from the industry captains from a myriad of sectors, but has also provided the lead role of a solution provider, particularly in the developing markets where high quality and reliable information were hard to reach. The Masterbuilder boasts of a subscription base of over 280 cities across the country, apart from its conventional circulation through exhibitions sales, conferences, book stores and libraries. The Masterbuilder has successfully transformed itself as a true catalyst bridging the user industry with the manufacturing industry, thus cementing the interface for the better.

The Masterbuilder comes from Ark Group, well equipped with professional publishing practices is a diversified media house that delivers information and communication solutions in whatever format the market demands. Using its strong market-leading magazine brands, the Group publishes comprehensive directories for various industrial segments. “The Directory of Indian Building Materials & Products” is one such highly researched directory produced for BMTPC (Building Materials & Technology Promotion Council) under the aegis of the Ministry of Urban Development and Poverty Alleviation Govt. of India.

Builders Association of India

For tapping the business opportunity in the emerging Indian Infrastructure and Real Estate Sector, BAI offers... Advertising in ‘Indian Construction’  The widely circulated monthly bulletin is not only the mouth piece of BAI but a regular and dependable authenticate information provider to the constituents of the Indian construction sector. Product Write-ups Write-ups of products are carried in the ‘Indian Construction’ bulletin, in a way that it is of interest and information to readers. Most of the times it complements an advertisement of a product in the same issue. Exhibitions/Trade fairs Exhibitions/Trade fairs are regularly held by BAI in various parts of India. Conventions/Seminars/Conferences(with a link to page having a list of  Conventions/Seminars/Conferences of BAI or its Centres) Conventions/Seminars/Conferences are organized regularly by BAI in various parts of India and on specific topics too. These events are many times clubbed with Exhibitions/Tradefairs. Construction Industry Referencer BAI annually publishes Construction Industry Referencer the official membership directory of BAI containing all details of its members. Being a collector’s volume, advertisements in the Membership Directory get multiple exposures. Website The newly launched and regularly updated BAI Portal ‘www.baionline.in’ is a much sought after website for the information hosted on it. Advertisements, banners, messages and links on the website get wide exposure. One-to-One meetings One-to-One meetings with specific groups of members are also arranged by BAI on request by a supplier/manufacturer in various parts of India. Research/Survey/Opinion gathering exercise BAI will undertake on behalf of manufacturers/service providers