Dear Readers,

The Indian Economic Growth is expected to remain strong, thanks to firm domestic demand. The IMF has projected 7.5 per cent as GDP growth for India in 2016-17. As we step into the next financial year, we wish all our readers all the best for upcoming year and hope the government embarks on requisite measures to ensure the growth in India excels all expectations.

We would like to all our readers a very happy and joyful Holi in advance!

Best Regards,
Arvind Nanda & Gautam Suri

Roof Purlins

Roof purlins are cold-formed Z profiles, normally 200 to 250 mm deep out of 1.6 to 3.15 mm thick steel. These are fixed to the top flanges of the rafters by means of clips bolted to the rafters, and the purlin web bolted to the clips. Purlin ends overlap to act as continuous beams.

Types of purlins majorly used:

	C Purlins: The shape of these types of purlins is that of a square 'C'. C Purlins are used asPurlins over walls, rafters, floor joists and studs for walls.
	Z Purlins: Z purlins resemble the alphabet Z and are also called as Zed Purlins. This shape helps the Purlins to overlap joint and is stronger and studier than the C purlins. As a result, they tend to be used for large-scale structures.

Power is one of the most critical components of infrastructure crucial for the economic growth and welfare of nations. The Planning Commission’s 12th Five-Year Plan estimates total domestic energy production to reach 669.6 million tonnes of oil equivalent (MTOE) by 2016–17 and 844 MTOE by 2021–22. As of November 2015, total thermal installed capacity stood at 196.2 gigawatt (GW), while hydro and renewable energy installed capacity totaled 42.6 GW and 37.4 GW, respectively. At 5.8 GW, nuclear energy capacity remained broadly constant compared with the previous year

The Indian power sector has an investment potential of Rs 15 trillion (US$ 237 billion) in the next 4–5 years, thereby providing immense opportunities in power generation, distribution, transmission, and equipment, according to Union Minister. The government’s immediate goal is to generate two trillion units (kilowatt hours) of energy by 2019. This means doubling the current production capacity.

The Government of India is taking a number of steps and initiatives like 10-year tax exemption for solar energy projects, etc., in order to achieve India's ambitious renewable energy targets of adding 175 GigaWatts (GW) of renewable energy, including addition of 100 GW of solar power, by the year 2022. The cumulative installed capacity of solar power in India has crossed the 4 Gigawatt mark as of June 30, 2015. The government has also sought to restart the stalled hydro power projects and increase the wind energy production target to 60 GW by 2022 from the current 20 GW

Interarch Light Buildings can be utilized for various applications, starting from small cabin to cafeteria, warehouse buildings to partitions in manufacturing facilities. Interarch Light buildings is ideal solution where fast and quality finish is required

M. R. Warerkar & Associates Pvt. Ltd. is an Architectural, Engineering and Interior Design practice established in 1963. In the past 50+ years, the practice has evolved into a multidisciplinary consulting organisation, having total staff strength of more than 40 persons. Over 1500 successful domestic and multinational projects have been successfully completed by the company, majorly for Food & Beverages, FMCG and Auto Components. Mr. Manish Shah is associated with the organization as a Director from last 22 years. He is holding Master’s Degree in Structural Engineering from Delhi College of Engineering.

According to Mr. Shah, scope of green building will increase in near future as people are becoming aware of this fact and the concept should be encouraged and promoted for the betterment of the society, as also benefits to the company in form of saving in water, air-conditioning and electricity. M/S MRW have designed few Green Building projects which have been appreciated at global level platform. His favorite building project is bottling plant for Pepsico India executed in Satharia, U.P, which is first Beverage plant of its kind in India to be awarded IGBC Gold Rating. The plant has also received Pepsico Chairman’s sustainability award for 2 years.

On comparison of Indian Pre Engineered building with Global countries he thinks that Indian Pre Engineered Buildings companies needs to give more focus on Elevation design features, and emphasis on Project management capabilities. New requirements for smart cities, provision of solar panels and green energy would also be in vogue. Multistorey Buildings, Green Buildings and Light Structures would be focus areas for new type of metal buildings coming in india.

For building maintenance tips, he suggests to readers that coordination with architect is more important for any modification in building. Periodic maintenance and checking and cleaning of Gutters and down take pipes is essential, especially before monsoon.

We appreciate the effort put in by their team at all the stages, resources deployed and cooperation extended for the satisfactory and timely completion of this project.

Interarch conducted “Young Builder Program” at Vishwakarma Institute of Information Technology in Pune. The session was being conducted by Mr. Sandeep Koul . The program was being attended by more than 180 students.

The program gives an insight and educates Young Architects & Engineers about the Indian Pre- Engineered Steel Industry, various applications & nomenclature of Metal buildings.

The main benefits of this program for students:
	Knowledge on Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings.
	Green Buildings
	Application of Pre-engineered Steel Buildings.
	Site Visit/Plant Visit for further strengthening of the concept.
	Regular Knowledge mailers.
	Invitation for few deserving students to come to Knowledge forums and meet senior architect and consultants.