Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Glazing Society of India (GSI) and IIT Madras jointly conducted a one-day workshop on “National Building Code 2016: Glass and Glazing Aspects” recently at LS Raheja School of Architecture in Mumbai.
The workshop was supported by Glass and Glazing Knowledge Forum, including Glazing Society of India, Federation of Safety Glass, All India Glass Manufacturers Federation, Confederation of Construction Products and Services, International Fenestration Forum, Glass Academy and uPVC Windows and Doors Manufacturers Association (UWDMA).
The objective of this workshop was to educate the entire construction value chain on the codes and provisions given in NBC 2016 on the use of glass and glazing systems in Indian buildings and thereby enabling the implementation of the same. The technical theme paper book was released by V Suresh, Vice- Chairman, NBC Committee of BIS and the first copy was received by Arun Kumar, Scientist D, Civil Engineering Department, BIS in the presence of S Arul Jayachandran, Professor, Civil Engineering Department, IIT Madras; G N Gohul Deepak, Director, Glazing Society of India and other dignitaries.
While delivering the keynote address, V Suresh presented about various sections present in NBC 2016, which would be vital for every professional in the construction value chain as a guideline for safe and sustainable construction. In his special address, S Arun Kumar explained about the revisions done in NBC 2016 to cater to the growing needs for standardisation in the glass and glazing industry.
The event had three technical sessions addressed by eminent experts from BIS, industry and academia. The eminent experts included S Arun Kumar, R N Dandekar (Convener, Panel for Glass and Glazing of NBC 2016), Prof S Arul Jayachandran, Amor Kool (Member, Panel for Sustainability of NBC 2016), S S Warrick (Member, Panel for Fire Protection of NBC 2016), Antony John (Member, Panel for Glass and Glazing of NBC 2016) and Sharanjit Singh, (Member, Glass, Glassware and Laboratory ware, Technical Committee of BIS).
The workshop was well attended by 170+ participants comprising builders, architects, consultants, developers, glass processors, manufacturers, government officials and other professionals.
