INDIA

Shaping India’s skyline, learning new techniques and understanding new trends in the
design and construction of tall buildings

International conference: 31 January – 1 February 2011

JW Marriott, Mumbai, India

Mayank Gandhi, James Law, Jason Pomeroy, Sanjay Puri,

Secretary, Remaking of Mumbai Chief Executive Officer, Director, Principal Architect,
Federation and Country James Law Cybertecture Broadway Malyan Sanjay Puri Architects
Representative

Other high-profile speakers include: Benefits of attending:

• R. Ramana, Senior Planner, Mumbai Metropolitan
Region Development Authority
• Va-Chan Cheong, Director, Arup
• Stefan Krummeck, Director, TFP Farrells
• Dr. Hossein Rezai-Jorabi, Managing Director, Web
Structures
• Karuna Gopal, Founder, Future Cities
• S. K. Das, Founder, SK Das Associated Architects
• Learn about the latest trends and technologies in the
design, construction and operation of a tall building
• Understand regulatory aspects in the construction of
tall buildings
• Gain insights on energy management for sustainable
buildings
• Learn about the best practices and strategies from
international and regional case studies on tall
building projects
• Utilise innovative methods to create green buildings

For more information or to register:

Tel: +971 4 364 2975 Fax: +971 4 363 1938 Email: enquiry@iqpc.ae
www.tallbuildingsindia.com
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INDIA
08:30 Registration, refreshments and networking
09:00 Chair’s welcome and opening remarks
Conference Chairman
Mayank Gandhi, Secretary, Remaking of Mumbai Federation
Co-chairman
Navin Keswani, Managing Director, Aluplex
Discussing best practices and the future of tall
buildings
09:15 Developing a specialised high-rise zone to overcome
challenges in space, design and construction of tall
buildings
• Highlighting the importance of developing a blueprint for a
high-rise zone
• Assessing existing infrastructure in India and developing a
road map for the future of India’s skyline
• Overcoming challenges in logistics in urban and
suburban areas
R. Ramana, Senior Planner, Mumbai Metropolitan Region
Development Authority
09:45 Case study: Remaking of Mumbai and discussing the role
of vertical construction
• Transforming Mumbai’s horizontal space to tall buildings
• Ensuring redevelopment of 32,000 dilapidated buildings
through sustainable and vertical development with the help of
a cluster approach
• Setting standards of excellence in constructing buildings
using engineering and technological advancements
Mayank Gandhi, Secretary, Remaking of Mumbai Federation
and Country Representative
10:15 Discussing the benefits of high-rise development for a
rapidly urbanising India
• Highlighting the importance of conserving the natural habitat
• Tackling the population explosion through vertical
construction
• Stressing the importance of effective land use
Sanjay Puri, Principal Architect, Sanjay Puri Architects
10:45 Transit Management - A key enabler in the re-urbanisation
of India
Sven Rau, Area Sales Manager IMEA, Schindler
11:15 Morning break, networking and refreshments
11:45 Glass and Complex Facades
Richard Gulliver, Thomas Bennett Group
12:15 Panel discussion – Developing a specialized high-rise zone
to overcome the challenges of removing slum and
dilapidated buildings based on their construction,
economics and commercial viability
• Devising an integrated planning process to tackle incremental
and awkward growth process
• Discussing the importance of new high rise zones
• Stressing the importance of eco-friendliness and excellent
infrastructure
Moderator: Anand Gupta, Vice President, Remaking
of Mumbai Federation and Hon. Treasurer, Builders
Association of India
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Conference day one:
Monday 31 January 2011
Panelists:
Amol Shimpi, Vice President – Business Development, HCC
Real Estate
R. Ramana, Senior Planner, Mumbai Metropolitan Region
Development Authority
Mayank Gandhi, Secretary, Remaking of Mumbai Federation
and Country Representative
Sanjay Puri, Principal Architect, Sanjay Puri Architects
Kaustuv Roy, Director, Cushman & Wakefield
12:45 Discussing guidelines in emergency evacuation elevator
system guidelines
Johannes de jong, Director & Head of Technology, Kone
13:15 Lunch break and networking opportunity
14:15 Vertical neighbourhood: fostering community in
tall buildings
• Creating a city of objects and presenting case studies of
hybrid tall buildings
• Highlighting paradigm shifts in tall building design
• Discussing the role of sky courts and sky gardens in a new
vertical urbanism
Jason Pomeroy, Director, Broadway Malyan
14:45 Case study: The 441 meter tall Kingkey tower – a
sustainable building typology
• Analysing how super tall buildings integrate into our cities
• Designing the eighth tallest building in the world by using the
concept of “shape follows function”
• Examining visual and technical solutions for wind, seismic
load and sustainability
Stefan Krummeck, Director, TFP Farrells
15:15 Afternoon break, networking and refreshments
15:45 Case study: Examining high-rise structural design
processes for different geographies – featuring projects in
India and South-East Asia
• Analysing the structural design of projects in Thailand and
Singapore
• Imbibing design practices used in Tokio Marine Centre in
Singapore and Northpoint in Pattaya, Thailand
• Designing high-rise residential projects in Indian metros and
comparing design criteria in India and South-East Asia
Dr. Hossein Rezai-Jorabi, Managing Director, Web Structures
16:15 Presentation by CleanIndia Group
16:45 Discussing best practices in project management for tall
buildings to maximise revenue and reduce costs
• Overcoming challenges in project management and delivery
• Selecting the right combination of developers, contractors
and designers
• Balancing key factors like budgets, design, sustainability, risk
management and delivery schedules
Nitesh Kumar, Project Manager, DB Group
17:15 Panel discussion – Overcoming challenges in vertical
construction over existing structures
• Discussing architectural and structural design challenges in
vertical construction
• Evaluating the role of retrofitting to reduce seismic hazards
• Q & A on optimising architectural and structural design
Amol Shimpi, Vice President – Business Development, HCC
Real Estate
Stefan Krummeck, Director, TFP Farrells
Arunkumar Aggarwal, Vice President – Structure, Omaxe
Dr. Hossein Rezai-Jorabi, Managing Director, Web Structures
17:45 End of conference day one

INDIA
08:30 Registration, refreshments and networking
09:00 Chair’s welcome and opening remarks
Conference Chairman
Mayank Gandhi, Secretary, Remaking of Mumbai Federation
Co-chairman
Navin Keswani, Managing Director, Aluplex
Exploring the latest techniques and solutions in the
design and construction of tall buildings
09:10 Mechanical Considerations for Tall Buildings
• A discussion related to designing the mechanical systems
relative to the geographical location
• Stressing the importance of a coordinated approach between
all design disciplines
• A discussion of key important facts to consider when
designing mechanical systems for tall buildings
Michael Samadhin, Director, Clarke Samadhin Associates
09:50 Utilising Building Information Modelling (BIM) and
simulation software in tall building projects
• Managing projects through Business Information Modelling
for enhanced clarity
• Using BIM solutions as a tool to improve internal
communication
• Exploring the different applications of BIM solutions
Va-Chan Cheong, Director, Arup
10:30 Discussing the importance of fire safety management and
vertical transport systems in high-rise structures
• Designing fire resistant steel frame building structures for
maximum fire protection
• Adhering to the latest safety norms and guidelines
• Selecting safe vertical transport solutions to suit the design of
the structure
Raghuvir Singh Rathaur, Director - Engineering, RSP Design
Consultants (India)
11:10 Morning break, networking and refreshments
11:40 Presentation by
Sanjay Mohanty, Architectural Manager, PRECIPIO
12:20 Panel discussion – Exploring value management in high
rise structures
• Conducting a detailed analysis of overall value, performance
and costs
• Enabling enhanced decision making and value outcomes to
add to the bottom-line
• Surpassing value engineering to enhance processes
Stephen Oehme, Freelance Consultant and Regional
Director – Value Management & Sustainability, Hyder
Consulting
James Law, Chief Executive Officer, James Law Cybertecture
Va-Chan Cheong, Director, Arup
Raghuvir Singh Rathaur, Director - Engineering, RSP Design
Consultants (India Consulting Middle East)
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Conference day two:
Tuesday 1 February 2011
13:00 Lunch break and networking opportunity
Developing green and sustainable structures
14:00 Utilising innovative methods to create a sustainable
green structure
• Reducing the carbon footprint through innovative techniques
• Effectively using solar and water resources by implementing
renewable energy generation
• Introducing the innovative water façade system to achieve
energy efficiency
S. K. Das, Founder, SK Das Associated Architects
14:40 Stressing the importance of high density in urban
sustainability
• Describing how the ecological footprint of a city is linked to
urban form and density
• Highlighting the role of current technologies in reducing the
energy consumption of a city by more than half
• Overcoming environmental and social issues in the
construction of tall buildings
Prathima Manohar, Founder, The Urban Vision
15:20 Afternoon break, networking and refreshments
15:50 Creating futuristic cities in the vertical age
• Developing a knowledge management framework for
accelerating urban transformation
• Tackling socio-economic changes in densely populated
urban areas
• Devising strategies for effective urban governance
Karuna Gopal, Founder, Future Cities
16:30 Panel discussion – Delivering green compliant tall
buildings to reduce carbon footprints
• Devising strategies to achieve energy efficient and green
tall buildings
• Implementing solutions to reduce carbon footprint and
emissions from tall buildings
• Discussing the elements that affect energy generation
and use
S. K. Das, Founder, SK Das Associated Architects
Prathima Manohar, Founder, The Urban Vision
Karuna Gopal, Founder, Future Cities
17:10 Final comments from the chair and end of conference
 Highlights of the conference
• Presentations by industry experts, world renowned
architects and structural consultants
• Case studies on some of the most interesting high-rise
INDIA projects in the region as well as South East Asia
• Coverage of key aspects related to the design and
construction of tall buildings including project management,
India's rapid growth and urbanisation has led to a critical need energy management, fire & safety and sustainable practices
for tall buildings and high-rise structures in the country. With • Focus on creating green compliant and sustainable
50% of India's population expected to live in urban areas by tall buildings
2030, there is a great demand in the residential and
commercial space. Therefore, the Indian real-estate industry is • Showcase of new trends and technologies in the design
now exploring the vertical space to overcome challenges in land and construction of tall buildings
acquistion, space and costs. India is set to be the next big home
for the tallest skyscrapers in the world, with the Indian Associate sponsor:
government now focusing on regulatory measures for high-rise
structures.
Tall Buildings India aims to bring together developers,
architects, design consultants, urban planners and government
agencies to discuss the challenges in urban planning, design,
Cocktail sponsor: Exhibitor:
sustainability, durability, safety and energy consumption and
help shape India's skyline.
The exclusive two day conference will witness presentations
and case studies by some of the biggest names in the industry.
The event will focus on the latest trends, challenges and Official media partner:
opportunities in the design, construction and operation of
high-rise structures in India.

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construction, real estate, architecture and structural
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