The construction methodologies which will gain acceptance will be those which require less manpower, time, and resources. Lightweight construction is resource-saving. The lighter the structure, the less dead weight it adds to the building, making it more efficient and sustainable. An evolving trend of minimizing weight across industries have somehow been in the back burner for the construction industry. Environment consciousness and technological advancements are resulting in the need to plan light, modular and flexible systems in our buildings if we want them to stand the test of time.
The use of lightweight materials like fibre cement boards, fly ash bricks, aerated concrete panels, re-engineered bamboo, compressed earth blocks, glass fiber, metal gypsum etc. can improve the sustainability and affordability of built structures as against building with traditional materials which increases the risk of redundancy.
Today, homeowners and developers are looking for maximum efficiency within stringent budgets, ease of construction, environment friendly materials and systems, capability to change with flexible design demands, ease of integration with fit-out elements, and ultimately higher return on investment. Consumers demand control of their indoor environment, flexibility in spatial layouts and a sense of being one with the space that fosters innovation, personal health, well-being and safety. Dry construction offers flexibility to transform spaces efficiently with minimal cost and resources. These kinds of construction are 4x faster and therefore the builder or a contractor prefers them as it adds speed to their deliverables and income.
Fiber Cement Board is one such material that is used for building drywalls for interiors and exteriors, cladding and facades, false ceilings and mezzanine floorings. The fibre cement board market in India is experiencing significant growth, driven by its ability to fast track a project due to dry construction technology and environment friendly properties. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 14% for the next five years. Growing demand for faster residential construction is expected to fuel the demand for such materials. Residential sector is experiencing a strong recovery in demand and rapid urbanization and rising per-capita income have resulted in a growing preference for dry construction technology integrated with smarter materials.
We at Everest, cater to the changing needs of modern-day architecture, through its dynamic product line thorough consumer immersion to be ahead of time. Everest’s drywall solutions are designed for better thermal insulation, fire protection and acoustics comfort and are expected to be the game-changer in this segment. These materials are light weight and easy to construct and requires no water during construction. It saves up to 340 litres of water per square feet. 70% of the materials can be salvaged just in case the design layout and space need to be altered, thereby reducing construction wastage and debris.
We continue to live in cities that defy dust mitigation norms in the construction sites worsening the air quality. Dry construction technology causes 30% lesser construction pollution. The lightweight dry construction systems allow easy, precise, and coordinated integration of fit out elements and services. Different mechanical, plumbing, and electrical services are seamlessly embedded within the different components of a building envelope like composite walls, ceilings, external façade panels.
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Everest Industries
Our company’s continual synergy with architects, designers and specifiers has ensured increased awareness and utilization of these sustainable materials by conscious customers. The company focuses on promoting value benefits to the builders and architects through the brand promise of delivering strength, speed and safety to construction. It disseminates knowledge to the installer on right practices of application thereby improving workmanship for faster adoption.
Our journey in the fiber cement market reflects a commitment to innovation and sustainable growth. The company’s ability to adapt to changing industry dynamics positions them as a leading player in shaping the future of construction in India. We are not just building structures; it’s building the future. It is reimagining spaces to improve people’s lives.
