Chennai: Saint-Gobain India has strengthened its strategic partnership with the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) to establish two advanced research laboratories focused on sustainable construction materials and digital technologies for the built environment.
Sreedhar N, CEO, Asia Pacific and India Region, Saint-Gobain, said, “By bringing together academic research and industrial expertise, we can turn scientific discoveries into practical construction solutions built for India’s hot and humid climate. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Chennai | Silver Rate in Chennai | Bank Holidays in Chennai | Public Holidays in Chennai | Chennai AQI | Weather in Chennai | Petrol Price in Chennai | Diesel Price in Chennai | CNG Price in Chennai | LPG Price in Chennai
The partnership will facilitate the establishment of the Digital Real-Time Sensing Technologies for Infrastructure (DRSTI) Laboratory and the Concrete Admixture Research for Engineering Next-generation Construction (CAREN) Laboratory at IIT Madras’s Centre of Excellence on Technologies for Low-carbon and Lean Construction (TLC2). The initiative is also expected to enhance research capabilities in areas relevant to India’s infrastructure needs and accelerate the adoption of light and sustainable construction practices. He added that the partnership would help translate advanced research into practical solutions for the construction industry and the country.