The Hindu 06.02.2015
Corpn. plans to recognise buildings that comply with norms
Coimbatore Corporation plans to recognise the property owners, architects, and engineers of public buildings that comply with building norms fully, Coimbatore Mayor P. Rajkumar said here on Thursday.
Speaking at the inaugural of BuildMat 2015, a four-day exhibition of construction materials and equipment organised by Coimbatore chapters of Association of Consulting Civil Engineers (India), Builders’ Association of India and Indian Institute of Architects, he said that while action is taken against buildings that violate the norms, public buildings that comply with rules should be recognised. The Corporation was working on the proposal.
The State Government has announced several infrastructure projects for Coimbatore, including an integrated bus stand, that will facilitate its development.
There are some cities where majority of the buildings comply with norms and some others where the number of buildings violating the rules is more. Construction industry representatives in Coimbatore have sought relaxation of certain norms to improve the compliance level. They have also demanded reduction in building licence fee. The Corporation would study the licence fee issue and reduce it, if there is an anomaly, he said.
Corporation Commissioner K. Vijayakarthikeyan said that in any country, historical events are remembered through men who participated in it and through the structures. Buildings reflect the culture of a town or city and also the prosperity, efficiency and culture of a country. Thus, the legacy of Coimbatore will depend on the structures planned and built by the builders, engineers and architects here.
P. Surya Prakash, president of the Association of Consulting Civil Engineers (India), said that modern technology has enabled customers know more about different kinds of construction materials.
Professionals in the construction sector deal with thousands of products and they need to have in-depth knowledge about each of these so that they can guide the customers. Such exhibitions are an opportunity for the professionals, customers and manufacturers to come together.
D.R. Sekar, chairman of Builders’ Association of India – Tamil Nadu, said that better air connectivity will help the city host international exhibitions and events. Expansion of Coimbatore airport will improve the air connectivity.
The Hindu Property Plus is the media partner for the exhibition.