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Builders and Architects Should Focus on "Safe And Smart" High Rise Buildings And Work On Reducing Cost Of High Rise Construction - S.Jaipal Reddy

Union Urban Development Minister S. Jaipal Reddy today urged the construction industry to focus on futuristic 'Safe and smart' high rise buildings as need for construction of high rise buildings in metro cities will increase due to soaring land prices and growing global trend for accommodating various activities under one roof. Minister while inaugurating the three day National seminar on 'Recent Trends in High Rise Buildings' organised by the Indian Builders Congress (IBC) said " the construction industry should use latest green technologies, including environment friendly building materials, high tech sensors for conserving energy and water, and water recycling and ample parking and open spaces while construction of safe and smart high rise buildings".10:41 AM on May 13