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Australian Green Building Mission to India offers latest products & cutting edge solutions for Indian Green Buildings

An Australian Green Buildings mission visited India between 24 to 27 September 2008 to participate at the Indian Green Buildings Congress 2008 at Mumbai.

Australia is at the forefront of the constantly evolving standards in the international building & construction industry. Australian firms have significant expertise in offering cutting-edge solutions, products, technologies and services in green buildings for the building & construction industry. A combination of domain skills, technology expertise and implementation experience in green buildings are some of the key competencies of Australian green building sector.

Australian institutions have been playing a significant role in the transition of the Australian building & construction industry towards sustainability by promoting green building programs, technologies, design practices and operations as well as the integration of green building initiatives into mainstream design, construction and operation of buildings

Australia has wide ranging expertise in design, construction & management of green buildings that includes architectural & project management services; refurbishment of existing buildings; sustainable and green products & building materials; energy conservation and modelling systems & tools and building management systems.

According to Peter Forby, Australian Consul General for Western India and Trade Commissioner, “India is amongst the most significant exports markets for Australia. Australia can provide value-added competitive solutions and expertise both in traditional and emerging sectors for Indian businesses. Within emerging sectors, climate change is a significant focus area for Australia, and our activities relating to green buildings in India fit well with our climate change initiatives.

“With India’s green building movement picking up momentum, Australian companies can offer a range of products, technologies, expertise, services and project management capabilities for Indian companies for design, construction & management of green buildings”, Peter Forby said.

The Australian Green buildings mission to India features a broad cross section of organisations that includes:

• PowerSense Pty Ltd - Manufacturers of energy efficient lighting products. PowerSense seeks joint venture partners in India

• Primestone Architectural Paving – Manufacturer of recycled and reconstituted crushed limestone and granites. Primestone proposes to set up a limestone and terrazzo manufacturing facility in India.

• Crommelin - Manufacturer of green eco-friendly water based construction products that includes waterproofing, protective coatings and construction chemicals

• Waterco Limited – Manufacturer of water saving pumps and heating systems for pool/ spa, water filters, commercial water filtration and recycling systems.

• Phase Change Products Pty Ltd – Manufacturer of phase change materials for high efficiency air conditioners

• Rhino Water Tanks & Liners Pty Ltd – Manufacturers of modular tanks system for storage of potable / non potable water and treated effluents.

• Padghams Cost Management Private Limited – Provider of consulting services in cost planning and cost management to the building and property development sectors

• PSG Asia (India) Pvt. Ltd – Provider of specialised green services in interior design, project management, facility management and construction services

Potential opportunities exists for the Indian building & construction industry; architecture & design firms to seek niche Australian technologies, products & solutions and partner with Australian firms.

For more information on the Australian green buildings mission please visit http://www.utsavaustralia.in/Events-details.aspx?aWQ9MTA5

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