27 Australian firms participated in the green buildings trade delegation to India offering latest products & cutting edge solutions for Indian Green Buildings
An Australian green buildings trade delegation visited India between 9 to 12 September 2009 to participate at the Indian Green Buildings Congress 2009 at Hyderabad.
Organised by The Australian Trade Commission, Australian Government in partnership with Trade Queensland, State Government of Queensland and Victorian Government Department of Innovation Industry and Regional Development, 29 Australian firms participated in the Australian green buildings trade delegation, making it the largest ever Australian contingent in the building & construction sector visiting India.
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.
Australian Green Building Expertise
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.
Key product & services capabilities of the Australian green building industry includes, building biology; building information services; decking and flooring, draft proofing, energy efficient cooling and heating; energy efficient lighting; grey water systems; gutters and gutter guards; insulation; natural and low VOC paints; retrofitting; salvage yards; skylights; solar systems; swimming pools & accessories; termite control; toilets; ventilation; water-saving devices; water tanks & windows.
According to Aminur Rahman, Australian Consul General for South India and Trade Commissioner, “India is Australia s fastest growing export market. 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".
“Australia has significant strengths in design, construction & management of green buildings as well as refurbishment of existing buildings in line with green building standards. 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”, Aminur Rahman said.
Association with the Indian Green Buildings Council
The Indian Green Buildings Council (IGBC) has been working very closely with Australian institutions for seeking Australian inputs in drafting the policy for setting the industry standards in India.
The Indian Green Buildings Council’s association with Australia has been growing with ongoing visits by IGBC professionals for advanced training and for identifying innovative technologies for commercial, residential, industrial and institutional buildings from Australia particularly in the areas of solid waste management systems; renewable energy solutions & services; energy efficient systems; green roof solutions; water efficient systems; capacity building for green building services; energy modelling; development of low cost green building materials and equipment.
The Indian Green Buildings Council (IGBC) is also working closely with The Australian Green Building Congress for the establishment of exclusive “Water Institute” as a Centre for Excellence.
Australian Green Buildings Trade Delegation
The Australian Green buildings trade delegation to India featured a broad cross section of organisations that includes
State Government of Queensland – Represented by Trade Queensland, Queensland Government agency responsible for promotion of Queensland exports & inward investments into Queensland.
Victorian Government Department of Innovation Industry and Regional Development - Victorian Government’s lead agency responsible for promotion of Victoria’s exports & inward investments into Victoria.
Australia Urban Systems – Provider of planning and design services for development of sustainable cities Beyond Business Connections – Consulting firm providing market entry services for international businesses entering the Australian market
Cetec Pty Ltd – Provider of technical risk management consultancy Environmental Villages Worldwide – Manufacturer of mobile, self powered, affordable accommodation Formblock Global Building Systems - Manufacturer of concrete blocks GHD Pty Ltd - Professional services engineering & architecture firm Gleeds – Provider of cost and project management consultancy Green Insulation Pty Ltd - Manufacturer of environment friendly insulation products and materials Harvest Pools International - Manufacturer of pre-formed and ready for installation fibreglass swimming pools. In Business Systems – Manufacturer of pre-engineered and portal frame buildings Moshin Holdings Pty Ltd - Property development management consulting firm Mox Group - Manufacturer of smart products for infrastructure control and industrial automation. N K Collins Industries Pty Ltd – Manufacturer of cypress pine timber products Ozwall Pty Ltd - Manufacturer of precast partitions and panels Ramtaps Pty Ltd - Manufacturer of Mixers, Tapware, Bathroom Accessories and Waste outlets Rebound Ace Sports Pty Ltd – Manufacturer of acrylic resin sports surfacing products Rheem Australia Pty Ltd – Manufacturer of water heating systems Rhino Linings Australasia Pty Ltd - Manufacturer of spray equipment and chemical lining systems Snowy Mountains Engineering Corporation – Engineering and development consultancy firm Starkeys Products - Manufacturer of eco-friendly insect & bacteria control products. Suncoast Waste Water Management Pty Ltd - Manufacturer of wastewater treatment solution products Sustainable Built Environments - Consultancy firm providing ecologically sustainable development (ESD) solutions Taiyo Membrane Corporation - Manufacturer of tensile membrane solutions The Buchan Group - Architect firm providing design and project delivery solutions. The Padghams Group - Cost management consulting services Urban Art Projects - Design consultancy firm Weepa Products Pty Ltd - Manufacturer of weephole vents
Business & Partnership Opportunities with Australia
Potential opportunities exists for the Indian building & construction industry; architecture & design firms to seek niche Australian technologies, products & solutions and partner with Australian firms both for conventional property development as well as in green buildings.
For more information on the Australian Green Buildings mission, and business opportunities with Australia, please visit the Australian Trade Commission’s website for Indian businesses – Utsav Australia at http://www.utsavaustralia.in/Events-details.aspx?aWQ9MTc1 or email utsavaustralia@austrade.gov.au