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Office retrofitting a Rs 45,000 cr investment opportunity for better rentals in India
Mumbai, April 4: The office market across top seven cities in India offers an estimated Rs 45,000 crore (approximately $5.3 billion) opportunity in retrofitting (improving the existing building design and engineering, integrating new technology, enhancing user experience, and incorporating climate-adaptive features and capabilities) and upgrading existing buildings, according to a report on Friday.
Abu Dhabi City Municipality promotes Sustainable Green Building Concept
Abu Dhabi, January 9: Abu Dhabi City Municipality emphasised that the Estidama Pearl Rating System is a tiered evaluation system, ranging from one to five pearls. It assesses buildings based on their adherence to sustainability requirements. Government-funded projects must achieve a minimum two-pearl rating, while privately funded projects must achieve at least a one-pearl rating. Meeting these requirements is essential for obtaining a building permit.