Central Public Works Department to adopt modern Monolithic construction technology
Q. Central Public Works Department (CPWD) has decided to shift to a better, efficient and green construction technology. It is- Published on 06 Jun 16a. Monolithic Construction
b. Brick based construction
c. On site construction
d. Green Construction
ANSWER: Monolithic Construction
- The Central Public Works Department (CPWD) will henceforth, adopt modern Monolithic construction technology for all major projects of Rs.100 cr and above each.
- The shift by CPWD is in the context of rising concerns over dust pollution, recommendation of the Standing Committee on Urban Development and observations of National Green Tribunal and the Supreme Court over the alarming levels of Air and Noise Pollution in Delhi and other major cities of the country.
- Benefits of Monolithic construction technology which is suited for large housing projects and office complexes include; cost saving due to reduced construction time, much lesser air and noise pollution and construction waste, no use of timber, optimum use of water, better finish, durable construction, all weather construction, increased labour productivity etc. Only Ready Mix Concrete (RMC) will be used doing away with the need of moving sand, cement, aggregates, bricks and steel shuttering materials to the construction site.
- This technology also furthers the cause of Swachh Bharat Mission by ensuring neat and tidy workplace with minimal environmental pollution and of Skill India Mission with industry taking up skill up gradation activities while enabling Skill, Scale and Speed in large construction works.
