Thursday, January 17, 2013

National seminar on Skill Upgradation and Competence

by Haryananewswire
CHANDIGARH,  JAN
  17
 A National Seminar on “Training, Skill Upgradation & Competence Development  in Building Industry” is being organized by the Indian Buildings Congress (IBC) as part of its 18th Annual Convention in Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on January, 17-19, 2013 with sub themes “Skill Upgradation and Competence Development”. Developers, Engineers, Architects, Construction experts and other building professionals from various parts of the country are attending three day convention.
 Inaugural Function was held on January 17, 2013 in the Plenary Hall of the Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. Mr Kamal Nath, Union Minister for Urban Development was the Chief Guest. Mr Bhupinder Singh Hooda, Chief Minister of Haryana and Mrs. Deepa Dasmunshi, Minister of State for Urban Development were the guests of honour. Mr.Bhupinder Singh Hooda, however could not attend because his helicopter could not take off due to inclement weather.
 Mr Maheh Kumar, President, Indian Buildings Congress and Engineer-in-Chief, Haryana, Public Works (Buildings & Roads) Department, in his address welcomed all the dignitaries and presented the summary of the achievements of the IBC during his tenure.  He highlighted the major technical activities undertaken by Indian Buildings Congress during the year. He mentioned that the initiative taken by IBC regarding workmen training in Construction Sector is appreciable.
  The IBC started the work with innovative approach and focused on workmen already employed at projects.  IBC conducted “gap analysis” to ascertain the extent of knowledge and skills needed by them to reach the required level. To start with IBC concentrated on basic trades, which included, (i) shuttering Carpenter, (ii) Bar Bender, (iii) Mason, (iv) Plumber and   (v) Electrician.
 As per innovative approach IBC conducted training at project site by taking one to two hours per day of workmen and not disturbing routine work. He also highlighted various innovative steps taken during his tenure to generate extra revenue and also how IBC office and its working have been improved. In his speech, he also informed how East and North-East India has been involved in IBC activities.  He informed the audience that North-East India is very crucial due to its seismic zone.
North-East India falls in Seismic Zone V - a very dangerous zone from intensity of earthquake point of view and IBC has distributed free literature to engineers of these states in various sections held there.
Mr O.P. Goel, Founder President, IBC in his addressed informed the audience as to how IBC has emerged in the field of Built Environment since inception.  
Mrs. Deepa Dasmunshi Minister of State for Urban Development in her address emphasized that effective ‘Training, Skill Upgradation & Competence Development in Building Industry’ plays a major role in the success and profitability of organizations and the construction industry is no exception to this rule.
           Mr  Kamal Nath, Union Minister for Urban Development in his address emphasized that Survival of construction companies in a competitive environment depends on the company’s ability to ensue timely completion of projects, adhering to the stipulated quality  norms and estimated costs. Sustenance of a migratory labour force is crucial for timely completion of projects.  Exploitation of the economic conditions of labourers is an impediment to the growth and survival of a construction industry.  Sound Training and Skill Upgradation Management practices and a sympathetic handling of the labourers ensure a motivated labour force which enhances productivity, yields tangible and intangible results and contributes to the growth of the company.
Mr Kamal Nath, released six technical publications published by IBC during the year. All these publications gave state of technical knowledge on the respective subjects such as Manual on Waterproofing of Buildings, Quality Manual for Civil Works in Buildings, Review of Jawahar Lal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission – A Preliminary Assessment, A Guide to District Planning, Guidelines for Design of Universally Accessible Built Environment and Planning and Management Approach towards Storm Water Drainage for Delhi. 
A souvenir was also released by Mr Kamal Nath on this occasion.  IBC Trophies for “Excellent in Built Environment” were given to winners.    Mr Kamal Nath presented “IBC Life Time Contribution Award 2012”   to Mr B. S. Duggal, Mr  T.N. Gupta and Mr   K.K. Madan. Outstanding Contribution to IBC Award was given to Mr K.K. Kapila. Mrs. Satya Goel Award instituted on the occasion by Mr O.P. Goel, Founder President was given to Mrs. Tripta Khurana.
 The deliberations will take place for three days and recommendations of seminar will be sent to all state governments and central government departments.

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