PRESS NOTE January 22, 2013

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1 PRESS NOTE January 22, th Annual Convention and National Seminar on Training, Skill Upgradation & Competence Development in Building Industry January 17-19, 2013, Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi MAHESH KUMAR PRESIDENT, IBC & Engineer-in-Chief, Haryana Public Works (B&R) New Delhi: A National Seminar on Training, Skill Upgradation & Competence Development in Building Industry was organized by the Indian Buildings Congress (IBC) as part of its 18 th 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 participated in three day convention. Inaugural Function was held on January 17, 2013 in the Plenary Hall of the Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. Shri Kamal Nath, Hon ble Union Minister for Urban Development was the Chief Guest. Shri Bhupinder Singh Hooda, Hon ble Chief Minister of Haryana and Smt. Deepa Dasmunshi, Hon ble Minister of State for Urban Development were the Guests of Honour. Sh.Bhupinder Singh Hooda, however could not attend because his helicopter could not take off due to inclement weather. 1 P a g e

2 Shri Mahesh 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 sessions held there. Shri Mahesh Kumar is the first ever engineer in the history of Haryana who has served as President, Indian Buildings Congress. Shri 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. Smt. 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. Shri Kamal Nath, Hon ble 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 2 P a g e

3 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. Shri Kamal Nath, Hon ble Union Minister for Urban Development 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 Shri Kamal Nath, Hon ble Union Minister for Urban Development on this occasion. IBC Trophies for Excellent in Built Environment were given to winners. Shri Kamal Nath presented IBC Life Time Contribution Award 2012 to Shri B. S. Duggal, Shri T.N. Gupta and Shri K.K. Madan. Outstanding Contribution to IBC Award was given to Shri K.K. Kapila. Smt. Satya Goel Award instituted on the occasion by Shri O.P. Goel, Founder President was given to Smt. Tripta Khurana. The deliberations took placed for three days and following recommendations of seminar shall be sent to all state governments and central government departments :- 1. In order to achieve timely completion of projects of international level, there is need of imparting intensive training to workers for upgrading their skills and to achieve noticeable increase in productivity in implementation of projects. 2. Most of construction workers generally acquire skill by working under master tradesman in absence of shortage of vocational training centers. The State Government should set up large number of ITI s so as to close the gap between demand and supply of skilled workers. Ministry of Labour, Govt. of India needs to take suitable initiative to provide these in each of the Districts during the current five year plan P a g e

4 3. Construction workers are very often dropouts from village schools. Therefore the vocational and technical education about construction activities should start in rural areas from school level itself, with a view to provide them job opportunities outside the villages in urban areas. 4. ITI s and leading contractors of industry have to take initiative in providing continuous practical training of workmen at the work sites for improving their skills. Specialized and extensive training should be provided to construction workers going abroad for upgrading their skills. 5. All major construction agencies should make in-house training institutes for training of its workers on the lines similar to that being done by CPWD, MES, Railways, L&T, etc. 6. Proper training needs to be given tradewise to workmen engaged in construction activities requiring higher skills such as retrofitting, tile laying, waterproofing, aluminum /steel fabrication, building maintenance etc. 7. Vocational training of workers should be designed and executed based on proper analysis of knowledge and competency of individuals and their ability to perform specific jobs. 8. Multiskilling, a concept to train workers for performing a variety of tasks should be encouraged by construction agencies for reduction of labour cost, project cost and completion time. 9. Technocrats and professionals should be trained to enable them to respond timely and effectively to latest needs of construction industry. This should include Training Needs Assessment, identification of core technical and management skill, and developing training programmes commensurate with HRD requirements. 10. Efforts are to be made to have a compulsory system of licensing and registering of skilled workers like plumbers, mason, electrician etc. This would help in recruitment of workmen and enhance their earning capacity. 11. There is a need to make employment of certain percentage of certified / licensed workers compulsory at construction sites. This can be done in a phased manner subject to availability of requisite number of certified/ licensed workers. 4 P a g e

5 12. A Construction Industry Training Board consisting of three units, the Regulatory Authority, the Training Council and the Certification Unit needs to be constituted, which could be responsible for regulating all matters pertaining to training of workmen and issue of licenses/certification to them, in all the States. 13. Engineering institutions generally continue with the old course content. The course should be more suited for theoretical and practical training knowledge, conducive to employment potential. The course curriculum should be modified and updated in view of the present requirements. The skills required due to evolvement of new materials, concepts and machineries have to be taken care of in modifying the course syllabus. 14. Construction professionals should embrace Integrated Project Delivery system whereby architects, civil, electrical, mechanical engineer, contractor, supplier etc. interact with each other right from inception stage to ensure that the projects are undertaken on a turnkey basis with availability of comprehensive designs and drawings at the commencement of project. 15. An innovative concept for design of skin of building is sustainable facades which reduce carbon footprint and simultaneously ensure comfort for occupants. 16. A building s heating, cooling, lighting and equipment system all interact with each other and also with building envelope/site in complex ways. All these variables could be integrated by adopting modern methods of Building Automation to produce high energy efficient and intelligent buildings. 17. Institutional Reforms and Competence Development are required in complementary, supporting and regulatory mechanism so that the concerned organizations and agencies respond and work in synergy for translating current building development vision into reality. This calls for capacity building in the shape of continuous development, professional expertise, effective human resource management, training, motivation, decision making and cross function specialization. 5 P a g e