1. Product Standards and Codes of practice:

CCPS is committed to making, updating and promoting standards and codes of practices that are relevant to Indian conditions so that users can make informed decisions about the suitability and quality of products.

Projects:

• Partnered with IEEC to develop the New Energy Code in conformation with BEE( Bureau of Energy Efficiency) action plan
• Published a manual on selection of power tools and accessories
• Manual on selection, installation and maintenance of ceramic tiles in pipeline
• Standardization in Glass and Glazing industry
  • Guidelines for use of glass; The report for the guidelines is ready
  • Glass and Glazing group established comprising of all leading manufacturers, processors and fabricators of glass.

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2.Training of workers

Improved and consistent quality of workmanship in installation and use of products is essential to ensure overall quality in construction. CCPS is developing a brand to enhance the value of the trained worker, compiling available training resources and coordinating worker training programs on a nationwide scale.

Projects:

• Training has been imparted to around 1000 professionals in various sectors
• CCPS is working to develop a brand to identify and distinguish the trained worker in construction sector
• We have been retained by Dr. Fixit Institute to manage training program on waterproofing for construction professionals
• CCPS is organising Training Program on Use of Glass in Modern Buildings on behalf of AIS Glass Solutions Ltd across the country
• Training of construction professionals to be expanded in newer areas like masons, painters, and contractors
• Birla White Workshops: Trained around 100 whitewashers in wall finish and texture paints in association with Grasim Industries – White Cement Division

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3.Standardisation and pre-assembly

The use of standard sized and dimensionally coordinated products as well as pre-assembled and pre-fabricated components is a proven way to increase efficiency and quality and reduce construction time on site. CCPS works to identify products or technologies that can be potentially pre-assembled and pre-fabricated, and promotes awareness regarding the benefits of standardisation.

Projects:

• Pioneering work in standardization of doors and windows.
  • The CCPS Doors and Windows Initiative is on to develop nationwide consensus on voluntary standardisation in sizes of doors and windows and their elements.
• Standardization of Bathrooms
  • Survey carried out and analyzed. Codes of practice being developed.

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4. Market Data

Market data is an important component for any industry and there is a need for compilation of data related to construction. CCPS is compiling and making available relevant data and is developing data analysis tools that can create accurate forecasts for the future.

Projects:

• Collating of building permit data
  • The Building permit data initiative that seeks to collate information on building permit releases across the country is on. Municipal Corporation of Delhi, Delhi Development Authority and Jaipur Development Authority has agreed to share their permit information. Discussions are on with number of other organisations.
• CCPS has prepared a market study report for building materials sector in India for the Canadian Government.

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