Green Home-Tech Workshop

The BAI student chapter of our department and the Builders Association of India (BAI) Angamaly centre conducted a six day skill development workshop on eco friendly home construction technology, “Green Home-Tech Workshop 1.0” for S5 CE from 11th-16th September 2023 at FISAT. This is the second add on program the department is organising in association with BAI Angamaly Centre

The objective of the add on course was to introduce the students to latest materials and construction practices in the field of pre fabricated construction. The program commenced with an ice breaking session led by Mr.Baiju, explaining about the different perspectives to life as a civil engineer, how to achieve one's own life goals, how much effort needs to be put in, eventually summarising how to own a successful life. Furthermore there was a session by Mr. Sunny elaborating on ideas on pest control in the construction field, methods on controlling pests that affect the life of building were shared. Students were batched into groups and they were encouraged to work as a team. 

On the second day, students were given a session on positive attitude by Mr. Manoj Govind (CEO Skilltech), instructed them how to solve a problem in such a way that it favours everyone surrounding it. The session was eye opener, making the students realise the potential within them.

An ingrained idea about Prefabrication methods, materials and advantages were explained to students by Mr.Saijan Kuriakose (Founder,Skilltech) and Mr. Joy Paul. Mr. Saijan explained what Light gauge steel fabrication (LGSF) means, how it is going to replace conventional construction methods and materials. According to him, LGSF is a total game changer in construction as it makes a huge cut on time and money required for construction. Mr.Joy Paul described the advantages of prefabricated structures over normal concrete structures when it comes to climatic effect on structures. 

Students were introduced to the eco-friendly products offered by companies like Denwud, Lamit, Aizer etc. The samples of the materials were shown during the session. The usage of upgraded products like steel fabrications, AIZER water gutters, fibre cement board, UPVC, Ceramic Roof tiles, ecolight products & cladding products were also given.

On the the last day, a site visit was organised to Green Park, Koratty, which is a Fr.Chiramel charitable trust institution. A detailed session on solar power was given by the executive of Olympus. They also introduced the various allied services the company offers. The last day of the 6 day add-on session was a mix of professional and cultural activities including presentation on topics such as UPVC, rainwater gutter, roofing products and cladding products.

The winning group for best presentation was chosen and thereafter the program concluded.

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Sona M S, S5 CE