A modern built environment comprises of buildings that are complex systems which are designed & constructed by experts from disciplines covering aspects like Planning, Design, Construction and Maintenance & Operation. While each element plays an important role, Services contribute largest expenditure towards Capital & Operation cost. Their design & upkeep are crucial for successful operation and its resiliency is a key for the building to operate under adverse conditions.
More AboutWith the demographic explosion and fast paced urbanisation trends , India is witnessing a quantum jump in the building construction activities for all asset classes and infrastructure development . It is imperative that we optimally and efficiently utilise the limited resources of land, water, energy and materials for sustainable development to maximise the demand needs. Critical utility services transform the built spaces to functional and performing ambience with all amenities and facilities and quality living environment. The planning ,design , construction , installation and commissioning of diverse utility services have to bring in efficiencies, productivity , safety, quality , reduce wastage and rework and economies of scale in the CAPEx and OPEx stages. A holistic approach with perfect coordination and integration among multi -disciplinary teams of professionals and service providers is the call of the day. Birth of FOCUS provides the right setting and platform for all stakeholders to work together and bring in the much needed thal mel for creation of well performing and resilient built environment under all conditions of normalcy and calamitous situations. Let us all work together with a focussed approach to make it a reality.
V Suresh
President, FOCUS
Long awaited dream came true for all professionals. As the building are now becoming smarter & intelligent, it is very important to have a common and cohesive platform for the mutual benefit of the built environment sector providing building critical services. There should a set benchmarks in the areas of productivity, safety and quality by improving their ways of working, skills and standards and become centers of excellence
A building comes into sustainable existence when the numerous critical services come together in perfect harmony. The FOCUS initiative recognizes this reality and brings together the leaders from these specialities under a common umbrella. I am proud to be involved with the founding of FOCUS.
It is simply not possible to stay away from such great company. Especially, when the Objective & the Purpose are so profound. With the joining of the various fraternity members the positive impact will only compound. I am doing my bit for posterity…Now you are in FOCUS!
FOCUS will help the sectors to develop resiliency, build capabilities by developing human resources and skills and move towards achieving and sustaining excellence and to become a partner in growth of the Indian economy.”
The long term vision of FOCUS for Indian critical utility services sectors is to set benchmarks in the areas of productivity, safety and quality by improving their ways of working, skills and standards and become centres of excellence.
Focus is the ultimate association for the construction industry. Humbled to be a founding member .will help me contribute more to the industry as practicing MEP and sustainability Consultant.
Focus is the umbrella under which all critical utility services of the construction industry come. It's the forum where one can look to establish a strong network amongst all construction related societies prevalent in India. Focus is going to be the one stop society and gateway to all critical utility societies in India.