First Webinar on National Building code 2016

After successful completion of four National Workshops in New Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and Chennai, “Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Glazing Society of India (GSI) and Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras had organized the first webinar on National Building Code 2016: Glass and Glazing Aspects on 24th June 2020. The webinar was supported by AIGMF (All India Glass Manufacturers Federation), CCPS (Confederation of Construction Products & Services), FOSG (Federation of Safety Glass), UWDMA (uPVC Windows and Doors Manufacturers Association) and Glass Academy. 

Mr J Roy Chowdhury, Deputy Director General, BIS presided the webinar as Chief Guest and delivered the Inaugural Address. He emphasised on the importance of Standardization of Materials and the significance and need of National Building Code for the Country. Mr Sanjay Pant, Head, Civil Engg, BIS gave an overview on the National Building Code 2016 and Shri Arun Kumar, Scientist D, Civil Engg, BIS gave a deeper insight into the topic of Glass and Glazing in the National Building Code. Prof (Dr) Arul Jayachandran, Professor, Structural Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering IIT Madras made the presentation on “Structural Design and Selection of Glazing system”. Professor briefed the participants on the implementation of NBC in Glazing Systems related to Structural Aspects. Mr Sandeep Goel, Director, Proion Consultants made a presentation on the Fire and Life Safety aspects of Glass. Mr G N Gohul Deepak, Director, Glazing Society of India made the Welcome Remarks and Mr Arun Kumar, BIS did the vote of thanks for the session.   

The webinar was attended by over 780 participants comprising of Architects, Civil Engineers, Builders, Developers, Consultants, Contractors, Glass Processors, Manufacturers, Govt Officials, Academia and Other professionals. There was an interactive question and answer session between speakers and the attendees after each presentation.