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Expert Speak requires fnal fnishes like fooring, doors/window fxing this type of welding will not change the characteristics of the and painting, fttings and fxtures. The challenges of skill reinforcement bar and will not affect the design parameters. shortage have reduced substantially. • Mechanised Spraying machines for plaster, painting and BE: Even though usage of construction equipment base surfaces like gypsum etc. These spraying machines is picked up in the recent times, there are challenges will enhance the speed and help maintain the correct mix, associated with it. In this perspective, what are those ultimately helping to get better quality and also reduce challenges and how do you combat those barriers? mixing at various locations and lesser messing up of the The challenges associated with the construction equipment or areas. mechanisation in construction is multi fold as referred in the • Mechanised concrete surface foaters- This will enhance following: the surface fnish and does not require any additional • Still most of the mechanised equipments are manufactured out fnish in basement areas. And at various usable foors one of India, so capital cost is the major concern would get the uniform smooth surface ultimately reducing • Secondly as we import these equipments, the next concern is the errors in slab surface levels while fnishing manually, the after sales service and availability of spares which normally lead to increased cost of screed material. • The acceptance of the mechanised equipments by the people • Reinforcement rings/stirrups making machines - These / the team which will be utilising the machinery on day to day machines reduce wastage substantially and also counter basis, even though the business head is ready to invest. the challenge of skill shortage as well as help to increase However the increase in usage of these equipments will pave the speed of work. Last but not the least the quality of way for the production of the spares locally and also most of the stirrup bends at the ends is extremely good and will serve manufacturers have started to setting up their production units in the design purpose truly. our country, which will reduce cost of capital investment as well • Gas Pressure Welding - This will help to replace the as reduce concerns of after sales service and spares availability. reinforcement lapping for diameter above 16mm, this gas Secondly the Government also should consider the subsidy on pressure welding also helps to reduce smaller cut bars import duty of such mechanised equipments. BE (normally sold at scrap value) of dia.16mm and above, www.securtrac.co.in TM SECURTRAC Your happiness is our Business Colour - Video Wired & Wireless Intrusion Alarm Door Phone System Time & Atendance System 4G Water Purifer SECURTRAC PRESENTING India’s Best Electronic Security Solutions Colosed Circuit TV Finger Print 2.0 Megapixel GPS Tracking Household IP Solutons Camera SECURTRAC SOLUTIONS # 1, K.K. Complex, No.3, Nagarbhavi 2 Stage, Papareddy Palya, Bangalore - 560 072. nd Ph: 080-60506664, Mob: 9741119226 Vol: 3 Issue: 11 November 2014 Branch # 9, Nagarabhavi Main Road, Nagarabhavi Circle, Bangalore - 560 072 Built Expressions PG107