Patna: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Patna is hosting the second edition of its Construction Conclave, a two-day workshop focused on durability, innovation, and sustainable practices in the construction industry. Organised by the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering in partnership with Tata Steel and BMW Ventures, the event runs from July 17 to 18.
The conclave began with a ceremonial lamp lighting, attended by workshop conveners Dr Vaibhav Singhal, Dr Nitin Kumar, and Associate Dean of R&D Dr Anup K Keshri. Industry leaders including Sandip Talukder, Senior Area Manager at Tata Steel, Pabitra Biswas from Tiscon Retail (Bihar), and Neeraj Bangur, Sales Head at BMW Ventures, were also present.
Part of Tata Steel’s Tiscon Grandmaster initiative, the event aims to empower young professionals in the construction sector, particularly aspiring engineers, through exposure to best practices and technological advances.
In his inaugural address, Dr Singhal emphasised the significance of such collaborations in narrowing the gap between academia and industry. “This platform brings together experts, researchers and practitioners to tackle some of the most urgent challenges in civil engineering and explore real-world solutions,” he said.
Workshop sessions will cover topics including the advanced use of steel in construction, durability of reinforced concrete, retrofitting techniques, zero-energy buildings, and affordable housing models. Participants will also gain hands-on experience in laboratory sessions hosted by IIT Patna’s Civil Engineering Department.
Dr Keshri pointed to India’s rising steel consumption—nearly 46% of which is used in construction—as a key indicator of the sector’s growing influence in national infrastructure development.
