THE DB POST

Vol. 01 April - June 2015 www.dbrealty.co.in

 A note
from
the CEO

Dear Esteemed Customer,

We hope this communiqué finds you in the best of health and spirits. We would like to take
this opportunity to update you on the major happenings with respect to your project.

As this newsletter reaches you, the first slab above the podium level has been completed.
This facilitates the installation of the Doka Automatic Climbing System (ACS),
the work on which has already commenced. The ACS was received from Doka GmbH
in Austria, and is the same formwork system that was used to construct the tallest
building in the world, the Burj Khalifa, in Dubai. This advanced formwork system will
allow us to achieve a slab cycle of under ten days. We have also completed the
foundations of Tower C.

True to the spirit of innovation, and at the cutting edge of the industry, we have
developed and will be using Magnesium Oxide (MgO) wall partitions for the first time
in India in this project. Details and benefits of the Doka ACS and Magnesium Oxide
wall partitions have been illustrated in this issue of The DB Post.

DB Crown is one of the few projects in South Mumbai that can boast of having
the required statutory approvals for unhindered construction. With projects in the city
getting stuck for various reasons, like ‘want of further height’, ‘handover of public
amenities’, ‘lack or misuse of FSI’, you can rest assured that the ongoing construction
at DB Crown will not be impacted for want of approvals.

Our upcoming initiatives

As you may be aware, we have re-launched the project and the sales activity surrounding
DB Crown has also commenced in earnest. It gives us immense pleasure to state that
the re-launch was extremely successful.

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Our company has also been working towards some very interesting and innovative
post-handover initiatives at the DB Crown project. To begin with, we are close to finalising
a few strategic tie-ups with some of the best service providers in the world, in order to
enhance your experience as a DB Crown buyer. These are from the perspective of facility
management, food and beverage, and design and convenience. We have also designed the
city’s finest club house and amenity area, and we shall be executing them in due course.
You will be hearing from us soon with respect to these.

We thank you for your sustained faith in us and assure you that we are committed to
making every single one of our projects a landmark that our buyers can be proud of.
We are committed to delivering you the finest homes Mumbai has to offer.
Indeed, with DB Crown, we are leaving no stone unturned and no avenue unexplored
to ensure the project enhances and redefines urban living in Mumbai.

You are free to drop in any time at the DB Crown sales pavilion to watch us working on
your home. And, needless to say, should you have any queries, please feel free to call
upon us and we will be more than happy to address them.

Thank you,

Vipul Bansal
CEO, DB Realty

What's gone into the construction of

DB Crown since November 2014.
• 1,677 metric tonnes of steel
• 31,076 square metres of shuttering material
• 9,262 cubic metres of concrete
• 1,306,366 labour and staff hours
To add some perspective, the quantum of material
used in DB Crown is enough to have completed
a regular 40 storey structure.

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DB Crown:
A bird’s eye view

DB Crown is amongst DB Realty’s most prestigious

high-rise projects. It has been a challenge that has
tested our skills and capabilities and has brought out
the best in the team. The project has exposed us to
the latest construction and building technology used
across the globe today. From formwork systems to
plant and machinery, we are using only the finest of
materials and technologies at DB Crown. We intend
to make the most of these excellent systems and our
learning and experiences to ensure that the project is
an absolute success. Once completed, we expect that
DB Crown will not only stand as an inspiration for all
other projects in the city, but will also be an embodiment
of our commitment and hard work.

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Scaling the heights
of excellence

The Automatic Climbing System (ACS) used in the execution

of DB Crown comes with a plethora of benefits. Crunched
time-lines, absolute precision, and impeccable quality and
consistency are just a few of the benefits of using the ACS.
This system is best suited to the construction of high-rise
buildings. Its hydraulic cylinder base technology will be used
to lift the shuttering panels, with no crane assistance.
The ACS not only has a much higher load-bearing capacity
than conventional systems, it also allows for uninterrupted
work when wind speeds are above 70 km/h. This will
alleviate delays which are typically seen in Mumbai’s gusty
monsoon. It also allows easier casting of heavy load sections
without upsetting the project schedule. Simply put, the ACS
drastically reduces the manpower, time and resource
requirements for construction, when compared with other
regular technologies.

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A new frontier
in innovation

We have begun with the installation of the Doka ACS

(Automatic Climbing System) for our core walls.

Doka is an international producer and supplier of prefabricated

formwork used in concrete pouring. It is a branch of the UmdaschAG
(JSC) based in Amstetten, Austria with a worldwide workforce of
approx. 5970, with 160 branches in 70 countries, including India.

As one of the leading formwork experts in the construction industry,

Doka believes in innovating new technologies in formwork systems
for speed and safety in construction.

After fixing all the platform levels, the ACS will climb automatically
by using hydraulic power packs and cylinders with the help of
climbing profiles.

In the ACS, there are four level platforms.

+1 level:
Outer: For concreting and rebar fixing
Inner: For keeping loads, concreting and rebar fixing
0 level: For fixing and removing of shutter panels and
main working platforms
-1 level: For operating hydraulic power packs
-2 level: For finishing and removing of shoes

Some more advantages of the ACS

Installation of onsite weighing
bridge to improve site logistics
Vertical stacking yards to
expedite work
Strategically planned layout of
concrete pipeline minimises
the bends and pumping distance
(sloping line for 12 metre drop)
An assured slab cycle of less than
10 days

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Technology goes
a level higher

The Jump lift provides safer means of vertical

transportation during construction and fitting-out
phases. This technology enables operations in
all weather conditions while also minimising impact
on the surrounding area. It allows a fast change-over
to a permanent lift and a higher speed of travel than
the conventional construction lift. All stages of
construction can benefit from the Jump lift.
With an assurance of better accessibility of
locations, elimination of rework, cutting down of lift
shaft scaffolding cost and time, and a good finish,
this is one technology that’s here to stay.

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Superior work.
Super-fast delivery.

With a melting point of around

2800°C, thermal conductivity
less than 0.013W/mK and
a 4 hour fire rating, MgO walls
help reduce the energy
consumption costs.

This is a naturally sound

acoustic material with
a sound penetration loss
of about 48-52dB.

Pests, moulds or termites

cannot destroy this material.

With a moisture distortion

rate of 0.34%, it doesn’t retain
water or moisture within.

This is a complete green

building material with
no asbestos.
Brick work and block walls are partition systems from
the days of yore. The Magnesium Oxide (MgO) wall
partition systems have replaced bricks and blocks as
the standard wall partition system used, the world over.
The MgO wall partition is leaps and bounds ahead of
such outdated systems. It allows for the saving of
substantial man-hours and machinery. Most importantly,
installing the MgO partition system is a dry process.
It needs no water to cure, making it environmentally
sustainable and a much more hygienic process on
the construction site.

The MgO partition is light-weight, but extremely strong.

It is environmentally friendly and performs extremely well
in terms of thermal and sound insulation. It is fire-resistant
and allows for speedy and efficient construction.

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Expert talk

Daya Raj
Site Engineer
DB Realty

Q1. Which technology has been used in

the construction of this project?
ACS (Automatic Climbing System), Doka-CB 150F,
boomplacer, batching plant and Mivan System are
the technologies that have been majorly used in
this project.

Q2. How does the ACS technology help in construction?

The Automatic Climbing System (ACS) is a crane
independent climbing formwork for structures of any
shape and height. With its all-hydraulic equipment,
a large number of climbing units can be repositioned
at the same time. The ACS can be used for typical floors.

Q3. What is the Doka-CB 150F?

The Doka-CB 150F works in the same way as the ACS
but it is operated manually. CB 150F stands for
Climbing Bracket 150 Foldable. It uses a tower crane
to lift the shuttering system. This system is used
for podium works.

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Q1. How do you think this project is different
from other projects?
DB Crown is a large scale project and also
amongst the biggest in the city. We have one
of the largest podiums, and three 260 metre tall
buildings which require micro-level planning.
There is a lot of new technology being used for
DB Crown just so construction will be faster and
more efficient but the project will also be very
‘green’ in terms of compliance with various
environmental standards.

Q2. What are the measures taken to ensure safety

of the workers? How do you ensure the measures
are enforced at all times?
Girija Nayak
Safety of workers is of utmost importance to us Sr. Civil Engineer
so the following check-list of safety measures is Larsen & Toubro Pvt. Ltd.
stringently adhered to.
All workers have an induction before entering
“With the help of this
the construction site and are informed about
the safety rules and regulations on site.
technologies we may
Each worker is given safety belts, safety helmets,
complete the project
safety shoes and a reflective jacket when on site. way before the
All the edges and lift pits are barricaded with hard completion date.”
fencing and catch net on every floor.
Workers are to avoid going to any areas with
insufficient lighting as there may be some
dangerous places which have not been fenced off.
Vigilance has to be maintained all the time and
workers have to watch out for moving cranes,
hooks or other lifting equipment.
Before use of any electrical installation or tool,
the condition of the electrical cables must
be checked.
Dragging electric cables on the ground or allowing
the cables to come in contact with water has to be
avoided at all cost.
Electrical tools are installed with an earth leakage
circuit breaker.
Chemicals have to be handled and used with
utmost care.

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Personal safety of workers is our responsibility. Safety Month January:
So we insist that the following rules and regulations Larsen & Toubro celebrates
be followed. Safety Month every year in
January to motivate the
Wear protective equipment.
workers/staff. There are
Do not drink or take drugs while working on site. activities like painting,

Pay attention to personal hygiene. slogan writing, safety quiz

and poster contests,
Do not engage in any leisure activities in and the winners are awarded
the workplace. with certificates and gifts.
Report to your supervisor immediately if you notice
any unsafe condition.

Q1. What is a batching plant?

A batching plant is used to mix the concrete at
56 cubic metres per hour. It helps in increasing
the speed of work, productivity and overall
efficiency. Furthermore, most other sites rely on
concrete mixers supplying their requirements.
By having a batching plant on site we are not
only able to closely monitor quality but also avoid
delays or inefficiencies related to using external
suppliers for our concrete requirements.

Q2. What is a concrete boomplacer?

Once the concrete is dispatched from the plant,
the boomplacer helps to pour the concrete at
the required position. It can pour concrete at
any level and helps reduce manpower of up to
Neeraj Kumar
General Manager
800 labourers. Projects-DB Realty
Q3. What is a Mivan System?
Mivan is an aluminium formwork system that
can be operated even by unskilled labourers.
Mivan technology is suitable for constructing
a large number of houses in a short span of
time using room size forms to construct walls
and slabs in one continuous pour of concrete.
Early removal of forms can be achieved by
hot air curing or by curing compounds to
hasten the process of construction.

Along with these technologies, we are using two

hammer-head tower cranes, steel cutting and
threading machines, and three Jump lifts at the site.

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 THE DB POST
Vol. 01 April - June 2015 www.dbrealty.co.in

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