Hyderabad, 11 July 2025 — The Association of Consulting Civil Engineers (India), Hyderabad Centre, has kicked off a two-day national conference focused on “Next-Gen Highrise Buildings – Advancements in Composite and Steel Structures” at the ESCI Campus, Centenary Convention Centre, Gachibowli. The event, running on 11 and 12 July, aims to explore the future of urban vertical development and sustainable infrastructure.
The inaugural session was graced by Shri D. Sridhar Babu, Hon’ble Minister for IT, Electronics & Industries, Government of Telangana. Key dignitaries included Mr. Rajkumar Kacharla, President South and Vice President, ACCE(I), Mr. Er. Kashiram Adepu, Immediate Past Chairman and Governing Council Member, ACCE(I) Hyderabad Centre, Mr. Er. Bheem Rao Jaligama, Vice-Chairman and In-Charge Chairman, Mr. Er. C. Ramesh, Hon. Secretary, and Mr. Sudhakar, Co-option Member.
Bringing together nearly 800 participants from across India, the conference serves as a knowledge-sharing platform for civil engineers, architects, developers, urban planners, researchers, and students. Attendees are engaging in keynote addresses, technical sessions, and panel discussions covering topics like smart building technologies, sustainable materials, disaster-resilient structures, and climate-adaptive design practices.
Speaking at the event, Mr. Rajkumar Kacharla emphasized the urgency of integrating sustainability into highrise construction:
“We are not just constructing buildings—we are crafting a sustainable legacy for generations to come. This conference is a vital platform to inspire innovation and collaboration that will shape the resilient cities of tomorrow.”
Mr. Er. Kashiram Adepu highlighted the importance of staying updated with best practices in construction as urban areas continue to grow vertically.
“This is a catalyst event, encouraging engineers and policymakers to embrace smarter, safer, and more efficient building methods.”
Mr. Er. Bheem Rao Jaligama called the conference a bold step toward sustainable urban development:
“This platform inspires engineers to build with responsibility and resilience, preparing cities for a sustainable future.”
Adding to this, Mr. Er. C. Ramesh said,
“Our goal is to foster knowledge-sharing and innovation within the civil engineering community. This conference reinforces the need for sustainability and cutting-edge research in high-rise construction.”
Supported by Jai Raj Steel ATOOT as the Title Sponsor, with Kirby Building Systems and Unitech Structural Systems Private Limited as associate sponsors, the event showcases the strong backing from the industry to advance highrise innovations in India.
About ACCE (India):
Established in 1985, the Association of Consulting Civil Engineers (India) is a national body representing over 10,000 professionals. It serves as a collaborative forum for engineers, academia, government bodies, and research institutions dedicated to advancing civil engineering practices in India.
About ACCE(I) Hyderabad Centre:
One of the most vibrant chapters of ACCE(I), the Hyderabad Centre boasts around 800 members. It regularly organizes seminars, workshops, and national events like the successful NATCON-2023, which drew over 800 delegates and 14 international speakers.
The ongoing conference underscores the growing importance of next-gen construction technologies and resilient urban planning in India’s evolving infrastructure landscape.
