Input by Gurmit Singh Arora, National President, Indian Plumbing Association

“The construction of building materials, like pipes, is being transformed through AI, advancing India’s ‘Vikshit Bharat 2047’ vision. AI-driven technologies optimize material synthesis, enhance durability, and promote sustainability by reducing environmental impact and improving efficiency in the construction industry.”

The construction of building materials like pipes is all set to get revolutionized which contributes to the development of sustainable building materials in keeping with the ‘Vikshit Bharat 2047’ vision for India through AI. It may sound counter-intuitive, but designing a house using artificial intelligence will allow optimization of the parameters including material synthesis, minimize fabrication losses, and increase productivity giving better and eco-friendly alternatives. Deep learning models make use of big data to assess how durable and eco-friendly material will be over time and for what purpose, hence making it possible to construct consumables with fewer natural substances in them but with more utility.

In the development of sustainable pipes, AI enhances strength and adaptability, tailoring products to meet different environmental conditions and requirements. Machine learning also models stress factors to improve the quality of products and reduce energy demand during manufacturing. AI will help us by recommending materials with high recycled content, energy, and water efficiency, as well as low embedded energy, low virtual water, and low embodied carbon. We can use low carbon emission or volatile organic compound emitting products in construction to facilitate recycling and repurposing materials, aligning with emerging trends and circular economy standards, which aim to reduce waste and promote the frequent reuse of materials.

India’s construction industry can contribute meaningfully towards achieving the goals of ‘Vikshit Bharat 2047’. With the advancement in AI in the sustainable creation of building materials, we are making India the world’s hub of technologies. AI does not just support environmentally friendly practices, it also improves efficiency and productivity, lowers construction expenditure, and, promotes the establishment of energy-conserving structures.

As a firm dedicated to innovation and upgradation, AI-based technologies will help India’s construction sector to boom and compete with the global market. Our focus on sustainability and new technologies will directly contribute to the vision of Viksit Bharat 20247: shaping a future built on smart infrastructure, sustainable practices, and modern development. The adoption of these technologies within this growth sector will contribute to positioning India as a global hub for construction innovation, while also advancing society’s goal of greener development.