Ultratech Awards Nite! Marian Infrastructures Bags Award for its landmark project- St Zuze Vaz Home
ACCE (I) MLR-Ultratech Awards Nite! Marian Infrastructures, Mangaluru Bags Award for its landmark project- St Zuze Vaz Home, Jeppu-Mangaluru, at the ACCE (I) MLR-Ultratech Awards Nite held at Milagres Centenary Hall on Tuesday, 9 January.
Mangaluru: The Association of Consulting Engineers (India) Mangalore Centre (ACCE(I) and UltraTech Cement Limited, jointly hosted the ‘ACCE(I) MLR-UltraTech Awards-2017’ on Tuesday 9 January 2018 at Milagres Centenary Hall-Mangaluru. After seeking God’s blessings through a devotional song performed by “Shaad’s Music World” musicians, Er Anil Sebastian D’souza- Chairman of ACCE(I) Mangalore Centre welcomed the gathering and introduced the dignitaries of the function to the gathering. The chief guest for the occasion was Dr M Narendra, former chairman and managing director, Indian Overseas Bank, joined by guests of honor namely Er Anil Sebastian D’Souza, president, ACCE (I) Mangaluru chapter, Er Vijay Vishnu Mayya, president, ACCE (I) South, Er Chandramouleeshwar, National secretary, ACCE(I), Nagesh Puttaswamy, Regional Head, UltraTech Cement, and Er C H Prakash- National Treasurer, ACCE (I). The awards ceremony was inaugurated by lighting the traditional lamp by all the dignitaries of the function.
The main purpose of organizing the Awards Ceremony programme was to encourage the engineers, architects, owners and contractors of this construction fraternity for their good quality, efficiency and innovative ideas. The programme was also organized to present the prestigious award to four different categories: Outstanding Concrete Structure in Multi-Storey Building category within DK, Udupi, Chikmagalur and Shivamogga districts; Outstanding Residential Villa in DK district; Outstanding Residential Villa in Udupi district; and Outstanding Residential Villa in Shivamogga Districts, and other categories.
Er Nagesh Puttaswamy- Regional Head of UltraTech Cement Ltd gave a brief description of the company through an audio visual presentation, where he said, ” The Company Unit Management fosters a culture of total integrity, credibility, trust, continuous learning, respect for individuals and all partners. It has formulated its own Vision and Mission in line with its Group objectives to drive growth and improvement. The Management believes in doing its activities in a systematic manner. As part of Corporate Social Responsibility, APCW is undertaking various initiatives in the field of Education, Infrastructure Building, Sustainable Livelihood, Health & Social Well-being in line with its Social vision and objectives in the surrounding community and villages.The unit received many recognitions and awards from various independent institutions for achieving excellence in its operations, productivity, energy reduction, etc.”. The presentation was coordinated by Er S Srivasta.
Addressing the gathering, Chief guest Dr Narendra appreciating the efforts put in by the organizers said, “This is indeed a great concept to award and encourage engineers and contractors. By doing this the relationship between engineers and owners or prospective owners of homes, villas, apartments, multi-storeyed buildings etc could be strengthened.
Engineers are the backbone of development and technology. Sir Visvesvaraya had proved that with dedication, willpower and commitment even the impossible could be accomplished. I humbly request that all the engineers gathered here to follow in the footsteps of Sir M V, because engineers just like Sir M V through their technological feats can transform the world into a better place to live. I can see the energy, enthusiasm and commitment on the faces of all you engineers .”
“You engineers have a great challenge between a scientist and technology. It was because of the passion you are all civil engineers. Passion is very much needed for someone to reach greater heights. But these days we see engineers poor in data analysis, which needs to be improved. Also Integrity, Speed and Strategy is also needed to reach great heights. Role of a civil engineer is a must in building a strong nation. We can do it- and You Engineers can do it. Engineers are needed for the growth and infrastructure – without the help of engineers, architects and contractors, you can’t create area’s infrastructure. My sincere congrats to all the awards winners, and wish them all success in their endeavours” added Dr Narendra.
Among the Awards in various categories, there was a special Life-Time Achievement Award that was conferred on 88-year-old Prof. G Raghunath Rai (he is an oldest practicing civil engineer around), who after receiving the award expressed his gratitude to the ACCE (I) and Ultratech Cement for recognizing his efforts and the role that he played all these years through his profession. The vote of thanks was proposed by Er Sathyaranjan Rao- Secretary of ACCE (I)-Mangaluru, and the programme was compered professionally by Ms Anjali K R, who is an actress, model and performing artist. The audience was predominately mixed comprising engineers, architects and contractors from the districts of Shivamogga, Chikkamagaluru, DK and Udupi, joined by their family members and friends. The formal function concluded with a fellowship dinner, while ‘Shaad’s Music World” musicians entertained the crowd with Bollywood and Sandalwood hits.
Award Category: ACCE (I) MLR-Ultra Tech Award for Well-built Concrete (Infrastructure) in D.K, Udupi, Shivamogga and Chikamagalur Districts bagged by M/s Marian Infrastructures-Mangaluru
Name of the Structure: ‘St. Zuze VAZ Home’-Jeppu, Mangaluru; Name of the owner: Diocese Estate Office; Name of the Architect: M/S. Saldanha & Associates; Name of the Project consultant: Felix Albuquerque; Name of the Engineer: Er Anil Hegde; Name of the Contractor: M/S Marian Infrastructures,
Fr William Menezes, PRO, Mangaluru Diocese and Project Coordinator; Project Consultant- Felix Albuquerque; Architect Praveen and Manjari Saldanha of Saldanha & Associates and Ujwal D’Souza, director of operations, Marian Projects Pvt Ltd received the Award
About St Zuze Vaz Home, Jeppu-Mangaluru:
Bishop Dr Aloysius Paul D’souza had inaugurated St Zuze Vaz Home on 27 February 2017, and this is a project promoted by the diocesan office to ensure a worry-free, comfortable life to retired priests. The landmark project ‘St Zuze Vaz Home’ at Jeppu was perfectly executed by Marian Infrastructures under the aegis of Ujwal D’Souza, director of operations, Marian Projects Pvt Ltd. This building was designed by Saldanha & Associates with Anil Hegde being the structural engineer. The project was well executed by contractors Marian Infrastructures-Mangaluru.
The residential complex is located on a plot, measuring 0.99 acres at St Antony’s Charity Institute, Jeppu specially designed for the comfort and companionship of ageing priests. The building has a reception desk, waiting and meeting lounge and an ample area to take indoor and outdoor walks. There is a chapel which is a powerhouse for the priests presiding therein. There is a well-spaced dining room with kitchen and storeroom. There is a library and reading room. There is also provision for medical care with in-house doctor and nurse.
There is accommodation for caregivers and helpers in the basement, also parking space. Spread over two floors, there are a total of 34 rooms on a single-occupancy basis (407 sq ft each). One floor accommodates the convent of care-taker nuns from the Missionary Sisters of Jesus congregation. There is also a hall for celebratory functions. There is provision for adding more rooms to meet expected increased demand. The construction of this old-age-friendly building complex, with two lifts and all required amenities, was closely monitored and managed by Fr William Menezes who functions as diocesan estate manager and public relations officer.
Following are the Winners in the ACCE (I) MLR-UltraTech Awards 2017:
Category: ACCE (I) MLR-Ultra Tech Award for Well-built Residential Villa in Shivamogga.
Name of the house: ‘Abhignana’; Owner’s Name: Gajanan Hegde; Name of the Architect: Anil R Jain; Name of the Engineer: Indirect; Name of the Contractor: Armugam
Category: ACCE (I) MLR-Ultra Tech Award for Well-built Residential Villa in Chikkamagaluru.
Name of the house: ‘Baith E Nazar’; Name of the owner: Ms Sadiqua Sulthana; Name of the Architect: Anand Prakash; Name of the Engineer: Nagendra M.A; Name of the Contractor: Nagendra M.A
Category: ACCE (I) MLR-Ultra Tech Award for Well-built Residential Villa in Udupi.
Name of the house: ‘Disha Diya’; Name of the owner: Dinesh Shetty; Name of the Architect: Charanjit Shetty; Name of the Engineer: Chiranjith Shetty; Name of the Contractor: Chiranjith Shetty
Category: ACCE (I) MLR-Ultra Tech Award for Well-built Residential Villa in D.K District. (Two Winners)
1) Name of the house: ‘Umamaheshwar Prasad’; Name of the owner: Bhavani Shankar Kandlur; Name of the Architect: Venkatesh Pai; Name of the Engineer: Devadas Kamath; Name of the Contractor: Narayana N
2) Name of the house: ‘Shreka’ near Mary Hill, Mangaluru; Name of the owner: Kamalaksha Bangera; Name of the Architect: Athmacharan J; Name of the Engineer: Anand Bhat; Name of the Contractor: Kamalaksha Bangera
Category: ACCE (I) MLR-Ultra Tech Award for Well-built Concrete (Infrastructure) in D.K, Udupi, Shivamogga and Chikamagaluru Districts (Two Winners)
1) Name of the Structure: ‘St. Zuze VAZ Home’-Jeppu, Mangaluru; Name of the owner: Diocese Estate Office; Name of the Architect: M/S. Saldanha & Associates; Name of the Project consultant: Felix Albuquerque; Name of the Engineer: Er Anil Hegde; Name of the Contractor: M/S. Marian Infrastructures,
2) Name of the Structure: Concrete Road in Thirthahalli, Shivamogga; Name of the owner: Public Works, Port & Inland Water Transport Department; Name of the Architect: M.R Rajesh & C.M Divakara; Name of the Engineer: Public Works, Port & Inland Water Transport Department; Name of the Contractor: Ibrahim Shareef
Category: ACCE (I) MLR-Ultra Tech Award for Well-built Concrete (Multi-storeyed) in D.K, Udupi, Shivamogga and Chikamagalur Districts
Name of the Structure: ‘Ivory Tower’-Mangaluru; Name of the owner: M/S. Mohtisham Complexes Pvt Ltd; Name of the Architect: M/S. Dhramaraj Associates; Name of the Engineer: M/S. Manohar Consultancy; Name of the Contractor: M/S. MFAR constructions
Special Category: ACCE (I) MLR-Ultra Tech Award for new concept in design and execution in D.K, Udupi, Shivamogga and Chikamagalur Districts
Name of the Structure: ‘AGA Kantilever’-Udupi; Name of the owner: M Gopal Bhat, Yogish Chandradhara, and Mrs.Laxmi G Bhat; Name of the Architect: Yogish Chandradhara; Name of the Engineer: M Gopal Bhat; Name of the Contractor: Karunakar and Sunil,
Category: ACCE (I) MLR-Ultra Tech Award for Outstanding Lifetime Achiever
Prof. G, Raghunatha Rai, (BE, M. Sc (Engg), F.I.E., F.I.V.,) Chartered Engineer & Valuer, Consulting Engineer; Chairman – Institute of Valuer, Mangaluru centre
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