ACC launches Green Building Centre in Telangana

Hyderabad: To promote sustainable construction activity, cement maker ACC Limited opened Green Building Centre at Mancherial in Telangana. Through this centre, the cement maker will mentor upcoming entrepreneurs who can take on the challenge of producing excellent and durable construction material across India. 

The centre was inaugurated by Telangana government chief whip and Chennur MLA N Odelu, officials from ACC and others. Situated at Andugulapet, Bellampally Road, Mancherial, the GBC will support rural and semi-urban areas located within its 50-kilometre radius. Local people has been trained to produce various types of concrete products along with fly ash bricks using sustainable construction practices. 

Traditional bricks use large quantities of fertile top soil in their manufacture.  Fly ash bricks are made with fly ash which is an industrial by-product and thus conserves valuable natural resources. 

"ACC’s Green Building Centres promote sustainable construction, low-cost housing development and utilisation of resources while conserving the ecosystem. Superior quality materials are manufactured using fly ash bricks while preserving soil and air quality,” said Neeraj Akhoury, Managing Director & CEO, ACC.