Conference on Global and Emerging Trends for Building Efficiency and Sustainability
EDRC – B&F IC, along with the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) – Chennai Chapter, conducted a Conference on Global and Emerging Trends for Building Efficiency and Sustainability on 25 August 2023 that attracted industry experts, professionals, academicians, enthusiasts of the construction industry, and student members of ASHRAE’s Chennai Chapter.
Presentations on the latest trends in air distribution systems, energy efficiency in air handling units, the role of performance certification, integrating health & energy efficiency in healthcare facilities, and adaptive and passive cooling technologies for mass housing projects were delivered by distinguished lecturers from ASHRAE. An engaging panel discussion focused on the topic: ‘As an AEC community, are we doing enough to combat climate change in the construction sector?’, moderated by Director & Regional Chair of ASHRAE Region at Large, Mr. Richie Mittal. The panelists comprising senior leaders from L&T Construction and lecturers from ASHRAE shared their insights.
Apart from 300+ delegates, exhibitors from the HVAC and sustainability sectors showcased their state-of-the-art sustainable and energy-efficient technologies and products, highlighting the huge potential for positive change in the sector.
ET recognizes L&T for its Diversity and Inclusion Learning Initiatives
L&T’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives were recognized at the Economic Times Future Skills Awards 2023-24 in the ‘Diversity and Inclusion Learning Initiative’ category. The award was accepted by Avani Vansia, Head HR, Onshore, LTHE, and Aswini Sridhar, Assistant Manager Corporate HR, at the ETHRWorld Future Skills Conference & Awards on July 14, 2023, held at The Leela Ambience, Gurugram.
L&T is committed to improving gender diversity and these awards recognize our collective intent and effort in this realm.
L&T wins Gold, Silver, & Bronze from Brandon Hall Group across categories
At the 31st Brandon Hall Annual Excellence Awards for the year 2023, L&T won the Gold in the Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion category for ‘Best Advance in Leadership Development Program for Women’. Additionally, L&T picked up a Bronze in the Learning & Development category for ‘Best Advance in Creating Learning Strategy’.
“At L&T, we believe in the power of a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace to create and sustain a high-performing culture and such awards are a recognition of our efforts and commitment,” enthused Dr C Jayakumar, EVP & Head – Corporate HR. “DEI is a critical aspect of our Lakshya 2026, and our senior leadership is committed to achieving our stated objectives.”
There was double delight for L&T. The Construction Skills Training Department (CSTD), for the first time, applied for the Brandon Hall Awards in the Learning and Development category. CSTD won one Gold in ‘Best Advance in Custom Content Learning’ and three Silvers in ‘Best Advance of Competencies & Skill Development’, ‘Best Use of Blended Learning Program’, and ‘Best Hybrid Learning Program’.
“Our skills training concepts and the training pedagogy we are practising today have been derived from the Construction Industries Training Board-UK (CITB) and followed since 1999,” Raguraman Jayaramulu, Head – CSTD, expressed. “We have also validated the same through the United Kingdom – India Education Research Initiative (UKIERI) in 2014.”
The Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Awards™ recognize best practices for initiatives in Learning and Development, Talent Management, Leadership Development, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Sales Performance, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, and the Future of Work.
Best Advance in Leadership Development Program for Women
Best Advance in Creating Learning Strategy
Best Advance in Custom Content Learning
Best Advance in Competencies & Skill Development
Best Use of Blended Learning Program
Best Hybrid Learning Program
L&T participates in the Business World People CEO CHRO Conclave
The 3rd edition of the Business World People CEO CHRO Conclave was held on 30 September 2023 in Delhi, themed ‘Power of Human Capital – HR’s Role in National Development’, and S. Ramkumar, Executive Vice President & Head – Railways SBG, represented L&T as one of the speakers.
The event hosted several industry visionaries who have made significant contributions in the areas of human resources and contributed towards India’s national growth. The topics ranged from innovation, the importance of ethical leadership to foster a value-driven workforce, the power of human capital, the importance of collaboration between HRs and educational institutions, the value of cultural alignment within an organization, and the impact of a rapidly evolving landscape of AI and HR process automation that are reshaping working styles & formats.
Showcasing L&T’s longstanding people policies, Ramkumar shed light on L&T’s human touch pre- and post-COVID and the numerous welfare measures to engage the workforce, L&T’s sustainability initiatives, initiatives on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I), employee wellbeing, and mental health. He emphasized about women leadership and L&T’s initiatives to promote women power.
En nostalgisk* down memory lane!
The Tata Bhira and Bhivpuri Hydroelectric Project, located near Pune in the Western Ghats, was successfully executed in the 1990s and bore many firsts for L&T in tunnelling and a foray into the ‘hydro’ business. For several of the project team members, it was their first work site in L&T.
An idea for a team reunion that sprouted in 2019, but delayed due to the pandemic, fructified on September 2nd, with a gettogether of 35+ ex-employees along with families for dinner followed by a project site visit the next day.
*A Norwegian term. Incidentally, Norway produces 91% of its total power from hydroelectric renewable energy.
The plinth for the site camp family and bachelors’ quarters still exists at the location, and showing it to their kids 30 years later was a nostalgic moment for the veterans!