How Modern Materials Can Transform Pakistan's Construction Industry

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How Modern Materials Can Transform Pakistan's Construction Industry

Uzair talks to Jahangir Piracha, Chief Executive Office of Engro Polymer & Chemicals, about the company's business, how its products are helping transform Pakistan's construction industry, and why a petrochemicals policy is needed to attract increased investments in Pakistan.

Jahangir Piracha is the Chief Executive Officer for Engro Polymer & Chemicals Limited. In his most recent role, Jahangir was serving as Chief Executive Officer of Engro Vopak Terminal Limited and Engro Elengy Terminal Limited since March 2017. Earlier, he served as the Chief Executive Officer for Engro Powergen Qadirpur Limited.

Prior to this, he has served as Vice President – Manufacturing, and General Manager Human Resource & Corporate Services at Engro Polymer & Chemicals Ltd. He has also previously worked as the Production and HSE Manager at Engro Fertilizers Limited. Prior to joining Engro, he has worked for ICI Pakistan Ltd.

01:20 How was the business turned around?
09:00 Growing the PVC market in Pakistan
13:20 Sustainability of these materials
19:55 Exporting PVC and value-added materials
26:45 How can policy further catalyze growth?
34:00 Pakistan's geoeconomics pivot
43:00 Future prospects for the business
47:40 Reading recommendations

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[Trango Towers]

Having spent some time in Pakistan and seeing the issues with domestic construction. I have come to the conclusion that ignoring traditional construction techniques is a bad practice.
In the older days we used to make homes with mud bricks straw etc. Since the introduction of concrete and steel we have completely ignored this method and have subsequently I herited sideffects like extremely hot rooms in the summer and very cold rooms in the winter.
I think steel concrete should be used in conjunction with earth and straw. Old open designs with wind towers to circulate air and fountains in the courtyard with misting effects.
The concrete walls should be covered in mud and straw mixture and this will provide a natural colling and insulating effect.
I could go on like green energy incorporation etc but yiu get the picture.

 

[ghazi52]

Yes, Exporting PVC and value-added materials should be encouraged.
On other hand, Use of PVC material in construction should be preferred, it is lifetime guaranty and cheap in long term. Cupper and other material are now expensive.