BIS Organises Capacity Building Programme for PWD (Building) Engineers - Indore Division

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Bhopal Branch Office (BPBO), in collaboration with the Public Works Department (Building), Government of Madhya Pradesh, organised a one-day Capacity Building Programme for PWD (Building) engineers on 31 July 2026 at Hotel HRJ Sarovar Portico, Indore. Around 40 engineers from the PWD (Building), Indore Division, participated in the programme. The programme aimed to strengthen the technical capacity of engineers in the effective application of Indian Standards, Quality Control and Safety requirements in Building Construction and related works. 

The inaugural session commenced with Shri Sanjay Kumar Vishwakarma, Scientist-C/Deputy Director, BIS, Bhopal Branch Office, welcoming Shri Surendra Rao Gorkhede, Chief Engineer, PWD (Building), Indore Division, and Dr. R. P. Devangan, former Deputy General Manager (Civil), BSP Bhilai and BIS Resource Person. Shri Sanjay Kumar Vishwakarma also delivered a presentation on Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), its role in Standardization, Conformity Assessment and Quality Assurance, and highlighted the importance of Indian Standards in ensuring quality and safety in construction activities. 

Addressing the participants, Shri Surendra Rao Gorkhede, Chief Engineer, PWD (Building), Indore Division, emphasised the importance of adherence to Indian Standards for ensuring Quality, Safety and Durability in building construction. He highlighted the need for effective utilisation of standards in departmental works and strengthening quality control practices at construction sites.
During the programme, Dr. R. P. Devangan, BIS Resource Person delivered detailed technical sessions on Indian Standards related to building construction, quality control and practical challenges encountered at construction sites. He provided detailed insights into the application of relevant standards and addressed queries raised by the participating engineers.

The engineers were sensitised to the National Building Construction Standards (NBCS) 2026 and relevant Indian Standards, along with standards related to major construction materials such as Cement, Steel, Concrete, Bricks and Aggregates. Sessions also covered standards concerning Structural Safety, Earthquake-Resistant Design and Fire Safety of buildings.

In addition, participants were provided information on standards related to Electrical Safety, Water Supply, Plumbing and Sanitation, as well as quality control, material testing, inspection procedures and good engineering practices at construction sites. The programme also covered relevant provisions concerning Green and Sustainable Buildings and Energy-Efficient Construction.
The programme included Presentations, Videos, Case Studies and Interactive Discussions to provide practical exposure to the participants. The engineers also shared their experiences and suggestions regarding the effective use of Indian Standards in departmental works, incorporation of standard references in tender documents and estimates, and strengthening quality monitoring at construction sites.

The Capacity Building Programme enhanced the technical understanding of PWD (Building) engineers regarding the effective implementation of Indian Standards and quality assurance in building construction. The programme also strengthened technical collaboration between BIS and the Public Works Department and contributed towards promoting a culture of Quality, Safety and Standardization in the construction sector.

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