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Nemetschek, IIT Madras Partner for $100K Low-Carbon Construction Research
A big company called Nemetschek and a famous Indian university called IIT Madras are working together to find better ways to build things that are good for the environment.
They'll do this by learning from each other and working on projects together.
The company is giving the university $100,000 to help with this.
Nemetschek Group and IIT Madras sign MoU for research in low-carbon construction
Partnership includes $100,000 investment from Nemetschek's AI and Data Innovation Hub
Joint projects, appointments, education, and curriculum development planned
Focus areas include digital tools integration and sustainable construction technologies
Partnership aims to enhance academic programs and address real-world challenges
- Who
- Nemetschek Group and IIT Madras
- What
- Signed a Memorandum of Understanding for research in low-carbon construction
- Where
- IIT Madras, India
- When
- November 21, 2025
- Why
- To advance sustainable construction technologies and enhance academic programs
Key facts
- Partnership Duration
- Not specified
- Focus Areas
- Digital tools integration, sustainable construction technologies
- Investment
- Initiative
- Platinum membership research partnership
- Center of Excellence
- Technologies for Low-Carbon and Lean Construction
Quotes
Pete Nicholson
Senior Vice President of Key Accounts and High Growth Regions at Nemetschek Group
“This partnership with IIT Madras highlights Nemetschek’s commitment to advancing innovation and sustainable development in India’s construction sector. By combining applied research in low-carbon and lean construction with powerful AI technologies ethically, we aim to accelerate productivity, efficiency and sustainability.”
thehindubusinessline.com
Ashwin Mahalingam
Dean (Alumni and Corporate Relations) and Professor of Civil Engineering at IIT Madras
“Our engagement with Nemetschek offers a unique opportunity to advance cutting-edge research in sustainable construction technologies. The partnership empowers our faculty and students to work closely with industry pioneers to address real-world challenges, particularly in digital fabrication and modular construction, enhancing the impact of our academic programs.”
thehindubusinessline.com
