Building Materials and Technology Promotion Council (BMTPC)

A developing country like India has an enormous capacity for infrastructural growth. This growth needs to be fulled by a sustainable quality of the materials used in construction. In addition, this growth also require innovative and sturdy construction technologies with skilled workers and supportive government infrastructure. The government under the banner of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (formerly known as Ministry of Urban Development) established the Building Materials and Technology Promotion Council (BMTPC). BMTPC is formed to culminate the needs of the developing nation into the resources that the government could provide in enhancing the efficiency of this sector. Their major focus has been the development of homogenized approach to have an environmentally friendly, efficient, and disaster-resistant building materials and technologies for sustainable housing.

BMTPC’s broad areas of work include

1. Building Materials & Construction Technologies: Modernization of the construction sector requires the use of appliances that can work effectively on a larger scale and provide a mechanical solution to the construction process at the same time. This Council works for the development, standardisation and promotion of such innovative and reliable technologies to facilitate the emerging novelty in the construction business.
2. Capacity Building and Skill Development: The construction sector in India still relies substantially on manpower work. To develop the skills of the artisans, or provide solutions to construction professionals and agencies, the council has set up a Training Resource Center that imparts education and training for workers.
3. Disaster Mitigation & Management: The multifold focus of BMTPC is in alignment with the growing concern of construction industries towards disaster-resistant construction. The Council thrives to work towards technological and methodological advancement that allows mitigation from natural disasters and minimization of the risks rendered. It assists in providing information and resources required for new such construction or reconstruction of sturdy dwellings.
4. Project Management & Consultancy: The Council undertakes the management of construction projects for private or government schemes. Moreover, consultancy services like an appraisal and supervision of housing projects are also undertaken by BMTPC.

Services offered by the BMTPC

The Council over the years has developed a repertoire through building relationships with various Research and Development Institutions, Government organisations, Universities, Public Agencies, and Domestic and International Federations like World Bank, UNCHS, UNIDO, Asian Development Bank, etc. The council has developed relationships with these entities to support the desired services of technological upgradation, skill development, methodological solutions etc. to various stakeholders of the construction sector. This sector requires monumental financial support, the help of which is also facilitated by this Council through its association with domestic and international banks, financial institutions and World Bank.

The following are some of the major services offered by the BMPTC:

• It provides solutions for identification, installation, and development of technology used in construction purposes. Complete support is provided for the development of building materials from agricultural and industrial waste
• For new entrants in this industry, BMTPC has multifaceted assistance through advisory services for the selection of target market, installation of technology, acquisition of capital, prototype development, and training of artisans and professionals
• Assists in arranging technology transfer from other countries, & selection and evaluation of foreign technologies. This body also helps in importing technology from foreign countries. At times, an end-to-end support is provided for entrepreneurs who want to import technology from abroad
• As the need for sustainable development has enforced the need to come up with innovative solutions for energy-efficient building materials and construction methods, the Council collaborates with different research and development bodies to develop environmentally-friendly and feasible technology
• Assist in capacity building and skill development through training of village artisans, craftsmen and helps in production of simple building components using local materials, skills and manpower. The councils also coordinates with national, state and local level institutions to provide periodic training and orientation courses for professionals like engineers, architects, town planners, contractors and construction managers
• BMTPC has the vision to integrate the skills of local artisans and craftsmen into building components using local materials. It also connects the national, state and local institutes with training and courses for artisans, contractors, construction professionals to acquaint them with the new technology, methods and materials
• Evaluation, validation, certification and standardization of innovative building materials and construction technologies through Performance Appraisal Certification Scheme. A performance appraisal certification scheme is run to provide information, standardization and certification in novelty in building material and construction technology
• It acts as a clearing house for technology transfer from laboratory to the sites to and from India and abroad
• It works with the government, housing development boards, and private companies in framing policies for cost-effective and environmentally friendly innovations in the construction sector
• It also provides continuous development services to slum areas with the support of government
• It thrives to develop construction in disaster-affected areas and promote disaster-resistant solutions through Rapid Damage Assessment Studies
• Under Jawaharlal Nehru Urban Renewal Mission Programs, BMTPC is the appraisal and monitoring agency which guides sustainable and cost-effective urban housing schemes
• The Council also helps its stakeholders through the dissemination of information on technology, methodology and material through publications, circulars, exhibitions, workshops, seminars, training programs, entrepreneurship development programs, etc.
• The construction companies and individuals can benefit financially from the associations that the Council has with the Government of India for various export benefits; and with financial institutions, including banks and NBFCs for business loans, working capital loans, trade finance, export credit billing, etc.

Citizens are expected to assist the Council in carrying out its duties, notify senior officers about any pending grievances that have not been attended, and contact the Council for any suggestions they have for improving the body and its services. The Council also adheres to the grievances raised by various stakeholders of the construction industry.

Contact Us

Building Materials and Technology Promotion Council

Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs, Government of India

Core 5 -A, First Floor , India Habitat Centre, Lodi Road, New Delhi- 110 003, India
Phone: 91-11-24636705, 24638097 Fax: 91-11-24642849

E-mail: info@bmtpc.org