Navi Mumbai Seminar Puts AI And Green Building On The Agenda
CREDAI MCHI Raigad Unit hosted a focused seminar on "Artificial Intelligence in Real Estate and Green Building" on 15 November at Marriott Executive Apartments, Turbhe. Around 75 builders and developers from Navi Mumbai and Raigad attended. The room was full of practitioners looking for practical moves they can apply on the next project, not theory.
Why This Matters For Developers
Margins are tight. Approvals, design choices, and site execution either add cost-or save it. AI workflows and green building strategies help teams reduce waste, improve compliance, and create marketable assets that sell faster and operate cheaper.
What The Speakers Covered
K. Srinivasan, Director, Kesari Infrabuild LLP, outlined the case for Green Building-lower operating costs, healthier spaces, and stronger buyer confidence. Jay Shah, Founder & CEO, Kaizen AI, showed how AI can streamline feasibility, design iteration, and project optimisation without stepping outside planning norms.
- Green Building: better energy and water performance, improved IEQ, and stronger marketing value with recognised ratings. For guidance, see the Indian Green Building Council.
- AI In Operations: quick site feasibility checks, auto-generated test fits, open space optimisation, and identifying additional buildable potential within rules. Plus faster tender comparisons, schedule risk flags, and sales pipeline prioritisation.
Civic Push For Greening
Panvel Municipal Corporation Additional Commissioner Ganesh Shetye shared an "ambitious" afforestation drive-targeting one lakh trees across corporation limits. For developers, this points to stronger environmental expectations and opportunities to integrate meaningful tree cover, water sensitivity, and microclimate improvements into master plans.
Participation And Momentum
Arvind M. Sawlekar, President, CREDAI MCHI Raigad, welcomed attendees and thanked Additional Commissioner Shetye for supporting the event. The Q&A was lively-builders pressed for clarity on green specs, AI-driven layout studies, and staying within DCPR and local planning norms. Both speakers addressed detailed queries from concept to execution.
Practical Moves You Can Deploy Now
- Run AI-based layout studies to test open space efficiency and circulation before locking design. Validate every option against local DCPR and RERA documentation.
- Specify green wins that pay back: high-SRI roofs, low-flow fixtures, VFDs, daylighting, STP with reuse, and metering. Target rating readiness from day one.
- Tighten bids with automated quantity takeoffs and anomaly checks. Use AI to compare vendor quotes and flag outliers.
- Pull project schedules into a single tracker. Use predictive alerts for delays on critical path activities.
- Start a small pilot: automate weekly MIS, site photo logs, or sales follow-ups. Train your team with focused resources-see AI courses by job role.
Team Behind The Event
Hitendra Ghadia, Vice President and Convener of the Green Building Committee, led the effort that made the seminar run smoothly. Committee members including Pratik Pote, Ashiyan Khot, Jitesh Agrawal, Anirudha Sawlekar, and other managing committee members contributed across planning and execution. As MOC, Rushabh Prajapati kept the programme on track.
Closing Notes
The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Rakesh Prajapati, Secretary, CREDAI MCHI Raigad, followed by a networking dinner. The takeaway was clear: AI and green standards are moving from "good to have" to "core workflow" for projects that sell well and run lean.
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