Every new building project necessitates a wide range of services, resources, and knowledge. Finding the appropriate solutions is not just time-consuming but also exhausting. Handpicking a service provider for each activity is a huge operational issue. Decor Home India Pvt. Ltd. (DHIPL), one of the biggest interior and drywall contractors in Mumbai, provides a variety of services all under one roof!
Decor Home India’s total turnkey approach includes RCC & Construction, Interior Works, HVSE, Electrical, Plumbing, Sanitation, Drywall, and many other services. Their area of specialization is commercial, hospitality as well as medical space planning, procurement, installation, and completion.
In this interaction with BuildingandInteriors.com, Mr. Sunil Dalwadi, Managing Director, Decor Home India Pvt. Ltd. talks about the changing construction market scenario in Western India, the evolution of drywall as a quick & sustainable solution, and the adoption of drywalls in residential projects.
About Decor Home India Pvt. Ltd.
DHIPL Projects Pvt. Ltd. (formally known as Decor Home India Pvt. Ltd.) is a turnkey contracting company with 30+ years of construction experience.
DHIPL was started by three friends with six staff members that quickly grew on a positive route to success. The company is led by three directors – Mr. Sunil Dalwadi, Mr. Chandresh Thakkar, and Mr. Hitesh Dalwadi.
Mr. Chandresh Thakkar
Mr. Hitesh Dalwadi
Mr. Sunil Dalwadi
The core management team has synergized and led the company for 3+ decades. Its foundation is trust and the pillars of honesty. Moreover, DHIPL caters to various industry sectors like – Hospitality, Residential, Corporate Offices, Institutional, Healthcare, Theatre, and Banquets.
DHIPL offers multiple solutions under one roof with a total Turnkey approach – RCC & Construction, Interior Works, HVSE, Electrical, Plumbing, Sanitation, Drywall, and many other services. DHIPL ensures that multiple parallel objectives are set and achieved by bringing teams together efficiently at the best price.
Decor Home India Pvt. Ltd. is one of the biggest interior and drywall contractors in the country, and arguably the best in Mumbai. Their technically sound and experienced team, highlighted by 10+ Senior Project Managers, and unbeatable quality, helps them deliver projects with unmatched finesse and gratification.
Addressing the ever-changing market needs
Today’s construction landscape is undergoing numerous challenges with respect to the availability of raw materials, skilled labor, rising construction costs, etc. There is a strong need for building construction technologies that would revolutionize the way our living spaces are built. They should not only be performance-driven and commercially beneficial but also ensure sustainable construction. This is where a concept like Drywalls fits in.
Since the concept of drywall is still young in the Indian Market, the main challenge is in spreading knowledge about the benefits of the product and convincing the customers who have become comfortable with traditional products and practices. Most customers think of Drywall as plain gypsum partitions and are unaware of the various performance drywall systems, by brands like Gyproc, which offer superior acoustics, and fire protection, and can be installed in wet areas. When explained about these systems, the customers think that the initial cost of investment is more, but are unaware that in the long run, these systems turn out to be cheaper and more sustainable than conventional products.
This is where interior and drywall contractors like DHIPL, Mumbai come in. They educate their clients about the need and benefits of using drywall systems and why it is the ultimate solution to all their problems. This is where their association and expertise help the client in making informed decisions.
The shift towards modern and sustainable technologies
The goal of sustainable construction is to reduce the industry’s impact on the environment by utilizing sustainable development practices, employing energy efficiency, and taking advantage of green technology. Although many different business sectors are doing what they can to be more sustainable, the construction sector is unique because it has the chance to significantly affect the way these practices are applied. This is because of the large amounts of material and energy that our industry uses. Over the last 10 years, more and more players in our industry, such as Gyproc, have started contributing towards sustainability. Clients have started preparing the BOQ using sustainable options in specifications which prompts the interior contractors in Mumbai to follow suit. Avoiding conventional partition systems and opting for drywall for interiors instead is one major example of this practice by contractors in Mumbai and all over the country.
Drywall Partition Systems – An emerging solution to all challenges
Drywall Partition System in itself is a technology that has brought good advantages to DHIPL’s line of work. They started off their journey as interior and drywall contractors in 2013 in Mumbai. Today, they are proud to be one of the largest and arguably the best drywall contractors in India.
Drywall installation in progress
Drywall is emerging as the best solution in projects where it is required to keep the structural loading in check; thereby, also reducing the structural costs. It is also a cleaner and greener method to opt for rather than going for conventional practices.
Evolution of drywalls in Western India
When it comes to the inclusion of Drywall in the projects, the commercial market was the first to evolve. Since commercial projects are more dynamic and fluid in nature, the clients find it easier to change designs and renovate their structures when the work involves drywall construction. It is more convenient to shift and re-design the space as per preference. The residential market soon followed suit with clients wanting to reduce the loading on their high-rise apartment buildings which helps in reducing structural costs. Drywalls also offered versatility to the customers and contractors, since builders offer bare-shell apartments, and the customers can design the internal walls as per their preference. The versatility of drywall allows them to create space within space.
Technologies that aid the construction process
The team of DHIPL firmly believes that proper project and construction management plays an important role in the faster completion of projects. Digital technologies as well as the latest tools act like a booster shot. Inclusions of Building Information Modeling (BIM), using planning applications like MSP as well as Prima Vera, Risk Forecasting, etc. create a visual representation of the construction process and help them plan out each phase of construction. During execution, the inclusion of the latest tools and equipment like laser-guided tools, battery-operated cordless tools, etc. adds to the convenience and helps in faster completion of projects.
DHIPL – Making a difference with drywall in residential projects
“DHIPL has successfully completed many multi-storey apartment projects and has many ongoing projects as well. We have also worked in one of the largest residential towers in the world – Lodha World One, Mumbai.
In large projects, space planning is not limited to site layout and logistics, where space is needed for activities for an extended period. At DHIPL, the site team is trained to plan well ahead by identifying the specific spaces needed for activities, defining locations for these spaces on building floors, developing a sequence of work that defines the order in which spaces are occupied as well as identifying potential spatial conflicts”, says Mr. Vikas Mishra, Vice President – Strategy & Business Development, DHIPL.
Some of Decor Home India Pvt. Ltd.’s most prominent drywall projects are as follows:
- Jio World Center, BKC, Mumbai – 7,00,000 sq. ft. (Winner of the 12th Saint Gobain Gypsum International Trophy, Category – Innovation & Sustainability)
- Lodha World One, Mumbai – 90,000 sq. ft. (Winner of the 12th Saint Gobain Gypsum International Trophy, Category – Residential)
- DY Patil School of Management, Nerul – 4,50,000 sq. ft.
- ITC Narmada Hotel, Ahmedabad – 75000 sq. ft.
- ITC Kohinoor Hotel, Hyderabad – 1,30,000 sq. ft.
- IBIS Hotel – Vikhroli, IBIS Hotel – Thane, IBIS Hotel – Goa.
- Makers Maxity Mall – 25,000 sq. ft.
- L&T Seawoods Grand Central Mall – 1,00,000 sq. ft.
DHIPL has won numerous accolades in the building construction industry for its projects. One of the most landmark recognition for DHIPL has been winning two awards at the 12th Saint Gobain Gypsum International Trophy representing India on the global stage. Hailing this achievement, Mr. Tridiv Ojha, National Head- Key Accounts and Project Sales, Saint Gobain Gyproc India says, “DHIPL has been playing a great role in introducing and driving innovative construction technologies in the Indian market, especially in the case of Drywalls. Their enthusiasm towards collaboration with building material suppliers such as us, in addressing customer needs and solving problems, proves why they are looked at as a preferred partner in the industry today. So, with a highly-skilled team, we at Gyproc are sure that DHIPL would create many more landmark projects in the years to come.”
Products & services by Decor Home India Pvt. Ltd.
DHIPL offers a vast variety of products that create a unique interior as well as exterior experiences through distributorship & dealerships of the industry’s top manufacturers like Gyproc. The products offered are Metal Ceilings, Acoustics Solutions, Wooden Ceilings as well as Wall panels, Partition Systems – Fixed & Operable, Exterior Cladding, and Temporary Protection Solutions for Interiors & Construction.
In the drywall sector, Decor Home India Pvt. Ltd. is working on – Internal Partition Systems, External Partition Systems, Dry Lining Systems, Close Stud Office Partitions, Performance Drywall, Wet Area Drywall, False Ceiling as well as Acoustic Ceiling Systems, FCB Panelling, Aerocon Panelling, etc.
They are currently working on multiple Hospital Projects, Data Center Projects, Hotels, Malls, Banquet Halls as well as High-End Residential Projects across India at multiple locations.
DHIPL Projects has its head office based in Navi Mumbai. In addition, they have a furniture factory set up at Bhiwandi. Moreover, they have an India-wide execution network. In addition, they have the right resources to execute projects across the country with strong collaboration and seamless performance.
Decor Home India Pvt. Ltd. – Delivering quality and satisfaction
At DHIPL, the team is proud of the fact that a majority (up to 80%) of their projects come from repeat clients; courtesy of the quality and the degree of satisfaction they deliver. The focus is on always providing more value than expected. So, they’re meticulous with timelines and get projects done well within time. Moreover, the unflinching focus on maintaining high safety standards has ensured that no team members face mishaps or injuries. Even in difficult market conditions, when clients are looking for trusted partners who can successfully execute their work in a hassle-free manner, all the strong points mentioned above make DHIPL their first choice!
With strong expertise built around technologies like drywalls, there is no stopping DHIPL from spearheading the revolutionary change in the construction methods; thereby adding more sustainable value to society.
