With over Rs 9,000 crore raised in the building and construction sector through IPOs and InvIT, CW explores the promising offering pipeline for the year ahead. Also, this edition focuses on how construction chemical manufactures are gearing up to meet the increasing demand for sustainable and affordable applications; the current focus of the Indian cement industry on premium offerings with brand building; and the demand of compaction equipment with infrastructure projects boosting demand. Further, with discussions held in Bengaluru and Hyderabad, CW once again features a Roundtable on Smart Workplace: Productivity Enhancement. Read on for CWs new column EnterPRIZE, which traces the journey of Bengaluru-based Shankara Building Products from size zero to becoming a Rs 2,300-crore-plus company.    With the roll out of RERA on May 1, the exclusive CW PROPERTY TODAY section engages with state regulators, first movers in the real estate sector, and industry experts to delve into what the Act holds. This, along with Indias first IFSC Hiranandani Signature at GIFT City, and an exclusive interaction with VBHC Value Homes on the companys strategy and growth plans. Happy reading!