PropChk partners with IIT Roorkee to set new industry standards for Home Inspection

Tech-driven home inspection startup PropChk today said it has partnered with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee as it aims in setting new industry standards for home inspections in India, intending to guarantee the safety and quality of properties through a set of comprehensive protocols.

Unlike Western nations such as the US, where well-defined standards exist for contractors, developers, builders, and consumers, The startup said India's industry lacks such uniform rules, which has resulted in uncertainty when it comes to verifying property safety and adherence to construction norms, it said.

Saurabh Tyagi, the CEO & Co-Founder of PropChk, said, “Our partnership with IIT Roorkee represents an unprecedented achievement in the real estate sector. We aimed to join forces with the top academic institution, and IIT Roorkee's esteemed Civil Engineering department was the obvious choice for this innovative venture. As the first-of-its-kind collaboration, this partnership showcases our unwavering commitment to excellence and our determination to establish standardized protocols in the field of home inspection."

"These protocols will serve as a reliable benchmark for all stakeholders, guaranteeing the safety and quality of properties across India. This milestone marks a significant stride towards enhancing the standards of home interiors throughout the country, aligning with our leadership and constant drive for improvement in the home inspection industry. Our ultimate goal is to revolutionize the Indian construction sector, ensuring we remain at the forefront of innovation and thought leadership," Saurabh said.

“The involvement and contribution of Prof. Bhupinder Singh and Dr. Dixit have been instrumental in shaping this initiative. Their wealth of experience in Civil Engineering, particularly in the structural aspects, has added immense value to developing our checklist and protocols. Their expertise, combined with the industry feedback provided to them, has resulted in comprehensive guidelines that builders and contractors widely accept.” he added.

Dr Bhupinder Singh of IIT Roorkee said, “The initiative taken by PropChk serves the best interest of the construction industry of India. IIT Roorkee being the pioneer academic institute for Civil Engineering and Architecture in the country, felt obliged to support PropChk in this great endeavour. We are doing whatever we can in our capacity to standardise the property inspection process for the Indian Construction Industry. Such partnerships between the industry and academia are bound to deliver great results.”

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