Lodha Group enters into partnership with Johnson Controls

Mumbai based leading Real Estate Development Company, Lodha Group today announced its strategic partnership with Johnson Controls Inc (JCI) the New York listed global leader in creating smart environments. In an all exclusive agreement, Johnson Controls Global WorkPlace Solutions will provide end-to-end facilities management to Lodha Group projects. This is the first step towards implementing enhanced service oriented facility management of the larger portfolio, optimizing energy and creating operational efficiencies.

This development comes at a time when the maturation of real estate in India has pushed the need for professional expertise in managing premium real estate. Conforming to the highest standards of international living and delivering the finest in customer delight, Johnson Controls Global WorkPlace Solutions manages more than one billion square feet worldwide, most of which is part of Fortune 500 companies.

In line with their global operations, Johnson Controls Global WorkPlace Solutions will implement facility improvements, ensure safety, security and comforts for indoor and outdoor environment, optimize energy and create operational efficiencies at all Lodha projects.  

To make Lodha buildings safer, more comfortable, productive and energy efficient places for all its residents, Johnson Controls Global WorkPlace Solutions business will begin operations with Lodha Group's projects, Lodha Luxuria – Mumbai's first automated township, Lodha's Chateau Paradis - one on each floor six exclusive residences at Worli and the state of art techno campus 'iThink' at Kanjurmarg. Working exclusively with Lodha Group in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, Johnson Controls Global WorkPlace Solutions will support group's ongoing and future residential and commercial projects.

Announcing this partnership, Ms Stuthi Vijayaraghvan, Senior Vice President-Strategy group at Lodha said "We have always believed in partnering with the best for our projects. With Johnson Controls we are confident that their experience & expertise in managing global standard real estate and mega projects will add a lot of value to the landmarks that lodha has been known for developing. This synergy will clearly enhance customer satisfaction and ensure delight. "

Johnson Controls has been widely known as an environment conscious company. Besides bringing in their best practices to Lodha Group, they will also provide comprehensive tenant, technical and general services to all Lodha customers while also taking care of property services, plumbing, electrical, fire detection & suppression systems, house keeping, landscaping, security, waste management amongst others.

Responding to the partnership, Mr. Sandeep Deshpande, Regional Executive, Johnson Controls Global WorkPlace Solutions, India , a dded, ""We are delighted to enter this strategic partnership with the Lodha Group and to bring our global expertise in Real Estate and Facilities Management to its prestigious property portfolio. This exclusive agreement will enable Lodha to focus on its core business activities, whilst we support its operations with world class solutions that deliver a superior service to its clients, and further our commitment to build better and greener communities."

Some of the premium residential and commercial group projects recently launched by Lodha Group include Lodha Marina at Sewri, Lodha Aqua at Dahisar, Lodha Imperia at Bhandup, Lodha Luxuria at Thane and Lodha Excelus at Mahalaxmi. Other projects under development include the 50 storey luxury residential tower Lodha Bellissimo coming up at Apollo Mills, Mahalaxmi and Lodha Goldcrest that is sprawled across 44,000 sq. mt of lush green in Lonavala, with its luxurious private villas and wide-open spaces.  

Sourced From: Hanmer MS&L Communications Pvt. Ltd