AAC Wall Panels Set New Benchmark over Mivan Systems

Business Standard

4 days ago

New Delhi [India], July 18: Magicrete strengthens its leadership in advanced building solutions with AAC Wall Panels offering unmatched speed, durability, and sustainability in India's high-rise and infrastructure landscape.
As India's infrastructure and real estate sectors evolve to meet the challenges of rapid urbanization, the need for efficient, scalable, and environmentally responsible construction systems has never been greater. Magicrete, a leader in modular construction technologies, is driving this transformation with its Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) Wall Panels — emerging as a superior alternative to Mivan construction systems.
While formwork technology also commonly known as Mivan Construction gained early popularity for high-rise construction due to its aluminum formwork system and monolithic concrete finish, the inherent limitations of the system, including high upfront costs, restricted design flexibility, poor thermal insulation (U ≈ 2.1 W/m²K) have become more pronounced. In contrast, Magicrete's AAC Wall Panels offer a future-ready solution that blends speed, thermal comfort, fire safety, and design adaptability.
AAC Wall Panels: Present and Future of Wall Construction in India
Magicrete AAC Wall Panels are lightweight, full-height panels made using process similar to AAC Blocks. Reinforced with corrosion-protected steel and cured under high-pressure steam in autoclaves, these panels develop a unique cellular microstructure that delivers exceptional strength, thermal insulation, and fire resistance. Key advantages include:
Construction up to 16 times faster than traditional brickwork, with seamless dry installation.
4-hour fire rating, among the highest for walling materials, ensuring safety in critical infrastructure.
Superior thermal insulation (U ≈ 0.16 W/m²K), significantly reducing HVAC load and operational energy costs.
GRIHA certification and conformance with IS 6072, underscoring their environmental and structural credibility.
Low dead load, reducing structural costs by 15% and enhancing earthquake resilience.
Proven Performance Across High-Stakes Projects
Magicrete's walling solutions have been trusted by leading developers and corporations in India for demanding infrastructure like data centres, hospitals, industrial buildings, and institutional campuses. In the STT Pune data centre, the panels enabled the project to recover from a six-month delay by accelerating wall installation without compromising fire or thermal safety. Other high-profile deployments include Foxconn, where Magicrete's walling systems delivered speed and durability.
Overcoming Connectivity and Comfort Challenges of Dense Concrete Walls
In an era dominated by smart homes and high-speed digital connectivity, Mivan-built dense concrete walls often hinder mobile and Wi-Fi signal penetration, a growing concern in urban projects. Magicrete AAC Panels, due to their porous matrix, allow superior signal transmission while also offering better indoor air quality and comfort, even in India's extreme climates.
Minimizing Heat Island Effect
Urban developments are increasingly challenged by the urban heat island (UHI) effect, where built-up areas experience significantly higher temperatures due to heat retention in concrete-heavy structures. This phenomenon leads to higher indoor temperatures and energy usage.
Magicrete's AAC Wall Panels offer a high-performance alternative with remarkably low thermal conductivity (U-value ≈ 0.16 W/m²K), nearly 13 times better insulation than dense concrete walls used in systems like Mivan (U-value ≈ 2.1 W/m²K). Their aerated structure reduces heat ingress, lowers HVAC costs by 30%, and supports a greener, more energy efficient building envelope.
Alignment with National Policies for Sustainable Construction
Magicrete's AAC solutions are fully aligned with national mandates such as the National Building Code (NBC) 2016 and Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC), making them ideal for projects targeting energy efficiency requirements.
'India is at the cusp of a construction revolution,' says Sourabh Bansal, Managing Director, Magicrete. 'The demand is shifting from conventional methods to modern materials that are fast, compliant, and climate-responsive. Our AAC Wall Panels not only meet but exceed these expectations across segments, from data centers to affordable housing. The future of Indian construction will be faster, safer, and greener, and we are proud to be leading that change.
About Magicrete
Magicrete is one of India's leading manufacturers of AAC blocks and wall panels, precast construction systems, and construction chemicals. With a strong presence across residential, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure segments, Magicrete is committed to transforming construction through quality, speed, and sustainability. Beyond wall panels, Magicrete is contributing to India's mass housing vision. Through its Lighthouse Project in Ranchi awarded by MoHUA, Magicrete deployed 3D Modular Precast Technology to construct 1,000 homes in just 18 months, demonstrating the power of prefabricated solutions in addressing housing demand at scale.
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