A one day Alumni webinar on the title “Top-Down Construction Methodology in Modern Infrastructure Projects” was organized by the Department of Civil Engineering and in association with Paavai Civil Engineering Association, Paavai Engineering College (Autonomous) on 10.01.2026. Ms.M.Aarthikumari, Second year student welcomed the gathering. Ms.E.Srijaa, Second year student introduced the Chief Guest.
Prof.K.Sharmiladevi, Head of the Department, introduced the speaker. Er. T.Nishasri, Senior Engineer, L&T Construction –Buildings & Factories IC, Chennai was the alumni resource speaker.
She delivered an insightful lecture on the Top-Down Construction Method, explaining its concept, sequence of construction, structural behavior, advantages, limitations, and its application in modern urban infrastructure projects such as basements, metro stations, and high-rise buildings. Real-time project examples from L&T were shared, which helped students understand practical execution challenges and industry best practices.
Faculty members and students were actively participated in the one day alumni webinar Finally, the vote of thanks was delivered by Ms.M.Aarthikumari, Second year student and the session was very interactive and knowledgeable.
Prof.K.Sharmiladevi, HoD/Civil, Alumni Faculty coordinators along with faculty members, and around 70 participants were present in the Webinar.