A global leader for engineered solutions and innovative products that enables safer, faster, stronger, and more sustainable construction, Leviat is part of CRH, the largest global building materials company in the world and is connected to a global network of about 73,000 construction industry experts. Sachet Pawar, National Specification Manager, Leviat spoke about the global rebar coupler market, its market size in India, key market trends, opportunities, drivers, issues, the significance of often-overlooked components like rebar couplers in an era of high-rises, compliance with industry norms, workmanship and quality measures, application in airports, subways, bridges and tunnels and application of couplers for construction efficiency and safety, among others. Excerpts:

The market share in India is relatively low as compared to global usage but with recent steps taken from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) for compulsory usage of couplers for 20 mm rebar and above, it is going to increase tremendously...