SALUTE TO
BUSINESS
A 1946 matriculate and amongst the first to receive a post-graduate degree in Engineering from Pune University, Y. S. Sane is a living legend. Curiosity led this enterprising individual to observe the primitive foundation-laying techniques in his native place in Karad as a youngster and eventually grab every opportunity to learn what came his way thereafter. After 21 years of being an academician, he took on a consultation job for SNDT in Pune. With the mantra of "keep growing", Y. S. Sane Associates came into being in 1975. He has always believed the following three key principles: • Never say no • Always innovate • Keep your promise, be it timelines or quality. These principles are what garnered him the tremendous respect he Mr. Y. S. Sane has in the industry even today.
ASSOCIATES
THE FOUNDER
Richard Soon Director, P&T Consultants Pte Ltd. Singapore
We started working with J+W in 2003 and our experience with the firm has been splendid. The partners head a very professional engineering firm and are very competent at what they specialise in, especially RCC. They try new technologies and consistently come up with innovative solutions. Having worked together in Pune and Mumbai, we have to say that the output has been of very high quality.
Kumar Gera Chairman, Gera Developments Pvt. Ltd.
A sapling planted and nurtured by my respected colleague, Prof. Y. S. Sane, has flourished into a mighty tree known as J+W. This has been possible due to hard work and dedication to structural engineering. It has been a pleasure to have been associated with the firm since inception.
D S Kulkarni Founder, Chairman & Managing Director, DSKDL
I would say that their structures are beyond just cement and steel; their buildings exhibit character and soul. Also they strive to make it cost–effective, keeping in mind the pockets of a person from the middle-class income group. For me they are more than just structural consultants, they are ‘family structural doctors’ who go out of the way to put in a lot of care and concern into their structures.
Avinash Bhosale Founder & Chairman, ABIL Group
Chatting with the next generation of the Senior Partners turned out to be an experience in itself. Nikhil Joshi and Rucha Watve are definitely carved from the same block as their respective fathers. However, they also bring with them a decisive buzz about their future plans and their hunger to take the company to its next level.
effectively to where they belonged. In spite of being professionally engaged with the firm for around 4-5 years now, both Nikhil and Rucha have clearly retained the fascination they have had for the profession.
We have been associated with J+W for quite some time, and I must say the firm is quite innovative in its design. While the structure is important, they ensure that there are no compromises on the aesthetics and architecture. They are prompt in incorporating changes that we need and never hesitate in reworking the design to provide an optimum cost-effective solution.
CARRYING FORTH THE BATON Nikhil Joshi & Rucha Watve
Nikhil takes the lead Rucha shares with pride, by saying, “We have “The tallest standing structure established ourselves as in Mumbai is a J+W project. a people-centric firm, and High-rises have always captured the next step would be to our imagination. What develop a more particularly interested me were process-led approach the large span post-tension around it. The idea is transfer girders supporting to not change things several storeys of construction, blindly, but adapt things thereby creating an that are relevant to the architectural space below Indian context. and above!” It was really nice to discover that the second generation at J+W had a short-term goal ahead of them when they Signing off on behalf of the two of them, Nikhil left for their respective post-graduation courses: It was summarises, “The end-user is always on our minds. It is to come back and contribute to the company they had for them that we strive to create safe and stable habitable practically grown up with. It only showcases the passion spaces where there is full support to the architectural and commitment around them that pulled them back so intent as well as economy for the builder.”
Having been associated with Mr. Joshi and Mr. Watve since 1979, I consider them as family. They have a personal touch with all their clients and associates. Their service is fantastic and working style is meticulous. They have designed many outstanding projects.
THE VITAL LINKS associates are an integral part of it. Some, having joined as freshers working on ground-plus-seven storeys, have come a long way and are working currently on structures around 80 storeys tall. For them, working internationally has only added to the excitement.
Quoted below (L to R)
Lalitkumar Jain Chairman and Managing Director, Kumar Urban Development Limited
It has been a very long association and we have worked closely on several projects. All the challenges we encountered were resolved efficiently. They are very competent, down-to-earth, and have a great understanding of technique and technology. They have provided extraordinary consultation on all our projects. I regard their firm as one of the leaders in this industry. Vipul Bansal CEO, Indiabulls Real Estate Limited
We work with a lot of international firms and J+W’s work is at par with international experts. The firm is process-oriented, very efficient and resourceful. Owing to their rich experience, the partners know how to support the right people and encourage talent. Working with them has been a pleasant experience.
Dharmesh Jain Chairman & Managing Director, Nirmal Lifestyle
It has been a pleasure working with J+W. The firm has always done a fantastic job with innovative design and economical solutions, keeping in mind the best interest of the projects. Our Discovery Towers project, comprising the tallest office towers, is a complex building that required innovation. The firm came up with an optimum solution in no time. Although J+W is based in Pune, we never felt a lapse in communication, which confirms the firm’s managerial ability. I’ve no hesitation in saying that J+W is one of India’s premier structural consultation firms.
Reza Kabul Architect
INTERNAL ASSOCIATES AT J+W
Aniruddha Deshpande Managing Director, City Corporation Limited (Amanora)
I have been associated with Mr. Joshi and Mr. Watve since 1990. They are more like friends and guides to my company. They are always open to experimenting with new ideas and are very innovative. We make a good team with their company. I wish both of them the best in all their endeavours.
In a working relationship, there are two important factors: willingness to work and efficiency. If these two qualities are present, the working relationship can continue harmoniously. I have been associated with Mr. Watve since the time he started handling work in Mumbai. He has always been helpful, willing and efficient; that, I think, sums up everything. We have been together for almost 25 years now and I will be very happy to continue with the firm for another 25 years.
Mayur Shah Managing Director, Marathon Group
A post-graduate from a US university, Rucha shares her story: “We grew up in this space. Through childhood, it was a familiar sight to have dad working at night with his design sheets and to find him still at it when we woke up in the morning. We naturally developed an interest in whatever we saw then. As kids, we learnt to look at the design sheets and started to distinguish elements like columns and beams. It was an early start and gave us a raw perspective on structural design, and till we earned our Masters, our academic interest kept growing.” Nikhil, who has a post-graduate degree from the UK, shares his learning curve: “Yes, the work of our dads caught our imagination really early. The structural part of the design, which is somewhat related to mechanics, immediately interested me, as I was fascinated with Physics. Luckily for me, my innate passion and my home-grown interest were related, so it fell in place for me rather neatly. I pursued civil engineering, specialising in structural design, and went on to become a part of this firm, which involves us professionally as well as from a business perspective.”
Hafeez Contractor Architect
Anjali Ghanekar, BE (Civil), Principal Associate (Pune) “The growth of this firm has been my personal mission ever since I joined as an employee.” Mohan Tulpule, MTech (IIT Mumbai), Principal Associate (Pune) “My vision and that of the company match almost completely.” Anant Reddy, BE(Civil), Principal Associate (Pune) “The office feels like home; our bosses are like senior family members and we are the link between the bosses and the juniors. That is the function we fulfil at J+W.” Shriram Gramopadhye, ME.(Str.), Principal Associate (Pune) “My aim is to see this firm become internationally renowned for flawless structural consulting.” Kaustubh Vinz, BE (Civil), Associate (Mumbai) “We have seen work grow from being a stream to being a river. Our responsibility towards the client goes beyond just the structural engineering.”
Having worked at J+W for over 15-20 years, all the internal associates fondly shared with us the reason behind such a long and rewarding stint. The binding force, they unanimously agree, is the love that their bosses and peers have extended to them. Their workplace feels just like home. The motivating force is the zeal, enthusiasm and passion of the seniors that rub off on everyone in the office. The associates are very passionate and there are many challenges that make them think hard and innovate. Hence, there is continuous growth. There is a vision at play and all the
Anjali shares her experience of the time when she started. With very few lady engineers in her profession, there was a general lack of faith in a lady’s professional ability. Yet when she joined J+W along with two more lady engineers, she received full support from the firm. This faith strengthened her feelings for the organisation. The associates are constantly striving for further international success by delivering flawless consultation and they hope to continue to strengthen the faith that people have so far invested in them.
In 1995, a client introduced me to J+W. The general trend was that people would come to Mumbai for consultations but I was taken aback as we were going in reverse, i.e., from Mumbai to Pune. As work progressed, I realised that J+W was not just another structural consulting firm. The people are amicable and have the best solutions to all structural problems, be it a high-rise tower, retail structure or hotel. To me RCC is the most flexible material and the firm proved it. Dilip Thacker Co-founder, SD Corp
Several years back, we were going to work on a high-rise project and there was a lot of discussion at Shapoorji Pallonji as to who would be the right candidate for RCC consultation. I chose J+W and I am glad to be proved right. The partners understand the client’s need, never compromise on the technical aspect and have always delivered on time. I am proud that today their firm is designing for the tallest buildings in India.
The heroes behind the scene: Team at J+W Amit Thacker Director, SD Corp
The whole experience of working with J+W has been fantastic. The partners have been extremely positive, dynamic and have always led from the front. J+W delivered to us Imperial Heights, one of the most challenging projects in terms of constructability. The project had gone through various upheavals and J+W helped us come across and deliver a fantastic product. Hence, I believe that in terms of people skills, personality and technical prowess, J+W stands out.