Er. Chirag K Baxi, a seasoned Civil Engineer since 1980, holds an MBA in Construction Management. He has presented 70+ technical papers globally and holds a patent for making saline water suitable for construction. As a member of BIS, he authored draft IS Codes on ‘Carbon brick lining.’ He has published three technical books, with one under review. Currently, he is Director at Prudent Forensic Consultancy and Technical Director at K. K. Retroflex Solutions, specializing in structural assessment and rehabilitation.