Mr. Fariz A Razaq ,COO, U-Sphere
U-Sphere, launched as part of ULCCS’s centenary, is more than a brand, it’s a vision for how India will build next. Uralungal Labour Contract Co-operative Society {ULCCS} earned its reputation through one simple principle: trust. That trust has given generations of clients confidence. U-Sphere begins from the same place.
People first, planet in view: U-Sphere turns real pain points into practical design, uses field data to avoid repeat mistakes, and applies modern tech to deliver buildings that are easier to use, cheaper to run, and gentler on the earth.
In a sector where time is money and delays are often the norm, U-Sphere brings back what matters most: certainty. It does this by running an integrated technology-led model end to end. It uses advanced design software and right-first-time engineering, rigorous project planning, precision-focused fabrication, disciplined financial planning, lean supply chain orchestration, and on-site execution under a single integrator from design to handover. The right mix of these elements turns fast construction from promise into practice.
“Fast construction” is everywhere these days, 30 days, 90 days, headline after headline. But speed that lasts isn’t a stunt; it’s a system. It only sustains when pace is built into process. That’s where U-Sphere focuses: making fast, repeatable, and reliable. We choose technologies that help everyone—designers, site teams, owners without turning execution into a nightmare or loading investors with hidden costs. Drawing on ULCCS’s field experience, we bring together the right stack of advanced design platforms, IoT, AI and disciplined planning so each link supports the next. It works like a flywheel, with each part
powering the next. Together, they make speed practical across projects, not just the ones in the spotlight.
U-Sphere gives architects something rare on Indian sites: confidence that their design intent will survive execution. Too often, onsite compromises chip away at detailing and proportion until the essence is lost. U-Sphere pairs deep execution and know-how with digital delivery, so what’s drawn is what gets built. Coordinated, model-based engineering replaces guesswork, factory-precision steel and envelope systems reduce tolerance creep, and disciplined site governance prevents “valueengineering drift.” Crucially, U-Sphere is flexible by design. It is carved by ULCCS’s decades of field experience so teams can adapt to realworld constraints without diluting the design. The result is fidelity with agility.
U-Sphere’s IoT-enabled green systems give clients the confidence to design with living landscapes without the usual worries of stunted growth, wilting planters, or costly upkeep. Smart sensors track moisture, light, temperature, and nutrient levels in real time; automated irrigation and dosing respond instantly to what the plants need; and predictive alerts flag issues before they
become eyesores. The result is simple – greenery that stays healthy and beautiful, season after season, with maintenance made transparent and manageable.
In shopping malls, hospitals, and busy commercial buildings, and public restrooms often miss the mark, people hesitate to use them, and keeping them spotless can be expensive. The good news is that standards are improving, but high upkeep shouldn’t be the only way to get there. U-Sphere offers a technology-enabled hygiene system that is advanced, effective and easy to run without driving up operating costs. IoT sensors track footfall, odours, humidity and supply levels. Cleaning shifts are triggered by real usage, not guesswork, and predictive alerts prevent breakdowns of taps, flush valves or exhaust systems. The result is simple: cleaner toilets, lower water and chemical use, less manual oversight and a better experience for every visitor.
In the same way, U-Sphere safeguards indoor air quality, optimizes and keeps hygienic water use, and smooths people movement through buildings. These are in-house, field-tested solutions that blend sensors, automation, and simple design choices to deliver reliable performance at practical cost.
Construction can be hard on the planet and we’re not exempt from that impact. U-Sphere works to limit it as far as we can, from the first sketch through materials and execution, and to get better every day. We reject the old pattern of “do the damage, then fix it with expensive green badges.” That’s patchwork, not progress. Instead, we design out of waste, choose lower-impact materials, prefabricate to cut site disturbance, and plan for efficient operations and easy maintenance. The goal is simple and honest: buildings that are beautiful and sustainable because they were conceived that way while we continue to push our footprint lower, project by project.
You can already see this method at work in Unity Mall, a 2-lakh-sq-ft shopping mall project in Thiruvananthapuram and in the upcoming 11-acre Canyo Health campus in Palakkad. These ideas are moving from drawings to steel, concrete, and daily operations on site.
U-Sphere is ULCCS’s next chapter, speed as a system, design that holds on site, operations guided by data, and sustainability built in from day one. It carries a century of trust into a future where buildings work better for people, cost less to run, and tread lighter on the planet. Not a showcase, a method—reliable, repeatable, and ready to scale across India.
