By Arosh John | Founder – John Real Estate (MahaRERA A51700001835) | Editor-in-Chief – Thane Real Estate News (TREN)
Thane – MMR | November 2025
If you’ve recently passed by an under-construction tower in Thane or Mumbai and noticed red mesh wrapping around the upper floors, you’re witnessing one of the most visible changes in the city’s construction landscape.
These are perimeter safety screens — engineered systems that protect workers and pedestrians by containing debris, tools, and materials from falling during high-rise construction.
A New Standard for Construction Safety
Following several site incidents across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), authorities have made advanced safety systems mandatory for high-rise projects. Every building rising above a certain height must now have:
- Perimeter protection screens or fan nets around active upper floors.
- Debris-containment and wind-control systems to safeguard workers at height.
- Pedestrian-protection decks or canopies along adjoining roads and footpaths.
- Certified cranes and lifting equipment operating strictly within site boundaries.
- A qualified safety officer deployed full-time at each high-rise site.
This framework has transformed how towers are built across the region — shifting from minimal compliance to a safety-first culture.
What the Red Mesh Really Does
The red mesh you see from the street isn’t decorative; it’s a moving safety wall that climbs upward with each completed slab.
It keeps the work area contained, reduces wind risk for labourers, and prevents small objects or debris from falling.
Developers often print their brand names on the mesh — so these screens double as both safety infrastructure and visual identity for the project.
Below the main screens, secondary green nets serve as a final safety layer, catching any stray material and protecting the surrounding areas.
Beyond Real-Estate Sites
These same protective systems are now common across runway extensions, metro stations, and bridge projects — any work involving height and public proximity.
It’s a sign of progress: Mumbai’s infrastructure and real-estate ecosystem are adopting global construction-safety standards that once seemed distant.
A Sign of a Safer Skyline
For years, Mumbai’s growth has been defined by height; now it’s increasingly defined by responsibility.
These red-mesh “safety cages” represent a city that’s learning to build taller — and smarter.
Each net, each panel, each scaffold barrier is a quiet assurance that the skyline is rising with safety woven into its very fabric.
About the Author
Arosh John is the Founder of John Real Estate (MahaRERA A51700001835) and Editor-in-Chief of Thane Real Estate News (TREN).
With over a decade of experience in Thane’s residential, villa, and NRI investment markets, he combines infrastructure-driven real-estate advisory, research-based journalism, and investment assistance to help clients and readers understand how policy, planning, and development shape property value across the MMR.
Disclaimer
This article is intended for general informational purposes. It reflects current industry practices and regulatory updates related to construction-safety measures across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.
All brand names, developer logos, and trademarks appearing on safety screens or construction sites remain the property of their respective owners and are mentioned solely for illustrative reference.
