A CII-CBRE publication was released against the backdrop of the seventh edition of the regional conference “Estate South 2013” organised by CII on 19-20 December, 2013 at Hyderabad.The report seeks to discuss on issues related to South India’s prospects of growth with regard to the contributions from the real estate sector. It dwells on how to build sustainable cities at a time of massive urbanization, adoption of new building technologies, planning of procurement, and towards the incorporation of green and energy efficient buildings into our built environment. Interrelated sections on Growing and Urbanizing Economy: Challenges & Opportunities; Impact of National Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation & Resettlement Bill, 2013; Alternate Asset Classes; Evolving Best Practices in The Building Industry; Pre-Cast Construction Industry and Innovative Marketing in Real Estate are dealt with.