Labour scarcity is spurring innovative uses of precast
Concrete

Labour scarcity is spurring innovative uses of precast

Precast providers are coming up with a slew of innovative applications.

Highways and roads

In highway projects involving flyovers, bridges, overbridges, underpasses and overpasses, many RCC structures are being done in precast, including segmental box girders or U-girders, piers and pier caps in the case of RRTS and MRTS projects, says Debashish Roy, CEO, Vollert India. “Underpasses or subways that are more like underground tunnels are being done in precast, which was not the situation a few years back. A precast concrete structure for underpasses can be an open-end box section, portal frame segments or separate wall and roof units.”

Highway developers use high-end machinery to speedily and smoothly build roads but they struggle to develop small structures for amenities like kiosks, toilets and administrative blocks, which every contractor has to complete prior to the final handover, adds Ronak Dhoot, Founder & CEO, BLOKS Precast. To tide over this challenge, BLOKS Precast can build all the amenity structures for road projects in precast. The company has done so for a road project being implemented by GR Infra in Andhra Pradesh.

“We have also supplied U-drains to road developers, which they find convenient because the components are ready to be installed as soon as you have excavated the area,” he adds. “We are also looking at supplying components for the periphery walls of highway projects.”

Buildings and parks

There is also huge demand for precast nowadays for…

Click here to read more on...

Precast providers are coming up with a slew of innovative applications. Highways and roads In highway projects involving flyovers, bridges, overbridges, underpasses and overpasses, many RCC structures are being done in precast, including segmental box girders or U-girders, piers and pier caps in the case of RRTS and MRTS projects, says Debashish Roy, CEO, Vollert India. “Underpasses or subways that are more like underground tunnels are being done in precast, which was not the situation a few years back. A precast concrete structure for underpasses can be an open-end box section, portal frame segments or separate wall and roof units.” Highway developers use high-end machinery to speedily and smoothly build roads but they struggle to develop small structures for amenities like kiosks, toilets and administrative blocks, which every contractor has to complete prior to the final handover, adds Ronak Dhoot, Founder & CEO, BLOKS Precast. To tide over this challenge, BLOKS Precast can build all the amenity structures for road projects in precast. The company has done so for a road project being implemented by GR Infra in Andhra Pradesh. “We have also supplied U-drains to road developers, which they find convenient because the components are ready to be installed as soon as you have excavated the area,” he adds. “We are also looking at supplying components for the periphery walls of highway projects.” Buildings and parks There is also huge demand for precast nowadays for…Click here to read more on...

Next Story
Infrastructure Urban

3i Infotech Reports Rs 7.25 Bn Revenue for FY25

3i Infotech, a leading provider of digital transformation, technology services and technology solutions, announced its consolidated financial results for the fourth quarter and full year FY25, ended on March 31st, 2025. The company maintained its growth momentum, displaying consistent progress for the 3rd consecutive quarter.In Q4 FY25, 3i Infotech reported revenue of Rs 1.87 billion, reflecting steady performance compared to Rs 1.81 billion in Q3 FY25 and Rs 1.97 billion in Q4 FY24. The company delivered strong profitability improvements, with gross margin growing by 14.8 per cent Q-o-Q and 1..

Next Story
Infrastructure Urban

Emerald Finance Joins Baya PTE to Boost SME Bill Discounting

Emerald Finance is a dynamic company offering a spectrum of financial products and services including its flagship Earned Wage Access (EWA) in India, has entered into a strategic partnership with Singapore-based Baya PTE through its Indian subsidiary. This collaboration aims to strengthen bill discounting services for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), enabling faster access to working capital and improved cash flow management.The initiative is designed to support SMEs that supply to large corporates such as JSW Steel, Delhivery, and PVR INOX, among others. By facilitating timely invoice dis..

Next Story
Infrastructure Urban

BLS E-Services Crosses Rs 5 Bn Revenue Mark in FY25

BLS E-Services, a technology-enabled digital service provider, announced its audited consolidated financial results for the quarter and full year period ended 31 March 2025.Speaking about the performance and recent updates, Shikhar Aggarwal, Chairman, BLS E- Services said, “We are delighted to report a remarkable performance in FY25, as we achieved several milestones during the fiscal year. FY25 marked our highest-ever financial performance, as we surpassed Rs 5 billion milestone in Total Income during the year, which was reported at Rs 5.45 billion, a notable YoY growth of 76 per cent. The ..

Advertisement

Advertisement

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get daily newsletters around different themes from Construction world.

STAY CONNECTED

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Talk to us?