Organised by FIRST (Foundation of Infrastructure Research Studies) Construction Council and Construction World magazine, the INDIA CONSTRUCTION FESTIVAL (ICF) has seen participation of the entire Indian construction industry.
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Built at a cost of Rs 34.47 billion by IRB Infra, the 189.6-km Goa-Karnataka border highway project is an important north-south highway link on India’s western coast with a concession life of 28 years.
Forms of expropriation differ from country to country depending upon the ease of doing business, political stability and encumbrances, economic growth and volatility of legal regulations, explain ASHISH PYASI and SOUMYA DUBEY.
With rapid urbanisation, tackling of municipal solid waste, especially in metros, has hit a roadblock, with landfill areas no longer available. The situation is no different world over, yet the problem gets solved, as ULHAS PARLIKAR explains.
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I would like to congratulate CONSTRUCTION WORLD for conducting this virtual event even during these times of Coronavirus or COVID-19. CONSTRUCTION WORLD, under the leadership of Pratap Padode and ASAPP Info Global Group, among all others is important amid the construction group.
I am happy to see the positive attitude we all have towards real estate and the growth in the economy and the kind of bullishness that we all are showing towards the economic development of our country. The pandemic to me is a passing phase; the human race is resilient to spring back into action.
Real estate is the backbone of economic development. The COVID-19 pandemic has led us to embrace digitalisation and hold virtual events on a wider scale. Nevertheless, it should not dampen our spirit but strengthen our resolve to bounce back with renewed vigour.
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The states of India are beginning to wake up. They have realised that they cannot depend on the Centre if they have to keep their promises to their electorate.
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Built at a cost of Rs.34.47 billion by IRB Infra, the 189.6-km Goa-Karnataka border highway project is an important north-south highway link on India’s western coast with a concession life of 28 years.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has helped unlock India’s potential in the field of life sciences and biotechnology. One of the ground-breaking products that has been an outcome of this is Scalene Hypercharge Corona Canon (Shycocan), a one-of-a-kind device that can contain the spread of Coronavirus.
Adda, The Apartment Super App, has launched its ‘Essential’ version to assist residential communities in fighting the Coronavirus. The Essential App has seen upgrades to help associations with their management responsibilities.
Saint-Gobain India-Gyproc, a leader in the building construction space for the last 30 years, has played a crucial part in an initiative to convert an existing hospital premise in Majura Gate, Surat, into a COVID-19 facility catering to the South Gujarat region.
Switches, sockets and fan regulators have the highest touch rates in any environment, at home or in hospitals. Smart home electrical manufacturer Panasonic Life Solutions India has introduced its antimicrobial electrical switches and sockets series under Roma Classic, Roma Plus, Roma Urban, Europa and Vision brands that offer comprehensive safety features.
Jindal Stainless has tied up with the Gurugram administration to initiate a month-long COVID-19 awareness campaign. Organised by Jindal Stainless as part of the Haryana Government’s IEC (Information, Education, Communication) campaign, this awareness initiative will see stainless steel e-rickshaws on Gurugram roads announcing safety and precautionary messages.
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The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has received proposals for 392 km of metro-rail from six states, with an estimated cost of Rs.1,278.25 bn. The proposals have been received from Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, the remaining three corridors of Delhi Metro Phase-IV, and Jammu and Kashmir.
The Centre has invited tenders for new bullet train projects in the country. The Railways Ministry has directed the National High-Speed Rail Corporation (NHSRCL) to prepare DPRs for seven high-speed rail corridors.
Terming InvIT as an attractive vehicle for mobilising funds for road infrastructure, the government is reportedly planning to construct over 50,000 km of highways. According to MoRTH, most of these will be four to six- lanes wide.
The foundation stone was recently laid for the YSR Vedadri lift irrigation project, which will provide irrigation water to 38,627 acre in areas under Nandigama, Jaggaiahpet, Vatsavai and Penuganchiprolu mandals of Krishna district in Andhra Pradesh.
The first-ever utility corridor in Bihar will come up at Chhapra in Saran district. As reported, the 27-km corridor will be constructed with an estimated outlay of Rs.2.3 bn, and would provide underground concrete pathways for different pipelines like optical fibre, cooking gas, electricity, water supply and sewerage as in metropolitan cities
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) in late August opened the financial bids of the civil contract package PC-01 for the construction of a 6.107-km stretch on the Malahi Pakri-New ISBT section of Corridor-2 of the Patna Metro Rail project.
The construction of water aerodromes at Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad for the seaplane project has begun. The project is being jointly executed by the Inland Waterways Authority of India and the Union Ministry of Civil Aviation.
A 3,200 acre industrial park would be set up in Karnataka's Kolar Gold Fields after acquiring the land from state-run Bharat Gold Mines. The state mines and geology department will survey the land in six months.
The Kochi Metro Rail (KMRL) has kicked off the construction of eight more terminals for the Kochi Water Metro project, beginning with piling works at Eloor.
India will soon have its first vertical lift sea railway bridge, which is currently under construction in Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu. The new Pamban railway bridge, being constructed under the auspices of Indian Railways, would be 2.05-km-long. The Pamban sea bridge project will cost Rs.2.50 bn.
The ground-breaking ceremony for development of the Hulhumalé Central Park and renovation of the arrival jetty in Maldives, financed by India, was held recently, marking another milestone in Delhi's growing partnership with Male.
Engineering firm Sterling and Wilson Solar has bagged orders worth `16 bn for two large solar projects in Australia. The firm, along with its branch and Australian subsidiary, has signed these orders, having got two large-scale solar projects in the country with an installed capacity of over 300 MW.
To augment the suburban railway network in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region and ensure the safety of passengers, the Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation (MRVC), along with the Centre and Maharashtra Government, has signed a loan agreement of Rs.35 bn with AIIB for railway projects under the Mumbai Urban Transport Project-III (MUTP-III). T
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Loktak Downstream Hydroelectric Corporation (LDHCL), a JV of NHPC and the Government of Manipur, has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Manipur State Power Distribution Company (MSPDCL) for the 66-MW Loktak Downstream Hydroelectric Project located in Manipur.
India Grid Trust (IndiGrid) has completed the acquisition of the Gurugram Palwal Transmission (GPTL) poject from Sterlite Power at a value of Rs.10.80 bn.
NLC India is planning to invest over Rs.430 bn in various power and mining projects. The new projects will add 3,920 MW of power, including 1,000 MW of solar and 11.50 mtpa of mining capacity to the company.
The Energy Efficiency Services (EESL) has invited bids for the supply of 2.35 mn smart electricity meters based on 4G, 3G or 2G mode to be installed across India.
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The Nava Raipur Atal Nagar Smart City Corporation has invited bids for the installation of 2.9 MW of rooftop solar projects at various locations under the Capex model.
More than 25,000 smart and energy-efficient LED streetlights are to be installed in Karnal by the end of this year under the Smart Cities project. The amount being spent on this has not been officially disclosed yet, but as per reports it will amount to over Rs.300 mn.
Bihar’s Urban Development and Housing Department has approved several Patna Smart City projects, including construction of a cafeteria, ‘happy street’, foot-over-bridges, beautification of SK Memorial Hall and infrastructure development at schools.
The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation, in collaboration with the Hyderabad Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority, will lay cycle tracks of 46 km in Khairtabad as part of the India Cycles 4 Challenge under the Smart Cities mission of the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
Eight cities in Uttar Pradesh have been identified for installation of e-charging facility for two, three and four wheelers. According to a recent proposal, the e-charging facilities under the smart city projects will be simultaneously launched in Lucknow, Varanasi, Prayagraj, Kanpur, Aligarh, Saharanpur, Bareilly and Jhansi.
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Lodha Group has launched its premium lifestyle project Casa Greenwood in Amara, Thane. Homes in Casa Greenwood will feature facilities such as decks and private gardens, bigger houses and proximity to the 2-acre forestland developed inside the community. It will have 40+ world-class amenities such as club house, multiple sports courts, medical facilities, supermarkets, etc.
The second JV between Hines, the international real estate firm and DLF, the largest publicly listed real estate company in India, has secured a construction loan of Rs.26 bn from HDFC. Spread across 11.76 acre commercial land parcel purchased through an auction process conducted by HSIIDC, the project will be developed in two phases – 2.55 mm sq ft will be developed in Phase-I while the rest will be developed in Phase-II.
IIFL Home Finance has launched its sixth edition of Kutumb – India’s only initiative towards Green Affordable Housing, in association with ADB, German Agency for International Cooperation, Climate Bond Initiative, International Finance Corporation, Green Building Council of India, and CDC – a UK sovereign fund.
NAM Estates (NAM) and Embassy One Commercial Property Developments (NAM Opco) have entered into a definitive merger documentation to amalgamate ongoing, completed and planned residential and commercial projects of NAM and NAM Opco (Embassy Assets). The combined IBREL entity will become one of India’s leading real estate development platforms.
RMZ is reportedly planning to sell its completed commercial assets portfolio and co-working business to global investment firm Brookfield for an enterprise value of around `140 bn. As reported, this move is in line with the firm’s strategy to become debt free.
Bhartiya Urban has launched one of the largest integrated township projects in India – Bhartiya City, also known as the City of Joy. Bhartiya City offers a holistic living experience through a perfect amalgamation of residential, commercial, retail districts, institutional and recreational facilities.
Xanadu Realty has launchea Codename B.L.I.S.S (Branded Land Investment Stocks Scheme) that offers an opportunity for Indian consumers to own a piece of curated and enriched land from the comfort of their homes It is a revolutionary new asset class in the form of ‘Branded Plotted Land’ which solves all the core hurdles of land ownership for buyers.
Concorde has launched Auriga, its latest residential property, via one of Bengaluru’s first e-property launches. With the aim of providing East Bengaluru residents a breath of fresh air that is much needed in an ever-bustling city like Bengaluru, Auriga is designed amid 90 per cent of open spaces in the East of the city.
Keppel Land, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, has entered into a JV with Emerald Haven Realty (TVS Emerald) to jointly develop a freehold condominium project on a prime 2.4 hectare site along Pallavaram Thoraipakkam Radial Road, a fast-developing IT corridor in South Chennai.
In order to diversify its portfolio, DLF is reportedly planning to foray into the mid-income housing segment. The company will develop 10 mn sq ft of mid-income housing as the realty major targets segments.
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AAI has announced that it is constructing a new integrated terminal building at the Port Blair airport, which will be ready by mid-2021. As reported, more than 65 per cent of the project's work has been completed.
AAI is set to launch a greenfield airport in Arunachal Pradesh's Hollongi. The airport project is expected to be completed by 2022 and will be able to fit in narrow-body jets like the Airbus A321 in the first phase.
AAI is investing Rs.12.17 bn in the modernisation and expansion of Patna Airport, which once completed will have the capacity to handle 8 mn passengers per annum. Work on the project started last year, and is scheduled to be completed by March 2023.
The government plans to operationalise 26 new airports and award another 12 airports for development in the public private partnership (PPP) mode this fiscal year. Nine new airports have been operationalised in FY2019-20 and another 26 are to be operationalised in 2020-21. Besides, six airports have been awarded for development through PPP model and 12 more are to be taken up.
APM Terminals Pipavav’s board has approved a Rs.7-bn expansion plan, which includes upgrading existing facilities to handle bigger ships and increasing the container capacity to 1.6 mn 20-foot equivalent units (TEUs).
Following CCI's approval of the acquisition of Krishnapatnam Port by the Adani Group, the Andhra Pradesh Cabinet has given its nod for the Rs.135.72 bn deal.
The land survey has been completed for 431.87.74 hectare out of 961.66.90 hectare identified and a preliminary notification issued for the construction of India's second rocket launch port in Tamil Nadu's Thoothukudi district. The Government of Tamil Nadu has identified land in Kulasekarapattinam in Thoothukudi for setting up the launch port. One launch pad is proposed at the site at present. Survey work for the balance area is reportedly at an advanced stage.
VO Chidambaranar Port Trust (VOCPT) in Thoothukudi has invited industries to set up port-led units at the vast land base available with the Port Trust. Plots totalling 1,680 acre are available for lease on a long-term basis at a nominal lease rent for setting up the industries, according to an EoI issued by VOCPT.
The survey works for the longest tunnel road in Kerala, connecting Kozhikode and Wayanad districts, commenced recently. The `6.58 bn project, which will be financed through Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB), will see the creation of a tunnel road with a length of around 7 km, which will provide an alternative to the Thamarassery Ghat Road.
The Uttar Pradesh Government has expedited the process of land acquisition for its flagship 91-km expressway project in Gorakhpur. The mega project spanning four districts is estimated to cost more than `58 bn and is expected to benefit a population of 50 mn by providing a fast connectivity for the movement of people and goods.
The Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has approved funds of Rs.10.34 bn for repair and maintenance of two National Highways in Bihar. It has also issued orders for preparation of DPRs for five other projects.
Andhra Pradesh will have 26 newly developed and rebuilt National Highway roads on a 1,412-km stretch at a cost of Rs.155.92 bn. Some of the roads are in key cities like Visakhapatnam, which is going to emerge as the state’s executive capital, and Vijayawada.
Travel from central Tamil Nadu to Chennai along the East Coast Road (ECR) is set to get easier as highway expansion plans between Villupuram and Pondicherry have got clearance. NHAI had proposed to expand the 67-km stretch into a four-way bypass road with a 45 m to 60 m right of way (RoW) and grade separators at an estimated cost of Rs.18.76 bn. The project involves construction of 17 bridges, nine flyovers and one interchange.
The survey for the Bilaspur-Manali-Leh railway line has begun in Mandi and Kullu districts. A team of the Northern Railways will reportedly conduct the aerial survey of the proposed railway line. Railways has already completed the final survey of the railway line from Leh to Manali.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently dedicated the Kosi Rail Mega bridge to the nation and inaugurated rail projects such as a new railway bridge on the Kiul river, two new railway lines, five electrification projects, an electric locomotive shed at Barauni and a third line project between Barh-Bakhtiyarpur in poll-bound Bihar.
Southern Railway will have to electrify 1,400 route km of lines in three years as per the deadline set by the ministry. This will ensure smoother running of trains across all routes without changing locomotives from electric to diesel.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved the 121.7-km Haryana Orbital Rail Corridor Project from Palwal to Sonipat via Sohna-Manesar-Kharkhauda, to be built at an estimated Rs.56.07 bn. This rail line will start from Palwal and end at Harsana Kalan station on the Delhi-Ambala section.
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Dalmia Bharat is taking initiatives like cost reduction, marketing initiatives and premiumisation to emerge stronger despite the slump in the market due to COVID-19 and the lockdown.
While the cement industry continues to face the heat of the rainy season and labour shortage due to COVID-19, demand is expected to pick up post Diwali.
The lockdown has had adverse effects on the operations and business of JK Cement. The company reported a 62.25 per cent decline in consolidated net profit at Rs.499.4 mn for the first quarter that ended in June 2020.
East Bengal has managed to get Shree Cement as its investor. The company is among the largest and most profitable cement majors in India. This investment is in line with its aim of achieving a robust pan-India presence.
According to a report by CARE, domestic cement production has fallen by 32.2 per cent during Q1 FY2021 (April-July) as compared to the 15 per cent and 2.6 per cent growth in production achieved during Q1 FY2019 (April-July) and Q1 FY2020 (April-July).
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The padding bucket series includes MB-HDS320 and MB-HDS314 and the screening bucket series includes MB-S14 and MB-S18. The tools offered by the series are complementary but ultimately different.
The new Cat 963K track loader has got a power boost with an increase in fuel efficiency. The C7.1 engine of Cat 963K's delivers a max torque increase of 15 per cent. Its auto-mode, which matches engine speed to the load, can reduce fuel consumption by 10 per cent.
John Deere has launched three new high-flow cold planer attachments for skid steers and compact track loaders. They can be used for carrying out tasks like street repairs, leveling uneven pavement, texturing pavement and cleaning around larger milling sites.
Apollo Carmix Equipments is a JV arising from the union of Carmix and Apollo Concrete Solutions in 2014. The company is the only manufacturer of a front-loading truck mixer and is responsible for the sale of some Carmix models throughout India.
Vermeer has launched its VXT500 and VXT600 vacuum excavators into the market. The new offerings are a result of an agreement between Vermeer and Vacuum X-Traction.
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As most traditional buildings in India are not designed to be sustainable through their life-cycle, we need to invest in R&D to improve building design, writes RAVI BHAT.
The development of the variable bond market would help developers tap an alternate source of funding and help reduce lending pressure on banks, explains VIJAY AGRAWAL.
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While the world was grappling with a situation that off-guarded everyone and pervaded every facet of our lives; Nuvoco ensured that all its stakeholders, not limited to its employees were safe and secure.
We see the demand revival from October-December 2020 quarter. We see capacity utilisation to be in the range from 65 to 70 per cent on all India basis However, in North region, where we are working, capacity utilisation will be in the range of 75 per cent.
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The company has secured an order for construction of a new building of Pandit Jawaharlal Medical College and Hospital, Chamba in Himachal Pradesh, awarded by NBCC (India).
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BIAL, the company behind the country’s third busiest airport, the Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru or BLR Airport, has signed MoUs with the Railways and BMRCL for two important connectivity projects
Prime Minister Modi dedicates the strategically important bridge over the River Kosi in Bihar to the nation eight decades after the original bridge was washed away during the heavy flooding and a severe earthquake.
The tender involves bids for the design and construction of 237 km length of the high-speed Mumbai-Ahmedabad mainline and 47% of the total alignment between Vapi and Vadodara in Gujarat.
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Apollo Carmix Equipments, a joint venture of Carmix and Apollo Concrete Solutions is the only manufacturer of a front-loading truck mixer and is responsible for the sale of some Carmix models throughout India.
Curb Roller Manufacturing has introduced the Hydra-Screed 3000 for an easy concrete flatwork and shape work. The hydraulically powered machine reduces back-breaking labour and accommodates varying lengths of pipe, custom V-flume, crowned roller screed and numerous other profiles.
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Transforming 3D design models into a fully immersive virtual reality got easy with Trezi. Developed by SmartVizX, it is India’s first virtual reality product for building space. It can be used to stage digital product mock-ups, which can help in cost-saving analysis. Architects, designers and end-customers can experience, review and understand the product in real-time by stepping into the virtual world, irrespective of their geographical location.
Nippon Paint India has launched a new range of industrial paints under the Protec brand. The range of products under the brand includes primers, top coats and specialised coating products.
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Led by its Chairman Gautam Adani, the Adani Group has been making headlines for becoming the second-biggest airport operator in the country. The group has set in motion the process to take control of the Mumbai International Airport (MIAL).
Under the leadership of Satish Paretkar, Director, Hydro & Underground BU, Afcons Infrastructure recently completed construction of the Rohtang Pass Highway Tunnel, now called the Atal Tunnel.
Jean-Pascal Tricoire, Chairman & CEO, Schneider Electric, has led the successful completion of the transaction combining L&T’s Electrical & Automation business and Schneider Electric India’s Low Voltage and Industrial Automation Product business.
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Leading material handling and construction equipment manufacturing company ACE has joined hands with Korean multinational conglomerate Doosan Corporation to represent its “Industrial Vehicle” – MHE segment in India.
Johnson Lifts has a comprehensive product range in lifts and escalators to suit every need with its strong after sales service network, service practices, quick responses and expertise in large project management.
To ensure uninterrupted and efficient movement of people and cargo, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has announced the construction of 23 new highways, including a network of expressways and economic corridors, scheduled for completion by March 2025.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently dedicated the historic Kosi Rail Mahasetu (mega bridge) to the nation. The dedication of the bridge is a watershed moment in the history of Bihar and the entire region connected to the Northeast.
The MRTS Corridor at Subhash Chowk will interchange with the Yellow Line at HUDA City Centre and, therefore, will provide direct connectivity to a large part of Gurugram with Delhi.
The real-estate sector is one of the most important sectors of the economy and the government is keen on infrastructure investment as it helps in the revival of the economy, said Durga Shanker Mishra, Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA).
Notwithstanding the challenges from the outbreak of COVID-19, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has awarded the highest length of projects during FY2020-21 to date compared to the projects awarded during the same period in the past three years.
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