Infrastructure sector growth reaches 8% in July 2023

NHAI Tightens AI-Machine Construction Norms

New Delhi: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has significantly tightened its framework for Automated and Intelligent Machine-Aided Construction (AI-MC), introducing provisions that could directly affect contractor payments, equipment deployment and digital ownership of highway project data.Under Policy Circular No. 11.109/2026 dated August 28, 2026, mandatory AI-MC deployment has been rationalised to highway projects with a continuous length exceeding 20 km and an EPC/civil construction cost above Rs 5 billion. Standalone bridges, ROBs, tunnels, short bypasses below 10 km and str..

Infrastructure Opportunity Outlook by IMPACCT.Info

India’s infrastructure pipeline is witnessing dynamic activity across stages — from immediate bidding to future planning. IMPACCT segments these into three categories: Immediate, 3–6 Month, and Future Opportunities, enabling businesses to identify, prepare, and participate in high-value tenders and projects across sectors.To read full article Click Here ..

Glass, Reframed!

Glass façades, quintessential aesthetic building envelopes globally, have been widely adopted in India as well. But when the focus is high-performance building systems that deliver energy efficiency, comfort and architectural identity, glass isn’t the only preference. Combination solutions, involving glass and some other material, improve façade outcomes. Some combinations come at comparable prices, some at a higher price. Here is a selection of performance-oriented solutions...To read the full story Click Here ..