Before this, no large construction equipment exhibition has taken place in the Delhi region
Does India have the 2nd largest road network in the world?
Here are some truths…Pratap Padode, President, FIRST Construction Council unravels some disturbing facts…
Recently there was a lot of chest thumping around India having the second longest road network in the world. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari informed the Lok Sabha that India had the second largest road network in the world, with about 63.32 lakh km of roads as of March 2019. I dug further and found an update from the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways that India has about 66.71 lakh km of road network, which is the second largest in the world. True. But the categories..
RAHSTA Expo 2024 launched
“The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has constructed 12,349 km of national highways in 2023-24 - the second highest achievement! In 2020-21 a record 13,327 kms were constructed, the highest so far. The experience of a well-constructed road is no accident but a badly constructed one can cause many,” said Pratap Padode, Founder, FIRST Construction Council (FCC), at the launch of a road show - 14th Roads and Highways Sustainable Technologies and Advancement [RAHSTA] Expo, which will be held from 9-10 October 2024 at Jio Convention Ce..
RAHSTA to showcase cutting-edge road construction tech, says NCC Director
JLG Launches Upgraded SkyTrak 8042 Telehandler
JLG, a renowned leader in access equipment innovation, has rolled out its latest game-changer in the construction industry ? the redesigned SkyTrak 8042 Telehandler. This groundbreaking overhaul aims to revolutionize telehandler operations with a focus on lighter weight, advanced control systems, and enhanced features.
The SkyTrak 8042 Telehandler, boasting an impressive 8,000-pound lift capacity and reaching up to 42 feet, has undergone a complete transformation from its predecessors. Joining the ranks of the 6,000-pound-capacity models released earlier, this redesign marks a significa..
FuelPro Trailers launch FuelPro 750; quick on-site refuelling
FuelPro Trailers has unveiled its latest innovation, the FuelPro 750, a DOT-compliant fuel trailer designed for swift and effective on-site refuelling. Boasting a capacious 750-gallon tank, this cutting-edge system comes equipped with a versatile 1-inch hose, available in lengths of 18, 30, or 50 feet, featuring an auto-trip nozzle for added convenience. An optional auto-retracting reel further enhances user efficiency.
The FuelPro 750 features a robust chassis constructed from 6-inch C-channel, while the tank boasts double-welded seams and 7-gauge steel construction, ensuring unparall..