Partners in Progress

29 Jan 2025 CW Team

With $ 33 billion in bilateral trade in 2023, the partnership between India and Germany spans diverse sectors, including green hydrogen and Industry 4.0. SMEs, skill development and sustainability initiatives are key focus areas, driving economic progress. The alliance exemplifies strategic global cooperation and offers a blueprint for success, as discussed at a webinar hosted by FIRST Construction Council, in association with “Construction World”, “Smart Manufacturing & Enterprises” and “Equipment India” on 17 January 2025.

From trade to technology

The Indo-German relationship has evolved from basic trade to multifaceted collaboration, with over 1,800 German companies operating in India. Machinery forms nearly a third of the $ 33 billion bilateral trade, with key growth sectors like renewable energy, digitalisation, and green hydrogen...

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Technology

28 Oct 2025

Building Faster, Smarter, and Greener!

Backed by ULCCS’s century-old legacy, U-Sphere combines technology, modular design and sustainable practices to deliver faster and more efficient projects. In an interaction with CW, Rohit Prabhakar, Director - Business Development, shares how the company’s integrated model of ‘Speed-Build’, ‘Smart-Build’ and ‘Sustain-Build’ is redefining construction efficiency, quality and environmental responsibility in India.U-Sphere positions itself at the intersection of speed, sustainability and smart design. How does this translate into measurable efficiency on the ground?At U..

Smart Roads, Smarter India

India’s infrastructure boom is not only about laying more kilometres of highways – it’s about building them smarter, safer and more sustainably. From drones mapping fragile Himalayan slopes to 3D machine-controlled graders reducing human error, technology is steadily reshaping the way projects are planned and executed. Yet, the journey towards digitisation remains complex, demanding not just capital but also coordination, training and vision.Until recently, engineers largely depended on Survey of India toposheets and traditional survey methods like total stations or DGPS to prepare detai..

What Does DCPR 2034 Mean?

The Maharashtra government has eased approval norms for high-rise buildings under DCPR 2034, enabling the municipal commissioner to sanction projects up to 180 m on large plots. This change is expected to streamline approvals, reduce procedural delays and accelerate redevelopment, drawing reactions from developers, planners and industry experts about its implications for Mumbai’s vertical growth.Under the revised DCPR 2034 rules, buildings on plots of 2,000 sq m or more can now be approved up to 180 m by the municipal commissioner, provided structural and geotechnical reports are certified b..