1.Cabinet approves upgradation of NHs covering total length of over 780 km

These highways are in Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh

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2.Covid 19: Impact on Real Estate Sector

CW lists reactions received from the industry on the Coronavirus impact on real estate

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3.Technical textiles for the construction industry are highly versatile

Can be used for roofing, building protection, waterproofing and acoustics

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4.Road Ministry to use plastic for NH construction

Portions of the Delhi-Meerut Expressway and Gurugram-Sohna road also planned for construction using plastic waste

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5.How can the construction industry support plastic ban by reusing plastic waste?

In tune to the notification issued by the Government of Maharashtra, the GVK run, Mumbai International Airport announced its decision to ban plastic and put forth the guidelines for the ban which came into action on October 2.

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6.Numerous advantages of building plastic roads

Stronger, maintenance-friendly, better quality roads built at cheaper cost

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7.Reuse Plastic, Repair Potholes

Build stronger, better quality roads at a cheaper cost

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8.Recycling plastic wastes by mixing them with bitumen can help build stronger, better quality roads at a cheaper cost

Can you imagine roads without potholes this monsoon? Indeed, India’s pothole menace has been a never-ending one, with the country reporting an increasing number of deaths year-after-year. Speaking of hazards, another is the modern-day problem of disposing plastic. Here’s a solution to tackle both these perils together: building plastic roads. Such roads not only prevent potholes but are eco-friendly and cheaper to build and maintain.

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9.Bids floated for a consultant to provide technical support for MSW in Kochi

Kochi will reportedly soon get aid from a technical consultant for managing its refuse

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10.Buildings: Criteria for material selection and testing parameters

Chemicals can help cover up the possible shortcomings in concrete mixing

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