RAHSTA 2026 to Host Certified Highway Construction Masterclass

11 May 2026 CW Team

The Masterclass will be delivered by RASTA – Center for Road Technology and supported by Construction World and FIRST Construction Council.

Designed as an industry-led refresher programme, the Masterclass aims to help engineering and project teams stay updated with the latest advancements in highway construction, pavement technologies, sustainable materials, intelligent compaction, recycling technologies, machine-aided construction and bridge rehabilitation.

The programme will feature expert-led sessions on sustainable binder technology, bio-binders, cement and concrete pavements, perpetual pavements, high RAP mixes, intelligent compaction, automated construction systems and bridge repair practices. It will also conclude with an industry panel discussion on “Highway Construction Towards Viksit Bharat.”

Held alongside RAHSTA Expo 2026, the Masterclass will offer participants the opportunity to combine classroom learning with live exposure to the latest road construction equipment, technologies and materials showcased at the exhibition.

The programme is ideal for site engineers, project engineers, QA/QC professionals, pavement engineers, maintenance engineers, EPC technical teams, consultants, OEM application engineers and government officials involved in road and bridge infrastructure projects.

Each participant will receive a Certificate of Participation, recognising their exposure to current practices and technologies in highway construction.

Participation fees are priced at Rs 25,000 plus taxes under the early bird offer and Rs 30,000 plus taxes under regular registration. Companies can also nominate teams through dedicated corporate booking categories.

RAHSTA Expo 2026 is one of India’s leading platforms for the roads, highways, bridges and tunnels sector, bringing together contractors, developers, government agencies, consultants, OEMs and technology providers from across the infrastructure ecosystem.

Participation fee

Early bird fee: ₹25,000 + taxes per participant
Regular fee: ₹30,000 + taxes per participant

Programme details

Programme: Certified Highway Construction Masterclass
Duration: 2 Days
Dates: July 8 & 9, 2026
Venue: Jio World Convention Centre
Held alongside: RAHSTA 2026
Course partner: RASTA – Center for Road Technology
Supported by: Construction World and FIRST Construction Council

For more information and corporate nominations, click here: RAHSTA Masterclass

RAHSTA 2026 will organise the Certified Highway Construction Masterclass, a specialised two-day corporate training programme for highway construction professionals, on July 8–9, 2026, at the Jio World Convention Centre.The Masterclass will be delivered by RASTA – Center for Road Technology and supported by Construction World and FIRST Construction Council.Designed as an industry-led refresher programme, the Masterclass aims to help engineering and project teams stay updated with the latest advancements in highway construction, pavement technologies, sustainable materials, intelligent compaction, recycling technologies, machine-aided construction and bridge rehabilitation.The programme will feature expert-led sessions on sustainable binder technology, bio-binders, cement and concrete pavements, perpetual pavements, high RAP mixes, intelligent compaction, automated construction systems and bridge repair practices. It will also conclude with an industry panel discussion on “Highway Construction Towards Viksit Bharat.”Held alongside RAHSTA Expo 2026, the Masterclass will offer participants the opportunity to combine classroom learning with live exposure to the latest road construction equipment, technologies and materials showcased at the exhibition.The programme is ideal for site engineers, project engineers, QA/QC professionals, pavement engineers, maintenance engineers, EPC technical teams, consultants, OEM application engineers and government officials involved in road and bridge infrastructure projects.Each participant will receive a Certificate of Participation, recognising their exposure to current practices and technologies in highway construction.Participation fees are priced at Rs 25,000 plus taxes under the early bird offer and Rs 30,000 plus taxes under regular registration. Companies can also nominate teams through dedicated corporate booking categories.RAHSTA Expo 2026 is one of India’s leading platforms for the roads, highways, bridges and tunnels sector, bringing together contractors, developers, government agencies, consultants, OEMs and technology providers from across the infrastructure ecosystem.Participation feeEarly bird fee: ₹25,000 + taxes per participant Regular fee: ₹30,000 + taxes per participant Programme detailsProgramme: Certified Highway Construction Masterclass Duration: 2 Days Dates: July 8 & 9, 2026 Venue: Jio World Convention Centre Held alongside: RAHSTA 2026 Course partner: RASTA – Center for Road Technology Supported by: Construction World and FIRST Construction CouncilFor more information and corporate nominations, click here: RAHSTA Masterclass

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