Water Woes Persist: 53.3 Mn Rural Homes Lack Tap Connection, Reveals RTI

Hyderabad to Host National Meet on High-Rise Structures

The Association of Consulting Civil Engineers (India) [ACCE (I)], Hyderabad Centre, will host a two-day national conference on Next-Gen High-Rise Buildings – Advancements in Composite and Steel Structures on 11 and 12 July at the ESCI Campus, Centenary Convention Centre, Gachibowli, Hyderabad. The event is expected to attract 800 participants from across India, representing a wide spectrum of the construction and infrastructure sectors.More than 14 prominent speakers will deliver sessions on critical topics including sustainable urban growth, resilient infrastructure, and the use of advanced..

Putzmeister Unveils 1405 D Classic Concrete Pump

Putzmeister, a global leader in concrete equipment with over 65 years of expertise, has launched its latest innovation—the Stationary Concrete Pump BSA 1405 D Classic—tailored specifically for the demanding conditions of Indian construction sites.Described as “performance simplified,” the 1405 D Classic is built to handle real-world challenges while offering ease of operation, robust design, and consistent results across a wide range of applications including high-rise buildings and infrastructure development. The pump boasts a 13 per cent increase in hydraulic capacity, 6 per cent mor..

Godrej Buys 16-Acre Plot in Pune's Upper Kharadi

Godrej Properties Ltd. (GPL), one of India’s top real estate developers, has acquired a 16-acre land parcel in Upper Kharadi, Pune, marking its second land deal in the Kharadi–Wagholi corridor this month. The cumulative revenue potential from both projects in the area is now estimated at approximately Rs 73 billion.The newly acquired land will be developed into a premium residential and high-street retail project with a developable area of roughly 2.5 million square feet. This latest development alone is expected to generate around Rs 31 billion in revenue.Strategically positioned in the K..