Infrastructure development will play a key role in achieving India’s vision of becoming a $5 trillion economy. The next step in the growth of the infrastructure sector in India is the accelerated adoption of digital […]
Indian Railways (IR) is taking several measures to improve its infrastructure and quality of services, including electrification, upgradation of existing lines with advanced technologies, and development of a high speed rail network and rapid rail […]
New technologies, designs and construction methods are being increasingly deployed in order to mitigate the challenges in bridge construction. Before a bridge can be built, an appropriate method of construction must be chosen. At a […]
The construction of infrastructure projects is a complex procedure riddled with challenges. Construction projects across the globe are faced with disputes. India is no exception to this complexity. With multiple stakeholders involved and the ambiguity […]
The past 12-15 months have been a mixed bag for the road sector. The second wave of Covid-19 was a huge setback for the road sector, as well as the entire construction industry. Following the […]
With the launch of the ambitious National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP) and the government’s aim to transform India into a $5 trillion economy by 2024, the construction sector has been witnessing increasing demand. The NIP has […]
“Reinventing Construction – A Route to Higher Productivity”, published by McKinsey’s Global Institute in February 2017, presented facts about labour productivity in the construction industry. This article reflects the phenomenal growth prospects available for Indian […]
The year 2022 will be the year of infrastructure development for India. The road ahead for EPC companies in 2022 presents several revenue growth opportunities. However, input cost pressures will play catch-up and can cause […]
The construction sector is one of the major contributors to the country’s economic growth. It contributes nearly 7 per cent to the GDP. The sector is also labour intensive, being the second largest employer after […]
The construction sector is one of the major contributors to the country’s economic growth. It contributes nearly 7 per cent to the GDP. The sector is also labour intensive, being the second largest employer after […]
The government has often reiterated its focus on infrastructure development. The National Infrastructure Pipeline and the government’s target to make the country a $5 trillion economy by 2024 have created a range of opportunities in […]
The Covid-19 pandemic has had a serious impact on the construction sector. Nevertheless, the sector is expected to witness a strong recovery, primarily on the back of the government’s timely intervention and a robust project […]
The government has reiterated its focus on infrastructure development time and again. The Union Budget 2021-22 has been hailed as growth oriented, with a focus on trying to revitalise the infrastructure sector. It has allocated […]
The pace of tunnel construction in the country has accelerated in recent years, going by the growth in the number of tunnel construction projects involving greater tunnel lengths, especially in the most challenging topographical conditions. […]
Sound contract conditions are a prerequisite for the development of good quality infrastructure. At a recent webinar on “Delivery of Quality Infrastructure and Conditions of Contract”, organised by the Consulting Engineers Association of India, industry […]
The construction sector offers many investment opportunities. However, it has been facing headwinds on various fronts. At a recent webinar organised by India Infrastructure Forum on “Reviving Construction”, industry stakeholders including Himanshu Chaturvedi, Chief Strategy […]
Amit Kathpalia, MRICS, FIE, FICCP, AFFMASCE, Member SCL (UK), Infrastructure Contracts Specialist and Trainer Delayed payments are endemic in the construction industry the world over. Lower tiers in the construction chain (subcontractors and suppliers) are […]
With 70-75 per cent of the surface water being utilised for irrigation, there is an urgent need to adopt efficient irrigation techniques to bring down the use of water and increase productivity. At present, a […]
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