
Construction in India



Opportunities Abound: Construction sector witnesses burgeoning demand
The central government has set ambitious goals in a bid to cater to the transformation and development of the infrastructure sector. At present, the construction sector is witnessing burgeoning demand given the launch of the […]

Strong Rebound: Modern construction equipment to drive demand
The Indian construction equipment industry has started to recover, with increasing focus on infrastructure development. Construction equipment is classified into earthmoving, material handling, material processing, concrete and road construction. The construction scenario across sectors has […]

Automating Operations: Increasing uptake of smart construction and digital solutions
Infrastructure development will play a key role in achieving India’s vision of becoming a $5 trillion economy. The country’s growth in the coming decades will be defined by the development of missing links as well […]

Outlook of Border Roads Organisation: “BRO challenges and measures to overcome challenges while executing tunnel works”
The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has been executing tunnel projects in some of the most difficult terrains of the country. Despite dealing with challenges such as extreme temperatures and difficult geographic conditions, the organisation has […]

Sustainable Route: Need to ramp up green infrastructure
To achieve the goal of net zero emissions by 2070 and contribute to the global efforts to combat climate change, India has increased its emphasis on adopting sustainable practices in every sector, including the construction […]

Enabling Growth: Technology initiatives and government programmes for the construction sector
India’s construction sector ranks third among the 13 major economic drivers of the country. Working across more than 200 sub-sectors, the segments that drive the construction sector in India are real estate, infrastructure development (road, […]

Moving Apace
The construction sector recovered from the impact of Covid-19 in the second half of 2020-21, with the pace of execution crossing pre-Covid levels. This recovery was impacted in the first quarter of 2021-22 due to […]

Construction Trends: Industry perspective on recent initiatives and developments
The government has taken exemplary steps during Covid-19 to boost the liquidity of construction players and fast-track dispute resolution. Besides, the National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP) provides a plethora of opportunities for the construction industry. The […]

Revving Up
The road sector was severely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. Reverse migration of labour and increase in prices of raw materials were just some of the challenges faced. However, the sector bounced back, with awards […]

Abuzz with Activity: Mega projects and digitalisation under way in the railway sector
The railway sector has been progressing steadily for the past few years. The sector is currently on a path of transformation to make the railways future ready. Alongside, new and innovative ways to improve operational […]

Growth Opportunities: Port trends and future outlook
India has a significant maritime sector with 12 major and 200 plus notified minor and intermediate ports, along with one of the longest coastlines of 7,500 km. With such a vast network of navigable waterways, […]

Pacing Up: Recovery on the cards for the aviation industry
The Indian aviation industry has come a long way, set many milestones and overcome many challenges to become one of the world’s most lucrative aviation markets. However, since the onset of the Covd-19 pandemic, the sector […]

Progress on Rails: Rapid expansion in the metro segment
The metro rail segment in India is expanding at a rapid pace, with excellent long-term prospects, supported by a government push in the form of business-friendly regulations and financial support. The rate of growth is […]

Steady Growth: Experience, challenges and best practices in tunnel construction
Tunnelling activity in India has accelerated in recent years due to several growth factors. Increasing government support, adoption of cutting-edge technologies and processes, increased investments, and initiatives to improve rural connectivity are a few of […]

Building Bridges: Construction experience and emerging technologies
New technologies, designs and construction methods are being increasingly deployed in order to mitigate the challenges in bridge construction. At the recent InfraBuild India conference, industry experts shared their views on the needs and requirements for […]

Smart Construction: Digital technology helping expedite project turnaround times
The construction industry is refocusing its efforts on moving away from traditional methods and towards intelligent construction management systems, which employ geospatial and other emerging technologies to expedite project turnaround. Construction is a highly competitive […]

Showing Recovery: Equipment market regains its momentum
India is one of the most important equipment markets in the world after China and the US. After five years of uninterrupted growth, the Indian market suffered from disruption for two years, because of elections […]

Good Planning: Best practices in construction
Infrastructure is a critical component of economic development and progress. India is increasingly recognising this and embarking on a slew of infrastructure projects. Such projects, if well planned and executed, are particularly helpful to the economy […]