The pace of construction and use of technology in the urban transport sector have picked up over the past few years. The metro rail network has increased at a compound annual growth rate of 19 […]
The building sector in India consumes over 30 per cent of the total electricity consumed in the country annually and is second only to the industrial sector. With nearly two-thirds of the built infrastructure yet […]
India’s construction sector witnessed a revival in 2021-22 owing to rising infrastructure investments, a significant decline in Covid-19 cases and pent-up demand. Construction was one of the sectors that was massively impacted by the outbreak […]
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 […]
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 […]
Indian Railways (IR) is the third largest rail network in the world under a single management, covering over 68,103 route km (rkm). It strives to provide safe, efficient, competitive and world-class transport system to citizens […]
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 […]
The dedicated freight corridor (DFC) project is one of the most ambitious projects undertaken by Indian Railways (IR). It is being developed along the Golden Quadrilateral to link the four metropolitan cities of Delhi, Mumbai, […]
“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 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 […]
The demand for earthmoving equipment depends heavily on infrastructure development. Currently, with the renewed focus on various infrastructure building activities in sectors such as roads and highways, airports and ports, irrigation, railways and urban infrastructure, […]
Metro rail systems provide high capacity public transit services in urban areas. In India, the first metro system was introduced in Kolkata in 1984. After almost two decades, the next metro system opened in Delhi […]
The infrastructure sector, which accounts for over half the demand for construction activities, is receiving the much-needed push from the government, which is planning to spend $60 billion on infrastructure in the current fiscal year. […]
Time and again the government has reiterated its focus on infrastructure development. The Rs 3.6 trillion budget allocation to the sector for 2017-18 as compared to Rs 2.2 trillion in 2015-16 is a testament to […]
Despite global uncertainties and a protectionist stance adopted by developed economies, the Indian economy has been steady on its growth trajectory. Although factors such as demonetisation and weak private investment caused a dent in economic […]
The construction industry is expected to witness significant opportunity in the coming years. The government is planning to spend $60 billion on infrastructure in the current fiscal year. Given the strong government spending, companies are […]
Airport development in India is primarily under the purview of the Airports Authority of India (AAI). Of the country’s 134 airports, AAI manages 125, of which 21 are international facilities. In addition, the authority is […]
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