A transition is gradually taking place from isolated sustainability initiatives towards a systems-based approach, where environmental considerations are embedded across the infrastructural construction value chain. This spans from material sourcing and design optimisation to construction […]
The urban transportation sector in India has made notable progress in recent years with the introduction of advanced, sustainable and high speed transit systems. Among the most significant of these are the regional rapid transit […]
Sustainable construction is based on principles that minimise energy consumption, reduce waste and optimise the use of resources throughout a project’s life cycle – from design and construction to operations and maintenance. In line with […]
India has experienced a growth in urbanisation and infrastructural development in recent years. This has led to a rise in water demand, posing a water crisis due to the depletion of freshwater sources in urban […]
To provide a fillip to the blue economy, the Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047 was launched in October 2023. The long-term blueprint for the Indian maritime sector outlines strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing port facilities, […]
The journey towards sophisticated agriculture in India is incomplete without addressing age-old irrigation practices. The sector’s high dependence on water and energy resources makes it vulnerable to climate change. Recognising this, various avenues for sustainable […]
As the challenges of climate change continue to loom globally, India is prioritising a balance between ecology and economic development. This emphasis on climate resilience and energy efficiency was also highlighted by the Indian government […]
Nearly 50,000 km of national highways have been added in India since 2014. Besides, the pace of construction more than doubled, from 11.6 km per day in 2013-14 to 28.3 km per day in 2022-23. […]
The Indian maritime sector is witnessing rapid expansion, which, in turn, is boosting the need for dredging. Dredging has become an inevitable process for ports to sustain business, the economy and the environment. At a […]
India has the fourth largest rail network globally. In the past couple of years, the sector has witnessed many reforms, aimed primarily at modernising the rail infrastructure and improving the safety of operations. Some of […]
Abnormally high bids (in terms of payment of premium to the procuring authority) were responsible to a great extent in contributing to the financial ruin of many in India’s roads sector during the days of […]
According to the estimates of the Central Pollution Control Board, sewage/wastewater generation in India has grown at a CAGR of 3 per cent from 62,000 million litres per day (mld) in 2015-16 to 72,368 mld […]
The 100 cities selected by the government under the Smart Cities Mission (SCM) have been undertaking development and upgradation projects aimed at giving citizens access to essential infrastructure, a clean and sustainable environment, and quality […]
With a growing population and developing economy, India is currently witnessing tremendous large-scale infrastructure development. As a result of investments in sectors such as railways, roads, power, and water and sanitation, the market for geosynthetics […]
Robust, long-lasting and resilient civil infrastructure is the need of the hour, to satisfy the demands of the growing population. It is essential to choose sustainable approaches in civil engineering and construction, given the current […]
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 […]
The urbanisation rate is projected to reach over 50 per cent by 2030. The per capita trip rates and passenger trips per day are also estimated to be on a growth trajectory. The demand for […]
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