SP 4507 is a new development for the present trend of high rise pumping requirement especially in growing real estate markets like India and abroad. Explaining on the breakthrough technology of 2016 V G Sakthikumar, Managing Director, Schwing Stetter Sales and Services Private Ltd, Chairman of Mechanization Committee, Builder Association of India Says, “Fuel efficiency, […]
World’s tallest reinforcement wall in making at Sikkim airport
When completed the highest reinforcement wall will stand at 80.38 metres, one of the tallest reinforcement walls in the world. Diversified EPC contractor Punj Lloyd Group is developing Sikkim’s first greenfield airport project in Pakyong which will provide a direct connectivity to the land-locked state and also help boost tourism. The project, expected to be […]
Construction Intelligence
Adopting ConXn platform has helped us get multiple options for each specialisation and has allowed our project management team to focus more on execution rather than spending time on finding alternatives and verifying contractor credentials. Technology adoption is increasing productivity of construction professionals in all aspects – document management systems to simplify coordination, building information […]
“IT is Rebuilding the Construction Industry”
Pankaj Udeshi, AGM – Procurement, Supreme Infrastructure India Ltd explained how technology is disrupting the construction space. The infrastructure sector in India is likely to get a major boost from the government’s focus on development of infrastructure. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s drive to bring in more investments into the infrastructure sector has raised hope for […]
Visualising made easy with 3D Printing
3D Printing has really helped a lot of fields – in construction industry; it not only helps architects to quickly build 3D Models to enable easy visualisation. Ar. Prem Nath of Prem Nath & Associates believes that the technology in last one decade has transformed every industry and every persons’ life – construction industry too […]
Advancements in management methods to improve productivity
The greatest technical impact in the construction sector is expected to come from improved management methods and automation. New materials and energy, design approaches, as well as advances in digital technology and big data, are creating a wave of innovation within the construction industry. In the last decade there have been momentous advancements in technology […]
Building India’s tunnels with NATM
The tunnel has been constructed by using New Austrian Tunnelling Method (NATM) of sequential excavation and support system, the most advanced tunnelling technique available in the world. The Chenani – Nashri Tunnel is 9 kms long single tube bidirectional tunnel with parallel 9 kms long Escape Tunnel and 29 cross passages. The tunnel is being […]
GR Infra enhances pavement performance with warm-mix technology
Combining Warm-Mix Asphalt (WMA) and Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP) offers a significant improvement in pavement performance. The highway projects in India are adopting new techniques and technologies to achieve desired targets at budgeted cost, says Ratan Lal Kashyap, Sr. Vice President –Procurement, GR Infraprojects Ltd. He adds, “The competition among industry players are getting intense […]
Smart safety accessories at work place is essential
Smart wearable sensors are being used to track workers, which is also having a positive impact in the construction industry, especially in terms of workplace safety. Technology is helping a lot to construction industry to improve their processes and productivity. This industry is regarded as one of the most information-intensive industries as a lot of […]
Trimble fostering BIM-led construction
With Trimble solutions, customers around the world are finding out how smarter buildings can be built by using smarter tools. India is at the cusp of a growth tangent, economic reforms are taking hold and initiatives like smart cities will drive urbanisation to the next level. The continued urbanisation is a very critical challenge and […]