MSRDC has invited bids for water transportation project to run between Nariman Point and Borivli in the western coast of Mumbai. Subhajit Roy outlines the different aspect of this project
Projects
Sustainable Development to Solve Infrastructure Puzzle [Feb 2012]
Over the past few years, ‘Sustainable Development (SD)’ has emerged as the latest development catchphrase. It is an interesting phrase but serves no purpose in today’s world if they are not backed by long-term models? In brief, sustainable development should be such that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
New Generation Compact EHV Substations [Jan 2012]
To address the growing demand for electricity in Mumbai, the Reliance Infrastructure has set-up new Extra High Voltage (EHV) substations. This is expected to help in bolstering the cities transmission grid
Mumbai Awaits Safe Walkway [Jan 2012]
With an aim to reclaim open space from Churchgate to CST, The Mumbai Esplanade project creates a pedestrian walkway that will ease traffic and create eco friendly paths among others
London Olympic Stadium Populous makes a MARK [Nov 2011]
Combining innovative architecture and embracing fresh sustainable ideas, Populous creates a compact, flexible and lightweight stadium which will be disclosed to the world during the 2012 Olympic Games to be held in London
DRYWALLS to Replace Wood in Interior Construction [Nov 2011]
Drywalls can replace traditional wood in construction. They offer tangible benefits in terms of application, utility and aesthetics
Sustainable development in AFFORDABLE HOUSING [Oct 2011]
“Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs”, said Prashant Khandelwal, COO, Mayuresh Group.
Hiring- a Skilled Project Management Consultant [Oct 2011]
Project management involves integrating the entire project team including the developer and the society, and creating synergies that lead to the achievement of the project objectives which revolves around four elements: performance, cost, time and scope
Fascination of Bridge Construction
In China, a 7 km long bridge is currently being constructed over the Yangtze River. The ChongQi bridge will eventually connect Chongming Island - an island in Shanghai - and the city of Qidong in Jiangsu. For the project, 12 main elements made of steel for the bridge central tract had to be transported from the assembly site to the place of destination, the Yangtse River. With self-propelled transport vehicles from the French vehicle manufacturer NICOLAS Industrie SAS, a total of 25,500 tonnes of steel were moved
Metro Rail – The future of urban transport
In the April 2011 issue of this magazine we published a detail update on the Mumbai Metro. Here, V B Gadgil, chief executive and managing director of L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) gives an overview of the upcoming metro project in Hyderabad. It is set to be a jewel of southern-India