Women At Work : Breaking Barriers
This feature highlights the important role women employees are playing in male dominated industries like civil engineering, and the contributions they are making towards their company’s progress with their professional approach and skill
Minimol Korulla - Head - Strategic Projects and Initiatives, Maccaferri ISEAP
I was born in a village in Kerala which was surrounded by a river and every monsoon the roads would become flooded. Better bridges began to be built from the 1970s, connecting us to the outside world. My encounter with the subject
Dola Roychowdhury - Founding Director, G-Cube Consulting Engineers
The Construction Industry is one of the most male-dominated amongst all the STEM fields, though women have contributed significantly to it by continuing to crash barriers, break ceilings, and sometimes shifting their goal
Rubee Kongbrailatpam - Superintending Engineer, PWD, Manipur
After completing my B.Tech, I joined as a lecturer in an Engineering College, but after a year into it, I joined the State Engineering Services as an Assistant Engineer. After subsequent promotions, I’m currently serving as a Superintending
Sujatha Manoj - Technical Director & Geotechnical Services Leader, Australia, Beca
After graduating as a Civil Engineer from TKM Engineering College, my first challenge was to find a good job. In a city like Mumbai this was tough especially considering the fact that I had no previous work experience and had no one
Annapoorni Iyer - Chartered Engineer, Founder of Engosym Consultants for Infrastructure development projects
I have done my B.E.(Civil) from DMCOE (2001 batch) and MBA (Infra and Contracts) from MIT, Pune. DMCOE gave me a clear vision about my career choice and I began to study each subject of civil engineering in depth. I found that my
Dr Barnali Ghosh - FICE, Mott MacDonald, London, UK
I was first introduced to Geotechnical Engineering during my undergraduate days. What fascinated me most about this field of engineering was that soil was so unpredictable! Unlike concrete, you could not assign a set strength to it, and
Dr. Yogini Deshpande - Renuka Consultants
I hold a PhD in Civil Engineering from Purdue University, USA (2006), a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, and a Master’s in Geotechnical Engineering from Mumbai University. Prior to pursuing a PhD, I worked as a Senior
Dr. Ambika Behl - Senior Principal Scientist at CSIR-CRRI, New Delhi
My journey in the construction sector started in 2005 as a technical executive in a private construction chemical company and then as a scientist in the Central Road Research Institute in the year 2007. It has been an experiential journey
Dr. Naveet Kaur - Senior Scientist, Indian Structural Health Monitoring Society (ISHMS)
I completed B.Tech. in Civil Engineering from Thapar University, Punjab in 2007 and M.Tech. in Structural Engineering from IIT Delhi in 2011, where I topped the 2011 batch and was awarded the NBCC Award of Excellence. I later completed
Atasi Das - GR Infraprojects Limited
After completing my post-graduate studies in the US, I went on to have a successful career in the country, where my child was born as well. I resumed my duties at the private consultancy in the US within 6 weeks leaving my child under
Dr. Madhavi Latha Gali - Geotechnical Engineer, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
My major interest lies in developing resilient geotechnical systems through various innovative reinforcing techniques. I did my Ph.D. at IIT Madras and joined IISc after working for a year at IIT Guwahati. My 20-year tenure at IISc
Natalia Rucinska - Environmental Director, Menard Group
At the age of 24, as a young graduate with the title of MSc in Geotechnical Engineering, I dreamt big. I wanted to see what the world had to offer, and I was open to exploring the adventures that came my way. I had the itch to live a full
Ishita Manjrekar - Director, Sunanda Global and Board of American Concrete Institute
I am a Chemical Engineer with a bachelor’s degree from Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai (erstwhile UDCT) and I hold a post-graduate degree from RPI, New York. My professional career began in the USA where I worked as Vertical
Sangeen Desai - Keller Ground Engineering India
My initial years of learning were very crucial, and though challenging, they provided me with opportunities to learn and develop new skills. With strong determination and a positive attitude, I learned to work through all the challenges
Saranya Subramanian - Merlin Automation Solutions
Hailing from a humble village background, I pursued my B.E. in Mechanical Engineering at Trichy, Tamil Nadu. Driven by my career aspirations, I enrolled in an Advanced Manufacturing course at PSG College. This course, conducted on
Performance of Thin White Topping (TWT) Overlay for NH-848
Vikas V. Thakar, MD, Pavetech Consultants India, presents the uses and advantages of TWT as a cost-effective treatment and a sustainable solution for rehabilitating and strengthening of flexible pavements, as seen in the NH-848 Nashik
REJUPAVE Technology for High RAP Recycling of Bituminous Pavement
Satish Pandey, Principal Scientist at CSIR-CRRI, New-Delhi, and Associate Professor, Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research, gives a brief overview of Hot Mix recycling process using bio-oil based rejuvenator REJUPAVE to facilitate
Comparative Analysis: Japanese vs Indian Bridge Fabrication Techniques
This technical paper delves into a comparative analysis of steel bridge fabrication methods employed in Japan and the traditional practices in India, with a specific focus on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) project's adaptation
Safety Challenges On Indian Roads
S.K. Nirmal, Secretary General, Indian Roads Congress, Director General (Road Development) & Special Secretary (Retd), MoRTH, gives an overview of India’s road network, causes of road accidents, and the safety measures and policies required
Apollo Inffratech Group's Technovation: A festival of future technologies
Apollo Inffratech Group celebrated TechNOVATION - a festival of future technologies - on 16th February 2024. It was held at two of its production facilities simultaneously viz. at Apollo Inffratech’s Headquarters and Works at
International Symposium on Innovative World of Concrete (IWC24)
The International Symposium on Innovative World of Concrete (IWC24) was held at Raajkutir, Kolkata, India, from 18th to 20th January 2024. The symposium focused on the theme "Concrete Construction: Present and Future." Organized
ICEMA Summit: Making CE Manufacturing Future-Ready
The 2nd CE Manufacturing and Supply Chain Summit, organized by the Indian Construction Equipment Manufacturers Association (ICEMA) – an affiliated body of CII, in New Delhi, on 19th February 2024, hosted discussions on critical topics
Heavy Haul Trailers Enhancing Safety and Reliability
Transporting cargo via trailers is a complex process that comes with various challenges, requiring careful consideration, meticulous planning, adherence to regulations, and proactive risk management before starting an
J M Baxi Heavy: Providing Heavy Haul Transportation via Trailers
“For heavy haul operations via trailers, we look for solutions that encompass client’s budget, safety concerns, and project timelines, and we conduct route surveys for identifying potential roadblocks and hazards in order to formulate effective
Procam Logistics: ODC Transportation via Trailers
“An interconnected ODC transportation system in India through enhanced infrastructure, optimised regulations, digitalization, and streamlined permit processes will not only bolster economic growth but also solidify India's position as
Nimbus Logistics: Delivering Reliable Transportation Solutions
“In response to evolving logistics requirements, we are delivering reliable transportation solutions and are collaborating with trusted domestic suppliers to reduce dependence on international OEMs and enhance the efficiency and
Prism Logistics: Ensuring Safe & Efficient Transportation
“As India's logistics sector continues its meteoric rise, collaboration amongst trailer operators, manufacturers, and the government will be indispensable for ensuring secure and efficient movement of goods. Sanjay Sarode, President- Sales
JOST India Enhancing TCO of Trailer Owners
To help build India’s road infrastructure, the CV OEMs are coming out with game changing variants such as the 4 x 2, Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 55T tractor, which offers low capital and high returns. On the trailer side, manufacturers
ZF: Cutting-Edge Technologies & Solutions For India’s Trailer Industry
“With its extensive portfolio of cutting-edge technologies and innovative solutions, ZF is well equipped to meet the transformative trends and rapidly evolving market dynamics and become a driving force behind the ongoing growth and evolution