Sela Tunnel Project - Overcoming The Impossible
The responsibility for construction and maintenance of Balipara-Charduar-Tawang (BCT) Road has been entrusted to Border Roads Organisation (BRO). The 317.520 km long road connects West Kameng and Tawang districts of Arunachal Pradesh to the rest
BRO Uses Eco-Friendly Steel Slag For Road Construction
Steel slag, a by-product of steel making, is produced during the separation of the molten steel from impurities in steelmaking furnaces. This process generates slag as a molten liquid melt and is a complex solution of silicates and oxides that solidifies
Synergising Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Operational Preparedness: Launch of Indigenous Modular Bridge in Sikkim
Enhanced operational preparedness along the borders and the need to be self-reliant are two major aspects that have seen a substantial impetus over the last few years. The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has been a key contributor to the infrastructure
Comprehensive BRO Habitat to Support Carbon Neutrality in Ladakh
Border Road Organisation (BRO) is a premier organisation for construction of roads and allied infrastructure along the border areas and has a vast footprint in the UT of Ladakh. It has extremely harsh and challenging terrains and sub-zero climate. It is
BRO’s Construction Activities Lead to Reverse Migration in Arunachal Pradesh
In India, the major drivers of both internal and international migration are unemployment, competitive labour market, poor livelihood prospects, and lack of proper infrastructure. Internal migration not only affects the livelihood of the people
Slurry TBM ‘Channel Express’ launched by CRCHI for working in Water Supply Tunnels in Singapore
On February 1, 2023, CRCHI attended the launching ceremony of its Slurry TBM ‘Channel Express’. It will be used in the construction of key water supply tunnel project TWRP Pipeline Contract 1 in Singapore where it will bore 1.6km with the inner diameter
Architectural System for Arch Bridges
Dextra India’s architectural systems mainly include Tension Rods and Compression Struts, which creates functionally effective and aesthetically pleasing structures. Featuring a wide range of sizes and accessories in various steel grades and in both
Cement, Steel, Paint Companies on Expansion Overdrive
Riding on the strong demand from infrastructure, construction, and housing sectors, building material companies like cement, steel, and paints, are charting fast-faced expansion plans, especially as the pre-election year of 2023 is seeing higher fund
Nurturing Future Leaders of Indian Construction Industry
There is a big gap in meeting industry demand through formal skill training programs for construction workmen and practical training for students pursuing engineering courses. This status quo can be changed by replicating successful global models
Uncovering the Hidden Profit for EPC Companies
Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) companies engaged in development of power infrastructure networks, very often find that their realized margin at the end of a project is significantly lower than the budgeted margin envisaged
Potholes to become history breakthrough by Zydex
Vadodara-based Zydex Industries has developed a new technology in road construction that enables roads to resist cracking under heavy traffic loads and cyclic weather variations. The speciality chemicals company has been at the forefront of R&D and implementation
China’s Largest TBM - With Panda Face Emerges From Tunnel
On 12 December 2022 ‘Jinxiu’ - China’s largest EPB TBM developed by CRCHI - marked the first smooth breakthrough of the Jinxiu Tunnel, a key control project of the Chengdu-Zigong high-speed railway. Jinxiu is China’s largest diameter EPB TBM with
STRUCINSPECT Technology Transforms Inspection of Los Angeles Metro Tunnel Network
With drones, multispectral optics, and AI, Austrian joint venture transforms tunnel inspection in the US. The world’s first infrastructure lifecycle hub taps the rapidly growing global market for infrastructure inspections. The remarkable thing about
Spotlight on Sustainable Technologies at bauma CONEXPO India 2023
The sixth edition of bauma CONEXPO India closed on a high note with the launch of 25+ electric and hybrid heavy machines, 10,000+ product displays, insightful conferences and technical sessions, and an exciting line-up of next-generation technologies
CRCHI showcases total solutions of Underground Engineering Equipment
China Railway Construction Heavy Industry Corporation Limited (CRCHI) brought the whole industry chain products and solutions to bauma CONEXPO INDIA 2023. CRCHI exhibited TBMs, drilling and blasting method equipment, cotton pickers, and other
World of Concrete - at Las Vegas Returns with Strong Attendance
Concrete professionals kicked off the year with the well-attended 49th annual event that focused on product innovations, environmental impacts, and raised record-breaking auction funds for educational programs. Informa Markets’ World of Concrete, the
2023 CICEE Spring Symposium in Beijing
On January 15, 2023, the Organizing Committee of Changsha International Construction Equipment Exhibition (CICEE) held the 2023 Spring Symposium in Beijing. Representatives and experts from national business associations such as the China Construction
MRAI hosts 10th edition of IMRC
IMRC 2023 puts spotlight on domestic scrap shortage, recycling parks, and solutions for boosting India’s circular economy. Material Recycling Association of India (MRAI hosted the 10th edition of the International Indian Material Recycling Conference from
Sandvik sets up new factory; hands over first ‘made in India’ tunnelling jumbo to KSR Group, Hyderabad
In a historic event held on 30th January, 2023 Sandvik proudly presented the key of the first ‘made in India’ DT820 Tunnelling Jumbo to Mrs. and Mr. Koneru of KSR Group, Hyderabad. The machine was rolled out from Sandvik’s newly set-up state-of-the-art
Godrej Appliances Awards Contract for End-To-End Supply Chain to Delhivery Ltd.
Godrej Appliances, a business unit of Godrej & Boyce, has awarded the contract to build and manage the pan-India supply chain for their air-cooler business to Delhivery Ltd., a largest fully integrated logistics provider. Through this partnership, Delhivery
Is India’s Logistics Future Ready?
The National Logistics Policy (NLP) aims to build a tech-led logistics ecosystem in India and create data-driven tools that help create a better logistics environment. The logistics sector in the country is largely unorganized and fragmented, resulting
Outlook for Road Logistics Sector Remains Stable: ICRA
Favourable demand sentiments continue to drive growth momentum for the road logistics sector. Following a healthy growth in FY2022, the accelerated pace of business activities is expected to continue to support the Indian road logistics sector’s growth
2023 to be the Year of Democratisation of Warehousing in India
As we look forward to 2023, the warehousing sector is poised to follow a steep growth curve, attracting significant investments from across the globe, and democratising the sector by increasing the involvement of small developers, landowners, and expansion
Sheroes of the Logistics Industry
Navigating the Road to Gender Diversity and Inclusion. The logistics industry is experiencing a change towards increased representation of women, as technology and societal changes open up new opportunities for them. Advances in technology have made
Shantha Martin, CEO - Global Freight Forwarding NTC Logistics India (P) Limited
The logistics and supply chain industry, which is embracing gender diversity, offers diverse professional and technological opportunities for women, with government initiatives aimed at providing equal opportunities and empowering women in
Chaitaly Mehta, Director - EKF GLOBAL Logistics Pvt Ltd
The logistics industry is evolving with new technologies, market trends, and customer demands, and is becoming more inclusive and welcoming to diverse perspectives and skill sets, particularly in the participation and representation of women. According to
Kruti Jobanputra, Director - JW Ventures
The Indian government has taken significant steps to improve the working conditions for women in the logistics industry, with a focus on sanitation and safety. We hope that this effort will also change the discriminatory mindset at the grassroot level
Mahima Agarwal, President HR - CJ Darcl Logistics
At CJ Darcl, we have implemented various initiatives to promote a safe and inclusive environment for women in the logistics industry, including Code of Conduct training and POSH awareness program. We are also committed to expanding job opportunities for
Shweta Singh, Regional Head - Freight Wings
I firmly believe that our mindset plays a crucial role in achieving success. The idea that "believe in yourself" holds true, as gender-based equation never becomes a roadblock for a go-getter. As I traveled and worked in various countries in the APAC
Sanjna Vardhan, GM, International Business - Procam Group
The logistics industry is becoming more inclusive, with automation, e-commerce and technological advancements breaking barriers and creating opportunities for women, while organizations are working towards generating awareness and empowering women
