InvITs: Why you need to include them in your investment portfolio
At a time when most traditional investment fields are yielding low returns, InvITs are emerging as a brilliant investment option for people looking for a diverse portfolio and who wish to stay invested for the long term. Nitan Chhatwal, MD, Shrem InvIT
Upgradation of PMGSY Road Using Full Depth Reclamation Process in the State of Nagaland
Rapid growth in industrial development and economy in last two decades has demanded upgradation of the existing road network in the country. Though there is a huge road network in the country, it is still inadequate to meet accessibility and mobility requirements
Erosion Control for Green Highway Construction
Namrata Bichewar, Regional Manager - Maharashtra, Gabion Technologies India Pvt Ltd, discusses the company’s contribution in constructing green highways using Bio-Engineering Erosion Control methods and solutions. The government plans to construct 26 green expressways
Stone Matrix Asphalt is enabling durable and maintenance-free roads in India
A Stone Matrix Asphalt (SMA) pavement laid at Parimal Underpass in Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation has completed 7 years. The underpass, which used to get submerged under almost 2m depth of water due to waterlogging in the monsoons every year
Effect of Climate Change on Flexible Pavements
Dr. Abhishek Mittal, Principal Scientist, CSIR-CRRI New Delhi, discusses the effects of changes in temperature due to climate change on pavements with respect to their material, design, construction, and maintenance. A long-term shift in temperature and weather
Latest Technologies and Mechanization for Sustainable Road Construction & Maintenance of Pavements
Massive road development work for huge road network of the country’s national assets is essential for overall development of the country. However, major road development projects consume a huge quantity of soil and crushed aggregates. The consumption of these materials
AEW’s Dr. Road: Doing Away with Potholes Instantly
Following the launch of AEW’s road repair machine ‘Dr. Road’ by Shri Nitin Gadkari, Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Shatish Panchal, Director, AEW Group, informs that the company is geared up to promote the machine to State PWDs and CPWDs
Paving-Grade Asphalt Binders
Evaluating the Quality of Asphalt Binders and Plant Produced Asphalt Mixes through Recovered Asphalt Testing and other Mix Properties, Amma Wakefield, MASc, PEng Canadian Regional Engineer Asphalt Institute, Paving-grade asphalt binders are specified based
India’s Road Construction Sector Needs an Ecosystem of Safety
The Global Road Construction & Safety Conference 2022 will be held on 30th November 2022, at Hotel Taj Palace, New Delhi, in collaboration with CSIR- CRRI, Bitumen India Forum (BIF), National Highways Builders Federation (NHBF)
Colored Asphalt: The Changing Face of Road Construction in India
The road construction industry in India is undergoing a paradigm shift: strong demand, higher investments, and the emergence of newer and more innovative technologies is giving a renewed focus on sustainable developments. These technologies include
Festive Realty Top Ten Trends to Drive Home Sales
The post-covid residential sales momentum is set to get a further boost in this festive season, notwithstanding headwinds in the form of rising interest rates and increase in home prices. Here are the Top 10 trends that will help drive festive home demand
Realty@75 - Reformed, Regulated, Reinvented & Responsible
Over the last 75 years of India’s Independence, the real estate sector has come a long way from an unorganised, unregulated family business to a corporatized, well-regulated, reformed, transparent, responsible, and future-ready industry. Vinod Behl
Load Testing of Various Types of Bridge Superstructures
Er. Vivek Abhyankar describes the steps and aspects of load testing of various types of superstructures, along with some cautionary measures and points to ponder upon by the designers, site engineers, and testing agencies. The information provided will be
Economization of Road Subgrade Material by Mechanical Stabilization
Subgrade makes the formation level of the road crust. The material specifications of subgrade material are therefore more demanding than the soil used in general fill or embankment. In some construction projects, it becomes difficult to get the required subgrade
Growth & Trends Across All Real Estate Segments
Real estate investments register strong capital inflows, reach USD 3.4 billion in H1 2022. Foreign investors accounted for over 67% of total investment volume in Q2 2022. Office sector dominated investment activity with a share of about 57%
Land Monetization Promises & Pitfalls
A mega land monetisation plan through sale of surplus government and PSUs’ land is a part of Modi government’s ambitious National Monetisation Programme (NMP) to generate Rs 6 lakh crore of revenue over FY 2022-25. The success of this programme will depend
Making Urban India Sustainable Through Green Buildings
Buildings offer a huge opportunity to minimize energy consumption by merely changing the manner in which they are planned, constructed and operated. Jit Kumar Gupta, Retired Urban Planner, Advisor Town Planning, Punjab Urban Development Authority
Innovative Steel Plate Girders With Corrugated Webs
Girders with corrugated steel webs represent a new innovative system which has emerged in the past decade. These girders have thinner webs, higher fatigue resistance, and are more economical, easier to fabricate, more aesthetic, and provide faster construction
Bhavan Domes Technology
This Innovative and economical Construction System of Geodesic Domes minimizes the geometrical complexities of construction and engineering difficulties. N G Bhagavan, Retired Scientist, Center for Innovative Building Technologies (CIBTech)
Recycled Coarse Aggregate
Prof. Neha (Research Scholar), Dr. Sudisht Mishra and Dr. Rajeev Goel, review and explore the advantages and disadvantages of recycled concrete aggregate so that further implications for improvement and enhancements level can be identified. A review was carried
My Tryst with the National Namaste Signature Bridge
The iconic National Namaste Signature Bridge in Delhi over the river Yamuna appears languid in perpetual motion in the tradition of the Calatrava’s Bridges in motion, symbolizing nationalism in its visual form. V N Heggade, FNAE, Structural Consultant, Mumbai
Annual Session of ICEMA'22
Roads & Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari exhorts equipment manufacturers to focus on cost-effectiveness and adoption of alternate fuels. “There is a huge scope for bringing innovative construction technologies, which will not only increase the pace of road construction
Road Ahead for Real Estate Prospects & Challenges
The recent headwinds in the form of higher cost of construction and interest rates may only have some short-term impact on the recovery of the real estate sector, post-covid. The mid to long-term growth prospects, however, remain intact due to strong fundamentals
C-PC Polymer Composites Based Civil & Structural Engineering Applications
The construction industry is always evolving with new techniques and methodologies. With the global industrial communities setting their sustainability goals for a better future, any new trends and technological advancements appearing within the construction
Elixia Tech Solutions paving the way for technology integration and automation in logistics
Mumbai-based Elixia Tech Solutions is an ISO 9001: 2010 certified company that aims to use high-end technology for providing comprehensive software solutions for transportation, logistics, and supply chain management across industries
Transportation, Skidding and Launch of India’s Biggest TBM 'Mavala' by Freight Wings
The Coastal Road Project in Mumbai by Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) required 3.45 km twin undersea tunnels to be constructed, starting from Priyadarshini Park and ending at Girgaum Chowpatty. BMC awarded the construction of this Coastal Road
ICRA Report - Favourable demand sentiments to fuel growth in road logistics sector; outlook continues to be stable.
Rating agency ICRA has maintained a stable outlook for the Indian Road logistics sector. Accelerated pace of business activities and lower lockdown-linked restrictions from H2 FY2022 aided faster recovery in revenues for FY2022. The growth momentum
Infrastructure Development in India 2023 & Beyond
India’s infrastructure outlook over the next decade presents a bright picture. It is lined with attractive government schemes and a pipeline of major projects - supported by significant funding and financing. For construction equipment manufacturers
Real Estate On the Road to Recovery
Anshuman Magazine, Chairman & CEO - India, South-East Asia, Middle East & Africa, CBRE, elaborates on what is re-igniting the growth of India’s real estate industry, which is being driven by demand in the residential, commercial, and warehousing space
CREDAI Supporting Real Estate’s Growth Momentum
In FY 23, strong and favourable developments are anticipated to continue in the Indian real estate market, supported by a strong structural base, increased demand, and decreased house loan rates, says Harsh Vardhan Patodia, National President, CREDAI
