Precast Segmental Lining for Underground Tunnels
India, which has been lagging behind other countries in metro rail development with the country’s first Metro commissioned in Kolkata in 1984 followed by New Delhi only during 2002, is now catching up with over 585km of operational lines
Offsite Manufacturing is the Future of Construction
Across the globe, Data Driven Design, Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA), Modular Construction, Offsite Manufacturing, Intelligent Buildings and Construction Software are gaining prominence as they enable faster construction
PROGRESS SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT GMBH + STABOS - Software for big data, networking and maintenance in precast concrete plants
Progress Software Development, part of the PROGRESS GROUP, develops software solutions for the precast concrete and reinforcement industries. The high-performance products include MES systems for the planning, controlling
Technocom's Battery Mould produces noise control wall panel
BGC Precast, belonging to BGC Group and based in Kwinana, Western Australia, has invested in a battery mould from Tecnocom, Italy, a company belonging to the PROGRESS GROUP, which is one of the leading groups in ma- chinery and solutions
Precast Concrete Construction Technologies for Metro Projects in India
The most dramatic development in the field of urban infrastructure in recent times has undoubtedly been the introduction of the metro as a public transportation system. Apart from providing the predominant mode of travel, the metro has been
Mesh Welding System from progress Maschinen & Automation leads to major savings; Sansiri invests in further automation of precast concrete carousel plant
Sansiri Public Co., Ltd, Thailand, has made a step into further automation of their carousel plant by complementing it with a BlueMesh M-System welding machine from progress Maschinen & Automation AG, one of the seven companies
Elematic: In the Forefront with Innovative Solutions
Leading precast technology supplier Elematic has introduced a new automatic Modifier E9 for hollow-core slab production and a WallMES system for the optimization of precast wall panel production which covers automatic production
Precast Pavement Perfection
Time after time, precast concrete has been proven the material of choice when replacing our nation's roadways. Offering strength, durability, fast installation times and a controlled manufacturing environment, precast was
A Sight to See - Precast concrete enhances the beauty of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
It will soon be one of the most eye-catching structures in the country. The 300,000-square-foot Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, dedicated to the art and science of the film industry, will open in late 2019 in Los Angeles
New Elematic Extruder E9
Elematic introduces an all-new flagship model 'the Extruder E9' to their Extruder family for hollow-core slab production. The new machine will offer high casting speed, 2nd generation automatic compaction control and sophisticated
Precast Technology Enabling High-rise Construction at Lower Cost
Precast technology has many advantages such as speed, quality and cost over the traditional construction method - the reason why it is particularly suited for high-rise projects, says Petteri Laitinen, Vice President, Projects and
Infrastructure Project in Kuwait – Tecnocom moulds form bridge girders at Nawaseeb Road
Infrastructural projects in Kuwait are still the focus of local government-backed investments. In order to improve connectivity, regional and global projects in the infra sector are viewed as a state priority
Creating Space with Prefab
The Museum hosts examples of Baroque art ranging from painting, sculpture and fashion to architecture, music, theatre, literature and food. Fluted slabs white concrete with a bush-hammered finish forms the walls, while maintaining
Indonesian Property Developer Sets New Construction Standards – New Precast Plant From EBAWE
With more than 1,600 ha. of real property and development potential for the next 12 years, PT Modernland Tbk. is one of the leading Indonesian property developers in Greater Jakarta. For the last three decades, the
The 3D Monolithic Volumetric Precast
The construction industry is buoyed by predicted growth and expansion, however, it continues to underperform in four strategic areas: Productivity, Certainty in Delivery, Skills Shortage, and Data Transparency. Poor
Elevated Corridors For - Metro & Road Connectivity
India has taken a giant leap in the field of construction over the past 15-20 years. And infrastructure development is feather to the cap. A large number of cities are constructing metro projects. Similarly, an average of
Earthquake-Proof Construction
The Pacific Ring of Fire is a volcanic belt which rings the Pacific Ocean on three sides with a length of over 40,000 km. The friction of the tectonic plates makes this region a zone of frequent earthquakes, which, in
German's latest Precast Concrete Technology in Indonesia
PT Modernland Realty Tbk, through its subsidiary PT Modern Panel Indonesia, one of the country’s leading material building producers, continues to develop innovative solutions for the development of the
LCM: Low-Cost House Casting Technology
There is an enormous demand for good quality, low-cost housing across the world. According to the UN, about 21 million new low-cost housing units are required per year. The present huge backlog and still growing
COLORBOND® Steel - Changing the face of Infrastructure Landscape in India
Innovation in steel building materials has enabled a wider scope for constructing challenging structures, given steel's improved strength, flexibility and durability, which is helping architects realise their design
Precast Bridge: Banking on Precast
According to the 2017 Bridge Report by the American Road & Transportation Builders Association, more than 185 million vehicles cross nearly 56,000 structurally deficient bridges every day in the U.S. As such, deteriorating
Tata BlueScope Steel PEB Solutions for Boeing - TATA Aerospace Facility in Hyderabad
In November 2015, Boeing and Tata Advance Systems announced a joint venture for manufacturing aero structures and collaboration on development of integrated systems in India. This was a significate step
Precast Construction - Elematic Helps B. G. Shirke to Execute Mass Projects
It has been the dream of our founder- chairman, Padmashri B.G. Shirke, to industrialize the civil engineering construction in our country by manufacturing standardized precast components for building
Precast Construction - Tecnocom of Progress Group supplies mould system for the longest road bridge in Colombia
The figures concerning the "Proyecto Cartagena-Barranquilla y circunvalar de la Prosperidad" are impressive. The new road link on the Caribbean coast in northern Colombia is 146 km long, half of it is designed with two dual
Singapore promotes precast concrete elements
Straits Construction Group, one of the largest construction companies in Singapore, recently commissioned a plant for producing not just walls and floor panels, but also pre-stressed solid slabs and 3D kitchen
Laxmi En-Fab showcases tech-rich AAC block plant
Having geared up fast to meet the burgeoning infrastructure development requirements in the country, Laxmi En-Fab, manufacturer of plants and machinery, displayed its tech-rich equipment
Vortex Hydra tile-making machine for roof, floor & wall tiles
Vortex Hydra S.r.l., the Italian world leader in designing, building and installing manufacturing plants to produce concrete roof tiles is celebrating its 50th year in business this year. During the last
Minimization of heat ingress using insulated Hollow Concrete Block wall in buildings
Heat transfer through concrete block wall into a building is determined and comparison has been made with insulated hollow concrete block. The paper deals with use of different type of thermal insulations
Elematic’s great products, reliable service and world reputation persuaded BSBK to switch to precast
One of India’s best known construction company BSBK Group chose Elematic as its key partner for a large-scale government housing project, thanks to the Finnish company’s excellence in precast
KEF Infra to Prefabricate KMCH’s New College Hospital in Coimbatore
KEF Infra, leaders of innovative, integrated offsite manufacturing and prefabrication in India, and Kovai Medical Center and Hospital Ltd. (KMCH), Tamil Nadu’s most trusted multi-speciality hospital
