Construction World - March 2019

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Can NHAI Fuel 40 km per day? In this edition, CW explores current challenges in financial closure and land acquisition in the roads segment that could act as major deterrents in achieving the ambitious target of 40 km per day. Read on for how both demand for steel and its supply could skyrocket with government support – and that doesn’t necessarily mean more protectionism. Our Feature on Earthmoving Equipment highlights how vendors are lining up earthmovers for companies engaged in infra projects and mining, while users are attesting to the shortcomings of Indian brands. What's more, find out if Indian companies are easily adapting to Lean construction for projects. The edition also features construction techniques adopted in Lucknow Metro North-South Corridor's 23-km stretch. This, along with the Rs 60 million worth of projects that are in the DPR phase as part of Ujjain Smart City.
Additionally, with only 16 lakh plus completed of the more than 73 lakh sanctioned homes, the exclusive CW PROPERTY TODAY section explores the technologies that can fast-track India’s vision 2022. Read for an exclusive interview with Durga Shanker Mishra, Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. Also read on how a growing number of experience centres is strengthening the growth of the Indian tiles, ceramics and sanitaryware market. Our column on Archi-Talk questions: Moving away from the traditional tendering process, can open design competitions be the new norm to select architects for large-scale projects?
Treat yourself with this content-rich gratifying edition!