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CENTRE, WEST BENGAL GOVT, AIIB INK LOAN AGREEMENT

The government of India, West Bengal government and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) inked a loan agreement for a $145 million project to improve irrigation services and flood management in the Damodar Valley Command Area (DVCA) in West Bengal.

GOVT TO INVEST RS 1 LAKH CRORE TO RAMP UP COAL PRODUCTION

The Union Minister Pral-had Joshi announced that the Centre would invest more than Rs one lakh crore in the next three to four years to increase the country’s coal production and to augment facilities for its off-take and transportation. He said steps were being taken to reduce the import of coal.

STAYING THE COURSE

TV Sandeep Kumar Reddy, MD, Gayatri Projects, is known to meticulously consider details before embarking on projects

FROM CRIMSON TO GREEN

Green buildings are not fashionable. But the order of the day

AIR CONDITIONERS ARE SAFE TO USE IN THE CURRENT PANDEMIC, IN FACT THEY HELP IN INCREASING YOUR RESISTANCE!

While many of us may have been in doubt with regard to the usage of ACs amidst the current pan-demic due to the grapevine that ACs contribute to the propagation of coronavirus, it is a well-established fact that air conditioning systems increase human resistance to such infections by controlling the temperature and humidity levels, as well as by providing a mechanical ventilation cum filtration system that draws in adequate fresh air. Hence, air conditioners are not only safe to use at home or in office, but by using them you definitely improve your resistance power which is highly beneficial in the current pandemic scenario.

STEADY RISE

The market for elevators and escalators will see demand only when infrastructure and residential projects are in full swing

THE ROAD AHEAD

Road building and earthmoving equipment will be in plenty of demand when infrastructure projects resume

THE WINNERS

A quick look at some of the infrastructure contracts awarded recently

THE LOOK AND FEEL

A highly modern airport design and construction has been deeply thought out. But there’s more to that than what than a lay person can see

STATES EXTEND REAL ESTATE PROJECTS COMPLETION PERIOD

The state regulators have allowed realtors to apply for a one-time extension.

MNRE PUSHES STATES TO SET UP RENEWABLE ENERGY EQUIPMENT PARKS

MNRE has offered many incentives to states.

MNRE SHELVES ATAL JYOTI YOJANA SCHEME PHASE-II

A total 39,568 ground installations of solar street lights were done

A TIMING PROBLEM

The disease could not have come at a worse time. Just when hopes surged, the real estate sector has been brought down again

STRIDES IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION

Chintan Sheth, director, Ashwin Sheth Group, has worked tirelessly to build a reputation for quality development

SEEING YOU FROM ABOVE

Roofing and cladding systems are increasingly becoming novel. Let’s know what they are

MODEL BEHAVIOUR

Extensive use of software across stages of a project can be invaluable for the present and in the long term

HIGH UP IN THE AIR

Boom concrete pumps may not be the most popular CE. But its specialised use continues to keep it in demand.

DIGGING DEEP

With mining and tunnelling activity likely to grow at a steady pace, the equipment manufacturers are sprucing up their stock with new features and technologies

STRONGER STRUCTURES

Construction chemicals and waterproofing is coming of age. There are plenty of new products available. Using them the right way is the key

WIRTGEN Cold Recycler & Soil Stabiliser WR 240: Rehabilitated 22 km road near Hapur

Low cost and high quality are two of the most important criteria when it comes to rehabilitating roads.

MORE THAN JUST LOOKS

Much innovations in façades abound. But the practicality of a façade is what owners and fabricators look at

TESTED METTLE

Vedanta Aluminium’s plant at Jharsuguda has adopted world-class practices and embellished its processes with the finest methodologies. And how

GEN-SET, GO

Not only generators are becoming a necessity in commercial and residential projects, they have also become more advanced and efficient

NOUVEAU LUXURY

If kitchen is the heart of the home, bathroom can be considered as one of its muscles. Neo Indians are writing their own style statement – they are focussing on styling their bathrooms as one of their favorite rooms

A MAN EXTRAORDINAIRE

Niranjan Hiranandani, co-founder and MD, Hiranandani Group of Companies, continues to build iconic structures. But there are myriad other roles he plays in life to help the sector and mankind

SUPREME WEATHERSHIELD - Premium water storage tanks

These water tanks are UV stabilised which ensure that there is no effect of external weather on stored water

Steeling The Construction Business

Steel is an important component in construction as it’s sturdy, malleable, corrosion-resistant, cost-effective and has a low carbon footprint

Is Construction The Deadliest Sector In India?

India’s construction industry is too lax about following safety norms

LOOKING UP

Tower cranes come in several types to cater to the new and emerging kinds of residential and infrastructure projects

THE MARKET MAKER

Murali Malayappan, CMD, Shriram Properties, says understanding the science of real estate development will only foster growth and acceptability