Construction is a broad phrase that refers to the art and science of forming items, systems, or organisations. It is derived from Latin and Old French construction. The verb construct refers to the act of building, whereas the noun construction refers to the way something is built and the type of its structure. Construction, in its most common sense, refers to the processes involved in constructing buildings, infrastructure, industrial facilities, and related operations from conception to completion.
Construction normally begins with planning, finance, and design and continues until the asset is finished and ready for use; it also includes repairs and maintenance, any expansion, extension, or improvement work, and the asset’s final deconstruction, dismantling, or decommissioning.
The building industry makes a considerable contribution to the gross domestic product of many countries (GDP). In 2012, global construction spending was estimated to be around $4 trillion. The construction business now spends more than $11 trillion each year, accounting for almost 13% of global GDP. In 2030, this spending is expected to reach $14.8 trillion.
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BRO Completes Renovation of Jawahar Tunnel in J&K
The ₹62.5 crore project, funded by the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, was completed within a year using BRO's Project Beacon's EPC model.
The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has completed the renovation of the 2.5 km-long twin-tube Jawahar Tunnel in Jammu & Kashmir, set to open to the public in December 2024. The ₹62.5 crore project, funded by the Ministry of Road Transport &am [...]
Land Acquisition Delays Kochi Metro Phase II Construction Progress
Revenue authorities have postponed the 19(1) notice for several station locations by granting a six-month delay for the 11(1) notification.
The lengthy land acquisition processes are causing delays in Kochi Metro Rail Limited's (KMRL) Phase II project, which runs from JLN Stadium to Kakkanad. Revenue authorities have postponed the 19(1) notice for several station locations by granting a six-mo [...]
Andhra Pradesh Govt to Boost Road Connectivity in Tribal Areas
The government of Andhra Pradesh intends to build road infrastructure to link all tribal regions that are now disconnected. The Chief Minister has promised ₹2,500 crore for this project, which intends to connect over 2,100 tribal hamlets, according to Tribal Welfare Minister Gummadi Sandhya Rani. The Panchayat Raj Engineering Department is working on road building under the PMGSY and PM-JANMA [...]
Joby Aviation Begins Construction of Dubai Air Taxi Vertiport
The project is being developed in collaboration with Skyports, Dubai Roads, and the Transport Authority.
As part of its network of electric air taxis in Dubai, Joby Aviation has started building its first vertiport at Dubai International Airport (DXB). The project is being developed in collaboration with Skyports, Dubai Roads, and the Transport Authority.
There are four proposed venues, inc [...]
Bullet Train Project Completes All River Bridges Between Vapi & Surat
On October 29, 2024, the last of the nine river bridges between Vapi and Surat for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Corridor was finished on the Kharera River in Gujarat's Navsari district. The piers of this 120-meter-long bridge, which includes three 40-meter girders, range in height from 14.5 to 19 meters. Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Corridor was finished on the Kharera River in Gujarat' [...]
MoRTH to Approve ₹2,800 Cr for Tripura Road Projects
The Central Road Fund (CRF) (₹100 crore) were among the eight major projects for the state that were discussed.
To improve connectivity in Tripura, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) is expected to sanction projects totaling ₹2,800 crore. Agartala Eastern Bypass (₹800 crore), Amtali to Tripura Sundari Temple Road (₹1,500 crore), the Ranirbazar to ISBT road (₹400 crore), and th [...]
Ministry Approves 50 National Highway Projects in Manipur
Eight projects totaling 125 kilometers in the hills have been finished thus far.
In Manipur, 50 National Highway projects totaling 1,026 km have been sanctioned by the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways. 44 of these projects, totaling 902 km, are located in the hilly areas of the state. Eight projects totaling 125 kilometers in the hills have been finished thus far. The remaining 36 pro [...]
Gadkari Reviews National Highway Projects in Nagaland
The Minister emphasized the significance of accelerating the state's transportation infrastructure development during the review.
Shri Nitin Gadkari, the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, reviewed the status of 29 national highway projects in Nagaland, totaling 545 kilometers in length. The Minister emphasized the significance of accelerating the state's transportation infrastruc [...]
HD Hyundai Expands Excavator Rebuild Services with New ARC in Durgapur
HD Hyundai India's Vice President, Rajiv Chaturvedi, emphasizes the Authorised Rebuild Centre at Durgapur's high-quality rebuild and refurbishment services for optimal equipment performance and cost-effectiveness.
The Indian construction equipment market, driven by favorable macroeconomics, government policies, and infrastructure investments, is the third largest globally, with specialized mac [...]
RLDA Invites Bids for Commercial Development of Railway Land in Udaipur
The effective Built-Up Area Ratio (BAR) is 2.316, and the land will be leased for 60 years with a reserve price of ₹9.04 crore.
Bids are being accepted for the commercial development of a railway land parcel at Rana Pratap Nagar Station in Udaipur, Rajasthan, by the Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA). The property is 1,898.24 square meters in size, and the city's master plan allots 600.76 [...]