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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Silkyara Tunnel Structural Collapse: Unraveling Causes & Ensuring Safety
In 2018, the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways began construction of a 4.531 km two-lane tunnel at Silkyara, connecting Gangotri and Yamunotri via the Radi pass in Uttarakhand. The Silkyara tunnel, part of the Char Dham project, will offer all-weather connectivity to four Hindu shrines in Uttarakhand, reducing the snow-affected NH-134 road from 25.6 km to 4.531 km.
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CFlo’s Solution Maximizes Bentonite Recovery & Water Recycling
Advancements in tunnel waste recycling technology provide a sustainable solution for managing waste generated during underground construction projects, such as closed-loop slurry treatment plants. CFlo's closed-loop STPs optimize bentonite recovery and water recycling, reducing the costs and environmental impact of traditional methods for tunneling and stabilizing fluid.
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SDLG Inaugurates Wheel Loader Manufacturing Facility in Bengaluru
SDLG, a Volvo Group company, offers sustainable solutions for construction, earthmoving, infrastructure, and mining projects in India, utilizing wheel loaders, motor graders, and excavators in various industries.SDLG, a pioneer in India's construction industry, has opened a wheel loader manufacturing facility in Peenya, Bengaluru, enhancing its manufacturing capabilities and expanding its [...]
MoRTH Invites Tender for Two-Laning of Bero-Khunti Section in Jharkhand
A tender has been released by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) for the two-laning of Jharkhand's Bero-Khunti stretch. The project entails rebuilding or extending NH-143AG to two lanes with paved shoulders between kilometer 37.400 and km 85.560.
At an estimated cost of ₹363.51 crore, the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) work is anticipated to be finished i [...]
MMRDA Implements Heat Safety Measures for Construction Workers
Measures have been implemented by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) to shield summertime construction workers from extreme heat. As temperatures rise and a severe heat wave alert is in effect for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), MMRDA has made worker safety a top priority.
To give employees a place to relax during breaks, the authority has erected rest shelt [...]
South Eastern Railway Floats Tender for Construction Projects in WB
WB Construction Projects Tender for South Eastern Railway Floats
A call for bids has been released by the South Eastern Railway (SER) to build a number of buildings in West Bengal as part of the new Broad Gauge rail route between Deshpran and Nandigram. A minor bridge, a toe wall/retaining wall, a platform (PF), an RCC road, a foot over bridge (FoB), a station building, and Type-II quarters ar [...]
For the building of ROBs in the Vadodara-Geratpur segment, a tender was issued.
A tender has been released by Western Railway to build three road over bridges (ROBs) between Vadodara and Geratpur. Building two-lane ROBs with approaches at three different places is part of the work. It is anticipated that the ₹111.46 crore contract would be finished in 18 months. The date of the bid deadline is April 23, 2024.
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BigBloc Building Elements Gets ₹27 Cr Subsidy for AAC Blocks Project
Bigbloc Building Elements Pvt. Ltd., a fully owned subsidiary of BigBloc Construction Ltd., is among the leading producers of aerated autoclaved concrete (AAC) blocks, bricks, and panels in India. The company has been granted eligibility for a ₹27.14 crore subsidy under the Government of Maharashtra's 2019 package scheme of incentives. The company's AAC block project at Wada in Palghar, Mahar [...]
Worli, Mumbai, to See the Development of a Luxury Residential Project by K Raheja Corp
Real estate developer K Raheja Corp has revealed intentions to build a premium apartment complex with a potential income of over ₹2,000 crore on a 2.5-acre plot of land in Worli, Mumbai. A revenue sharing arrangement between the developer and the landlord has been finalised, with the developer getting 57% of the revenue share and the landlord receiving the remaining 43%. Every facet of the pr [...]
Orders for Buildings and Factories Business Are Won by L&T Construction
The Buildings & Factories (B&F) vertical of Larsen & Toubro Construction has announced the acquisition of multiple contracts in both local and foreign markets. The company was awarded a contract to build the Al Namaa General Hospital in Oman, and also received orders for projects like the Maa Kamakhya Temple Access Corridor in Assam in the domestic market.
The company was award [...]