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L&T, NCC bids for Rs 56.88 bn Hyderabad Airport Metro project

The Hyderabad Airport Metro has confirmed the receipt of two significant bids from L&T and NCC for the Rs 56.88 billion tender aimed at selecting an EPC contractor for the Airport Metro project.

More EPC companies join MYCRANE

Three more global engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) companies have registered at the MYCRANE platform, following successful meetings at the recent bauma CONEXPO event in India.

More EPC companies join MYCRANE

Larsen & Toubro (L&T), Tata Projects and IRB Infrastructure have all completed the customer registration process

L&T secures EPC order to establish world’s largest solar PV plant

The Renewables arm of Larsen & Toubro’s Power Transmission & Distribution Business has secured a turnkey EPC contract, from the consortium of ACWA Power and the Water and Electricity Holding Company (a subsidiary of the Public Investments Fund of Saudi Arabia (PIF)), for Sudair Solar PV Project of 1.5GW capacity.

L&T bags multiple contracts

The construction arm of L&T has secured orders from prestigious clients for its various businesses.

L&T secures EPC order to establish world’s largest solar PV plant

The project that is coming up in Riyadh Province has a 30.8 sq km land parcel available to install a total capacity of 1.5GW PV Solar modules with associated single axial tracker and inverters.

L&T Construction bags mega contract of India’s first high-speed rail corridor

The scope for the MAHSR - C4 package includes the construction of viaducts, stations, major river bridges, depots, and other auxiliary works.

Revenue of road EPC contractors to de-grow 8-10%

Revenue of road-building engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) companies is expected to de-grow 8-10 per cent this fiscal with the COVID-19 pandemic-driven lockdowns severely curtailing activity, a CRISIL report says

Looking for new growth avenues

The growth of crawler cranes market is stagnant with lagging demand from heavy lift applications. However, the market is expected to bounce back with the demand for medium capacity lift applications from the upcoming infrastructure development projects.

VA Tech Wabag bags Saudi EPC contract

The scope of the contract is towards the expansion of sewage water treatment plant in Jubail.

Digital Platform for efficient CE Sourcing

With markets being overcrowded and competition more intense than ever, coupled with a flurry of information in this digital age creates a lot of distractions.

The big movers

Being the major equipment class in the infrastructure development activities, Earthmoving equipment sees further demand growth in future owing to an anticipated growth in construction activities.

SCCL to expand Telangana power plant

Singareni Collieries Company Ltd (SCCL) awarded a Rs 5,817-crore contract to BHEL for the expansion of its 1,200-MW coal-fired thermal power plant at Jaipur in Mancherial district of Telangana, proposing an additional unit of 800 MW. The Board of Directors of SCCL met recently, approved the expansion plan.

We are positive about the growth of OTR tyres

We expect prospective customers to visit our Stand. This is an excellent opportunity for us to create our brand awareness. Also, customers will have an opportunity to understand the wide range of products for a variety of off-high way machines.

Essar Projects commissions ONGC platforms

Essar Projects India Ltd (EPIL), a leading EPC contractor, announced the successful commissioning of four offshore well platforms for ONGC. An EPIL-led consortium?with Saipem as the engineering partner?was awarded the contract for Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation and Commissioning (EPCIC) of four new well platforms by ONGC.

Essar Projects bags 100-km natural gas pipeline contract

Essar Projects has won a contract for a 100-km gas pipeline from GSPL India Gasnet Ltd. (GIGL). The project involves laying of natural gas pipelines, with diametres ranging from 12 inches to 18 inches, between Jalandhar and Amritsar, a critical segment of the 2,100-km Mehsana?Bhatinda?Jammu?Srinagar Pipeline (MBJSPL) project that passes through 29 districts in five states.

Liquidity Boost in Construction Significant for CE

Liquidity boost for construction sector will be the right trigger for equipment industry. Mahesh Singhi elaborates. The construction industry is crucial to the national GDP as it contributes 8 per cent and is the second largest earner of FDI

3 CIL coal washeries under construction

According to reports, only three Coal India washeries out of 15 to be operationalised by 2017, are at the construction stage. Meanwhile letters of assurance have been issued with regard to five others having a capacity of 34.5 MTPA.

FLSmidth gets cement plant order

FLSmidth has signed a contract with Larsen & Toubro Ltd for engineering, procurement and supply of equipment for a complete cement production line with a capacity of 3,000 tonne per day.

PNC Infra bags runway contract

PNC Infratech has been declared as the lowest bidder for a contract in Uttar Pradesh for resurfacing the runway at an Air Force station, near Lucknow.

Ashoka Buildcon bags Maldives EPC contract

Ashoka Buildcon Ltd announced that its 50:50 consortium with Mohan Mutha Exports Pvt Ltd has been awarded the EPC contract for development of road network for Hulhumale, Phase 2, Stage 1 by Housing Development Corporation (HDC), Republic of Maldives, to be completed within 18 months

Gaining Traction

With a major thrust on infrastructure development by the government, coupled with the ?Make in India? programme, the Indian telehandler industry is poised for an unprecedented and exponential growth.

Graded Up

If tightened completion time is demanded as in the case of Delhi peripheral ring road by Supreme Court, it will sure to up the demand for advanced, high capacity motor graders.

CE Sector to Grow

Among the major global markets for construction equipment, the demand of construction equipment in China suffered a steep decline after peaking in 2011. This trend continued in 2014; however, future demand forecast is expected to be stable.

The Road Ahead

The need for better infrastructure is pressing with India?s rapid urbanisation and burgeoning middle class. Some 590 million people will live in cities by 2030, and could account for 70 per cent of Indian GDP, according to a McKinsey report.

CE industry is to grow in the long term at a CAGR of 17.5%

The construction equipment (CE) market in India will be driven by increased activity levels in every sector as there are massive infrastructure gaps yet to be bridged, says Samir Bansal, General Manager, India, Off-Highway Research.

STILL Number One

The focused thrust on infrastructure, manufacturing and agricultural sectors is expected to boost the demand for pick-n-carry cranes, which dominate the mobile crane market with over 80 per cent of total sales.

CASE is working on introducing products from its portfolio into the Indian market.

In order to cater to the North-East market, CASEis making continuous efforts in order to consolidate its leadership position and further strengthen its market share through the introduction of new technology and advanced products that enhance the business value of its offering to its customers, says Abhijit Gupta, Managing Director, Case New Holland Construction Equipment (I). Excerpts of the interview.

Rentals will be the solution for the future

Knowledge and skill upgradation are vital and that is where Quippo plays an important role. We continuously devote time to upgrading knowledge; training is a continuous activity in our organisation.

The kind of service we provide ensures that we get repeat orders

We work closely with our customers and provide the best technology and integral consulting solutions for their projects. Our timely after sales, operation and maintenance services all keep us close to our customers, says Rajeev Kumar, Chief Executive Officer, Friends Equipment.

Marini's eTOWER

At the bauma 2013, the Fayat Group had put up 500 new innovations on display at the stand, each displayed through product technologies from brands like Bomag, Marini, Breining, Secmair and Scaarb.

We are showcasing our complete delivery range at the bC Expo.

The new training centre at Wirtgen India is equipped with a high-end multimedia system, two generously dimensioned training rooms, each one large enough to carry out training directly on a Wirtgen surface miner or a large V?gele asphalt paver, says P Ramesh, CEO and Managing Director, Wirtgen India. Excerpts from the interview.

Using double-barrel and RAP technology will be a necessity

The double-barrel innovation is totally driven by customer need as well as the need of authorities. It actually delivers significant improvements in energy, carbon emission and the total cost of pavement making.

Messung launches NX7 PLC

An automation efficient system that can be used in infrastructure, machinery automation, water management and other segments of the utility sector.Messung Group of Companies, the Pune based industrial auto?mation provider and pioneer of PLC (Programmable Logic Con?troller) technology in India, unveiled one of its most ambitious products, the NX7 PLC at Automation Expo.

CSE: Cleaner & Safer?

The crushing equipment segment has come of age in terms of technology, capacity, and safety features. As per Central Pollution Control Board of India reports, the stone crushing industry has an annual turnover of Rs 5,000 crore, equivalent to over $1 billion.

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