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The market for sensor pavers is expected to grow at 7-8 per cent CAGR over five years.

Driving Technological Revolution

With more than 1,200 exhibitors from India and abroad, Excon will highlight leading construction equipment manufacturers as they showcase the adaptability of their machinery and the advancement of construction technologies.

CII targets over 15% YoY growth in next 5 years

The event witnessed the participation of leading names from the industry, government, and stakeholders from the infrastructure and construction equipment sector.

Chilla Elevated Road gets budget approval for Rs 8.01 bn

The Chilla Elevated Road which has been postponed since 2021 owing to a shortage of funding is finally going to move forward after the allotment of the budget of Rs 8.01 billion.

Haryana roads, bridges approved by centre for Rs 8.74 bn

Dushyant Chautala Deputy Chief Minister Haryana announced that 11 roads and as many bridges in the state will be widened and strengthened at a cost of approximately Rs 8.74 billion under the Central Road and Infrastructure Fund (CRIF) scheme of the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.

Delhi govt approves first phase of elevated corridor in Najafgarh

According to an official statement, the Delhi government will build an elevated corridor in Najafgarh to relieve traffic congestion in the area.

Sweden likely to invest Rs 150,000 million in UP

Swedish businesspeople are interested in making investments in Uttar Pradesh totaling 150 million euros. According to a statement the business intentions were submitted at the Stockholm Investment Roadshow.

L&T awarded contract for its buildings & factories business

The L&T construction has secured a large order for its Buildings & Factories business from Central Public Works Department (CPWD) to construct Common Central Secretariat Integrated Buildings 1, 2 and 3 in Plot 137, New Delhi with a built-up area of approx. 48.11 Lakh Sq.ft. including its Operation & Maintenance

Demand on the rise

The market is moving from mechanical to sensor pavers and the industry estimates the total market for sensor pavers to be more than 300 units per annum.

Highway works worth Rs 1.63 lakh cr sanctioned in six years

Highway works worth Rs 1.63 lakh cr sanctioned in six years

Mega Infrastructure Summit 2021 to be held on Apr 6-7

The Mega Infrastructure Summit 2021 is all set to welcome you back to an engaging physical forum to unlock and connect you with unlimited networking opportunities.

Ahluwalia Contracts wins CPWD contracts in Jammu

Ahluwalia Contracts has secured an order worth Rs 12.54 billion from the Central Public Works Department (CPWD), Jammu.

Ahluwalia Contracts wins CPWD contracts in Jammu

Ahluwalia Contracts has secured an order worth Rs 12.54 billion from the Central Public Works Department (CPWD), Jammu.

Volvo CE speeding up infra developments in India

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is supporting infrastructure growth across India with its range of construction equipment.

Building Better Roads

A fleet of asphalt compactors, double-drum compactors and a tracked sensor paver from Volvo CE are improving the quality of roads and life in the city of Bellary in Karnataka.

Showcasing innovations

The 2018 edition of INTERMAT, the international exhibition for construction and infrastructure, was a lively and vibrant event, confirming the growth perspectives of a sector driven by innovation, which has set its sights firmly on the future.

Linden Comansa to exhibit at the Big 5 Heavy show in Dubai

The Big 5 is organising the Big 5 Heavy show, an event dedicated solely to machinery for public works and construction, and independently to other fairs for the first time.

The Road Ahead

In spite of the government's policy shift towards building four- and six-lane National Highways as concrete roads, plans to construct more rural roads and coastal roads will drive the demand for asphalt plants in the future. EQUIPMENT INDIA explores the road ahead for asphalt plants.

The Spanish Showcase

The Spanish Manufacturers Association of Construction, Public Works and Mining Equipment (ANMOPYC) will be present in Bauma Conexpo India 2016. It was founded in February 1982 as the only association representing the construction industry in Spain and recognised by the government authorities.

Comansa optimises LC2100 series

The LC2100 series is mainly designed to operate in industrial, mining, infrastructure and public works projects and is one of the most successful series from Linden Comansa. The R&D team of Linden Comansa has worked to optimise various models of this series.

Delivering Versatility

One of the first Wirtgen W 200 Hi cold milling machines is being used in Italy, where the large milling machine demonstrates its unique practical flexibility day after day, with a milling drum assembly that can be displaced 400 mm to either side.

Spanish Quest for Reconstruction

During a short tour of Spain, Shankar Srivastava finds the Spanish quest for reconstruction. ANMOPYC, the Spanish Manufacturers Association of construction, Mining and Recycling Equipment

Bondioli & Pavesi joins UNACEA

Bondioli & Pavesi, a historical leader in the production of universal joint transmission for agriculture, has joined UNACEA.

21LC550 flat-top crane

Linden Comansa recently showcased the 21LC550 flat-top crane, with maximum load capacity of 24 tonne at the CTT trade show in Moscow. This was the largest tower crane exposed at the International Exhibition Center Crocus Expo of the Russian capital.

Road 2 recovery

Despite the present day gloom in the market, the future for the construction equipment sector, especially for the road equipment segment in India, still holds much potential as this sector has a profound and immediate impact on the country?s economic growth. Off-Highway Research is optimistic about the growth in demand for road equipment and forecasts growth at a CAGR of 12.67 per cent over the next five years. Agith G Antony finds out more about the positive vibes in the industry.

Growth will pick up only if the government ensures a good mix of BOT and EPC projects

The government has to address issues like long-term funding for road projects, faster land clearances and introducing more stringent prequalification criteria for contractors who are bidding for road projects. The blocks have to be cleared to expedite a healthy growth in this sector and to attract the private sector for BOT projects, says Rohit Punjabi, Assistant Director (Strategy and Marketing), Liugong India. Excerpts of the interview.

Defence Colony flyover in Delhi to shrink for repair

LalaLajpatRai Road, the critical link between the southern and central part of Delhi, may witness major congestion in September when the Public Works Department (PWD) of Delhi government begins repair and rehabilitation work on the Defence Colony flyover at an estimated cost of Rs 3.81 crore. A PWD official said that for carrying out the repairs, one carriageway of the flyover will be closed at a time and two-way traffic movement will take place on the other side, but the traffic police is yet t

Sambalpur to have a flyover to ease traffic congestion

In Odisha's Sambalpur, the Public Works Department has planned a flyover in the heart of the city, keeping in view the rising traffic. The proposed 700-metre overbridge will connect Church Road and Peerbaba Chhak and pass over Laxmi Talkies and Golebazaar Chhak, the two busy business hubs of the town. Though estimation of the project is yet to be finalised, officials said it would cost nearly Rs 20 crore to Rs 25 crore.

Kerala allocates emergency aid for road repairs

The Kerala government has allocated an emergency assistance of Rs 143.5 crore for repairing roads that were damaged during monsoon. The amount is being given to complete repair work immediately after monsoon, said the State Public Works Minister VK Ibrahim Kunju.

Qualified youths in MP to be trained as road contractors

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that three-month training will be imparted to youths under Mukhyamantri Yuva Contractor Yojna for preparing good contractors. During training, each engineering degree holder will be given Rs 10,000 and diploma holder Rs 8,000.

Widening of roads begins in Arpora-Nagoa area in Goa

The Goa Public Works Department (PWD) has started work on the widening of roads in Arpora-Nagoa panchayat area. In the first phase, the road from the Arpora market junction to the Nagoa church is being widened.

Kerala opposes development of 5 NHs

The Kerala government is not willing to develop five National Highways (NH) in the state that are included in the National Highway Development Project (NHDP) Phase IVA and imposing toll on them. The State has informed the same to the Union government.

Govt to upgrade 5 roads via PPP model

Haryana government would adopt Public Private Partnership (PPP) model to develop five major roads in the state, the state Industries and Public Works Minister Randeep Singh Surjewala said. The five roads identified for the project are Bahalgarh chowk Meerut-Sonepat road, Panipat-Sonali Road SH-16, Kond-Moonak-Salwan-Assandh road till MDR border, Palwal- Aligarh Road and Karnal-Meerut Road, he said after inaug

The CE market is set to grow to over 100,000 units by 2016

The cumulative sales of backhoe loaders, crawler excavators and wheeled loaders have been growing at a CAGR of over 20 per cent for the last ten years and will continue to grow at an impressive rate.

Linden Comansa's New Flat Top Tower Crane

Most of the 21 LC 660 flat top crane?s design is based on the successful 21 LC 750 model but it also includes new improvements.

Raising the Benchmark of Quality

With over 220,000 sq m of display area and participation of over 630 exhibitors, including 200 foreign companies, Excon 2011 exceeded expectations as the largest exhibition on construction equipment in South Asia.

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