Search
Building Strong Foundation
The increasing number of construction projects is driving a surge in demand for piling, drilling, and deep foundation equipment.
Finolex Cables introduces FinoGreen Eco-Safe single core HFFR industrial cables
Placing a paramount emphasis on safety and sustainability
Booming Demand
Industrial cranes are witnessing a soaring demand as they play a crucial role in various sectors, from construction to logistics, contributing to India's infrastructural growth.
Our focus is to promote high-efficiency motors & drives in tier 1-3 cities
Sanjeev Arora, President, Motion Business, ABB India, speaks on customised solutions, localised manufacturing, and sustainability drive.
Changing the future of construction
In construction, machine learning can help project engineers, supervisors, and everyone else involved in a project
Safety at New Heights
Mobile cranes are relatively easier to operate, manoeuvre, and optimise. However, they are highly prone to accidents.
Revolutionising Construction
Concrete construction has evolved significantly, impacting both equipment choices and operational strategies.
Sustainability and innovation: The key drivers
The construction industry is a major contributor to climate change, so there is a growing demand for eco-friendly construction methods and materials. By combining sustainability and innovation in technology, India can create a world-class infrastructure system that can support its economic growth and social progress, writes VG Sakthikumar, Chairman and Managing Director, Schwing Stetter India.
Sustainability and innovation: The key drivers
The construction industry is a major contributor to climate change, so there is a growing demand for eco-friendly construction methods and materials. By combining sustainability and innovation in technology, India can create a world-class infrastructure system that can support its economic growth and social progress, writes VG Sakthikumar, Chairman and Managing Director, Schwing Stetter India.
Our products are future ready
Amit Bansal, Director Sales & Marketing-BCP Division, Caterpillar India
Avoid Tunnel Vision Syndrome
The Uttarkashi Tunnel Collapse signals the risk to our Rs 100 trillion infrastructure investment says PRATAP PADODE
What Do Concrete Equipment Users Want?
CW explores the must-have features for Concrete Equipment
Raimondi Cranes boosts Dubai construction
Raimondi Middle East, a prominent player in the construction equipment sector, has made a significant contribution to Dubai's thriving construction landscape.
Zinc: Securing a Sustainable Future for Mining Industry
The steel used for the coaches of the Vande Bharat trains has been fortified with zinc.
FIRST Construction Council explains how to unlock value through ESG
With the rise in demand for sustainability, many companies are taking steps to become ESG (environmental, social, and governance) compliant. To delve deeper into the topic, FIRST Construction Council recently hosted a virtual discussion forum on the theme of “How construction companies can unlock value through ESG”.
The New Concrete Frontier
Contractors must adopt advanced, efficient concrete equipment to meet growing project sizes, tight deadlines, and high-strength concrete demands.
What Equipment is Used in Demolition
The selection of construction equipment depends on the project's scale, location, and local conditions.
Modern Demolition
Increased efficiency, increased safety and reduced need for skilled labour are among the many factors that drive the development of autonomous construction equipment.
Key concrete equipment tech that meets user demands
Key concrete equipment tech that meets user demands
The Rise of Smart Warehousing in India
The next decade of warehousing and the supply chain is set to witness the best in emerging technology. Aditya Vazirani shares more on the trend.
Craning for Success
Advancements in technology have propelled the increased usage of tower cranes in tall buildings.
Tower cranes are essential to constructing tall buildings
Mayank Pundir, Country Head, ACE Tower Cranes Division, speaks on how to company ensures that tower cranes meet the safety standards.
Enhanced infrastructure planned for Madurai Railway station
Southern Railway has initiated a Station Redevelopment project at Madurai railway station to improve infrastructure and enhance the passenger experience.
Gujarat allocates Rs 22.13 bn for 919 km road network expansion
The Gujarat government has approved Rs 22.13 billion for a 919-km-long road covering 94 stretches from small villages to metro cities.
Automation at the Forefront
Companies use automated material handling equipment because it increases productivity and reduces waste, which results in significant cost savings.
The market for hoists has increased by 25 to 30% this year
PV Ramdev, Managing Director, Everest Engineering Equipment, speaks on the segments that are driving the demand for MHEs in India.
BKM builds faster with a Liebherr LTR 1220
BKM’s new Liebherr LTR 1220 increases the speed of prefab assembly.
Tamil Nadu CM to introduce third masterplan for Chennai by 2025
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA) is currently creating the vision document for the Chennai Metropolitan Area's third masterplan (2026-2046) which covers an area of 1189 sq km.
Danfoss to develop more 'Made in India' products
Danfoss India, a subsidiary of Denmark-based Danfoss, has drawn up plans to increase manpower and develop more 'Made in India' products to serve the local market, a top official has said.
Fast-erecting crane from Liebherr works on former castle in historic old town
81 K.1 impresses with compact transport dimensions and strong overall package
First Short Tail-Swing Excavator in 5T Class from Takeuchi
Takeuchi has launched its first short tail swing excavator in the 5-tonne size class with the new TB350R.
Caterpillar unveils Cat Compact ESS mobile energy storage system
Caterpillar Inc. announced the introduction of Cat® Compact ESS, a new mobile battery energy storage system that supplements traditional mobile power solutions to reduce noise and enable the deployment of renewable energy sources
Soaring high!
Demand for construction hoists in India is expected to continue growing, as the country invests in infrastructure projects and the construction of commercial and residential buildings continues to expand.
Caterpillar unveils Cat Compact ESS mobile energy storage at CONEXPO
The system supplements traditional mobile power solutions to reduce noise and enable the deployment of renewable energy sources.
Liebherr to showcase 30 exhibits from 7 categories at Conexpo 2023
Liebherr exhibits at Conexpo 2023 from March 14-18 offer visitors the unique opportunity to discover the latest developments from the areas of construction machines, cranes, material handling technology and components.
Cutting Carbon Footprint
Waste is a big problem of concreting on site – whereas in precast any spare material can be recycled back into the production process.
Towards a Sustainable Future
Tata Hitachi has made significant investments in its plants at Dharwad and Kharagpur towards renewable energy, rainwater harvesting, and reusing ETP water for irrigation
Towards a “Greener Future” together
Developing businesses are treating “sustainability” as the crucial goal of their method and operations to escalate growth and to compete in the global market.
Liebherr to showcase 30 exhibits from 7 categories at Conexpo 2023
Liebherr construction machines on the outdoor grounds at booth F9253, Liebherr components at booth S80821 in the South Hall
BK Modi Group intends to spend $1 bn over the next five years
Over the next five years, BK Modi Group will invest around $1 billion in the market. The organisation will include international investors in the proposed projects as a source of funding.
Liebherr's last crane finishes work on Spin Tower in Frankfurt
Two 230 HC-L 8/16 and two EC-B cranes from Liebherr have been helping build the 128 m-high hotel and office tower
Building a strong foundation
As India’s infrastructure modernisation drive gathers steam, there is a concomitant rise in demand for foundation equipment across the spectrum.
INTERMAT’s first edition in India concludes successfully
The three-day event witnessed a wide range of construction materials on display, an insightful finance conference and launch of new equipment machineries.
What’s driving the demand?
Increasing demand for novel construction equipment is expected to drive the global undercarriage components market in the upcoming years.
Brokk introduces Brokk surface grinder 530
attachment for material removal, such as paint and asbestos, surface preparation and polishing on walls, floors and ceilings
INTERMAT’s first edition in India concludes successfully
The three-day event witnessed a wide range of construction materials on display, an insightful finance conference and launch of new equipment machineries.
Tata Motors to acquire Ford India's Sanand plant
Tata Motors has reportedly announced that its subsidiary Tata Passenger Electric Mobility (TPEML) has inked a pact to acquire Ford India's Sanand-based manufacturing plant for Rs 7.26 billion.
L&T builds 12-storey residential tower in 96 days!
Larsen & Toubro announced the achievement of ‘Mission 96’, a plan to build a 12-storey residential tower for their client, CIDCO (City and Industrial Development Corporation), with 96 flats in just 96 days using the company’s precast large concrete panel system for ultra-rapid construction of public housing.
Cutting Concrete's Carbon Footprint
With the ability to cut CO2 footprint by 25 per cent factory-based precast concrete production has the potential to save billions of tonnes of CO2 being emitted each year. So why is it so overlooked, asks Mats Jungar?
L&T builds 12-storey residential tower in 96 days!
L&T’s ‘Mission 96’ was achieved by using precast technology that is touted as the future of construction of residential towers.
Why Precast is Central to Cutting Concrete's Carbon Footprint
With the ability to cut CO2 footprint by 25 per cent factory-based precast concrete production has the potential to save billions of tonnes of CO2 being emitted each year. So why is it so overlooked, asks Mats Jungar?
Automation: Need of the Hour
The world is entering an age of robotics, and the construction industry could be the next.
Key concrete equipment tech that meets user demands
The line-up of key concrete equipment available today spans pumps vibrators batching plants and mixers. Do these machines adequately meet user demands or are some features missing? Should this line-up include other equipment? We provide the answers.
Liebherr's New Compact, Quiet 36 XXT Truck-Mounted Concrete Pump
The compact and quiet design of Liebherr’s 36 XXT truck-mounted concrete pump provides an appealing look and easy site manoeuvrability in one package, the company says.
Lifting up!
The hoist market is expected to grow at a CAGR of up to 7.3 per cent till 2025.
India offers a huge opportunity for the growth of the CE industry
Ammann is a world-leading supplier of mixing plants, machines and services to the construction industry with core expertise in road building and transportation infrastructure. Anand Sundaresan, Managing Director, Ammann India, speaks on the various technological display during Excon.
Crushing Need: Energy-Efficiency
Environmental and energy-cost issues make it vital for the crusher and screening equipment industry to focus on energy-efficient machines.
LDA to use controlled demolition technique for illegal structures
Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) will now explore controlled demolition techniques for demolishing high-rise buildings.
Infra growth to boost filter demand
The Indian filtration equipment market is expected to grow at a steady pace despite tough market conditions.
What’s Your C-sat Score?
C-SAT is a commonly used metric that acts as a key performance indicator for customer service and product quality in all kinds of businesses. C-SAT is short for customer satisfaction score.
Towering Ahead!
The rapid expansion of the real-estate sector and the emergence of high-end infrastructure projects are driving the demand for tower cranes.
we expect the market to peak in the next 2-3 years
Prashant Suryawanshi, Managing Director, Manitowoc Cranes Potain India, speaks on the role of safety in using tower cranes.
infra demand boosts rental market
Rental is the future. Infrastructure stimulus measures and pent-up demand in the Indian market suggest growth ahead for equipment rental firms.
On the Move!
The market for mobile cranes is on the move driven by low-rise residential, commercial, and industrial building construction activity in urban areas.
L&T awarded contracts for buildings and factories biz
The construction arm of Larsen & Toubro has secured an order from the Bangladesh Hi-Tech Park Authority to construct Hi-Tech IT Parks at eight locations (two packages at four locations each) across Bangladesh.
JCB launches its new 50Z-1 mini excavator with zero tail swing
Joseph Cyril Bamford (JCB) has launched its range of compact excavators with zero tail swing 50Z-1, boosting dig depth to 12 feet 7 inches and dump height to 14 feet.
Why CE industry needs automation
The world is entering an age of robotics. Industrial robots have worked in the manufacturing sector for decades, and now they appear in most industries. Construction could be the next industry.
JCB launches its new 50Z-1 mini excavator with zero tail swing
Joseph Cyril Bamford (JCB) has launched its range of compact excavators with zero tail swing 50Z-1, boosting dig depth to 12 feet 7 inches and dump height to 14 feet.
New NC-B 12-70 demonstrates its strength in Saudi Arabia
With a 12-tonne lifting capacity and a 70-metre reach, the NC-B 12-70 is the most powerful tower crane in the NC-B series
Gaining traction
Growing construction industry supported by global megatrend of urbanisation is expected to drive growth of the global aerial work platform market.
L&T awarded contracts for its various businesses
The construction arm of L&T has secured orders for its businesses in India.
Demolish 8-storey buildings with new Cat 340 UHD excavator
Cat has unveiled a new demolition excavator, the Cat 340 UHD – as in, Ultra High Demolition.
Christophe Sanchez replaces Martin Schickel as Director General of Liebherr-France
Liebherr-France SAS will have a new commercial director from 1 November 2021. Christophe Sanchez is succeeding Martin Schickel at the helm of the historic Liebherr site in France. Liebherr-France SAS, founded 60 years ago, is responsible, among other things, for the development and production of the group's crawler excavators in Colmar.
Innovation & Indigenization has been a way of life at AJAX
“Innovation & Indigenization has been a way of life at AJAX, and we are proud to be a self-reliant Indian company for almost three decades” – Ajay Aneja, Chief Marketing Officer
L&T awarded contracts for its various businesses
The construction arm of L&T has secured orders for its Metallurgical & Material Handling (MMH) and Buildings & Factories (B&F) businesses in India
Christophe Sanchez replaces Martin Schickel as Director General of Liebherr-France
Liebherr-France SAS, founded 60 years ago, is responsible, among other things, for the development and production of the group's crawler excavators in Colmar.
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
Toshiba honoured at Good Design Award 2021
Toshiba Group clinched two awards at Japan’s Good Design Award 2021, the annual awards sponsored by the Japan Institute of Design Promotion to honour good design and product quality.
Growing at a steady pace
The Indian filtration equipment market is expected to grow at a steady pace despite tough market conditions
Toshiba honoured with two accolades at Good Design Award 2021
The award-winning products are the traction energy storage system for railway with SCiB™ and the HAORI inverter air conditioner.
GR Infra, Tata Projects, Afcons India's fastest growing large construction companies
The companies were awarded at the 19th CONSTRUCTION WORLD Annual Awards.
BRO Lt Gen Rajeev Chaudhry is CW Man of the Year - Public Sector
Lt Gen Chaudhry was awarded at the 19th CONSTRUCTION WORLD Annual Awards.
Welspun, PSP, Ahluwalia bag honours as fastest construction companies in under ?2k cr
The companies were awarded at the 19th CONSTRUCTION WORLD Annual Awards.
AJAX Engineering plays an important role in building modern India by truly being an Atmanirbhar Bharat company.
“With our indigenously manufactured product portfolio and engineering expertise, we are playing an important role in building modern India by catering to the Indian as well as the global market requirements. We are positive that this investment will further strengthen the “Atmanirbhar Bharat” initiative and create employment opportunities in the country.” Mr. Jagadish Bhat, MD & CEO, AJAX Engineering.
Liebherr 34 K crane at work in Benelux region
The unique architectural landscape of the Dutch port city of Rotterdam laid at its feet: The 34 K, one of Liebherr’s fast-erecting cranes, was in operation at one of the tallest residential towers in Europe this summer, the Zalmhaven I. The De Zalmhaven development project along the Maas in Rotterdam’s Scheepvaartkwartier district is taking shape.
There is upsurge in demand for medium & high-capacity cranes”
The medium and heavy-duty mobile cranes market is progressing largely in India due to the growth in the construction industry of the country.
Mobile cranes with latest tech would be in good demand
The scenario in India is encouraging due to two reasons – first, the paradigm shift towards buying new cranes from importing used cranes; second, the increase in use of heavy duty mobile crane in construction, cement, steel, wind and power sectors.
AJAX plays an important role in building modern India
With our indigenously manufactured product portfolio and engineering expertise, we are playing an important role in building modern India by catering to the Indian as well as the global market requirements.
How automation is changing construction industry
The construction sector is huge, but famously stubborn in its adoption of new technology. That is changing as advances in construction automation continue apace… including the development of construction robotics solutions.
Grundfos launches SCALA1 to redefine domestic water boosting in India
The SCALA1 is an all-in-one pressure booster with high-efficiency motor and hydraulics with low noise operation. It is easy to install and serves as an energy efficient solution to address pressure boosting challenges at home.
Liebherr sells its 2000th 34 K fast-erecting crane
Liebherr has sold its 2000th 34 K fast-erecting crane to Mathis Bau AG. The Swiss construction and transport company is a long-standing customer of the construction machinery manufacturer and already uses several Liebherr cranes in its diverse areas of operation.
Liebherr crane 34 K at work on tallest building in Benelux region
The fast-erecting crane belonging to the rental fleet of Van der Spek Vianen B.V. proved its flexibility once again
Kirloskar unveils ‘Limitless’ mission for subsidiaries to enhance experience
Kirloskar Oil Engines, Kirloskar Chillers, Kirloskar Pneumatic, Kirloskar Ferrous Industries and Kirloskar Industries have undertaken a refresh of their respective business vision.
Construction Technology: The need of the hour!
CW is organising the CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY SUMMIT on July 22-23, 2021, virtually to identify proven, innovative and globally established construction technologies.
Kirloskar Group unveils 'Limitless' mission for subsidiaries to enhance customer experience
Kirloskar Group introduced Kirloskar 'Limitless' mission to transform Kirloskar Oil Engines, Kirloskar Chillers, Kirloskar Pneumatic, Kirloskar Ferrous Industries and Kirloskar Industries and undertaken a refresh of their respective business vision.
Ramky Enviro, GHMC partner to launch 2nd C&D recycling facility in Hyderabad
Ramky Enviro Engineers Limited and Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) announced the launch of its second Construction and Demolition (C&D) recycling facility in Hyderabad at Fathullaguda, Hayathnagar.
L&T awarded contracts for its various biz
The construction arm of L&T has secured orders from prestigious clients for its various businesses.
Crushing it!
With an increase in mining activities and infrastructure development in India, the demand for crushing and screening equipment will also rise.
Buildings to store energy using innovative concrete-based battery
The energy density of new cement-based batteries is ten times that of older concrete batteries
L&T awarded contracts for its various biz
The Water & Effluent Treatment business of L&T Construction has bagged an order from Bangalore Water Supply & Sewerage Board (BWSSB) to Design, Build & Operate Sewage Treatment Plants & Intermediate Sewage Pumping Stations along with construction of main sewers for 110 villages in the Mahadevpura & Bommanahalli region
Digital Edition
A-303, Navbharat
Estates,
Zakaria Bunder Road,
Sewri (West), Mumbai - 400 015,
Maharashtra, India
+91-22-24193000
Subscriber@ASAPPinfoGlobal.com