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Revolutionising Motor Grader Industry with Performance and Tech
Caterpillar India has won the award as the Bestseller in the “Motor Graders†category in India. The research was conducted by the FIRST Construction Council (FCC), an infrastructure think tank, established in 2003, focused on providing the latest updates on the construction industry in India.
Celebrating Excellence
The titans of the construction equipment industry were honoured at the 12th BKT Equipment India Awards 2024.
Tata Hitachi wins big at 12th BKT Equipment India Awards 2024
The Awards was held on 10 October 2024 at Jio Convention Centre, Mumbai.
Jaideep Shekhar is Equipment India Person of the Year 2024
He was selected during the 12th BKT Equipment India Awards held on 10 October 2024 at Jio Convention Centre
Jaideep Shekhar is Equipment India Person of the Year 2024
He was selected during the 12th BKT Equipment India Awards held on 10 October 2024 at Jio Convention Centre
RAHSTA to submit policy recommendations to NHAI
RAHSTA to submit policy recommendations to NHAI for improving highways.
Reshaping the Urban Landscape
The transformative impact of new technologies and innovations was highlighted at the Construction Technology Summit 2024
RAHSTA Forum sets the stage for groundbreaking discussions in roads infra
RAHSTA Forum 2024 on August 30 at Hotel Sahara Star paves the way for RAHSTA Expo 2024.
RAHSTA Forum sets the stage for groundbreaking discussions in roads infra
RAHSTA Forum sparks groundbreaking discussions on road infrastructure innovation
RAHSTA Forum to kick off road and highway expo journey
This event will mark the second curtain raiser for the 14th RAHSTA Expo
Road construction leaders launch RAHSTA Expo 2024 in Delhi
14th RAHSTA (Roads and Highways Sustainable Technologies & Advancement) Expo - India’s biggest road exhibition - will be held as a part 10th India Construction Festival 2024 at Jio Convention Centre, Mumbai, from October 9-10, 2024.
RAHSTA to showcase cutting-edge road construction tech, says NCC Director
14th RAHSTA (Roads and Highways Sustainable Technologies & Advancement) Expo - India’s biggest road exhibition - will be held as a part 10th India Construction Festival 2024 at Jio Convention Centre, Mumbai, from October 9-10, 2024.
RAHSTA will drive road construction innovation: Sundaresan
14th RAHSTA (Roads and Highways Sustainable Technologies & Advancement) Expo - India’s biggest road exhibition - will be held as a part 10th India Construction Festival 2024 at Jio Convention Centre, Mumbai, from October 9-10, 2024.
Trimble MD champions digital solutions for industry growth at RAHSTA
14th RAHSTA (Roads and Highways Sustainable Technologies & Advancement) Expo - India’s biggest road exhibition - will be held as a part 10th India Construction Festival 2024 at Jio Convention Centre, Mumbai, from October 9-10, 2024.
Vipin Sondhi: Indian infra booms with road construction opportunities
14th RAHSTA (Roads and Highways Sustainable Technologies & Advancement) Expo - India’s biggest road exhibition - will be held as a part 10th India Construction Festival 2024 at Jio Convention Centre, Mumbai, from October 9-10, 2024.
RK Pandey promotes safe road development at RAHSTA launch
14th RAHSTA (Roads and Highways Sustainable Technologies & Advancement) Expo - India’s biggest road exhibition - will be held as a part 10th India Construction Festival 2024 at Jio Convention Centre, Mumbai, from October 9-10, 2024.
RAHSTA to pave the way for innovation in road construction: AK Singh, NHAI
14th RAHSTA (Roads and Highways Sustainable Technologies & Advancement) Expo - India’s biggest road exhibition - will be held as a part 10th India Construction Festival 2024 at Jio Convention Centre, Mumbai, from October 9-10, 2024.
Road construction leaders launch RAHSTA Expo 2024 in Delhi
14th RAHSTA (Roads and Highways Sustainable Technologies & Advancement) Expo - India’s biggest road exhibition - will be held as a part 10th India Construction Festival 2024 at Jio Convention Centre, Mumbai, from October 9-10, 2024.
Road construction industry launches RAHSTA Expo 2024 in Delhi
14th RAHSTA (Roads and Highways Sustainable Technologies & Advancement) Expo - India’s biggest road exhibition - will be held as a part 10th India Construction Festival 2024 at Jio Convention Centre, Mumbai, from October 9-10, 2024.
Road construction industry to launch RAHSTA Expo 2024
14th RAHSTA (Roads and Highways Sustainable Technologies & Advancement) Expo - India’s biggest road exhibition - will be held as a part 10th India Construction Festival 2024 at Jio Convention Centre, Mumbai, from October 9-10, 2024.
15th Cement EXPO to be held in March 2025 in Hyderabad
Cement EXPO 2025, which will be held along with the 10th Indian Cement Review Conference and the 8th Indian Cement Review Awards, promises to be bigger, drawing in greater participation, fostering more profound discussions and showcasing the continued evolution of the cement industry.
Metro Rail sustainability suffering from affordability & connectivity
An affordable fare structure & an efficient last-mile connectivity are vital for Metro Rail
Dr E Sreedharan, India’s ‘Metro Man’ & India’s Top Metro Rail CEOs converge in Mumbai for CW Metro Rail Conference
More than 25 speakers – from over 10 metro rail corporations, technology experts, & transportation experts - will engage in crucial conversations regarding the sustainability, growth, and financial resilience of the Indian metro rail sector.
Will QCBS phase out L1 for Infrastructure Procurement?
The limits for QCBS system of procurement have been lifted says Pratap Padode, Founder & President, FIRST Construction Council who has been a strong proponent of the QCBS system of procurement. Read on…
Revolutionising the Indian Cement Industry
Indian Cement Review hosted the ICR Conference and Awards 2023 and the 14th Indian Cement EXPO with top notch companies, industry experts and thought leaders. Kanishka Ramchandani presents a special report.
Vinita Singhania receives Lifetime Achievement Award at the 7th Indian Cement Review Awards
Vinita Singhania receives Lifetime Achievement Award at the 7th Indian Cement Review Awards
Indian Cement Industry Set to Build 100-150MT Capacity
The 14th Cement Expo and 9th Indian Cement Review Conference 2023 flags off
DPIIT, Ministries & FIRST Construction Council to discuss sustainability with cement industry captains at Cement EXPO 2023 on Dec 14-15
Join DPIIT, Ministries & industry leaders at Cement EXPO 2023 on Dec 14-15 for sustainability talks
Avoid Tunnel Vision Syndrome
The Uttarkashi Tunnel Collapse signals the risk to our Rs 100 trillion infrastructure investment says PRATAP PADODE
World Cement Association Founder Director to be star speaker at Indian Cement Review Conference 2023 at 14th Cement EXPO, Delhi
Founder Director, World Cement Association, at Indian Cement Review 2023.
Charting growth path for road sector
The 13th India Roads Conference (IRC) – with the theme of "Road Construction Business: Establishing safe, sustainable, inclusive and intelligent road network in India†– explored new opportunities for stakeholders in the road construction business.
FCC highlights growth opportunities in railways
FIRST Construction Council (FCC), an infrastructure think-tank, hosted a virtual discussion forum on Oct 5, 2023, to discuss business opportunities for industry in the developing rail infrastructure segment.
A STAR-STUDDED EVENT
48 companies such as Larsen and Toubro (L&T), NCC, PNC Infratech, J Kumar Infraprojects, Tata Projects, HG Infra Engineering, PSP Projects, APCO Infratech and SOBHA, among others, bagged awards in different categories
Champions of Innovation!
11th Equipment India Awards 2023, organised by First Construction Council
Jury selects Indian Cement Review award winners; Awards to be presented at Cement EXPO 2023
Unveiling Future Tech Innovations
14th Cement EXPO to kick-start from Dec 14, 2023 in New Delhi
Join us at the 14th Cement EXPO in New Delhi, starting Dec 14, 2023, for the latest in the world of cement and construction.
23 awards presented to Construction Equipment BESTSELLERS at 11th Equipment India Awards 2023
Dimitrov Krishnan, Managing Director, Volvo Construction Equipment India, was recognised as the “Equipment India Person of the Year 2023†for his remarkable achievements during 2022-23
Terex Powerscreen Pulse wins Innovation of the Year award
The 11th Equipment India Awards 2023 took place on October 12, 2023, at Shangri-La Eros, New Delhi.
Schwing Stetter India wins big at Equipment India Awards 2023
The 11th Equipment India Awards 2023 took place on October 12, 2023, at Shangri-La Eros, New Delhi.
Sany bags three awards in emerging bestseller category
The 11th Equipment India Awards 2023 took place on October 12, 2023, at Shangri-La Eros, New Delhi.
Case Construction bags CSR Company of the Year award
Case Construction bags CSR Company of the Year award
AJAX Engineering bags Green Factory of the Year award
The 11th Equipment India Awards 2023 took place on October 12, 2023, at Shangri-La Eros, New Delhi.
Delhi to hold FCC’s India Roads Conference on 12th Oct
To be hosted at Hotel Shangri-La Eros, New Delhi, the conference will witness more than 25 experts, policymakers, and industry leaders discussing innovative technologies, sustainable practices, and funding opportunities that promise to revolutionise the road construction landscape in India.
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 ESGâ€Â.
FCC discusses opportunities in road asset monetisation
Vikas Sharma of EY, and Vijay Agrawal of Equirus Capital spoke about the latest developments in the area of road asset monetisation.
BICES 2023: Full steam ahead for preparations
BICES will be held on September 20-23, 2023 in China.
Lt Gen Harpal Singh & Awanish Awasthi bag top honours at 20th CW Awards
An evening extravaganza, CONSTRUCTION WORLD Global Awards, in its 20th Edition, concluded in great success in Mumbai on October 14th at ITC Grand Central, Parel.
Indian Army’s Lt Gen Harpal Singh & Awanish Awasthi, Advisor, Chief Minister UP, bag top honours at 20th Construction World Global Awards
Indian Army’s Lt Gen Harpal Singh & Awanish Awasthi, Advisor, Chief Minister UP, bag top honours at 20th Construction World Global Awards
ACE’s Sorab Agarwal is Equipment India Person of the Year 2022 at 8th India Construction Festival
Besides, the 10th Equipment India Awards 2022 presented 18 awards to construction equipment companies
CE industry stalwarts honoured at Equipment India Awards 2022
Besides, the 10th Equipment India Awards 2022 presented 18 awards to construction equipment companies
Stalwarts of CE industry honoured at 10th Equipment India Awards
Sorab Agarwal is EI Person of the Year 2022
Bringing biodiesel on the market
Fuel costs and India’s reliance on foreign fuel sources are a constant concern for many construction owners whose businesses are heavily dependent on machinery that requires diesel. Many alternate energy sources have been discussed, researched, and used in the past but, for equipment, the primary form of alternate fuel has become biodiesel.
Make in Steel 2022
The fifth edition of Make in Steel Conference and Awards 2022, with the theme “Gearing up for sustainable steel in Indiaâ€, offered three interactive panel discussions and thought-provoking industry keynotes.
Budget’s 35% capex jump to Rs 7.5 trillion underscores appetite for infrastructure steel
Railway key officials, engineering and design consultants, EPC contractors, join steel producers, steel technocrats, steel material scientists at the annual event being held on 23rd February 2022 in Delhi organised by FIRST Construction Council.
JK Cement, UltraTech, Shree Cement bag awards as fastest cement cos
JK Cement, Ultratech & Shree Cement swept the 5th Indian Cement Review Awards 2021 at The Lalit, Delhi, on 17th December 2021 among the large category (over Rs 5000 cr operating revenue) amidst an august gathering of captains of industry, bankers, fund managers, bureaucrats, technocrats and media.
7th India Construction Festival
Organised by the FIRST Construction Council in Mumbai on October 22, the event successfully brought together the who’s who of the infrastructure and construction industry.
An evening to cherish
The 9th Equipment India Awards 2021 recognised the top performers of Indian construction equipment industry. In a colourful ceremony held at Four Seasons in Mumbai, the winners received the awards for their achievements in the respective segments.
Arvind K. Garg is EI Person of the Year 2021
Garg was awarded at the 9th Equipment India Awards.
Propel bags ‘Emerging CE Company of the Year 2021’
Propel was awarded at the 9th Equipment India Awards.
Schwing Stetter wins ‘Trainer of the Year 2021’ at EI Awards
Schwing Stetter was awarded at the 9th Equipment India Awards.
Bonfiglioli wins ‘2nd Rank – Innovation of the Year’ at EI Awards
Bonfiglioli India was awarded for its innovative drive designed in India for girder transporter used in high-speed rail project.
7th India Construction Festival takes off with focus on tech
The most-awaited 7th India Construction Festival, organised by infrastructure think-tank, FIRST Construction Council & ASAPP Info Global Group, has commenced in Mumbai.
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.
Opportunities in bulk for cement
As per estimates of total projects to be sanctioned and those upcoming and under construction across sectors, the hope is to see better days ahead—quantitatively and qualitatively—for the cement industry.
Will cement demand grow post-pandemic?
Automation, digital transformation, new energy sources dominate discussion
Liebherr delivers 1st hydraulic excavator with Leica Geosystems’ system
Liebherr and Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, have been partners in the machine control systems area since last year. A Liebherr R 934 G8 crawler excavator, the first hydraulic excavator with a factory-fitted Leica Geosystems machine control system, has been delivered to our customer Brad-Pave in Great Britain.
ÆßÃõ¼º½ Awards 2020
At the 8th Annual Equipment India Awards 2020, hosted virtually, the top performers of Indian construction equipment industry were felicitated for their achievements in the challenging times.
ICF 2020: A Virtual Construction Extravaganza
Just when the 2020 financial year was coming to a close, it was hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. While the industry was already battling issues such as a liquidity crunch, rising bad loans, slowdown in capex, project delays and insolvencies, among others, the last quarter witnessed growth in the negative territory for most businesses. However, despite obstacles and uncertainties being at their peak, a few entities managed to persevere and prevail, posting growth and exhibiting excellence.
Seeking Light at, the End of the Tunnel!
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to inaugurate the world’s longest railway tunnel above 10,000 feet height on October 3. The Atal Tunnel is being completed at the most difficult time of coronavirus pandemic.
ÆßÃõ¼º½ Awards 2020 to be held online
In the prevailing pandemic conditions, The 8th Annual ÆßÃõ¼º½ Awards will be held virtually on October 15, 2020
Make in Steel 2020
Given the long-term pipeline of infrastructure projects in India, the growth opportunity for the country's steel sector is immense.
India Construction Festival - 2019
The festival, organised by FIRST Construction Council in New Delhi from October 15-16, successfully brought together the public and private sector to discuss probable resolutions to impediments faced by the infrastructure sector.
ÆßÃõ¼º½ AWARDS 2019
The 7th Annual Equipment India Awards 2019 recognised and rewarded the top performers of Indian construction equipment industry.
Best debutant award
Ankit Goel, Chief-R&D, Escorts Construction Equipment (centre) receiving the award from Steve Jones, Senior Director, Industry Insights Research, Dodge Data & Analytics (right), in the presence of Pratap Padode, Founder and President, FIRST Construction Council (left).
Volvo CE to go electric on smaller machines by 2020
The first machines will be unveiled at the Bauma exhibition in April 2019, followed by a staged market-by-market introduction and ramp up in 2020.
10th Cement Expo & International Conference
The two-day cement expo inaugurated in Hyderabad on December 20, 2018, witnessed the participation of over 200 decision-makers, 80 brands and 1,200 visitors, besides various industry bodies.
6th Annual Equipment India Awards 2018
The sixth Annual ÆßÃõ¼º½ Awards 2018 recognised and rewarded the top performers of Indian construction equipment industry.
Liebherr to start new logistics centre
Liebherr-Hydraulikbagger GmbH has invested in a new logistics centre for production at the premises in Kirchdorf. With the aim of healthy company growth, the company pursues the strategy of improving its work processes and increasing its customer focus.
DhOLA-SADIYA bridge will propel intense development of the region
The making of Dhola-Sadiya Bridge across the River Brahmaputra was a different task altogether, considering the location and an unpredictable flood situation. This mega structure was constructed by Navayuga Engineering Company Ltd.
Customer in Focus
LiuGongs Pithampur plant, the first construction equipment (CE) manufacturing unit in India with 100 per cent FDI, is on track to become a leading manufacturer of CE in the country.