The Innovation Impact
The 14th RAHSTA Expo, part of the India Construction Festival, will be held on October 9 and 10, 2024, at the Jio Convention Centre in Mumbai. For more details, visit: https://rahstaexpo.com
Museum of Memoirs
The Smritivan Earthquake Memorial Museum in Bhuj, Gujarat, has been honoured as one of the world’s seven most beautiful museums globally by UNESCO’s Prix Versailles Award for Architecture and Design. Smritivan (Forest of Memories) is the first museum in India to receive international recognition for its adherence to local culture, environmental conservation and sustainable practices. These annual awards honour exceptional architecture and design on a global scale with categories spanning different sectors such as airports, campuses, passenger stations, sports facilities, museums, emporiums..
CE industry: Need 200,000 operators annually
As India undertakes transformative infrastructure projects, the need for a skilled workforce is more critical than ever. While the construction industry is a major economic contributor, it faces challenges in workforce development, especially with a significant portion operating informally and lacking formal training. CONSTRUCTION WORLD and Equipment India organised a panel discussion featuring industry leaders discussing the urgent need for skilling in the construction equipment sector. Here are some highlights.Growing demand for skilled labourThe construction and engineer..
Industrial Corridors Report
In a landmark move to position India as a global manufacturing hub, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has greenlit the creation of 12 industrial smart cities across 10 states with a massive investment of Rs.286.02 billion. These industrial corridors will strengthen India’s manufacturing ecosystem, accelerate economic growth and enhance global competitiveness. They will be located in Khurpia in Uttarakhand, Rajpura-Patiala in Punjab, Dighi in Maharashtra, Palakkad in Kerala, Agra and Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh, Gaya in Bihar, Zaheerabad in Telanga..