UltraTech commissions Rs 2,650 crore cement plant in Andhra Pradesh in 14 monthsThe integrated cement plant, located in Petnikota village in Kolimigundla mandal in the Rayalaseema region, has a clinkerisation capacity o...
19 Oct, 2026, 08.29 PM IST
5 killed as car crashes into state transport bus in Maharshtra's Beed districtFive individuals, including an 11-year-old boy, were killed in a car collision with a bus in Beed district. The accident occurred while the...
18 Oct, 2026, 04.19 PM IST
Govt invokes catastrophic failure event clause against 2 highway developersIn a decisive move, the Highways Ministry has invoked regulations regarding catastrophic failures involving two contractors after significa...
18 Oct, 2026, 03.53 PM IST
Nana Patekar or Smit Machchhar? Row erupts over demands to name Vidyavihar flyover in MumbaiA naming dispute has emerged regarding the newly constructed East-West Vidyavihar bridge in Mumbai. Shiv Sena (UBT) demands the bridge be n...
17 Oct, 2026, 12.45 PM IST
Why India's steel demand is defying global weaknessIndia’s steel prices are rising despite weak global markets, supported by infrastructure spending, manufacturing growth and higher input co...
17 Oct, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
Nitin Gadkari looks to Japan for better roads in India: From advanced construction technology to safer tunnels and bridges, here's what was discussedIndia and Japan discussed strengthening cooperation in road infrastructure during the 12th session of the India-Japan Joint Working Group o...
16 Oct, 2026, 10.10 PM IST
Rs 3,350 crore gift to Ladakh: India's 1st petroglyph park, airport terminal for 35 lakh passengers & 298-km Himalayan road among 5 projects launched by PM ModiLadakh mega projects: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated five development projects worth Rs 3,350 crore in Ladakh, focusing on connec...
16 Oct, 2026, 06.59 PM IST
In 1986, Illinois rebuilt 4.14 miles of I-57 using recycled concrete; 20 years later, load transfer efficiency across transverse cracks still averaged over 90%In the 1980s, the Illinois Department of Transportation pioneered a project that involved recycling roadway concrete into new pavement. Aft...
14 Oct, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
Power grid emergency declared in 13 US states, including New Jersey, to prevent blackouts - Check out the reason, dates and full list of affected areasA federal power grid emergency order was issued for 13 states and Washington, DC. This directive aims to address rising electricity demand ...
14 Oct, 2026, 11.07 AM IST
Sarawak uses nearly 400 kg of plastic waste to build its first green asphalt roadSarawak has built a 100-metre green asphalt road at the CENTEXS Lawas campus using nearly 400 kg of plastic waste collected across Malaysia...
14 Oct, 2026, 01.39 AM IST
Ircon to monetise 4 highway assets; PSU plans to unlock 3,000cr value as part of GoI's infra monetisationIrcon International has placed four highway assets for sale in a government-led monetisation programme. These assets include toll-road and ...
14 Oct, 2026, 01.07 AM IST
NCC Ltd founder AVS Raju passes awayAVS Raju, the Founder and Chairman Emeritus of NCC Limited, passed away on October 13, 2026. His contributions to the construction industry...
13 Oct, 2026, 09.49 PM IST
Ohio School Delays Today: Heavy fog disrupts morning commute as the US winter forecast warns of major weather changes aheadHeavy fog in Ohio has resulted in numerous school delays and closures for students and families today. Many schools are experiencing either...
12 Oct, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
India targets 604 MT steel capacity by 2047, plans to cut carbon intensity: ReportIndia's government has introduced a draft steel policy for public consultation, targeting a steel capacity of 604 million tons by 2047. The...
11 Oct, 2026, 09.00 PM IST
In 2019, a South African town opened Africa's first plastic road, the 300-metre stretch contains 700 kg of recycled plasticThe road was constructed using a special process in which waste plastic was converted into pellets before being added to the asphalt mixtur...
09 Oct, 2026, 10.47 PM IST
Coal supplies to power plants grow 36 pc from September lowDaily coal supplies to the power sector have increased by around 36 percent from the September low. Stock depletion has slowed sharply, fal...
09 Oct, 2026, 03.24 PM IST
Newark airport used coal waste in runways built for jumbo jets: What FHWA found 20 years laterA 1970s pavement project at Newark International Airport in New Jersey used coal fly ash, lime, Portland cement and sand to create a stabil...
05 Oct, 2026, 08.26 AM IST