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L& T eyes $30 billlion from modularization in 5 yearsModularization refers to a project delivery method where entire process units are prefabricated in controlled off-site factories and then t...
In 2018, the Netherlands turned 1,000 kg of household plastic into a 30-metre cycle path; the road contained the equivalent of 218,000 plastic cupsA Dutch cycle path turned plastic waste into something useful. In 2018, Zwolle opened a 30-metre path made with about 1,000 kilograms of re...
In 2018, Deloitte redesigned London's New Street Square with around 6,300 plants and 600 sit-stand desks. 8 years later, 365 bike spaces and a 1,100m² gym have reshaped office lifeDeloitte's London campus achieved WELL Building Standard certification in 2018. The project integrated environmental design and a wellbeing...
AT&T painted two Nevada telecom roofs white; roof surfaces cooled 35–40°F, reached 12°F below outdoor air, and two buildings saved about 0.5 kWh of electricity a dayA study explored how white roofs reduced energy costs for AT&T communication buildings. Researchers observed significant roof surface tempe...
Oregon’s bridge program diverted 640,162 tons of construction material from landfills; FHWA valued the landfill diversion at $21.3 million across 208 bridgesBundled bridge contracts streamline multiple projects into a cohesive framework, enhancing efficiency and minimizing costs. This strategy p...
First drones, now missiles. The spending is certain, who gets the maximum is not: 14 stocks from the defence ecosystemThe defence sector’s positives are well known. But there are some unknowns. For “security reasons” we will never know how or why orders are...
Connecticut woman spots a Facebook ad for a “granny pod” and turns the idea into a 725-square-foot backyard cottage for her parents, giving them independence while keeping them just steps away from their grandchildrenA Facebook ad sparked an unexpected idea for Connecticut woman Caitlin Swann, who decided to build a 725-square-foot “granny pod” in her ba...
Defence stocks: Time to change strategy? 18 stocks with downside and upside potential from minus 26% to plus 26%When a stock remains in the red for several months, investors naturally begin questioning the investment. Imagine a shipbuilder remaining w...
In 1949, Australia began building the Snowy Mountains Scheme to redirect alpine rivers; 25 years later, it had 16 dams and 145 km of tunnelsAustralia's Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme began in 1949 to address power shortages. This ambitious project involved diverting river...
Realty sector gets a 'prefab' boostAt this point though, the industry has some teething troubles to overcome -- such as design inflexibility, high logistic costs and damages ...
Godrej & Boyce builds 500-sq-ft office in 40 hours with 3D construction printing technologyThis structure, ‘The Cocoon' was built by Godrej Construction in the form of prefabricated modules, using innovative 3D Construction Printi...
Efforts being made for resettlement of displaced individuals: Manipur CM N Biren SinghThe Chief Minister of Manipur, N Biren Singh, has stated that efforts are being made to resettle displaced individuals in their respective ...
Manipur situation is returning to normalcy, says CM N Biren SinghManipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has stated that the situation in the state is returning to normalcy. The government has started provid...
Manipur government constructing 3,000 prefabricated houses for people displaced due to ethnic violenceSuperintending Engineer P Brojendro of Manipur Police Housing Corporation Limited, which is undertaking the project, told PTI, "The constru...
Manipur: Govt to start shifting violence-hit displaced people to temporary homes on Independence Day, says CM Biren SinghThe Manipur Chief Minister earlier announced that 4,000 prefabricated temporary homes would be constructed in different districts for the p...
Real estate developers in NCR take measures to reduce pollutionTata Projects, which is executing the new parliament building project, is using prefabricated blocks constructed kilometres away — the ston...
Chandrababu Naidu asks officials to adopt prefabricated housing technologyNaidu has asked officials to adopt prefabricated technology in housing for speedy implementation of various projects in both rural and urba...
RRP Infra Projects bags order to construct 2,071 toilet blocksCo CMD Sundaram said, this order is part of the dream project of PM Modi's "Swacha Bharat Abhiyan" and providing basic necessity to all Ind...
Centre grants Rs 7,000 crore as relief for flood-hit UttarakhandThe Centre has approved Rs 7,000 crore as relief for reconstruction of property damaged during the devastating floods in Uttarakhand in Jun...
Indian-American to develop prefabricated residential projectsA US-based design consortium is in talks with three major developers to design and build "prefabricated" residential projects to reduce cos...