With 46% of the Indian 2010-11 budget outlay going to infrastructure and further stress on PPPs (Public Private Partnership), the budget has sent all the right signals to infrastructure development companies. 20 kms per day of national highway construction is an ambitious target but also something that the country needs desperately. It is a well acknowledged fact that the lack of infrastructure is negatively impacting the growth of economic sectors in the country.
It is interesting to note that the Finance Minister referred to development of eco-friendly (and world-class infrastructure) around six industrial investment nodes. This points to a focus on sustainability in future development projects. It will also mean the use of more locally developed materials, adherence to international environmental standards and better all – climate infrastructure.
In the implementation of the budgetary vision, a lot of new projects will be rolled out. Apart from the construction players, it also means more business for companies dealing in concrete, steel, paints, fabrication, rehabilitation and design software.
Implementation of safety standards and effective project management to deliver projects on time will be the key for all future projects in the country.
For this reasons, International Quality and Productivity Centre (IQPC), the global provider of tailored, industry-driven conferences, will explore successful strategies to maximize opportunities in India’s infrastructure growth in both roads and railways.
Bridges India is an exclusive two-day conference and two-day interactive workshops, taking place at the Taj Mahal hotel, New Delhi, from 24-27 May 2010. it is where regional and international experts will showcase their latest projects and discuss future plans across the full array of flyovers, elevated roads, sea-links, elevated metro structures and railway bridges.
Bridges India, hosting valuable contributions from 18 industry experts, provides an excellent platform to explore business opportunities, find solutions to construction challenges, benchmark your current practices, and build industry partnerships that will result in mutual business growth. Speakers include S.K. Malik, Additional Member (Civil Engineering), Railway Board, S.K. Nirmal, Chief General Manager (Technical), NHAI, S.M. Sabnis, Joint Managing Director (Additional Charge), MRDC and G.R. Madan, Director – MRTS, MMRDA
International projects featured include the Hong Kong-Macau Bridge and Abu Dhabi’s iconic Sheikh Zayed Bridge. The technological advancements used in construction of elevated structures from theHong Kong, Dubai and Mecca metro will also be presented.
Since this event will be attended by delegates from different companies working in the region, attendees will get the chance to be exposed to best practices and establish a networking community for the benefit of the business.
The summit is supported by Mageba Switzerland, Sofistix and Tensacciai India Pvt Ltd as Associate Sponsors and by Afcons, Encardio Rite, Pranav Construction and VSL as exhibitors.
Topics that will be addressed at the forum include: ensuring deliverability of projects on time, optimizing design to minimize materials and cost, adherence to safety standards, finding a balance between aesthetics and functionality, examining the uniqueness of railway bridges, correct selection of material and, overcoming structural engineering challenges.
For more information visit http://www.bridges-india.com
