What Makes Onshore Offshore the Most Effective Way to Manage Construction Projects with BIM
The USA construction industry is facing labor shortages. As per the Bureau of Labor Statistics, over 200,000 positions in the construction industry lie unfilled. This happened after the industry went through a cycle of shrinkage over the past decade. A report by Deloitte states that the labor shortages are reaching crisis proportions and are expected to continue through […]
3 Ways to Avoid Construction Delays in India
The construction industry is a volatile arena with several external and internal factors impacting the project lifecycle. Delay or deviation from the set construction time and budget only add to the project risks. In fact, delay is one of the most recurring problems in the construction industry across the world and India is no exception. These delays […]
Addressing the Productivity Challenge on India’s Construction Sites
The construction industry contributed 2.7 trillion INR to the GDP of India in 2019. The industry has been growing steadily from 2015 to 2020 and continues to be the largest employer and a key pillar of the economy. That said, there are several challenges associated with the Indian construction sector and poor labour productivity is […]
Is Indian Construction Sector About To Enter A New Era Of Transparency, Efficiency & Organization?
When we were in school and asked to attempt a complex problem, we’d use a rough paper to work out the tougher calculations. This would help us make our mistakes early and fix them. Similarly, while constructing some of the most important sites in the world – it makes complete sense to make a rough […]
Integrated Project Management for Indias Infrastructure Projects
Recently, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation chose the Mansycom-Nadhi-Excelize Consortium to implement a cloud-based Integrated Project Monitoring Systems (IPMS). The system should allow the seamless flow of data from various sites to central locations and ensure that future DMRC projects are completed within the stipulated time and budget. The system will be integrated with Autodesk […]
Examining the Ongoing Digital Transformation of Middle East’s Construction Sector
The Middle East construction sector has been facing a slight slowing of momentum over the past few years. Fluctuating demand, climate change, and the fluctuations in the oil market are some of the main drivers for this ongoing transformation. And today, the pandemic has completely changed how projects are built (and delivered). Companies have had […]
How BIM Could Evolve In 2021
The construction industry may not be an early adopter of technology as compared to other sectors. However, the recent pandemic has compelled them to embrace technology to continue working without flouting the guidelines. Apart from using collaboration tools, IoT sensors, and cloud-based software to connect with remote teams, the industry has started to significantly ramp […]
Challenges And Opportunities For India’s Construction Industry In 2021
The Indian economy has been affected heavily due to lockdowns and restrictions put in place to contain the impact made by the COVID 19 pandemic. With a 23.9 % slump in the economy in the April to June quarter as compared to the same period in 2019, there has been widespread chaos and disruptions in almost every […]
How To Make A Dent In The Rs. 4.11 Trillion Cost Overruns In India’s Infrastructure Projects?
India’s demand for infrastructure projects is huge. These projects involve the construction of roads, bridges, dams, and other structures that will form the backbone of the economy. In fact, estimates are that even a couple of years ago, 9% of India’s GDP was spent on construction infrastructure. But, the construction sector in India also suffers […]
The Potential for Technology in Urban Development and Smart Cities in India
The Government of India launched the Smart Cities Mission in 2014 with the intention of making Indian cities more integrated, sustainable, and data-driven. Beginning the initiative with 100 cities first, the Smart Cities Mission is being administered by the Ministry of Urban Development. As per a report, about 68% of the world population will be […]