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To cut its losses from a yawning skill gap, India’s biggest employer needs the government and industry to act. CW explores who should do what. Photo courtesy:Photo CREDAI Cover photo courtesy: CREDAI GUEST ARTICLE CURRENT AFFAIRS 38 The COVID-19 Impact 20 • Parliament passes The Mineral Laws Dibyanshu, Partner-Energy (Amendment) Bill 2020. Infrastructure and Resources Practices, • About 70 per cent progress achieved Prateek Bhandari, Principal Associate, in Polavaram Irrigation Project. and Sathyajith Nair, Associate, Khaitan & Co, write about the impact of COVID-19 • NHAI encouraging private investors on the construction and infrastructure sector. and lenders for BOT projects. • Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) FEATURES Phase-2 launched. Scaffolding & Formwork • Thermal power plants to have 40 The formwork industry is launching systems 243,034 MW capacity by 2021-22. to reach out to customers who want modern technology at a lower price, NEW or in a smaller quantity. CONSTRUCTIONEERING 58 “Our revenues for 2018 stood at $3.5 billion.” - Rajiv Menon, Managing Director, Black & Veatch India, shares more on the firm’s operations and plans. Photo courtesy: Aluform Photo Knest • Perspective 45 Jignasu Mehta, CEO, Outinord Formworks TECHNOLOGY Construction Waste Control Roofing & Cladding 52 Manasa N, Assistant Professor at the 46 CW explores the use of polycarbonate, Mysuru Royal Institute of Technology, metal, glass and solar panels for roofs and Dr Nirmala DB, Assistant Professor and façades. at the JSS Science and Technology • Perspective University, Mysuru, write on the cost- 51 Ashwani Khanna, AVP-Marketing, optimisation technique for the waste FunderMax India management of construction materials. 4 Construction World April 2020 www.ConstructionWorld.in Please click the headline to view the page CONTENTS SPECIAL PROJECT LEGAL ZONE 56 Swanky Station! 61 Effective Dispute Resolution The newly revamped Manduadih Guranpreet Singh Sarna, Associate railway station in Uttar Pradesh is Partner, Dhir & Dhir Associates, benchmarked to global standards, elaborates on the changing landscape of yet reflects the local spirit. arbitration in construction. PROJECT UPDATE 87 Project Update 97 Cement Update 102 Upcoming Projects 127 Tenders 90 Power Update 98 Equipment Update 122 Product Parade 128 Building Material Prices 92 Transport Update 100 Smart Cities Update 123 Contract Awarded 134 Newsmakers 96 Real Estate Update 124 Property Rates NEW SPECIAL REPORT Development of ...63 84 Cover photo courtesy: ADND Studio Greenfield Townships CW DESIGN BUILD lists excerpts from the recommendations that emerged out of the 64 recently concluded 24th Annual Convention & National Seminar of Indian Building Congress held in New Delhi. Photo courtesy:Photo ADND Studio COVER STORY 64 Trending Floors & Ceilings purpose representational For Photo: Creative functionality is the mantra for ceiling and flooring design, with consumers INTERACTION demanding aesthetic products that are “The Design and Build model high on quality, eco-friendly, affordable, 80 and easy to install and maintain. has done well for many.” • Perspective - Sanjay Dutt, Managing Director & Todd Jarvis, Global Marketing Director, CEO, Tata Realty and Infrastructure, 74 Shaw Contract shares more on the firm’s plans. Findex...8 Editor's Note...14 Letters...16 News & Events...18 Index to Advertisers...132 In the CW May 2020 issue, look for: Features: • Concrete Equipment • Security-Safes, Home Alarms, Locks • Tiles, Ceramics & Sanitaryware • Lighting & Switches /CWMagazine /ConstructionWorldMagazine /constructionworldmagazine 6 Construction World April 2020 SINCE 1863 COMCAST - CHENNAI GEZE MSW - Manual Sliding Wall System Smart guide Compatibility More Stacking Options Track Connections & roller carriage All Panels Lock www.geze.in www.ConstructionWorld.in FINDEX This service is provided by CW for easy reference of organisations and individuals reported in this issue. Organisations Danpal ......................................... 46 Engineers