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The concept of using waste materials in road construction is not new, but its importance has gained traction in recent years due to the escalating environmental challenges and the push for a circular economy. By repurposing industrial by-products, agricultural residues, and other waste materials, road construction can become a pivotal part of the solution to global waste management problems. This ...

India is constructing roads at a record pace: however, the non-availability of quality aggregates is a problem. At the same time, consumption of large quantity of aggregates causes depletion of the natural resources. The  production of natural aggregates  is environmentally harmful  too due to  quarrying and blasting.  This is a major concern and challenge that the construction industry is facing ...

In its 77th year of independence, India, today, is at the cusp of greater economic ascent. As a result, the economy has leapfrogged from the world’s tenth largest economy (2014) to the fifth largest. Further, with this impressive growth expected to continue, India is poised to become the third largest economy by 2027, and a developed nation by 2047, marking ...

Efficient transportation system, besides leading to the fast economic growth, helps any region in establishing the basic infrastructure facilities for all round development activities. The road network usually has an asset value that represents a significant proportion of national wealth. It is, therefore, important and appropriate that this asset is managed in a scientific manner. Dr. Siksha Swaroopa Kar, Principal ...

In recent years, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in road management and maintenance has marked a significant leap forward in optimizing transportation infrastructure. These advancements have introduced innovative solutions to enhance road safety, improve traffic flow, and reduce maintenance costs. Amit Kar, Head Technology & Solutions – Global Services Business, Sterlite Technologies Limited throws light on the future ...

In the fast-paced world of transportation infrastructure, the question of whether to overhaul mature, functioning systems with untested, cutting-edge technologies sparks intense debate. This critical discussion took center stage during a recent panel featuring influential industry leaders in the domain of automated traffic monitoring systems. The panelists Vivek Jaiswal, COO, Indian Highway Management Company Limited–IHMCL; Sandeep Pawar, MD & CEO, ...

In a rapidly growing economy where mobility stands at the epicenter of the driving mechanism, it is impertinent that relevant stakeholders join together to swiftly find scalable, affordable and adaptable parking solutions. As part of the Smart Mobility conference, the panelists discussed various advancements in the realm of parking and its associated technology solutions, all in relation with growing demand ...

The management of traffic in India has long been a challenging task due to its densely populated cities, diverse traffic conditions, and road infrastructure. However, as the world embraces technological advancements, India is no exception in adopting innovative solutions to address these challenges. At the session on “Emerging Technologies for Traffic Management”, as part of the Smart Mobility Conference 2023, ...

Conference sessions have always been the highlight of TrafficInfraTech Expo. The areas chosen, the issues discussed are in tune with the recent developments in the mobility space- Infrastructure, technology, or policies. The conference this time too covered topics right from sustainable construction, new age parking, emerging technologies for Road safety, security and tolling to ITS development in India and V2X ...

While various policy levers and conditions are expected to drive unprecedented economic boom in the lives of over 1.4 billion people, the significant growth in infrastructure in recent times has been a key propeller in the development of the country, writes Karan Sethi, Senior Assistant Vice President, Invest India. In its 77th year of independence, India, today, is at the ...