Showing posts with label Infrastructure Construction. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Infrastructure Construction. Show all posts

Monday, May 2, 2022

8 Types of Infrastructure

 

Infrastructure plays a crucial role in a country’s development. It helps in the growth and sustainability of the economy while creating the perfect environment for an economy to thrive. Infrastructure development is considered to be the fundamental key to encouraging sustainable and comprehensive growth for any economy.

When it comes to a developing country like India, the main focus lies in the growth and expansion of infrastructural needs that boost efficiency and provide a good quality of life to the citizens. An additional benefit is profitable international relations and better visibility as a country.

Top 8 Infrastructure Development Projects

  1. Political Infrastructure
Reserve Bank of India (New Building)
Reserve Bank of India (New Building) Constructed by Shapoorji Pallonji in Mumbai, 1980

Here, we focus on political institutions like Courts, regulating agencies such as IRDAI, SEBI, PFRDA, etc., and public services including Security, Protection, Police, and more.

  1. Power and Energy Infrastructure
Alausa Power Plant by Shapoorji Pallonji in Nigeria, 2015
Alausa Power Plant by Shapoorji Pallonji in Nigeria, 2015

Such projects consist of generating, transmitting, and distributing all essential systems to the economy and other infrastructure. Energy projects include oil and gas pipelines, power plants, and advanced distribution systems whereas power projects consist of servers, generators, lights, control access, etc.

  1. Transportation Infrastructure
Transport Infrastructure Developed by Shapoorji Pallonji Group
Transport Infrastructure Developed by Shapoorji Pallonji Group

Transportation Infrastructure is vital for the well-being and growth of any economy. Such projects include ports, railways, roads, airports, bridges, tunnels, etc. that assist with connectivity and accessibility to all products and services.

  1. Telecommunication Infrastructure
Turnkey execution of data centers by Sterling and Wilson
Turnkey execution of data centers by Sterling and Wilson

Communication is an inadmissible segment in the fast-paced digital era we currently live in. Physical mediums like drones, telephone networks, Wi-Fi, and broadbands help regulate and distribute seamless communication across the country.

  1. Educational Infrastructure
educational infrastructure by Shapoorji Pallonji Group
Educational infrastructure by Shapoorji Pallonji Group

High-quality educational infrastructure helps education reach the majority of the population. With well-made classes, institutions, schools, and laboratories, comes better education institutions producing talented students for a brighter future.

  1. Health Infrastructure
Health infrastructure by Shapoorji Pallonji Group
Health infrastructure by Shapoorji Pallonji Group

A good health infrastructure facilitates basic care, efficiency, and access to all kinds of people and groups. Such projects include medical professionals, cutting-edge machines, pharma industries, specialists, hospitals, etc.

  1. Water Infrastructure
Water infrastructure by Shapoorji Pallonji Group
Water infrastructure by Shapoorji Pallonji Group

An essential for life, water infrastructure cover systems that are used for water supply, water reservation, and treatment, canals, dams, prevention of floods, etc.

  1. Recreational Infrastructure
Stadium Construction by Shapoorji Pallonji Group
Stadium Construction by Shapoorji Pallonji Group

With an increase in cityscapes, these projects are built for people to have easy access to open spaces, grounds, play areas, convention centers, parks, etc. to step away from the bustle of daily life.

Shapoorji Pallonji Group is one such company that spread its wings to help people get better facilities and spaces with spectacular infrastructures. They are global leaders operating in 18 major countries and giving cutting edge end-to-end solutions in sectors like – Engineering and construction, Water, Energy and Power, and megastructure developments.

They have successfully –

·       Harvested 320 liters of water in agricultural lands

·       5000 rural and tribal children provided with quality education

·       170 million sq. ft. of commercial spaces globally

·       0.5 million native tree species planted in Maharashtra

·       1.2 million nutritious meals served to children

·       180+ marine work globally

·       6000 native plants flourishing at the SP Biodiversity Garden

Let us all come together and make this mission stronger!

Originally published at http://realestateandepc.wordpress.com on May 2, 2022.

Wednesday, December 30, 2020

Top 12 Infrastructure Construction Companies in India



In a quickly progressing country like India, infrastructure is a major facilitator for our development and growth. Innovative, cutting-edge, and ambitious infrastructure projects are constantly being constructed all across the country. These world-class projects are a result of the expertise and renowned design of some of the top infrastructure construction companies in India.

So, let’s look at some of the leaders to look out for in this space.


1. SP Infrastructure

This division was established in 1997 to prospect, acquire, develop and maintain the leading and renowned Shapoorji Pallonji Group’s infrastructure assets. This company is essential in the Group's legacy in contracting, constructing, and financing projects.


2. L&T Infrastructure Development Projects Ltd. (L&T IDPL)

A subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro, this company is one of the pioneers of the Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) model of development in India, responsible for major infrastructure projects by private sector players in partnership with the government.


3. Reliance Infrastructure Ltd.

One of the largest corporations in India with a number of subsidiaries, Reliance Infrastructure has been a major player in some landmark Indian infrastructure projects including Coal Thermal Power Station in Dahanu, Delhi Airport Express, and Mumbai Metro.


4. GMR Infrastructure Ltd.

This leading Indian infrastructure company has successfully developed a number of projects including New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport and Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport and is a leading player in the power sector with over 4400 MW installed capacity.


5. Sterling & Wilson

This EPC company has over 90 years of legacy as a trusted name in the infrastructure and energy space across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East with an expanded presence in Europe and the Americas. 


6. Hindustan Construction Company

HCC has executed several large-scale civil engineering and infrastructure projects such as power plants, expressways, highways, tunnels and bridges including Bandra Worli Sea Link and Mumbai-Pune Expressway. This leading Indian company is also a major player in the development of the planned city of Lavasa set in the Sahyadri Mountains.


7. GVK Power and Infrastructure Ltd.

This award-winning company has been a pioneer under the Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) model in India having set up India’s first Independent Power Plant (IPP), first six-lane road project and first Brownfield airport. In the power sector, GVK has over 1562 MW cumulative capacity.


8. Afcons Infrastructure

Specializing in extremely challenging engineering and construction, Afcons has a portfolio of complex projects in over 20 countries. It has executed turnkey megastructures in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.


9. Nagarjuna Construction Company Limited

This leading Indian construction company has projects spread across various sectors including infrastructure with projects for railways, roads, power, mining, and irrigation, among others. Their notable projects in India include Delhi Metro Railway Line and Kalina-Vakola Flyover in Mumbai.


10. Punj Lloyd Group

This major construction company has also been a notable contributor to India's infrastructure development, having completed a substantial number of projects including power plants, airports, railways, expressways, and so on. 


11. Lanco Infratech Ltd.

Another major Indian construction company, they have lent their expertise to a number of large civil and urban infrastructure projects. These projects involve roads, ports, railway lines, etc. including two major National Highway (NH) projects in the State of Karnataka among others.


12. IVRCL Infrastructures & Projects Ltd.

This leading construction company has diversified expertise in infrastructure including transportation, power, mining, operations and maintenance, and most significantly in the water sector including irrigation projects and India’s 1st and largest desalination plant near Chennai with 100MLD capacity.