28 Aug 2024

Tunneling Awards 2024

The “Aqua Foundation’s Tunneling Awards” are prestigious recognitions given by Aqua Foundation to its members, stakeholders, and contributors in acknowledgment of their outstanding achievements in the field of tunnel construction, safety, and innovation. These awards aim to honor individuals and organizations that have significantly advanced tunnel engineering through innovative solutions and exemplary leadership.

26 Jul 2024

Former ITA Executive Director Olivier Vion Passes Away

Olivier was an experienced administrator and diplomat, skills he used extensively during his 14 years as ITA Executive Director.

19 Jul 2024

Bid Opening for Bhubaneswar Metro Phase-I MRTS Construction Project BBC-05

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited (DMRC) has conducted the bid opening process for the Bhubaneswar Metro Phase-I MRTS construction project, involving the part design and construction of an elevated viaduct and six elevated stations

18 Jul 2024

SYSTRA Secures Bhubaneswar Metro’s Detailed Design Consultant Contract BCDD-01

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) recently selected SYSTRA MVA Consulting (India) as the preferred bidder for the Detailed Design Consultant (DDC) contract BCDD-01 for the Bhubaneswar Metro Phase 1 project.

16 Jul 2024

Surat Metro's TBM Tapi Reaches Milestone at India’s Second Deepest Metro Station

The TBM S94 began operations in January 2023 from the western shaft of Kapodra Station, tasked with constructing an up-line tunnel. Over the course of a year, the TBM successfully bored through approximately 1.5 kilometers.

10 Jul 2024

12 Bidders Compete for Bhubaneswar Metro Package BBC-03 Contract

Twelve civil engineering firms submitted bids in June 2024 to construct Package BBC-03 of Bhubaneswar Metro’s Phase 1 project.

09 Jul 2024

Obituary for Evert Hoek FREng (1933-2024)

Evert Hoek FREng, a distinguished Zimbabwean-Canadian mechanical engineer and a global authority in rock mechanics, passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 6, 2024, at the age of 91

28 Jun 2024

NHAI Sets Up Dedicated Cell to Review Detailed Project Report

To enhance the construction quality, cost efficiency, and timely completion of National Highway projects, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has established a Detailed Project Report (DPR) cell at its headquarters in New Delhi.

20 Jun 2024

Bhubaneswar Metro's Detailed Design Consultant Contract

Three consulting firms have recently submitted their bids for the Detailed Design Consultant (DDC) contract BCDD-02 for the Bhubaneswar Metro Phase 1 project. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) opened the technical bids in late May.

14 Jun 2024

Bhopal & Indore Metros' E&M DDC Contract

Ayesa Secures Bhopal & Indore Metros' E&M DDC Contract BH-IN-21

12 Jun 2024

Haryana Orbital Rail Corridor’s C6 Section Attracts 12 Bidders

12 Firms Submit Bids for Haryana Orbital Rail Corridor’s C6 Section

24 May 2024

Five civil engineering firms were announced as the lowest bidders

Five civil engineering firms were announced as the lowest bidders for the nine construction

24 May 2024

Five civil engineering firms were announced as the lowest bidders for the nine construction contracts of the 136.80 km Pune Ring Road project, following the opening of financial bids on Tuesday.

Five civil engineering firms were announced as the lowest bidders for the nine construction contracts of the 136.80 km Pune Ring Road project, following the opening of financial bids on Tuesday.

07 Feb 2024

Delhi Metro Phase- 4, TBM 219-364 Clears FAT for Golden line.

Afcons Infrastructure has successfully completed the Factory Acceptance Test on TBM 219-364

22 Jan 2024

Glass Fibre Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) bars new Indian standard on this as well IS 18256-2023.

Glass Fibre Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) bars are potentially transformative material for concrete reinforcement. There is now brand-new Indian standard on this as well IS 18256-2023.

22 Jan 2024

Glass Fibre Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) bars are potentially transformative material for concrete reinforcement. There is now brand new Indian standard on this as well IS 18256-2023.

Glass Fibre Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) bars are potentially transformative material for concrete reinforcement. There is now brand-new Indian standard on this as well IS 18256-2023.

21 Sep 2023

Transforming Commutes: The Panipat to Delhi Terminal 3 Tunnel Project

Have you ever wished for a magic shortcut to breeze through the tiresome journey from Panipat Expressway to Delhi's Terminal 3 at IGI Airport? Well, the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) is orchestrating an engineering marvel that could potentially grant your wish, slashing your travel time to just 20 minutes.

31 Aug 2023

9th ITA Tunnelling Awards

53 International Underground Construction Projects and Young Engineers in Competition for the 9th Edition of ITA Tunnelling Awards

19 Aug 2023

Jaipur Metro Rail Corporation awards its Phase 1C’s Underground Contract

Afcons Infrastructure has emerged as the lowest bidder for the civil construction work (designated as Package UG-03) concerning the upcoming Phase 1C of the Jaipur Metro.

20 Jun 2023

Instrumentation and monitoring as a tool in tunnel and underground design and analysis

Instrumentation and monitoring as a tool in tunnel and underground design and analysis including excavation sequence planning.

09 Jun 2023

Afcons sign contract with NHSRCL for Undersea Tunnel for Highspeed Rail

Afcons sign contract NHSRCL for Undersea Tunnel for Highspeed Rail - Package C2 - Construction of Tunnelling Works including Testing and Commissioning for Double Line High Speed Railway using (TBM) and (NATM) between Mumbai Underground Station at Bandra-Kurla Complex (MAHSR Km. 0.773) and Shilphata (MAHSR Km. 21.150)

07 Jun 2023

New Road Tunnel Tender in Nelson Mandela Marg NH48/248BB

RFP for Construction of Road Tunnel with its approaches from Shiv Murti Interchange on NH-248BB/NH-48 to Nelson Mandela Marg (NH-148AE) in the state of Delhi on EPC mode. (Ch. 0+000 to 4+983).

01 Jun 2023

Poor Standard of DPR for Highway Projects

The Detailed Project Report (DPR) plays a crucial role in the planning and execution of highway projects.

31 May 2023

Transforming India's Logistics and Infrastructure

Gati Shakti is a transformative initiative by the Government of India aimed at revolutionizing the country's logistics and infrastructure sectors.

23 May 2023

The Atal Tunnel, also known as the Rohtang Tunnel

The Atal Tunnel, also known as the Rohtang Tunnel, is a tunnel located in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It is named after the former Prime Minister of India, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who inaugurated the project. The tunnel is situated beneath the Rohtang Pass in the Pir Panjal range of the Himalayas.

21 May 2023

Transforming Travel: India's First High-Speed Rail Project

India, a country known for its rich history and diverse culture, is making tremendous strides in the field of transportation infrastructure.

20 May 2023

Kolkata's Subterranean Marvel: The River Metro Tunnel

In a city known for its rich history, vibrant culture, and iconic landmarks, Kolkata has now added another feather to its cap with the construction of the River Metro Tunnel.

15 May 2023

Rishikesh Karnaprayag Railway Project

The Rishikesh-Karnaprayag Railway Project is an ambitious undertaking that aims to connect the holy town of Rishikesh with Karnaprayag, a scenic destination nestled in the lap of the Himalayas in the state of Uttarakhand, India.

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