Concrete

Precision Precast Solutions Private Ltd: Casting a spell

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16 years ago

January 6, 2011

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Concrete precast industry is in its infancy. With time and space constraint the construction industry will be looking for a quick fix solution. Concrete precast will be the panacea for the construction industry in the future. Precision Precast Solutions Private Ltd (PPS), an upcoming consultancy firm, promoted by a team of professionals, has been in the forefront of concrete precast consultancy. Offering a wide range of solutions for the concrete precast industry, PPS is marching ahead. Read on to know more about the various services offered by PPS.Precision Precast SolutionsPrivate Ltd (PPS), a Pune-based company, which commenced operations in June 2004, has a team of more than 50 well trained engineers, architects and detailers, today. PPS is promoted by professionals and offers structural design & detailing services using multiple technologies like RCC, precast concrete, structural steel, PT, etc. From 2008, to serve the clients better, PPS added services like project management & MEP consultancy to its repertoire. The company has positioned itself as an one-stop solution for all precast concrete design needs. For its excellence in its field, the company was awarded ISO 9001:2008."We aim to be pioneers in offering cutting-edge technology solutions which will help the industry achieve giant leaps in precast concrete. We see the construction Industry shaping towards a hybrid approach where no single technology is used in isolation. Structures would be a blend of precast concrete, RCC and/or steel. Offering services in all technologies is the USP of PPS", says Mangesh Hardas, Director, PPS.Precast concrete bouquetThe specialised services offered by PPS in precast consultancy include:1. Structural engineering design??Gravity & lateral load design??Design of precast pre- stressed elements like double tees, hollow core slabs, solid slabs, girders (IT, L, box, rectangular, etc), spandrels, wall panels-solid and insulated, columns??Dead man designs for wall panels??Block out analysis for wall panels??Design of connections2. Detailing of piece drawings??Double tees??Girders (IT, L, rectangular, box, etc)??Hollow core slabs??Solid slabs??Spandrels (load bearing & non-load bearing)??Wall panels (solid & insulated)??Columns??Column covers??Cornices??Bridge girders (I-girders, box girders, etc.)??Stair risers3. Detailing of erection drawings??Cover sheet??Anchor bold drawings??Framing plans??Elevations??Exterior elevations??Interior sectional elevations??Ramp wall elevations ??Shear wall elevations??Elevator wall elevations??Section details??Connection details??Stair & elevator plans, elevations & details4. Checking of piece drawings and erection drawings5. 3-D modelling6. Bill of material??Field loose material ??Embed plate quantity & drawings7. Reinforcement schedules??Reinforcement schedule for straight bars??Reinforcement schedule for standard bent bars??Reinforcement schedule for non-standard bent barsThe type of structures handled by PPS include:??Parking garages??Retail stores & warehouses??School building??Office buildings??Auto dealership jobs??Multi storey hotels??Pedestrian bridge ??Correction centre??Mixed use development projects??Multi storey apartment buildings, and BridgesThe company cater to clients across the globe. The company’s clients include – precasters from east coast to west coast of the USA and Canada, precast concrete engineering consultants from the US and developers in India.With an in-house dedicated R & D team, the company offers R & D consultancy projects about technology evaluation and assessment with respect to particular client/job. The company has presented papers at various conferences and seminars.The company works with all the big pre-casters in the US. "We are also working with well known consultants in precast concrete in the US like Dr Ned Cleland of Blue Ridge Design Inc. We are also collaborating with Dr Joe Colaco of CBM Engineers, USA on several precast design jobs in India", said Hardas.Major projectsPPS has offered their services to some of the prestigious projects such as MBA College Building, Pune; hotels in Chennai, apartments at Samalkot and 70 villas at Panchagani (Windsor Park). The company has also offered its services to many overseas clients.A booming futureWith time and space constraint, the construction industry will have to depend on precast structures to speed up construction activities. As Hardas rightly pointed out "use of cement prefab structures in India is in its infancy, but this technology promises to become very popular in the coming years". The company with years of experience in consultancy to the precast concrete industry is well placed to leverage on the opportunity, that the industry will offer in the coming years."Cement Prefab products have a very good future in India, considering the huge volume of construction needed, but off set by constraints like labour shortages and delivery pressures. Major infrastructure projects like parking structures, warehouses, residential and commercial projects can be the growth drivers" said Mangesh Hardas, director, PPS.

Concrete

Dhanekula Institute Signs MoU with Adani Cement

Agreement to expand internships, industrial visits and practical learning

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1 day ago

November 5, 2026

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The Department of Civil Engineering at Dhanekula Institute of Engineering & Technology, Ganguru, organised an industrial interaction programme under the Adani FutureX Programme on Thursday. The programme focused on strengthening engagement between the institute and the cement industry while giving students greater exposure to professional practices.

Yedukondalu, technical head for Andhra Pradesh and Telangana at Adani Cement, delivered a technical lecture on concrete as a man-made material. The session covered the importance of concrete in construction, its properties and applications, and its significance in modern infrastructure development.

The lecture also addressed the role of quality cement and suitable concrete technology in supporting durable and sustainable construction. The discussion connected classroom learning with the technical considerations involved in infrastructure projects and construction practices.

A key part of the programme was the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Department of Civil Engineering and Adani Cement under the Adani FutureX Partnership Agreement. The agreement is intended to strengthen industry-academia collaboration through opportunities for student internships and industrial visits.

The initiative is expected to provide students with practical exposure, improve their understanding of industrial practices and help bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world applications. Dhanekula Institute Chairman Dhanekula Ravindranath Tagore, Secretary Dhanekula Venkata Bhavani Prasad and Director DKRK Ravi Prasad supported the initiative, with the institute leadership highlighting the importance of industry-institution interaction in enhancing students’ technical employability.

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JK Lakshmi Cement Begins Rs. 110 bn Assam Plant Project

Project Kamakshi will produce 2.5 mn t of cement annually by FY2029.

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1 day ago

November 5, 2026

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JK Lakshmi Cement has laid the foundation stone for Project Kamakshi, its first integrated cement manufacturing facility in Assam, marking the company’s entry into Northeast India. The groundbreaking ceremony took place at Umrangso village in Dima Hasao district in the presence of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.

The project involves an investment of Rs. 110 bn, including the mining lease. It will have annual cement production capacity of 2.5 mn t and a 1 mn t clinkerisation unit, with completion scheduled for FY2029.

The facility is expected to create more than 2,000 jobs and will primarily serve the growing Northeast market. It will also include dedicated railway sidings for transporting raw materials and finished cement, supporting supply chain reliability and regional distribution.

Chairperson and Managing Director Vinita Singhania said the project represented the beginning of a long-term relationship with Assam and the wider Northeast. She said the plant would help provide locally produced cement, employment and dependable supplies as the region’s infrastructure development accelerated, while enabling the company to grow alongside the communities it serves.

The investment supports JK Lakshmi Cement’s strategy of expanding into high-growth markets beyond its established presence in Northern, Western and Eastern India. The company expects the project to contribute to regional economic development and infrastructure growth while pursuing its long-term objective of achieving net-zero emissions by 2047.

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Kshatriya Engineering College Signs MoU with Adani Cement

Agreement to provide students with industrial exposure and training

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1 day ago

November 5, 2026

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The civil engineering department of Kshatriya Engineering College in Nizamabad has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Adani Cement to provide students with industry-oriented training and practical exposure. The agreement is intended to connect classroom learning with workplace requirements in the construction sector.

Under the partnership, students will receive opportunities to take part in industrial visits and internships. The arrangement will also include guest lectures by industry experts and guidance on live projects, allowing students to gain first-hand understanding of industry practices and emerging construction technologies.

College secretary and correspondent Aljapur Devender said the initiative was designed to bridge the gap between academic instruction and industry expectations. He said the collaboration would help students develop practical skills and improve their employment prospects after completing their studies.

Principal Dr Katakam Srinivas said exposure to industrial practices was important for civil engineering students and would complement their academic learning. He said the MoU would support the development of their technical knowledge and confidence through greater familiarity with professional work environments.

Administrative officer B. Narender said the collaboration would familiarise students with modern construction technologies, quality standards and project management practices. Civil engineering department head N. Deepika said the agreement would help students understand recent developments in the construction sector and prepare for professional careers. The college said the partnership would give learners a broader view of the processes and standards followed in the industry, while helping them relate their academic studies to practical project requirements.