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Raising the Bar!

First Construction Council’s 2018-19 analysis revealed TMT bar quality issues.

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8 months ago

February 24, 2025

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In a game-changing move for the construction industry, the First Construction Council (FCC) made waves in 2018-19 with its critical analysis of thermo-mechanically treated (TMT) bars – a cornerstone of reinforced concrete construction. Through a rigorous sample test of 26 TMT bar brands, the results revealed a startling reality: 18 out of 26 brands failed to meet quality parameters, as crucial elements like phosphorous and sulphur exceeded acceptable limits.

The tests were conducted at a time when India’s infrastructure sector was surging, with an estimated Rs 5.97 trillion earmarked for construction investments. Despite the massive commitment to infrastructure, the quality of raw materials used in the sector was questioned. The FCC’s 2018-19 report made it clear that subpar TMT bars, often marketed by prominent players, could compromise safety standards – a shocking revelation for the country’s booming construction industry…

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New Odisha facility to boost circular production, recover metals, and create 140 jobs.

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The company has partnered with Harsco Environmental, a global leader in sustainable metal industry solutions, to build and operate the facility under a 15-year partnership worth USD 150 million. This new collaboration strengthens the decade-long association between the two companies and will enable the Jajpur unit to become India’s first site with two wet milling plants.

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