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Construction Technology: The need of the hour!

In the past, the construction industry has been extremely reticent in adopting technology. Prime hurdles include education among skilled labour, on-the-job training, use of manual labour...

ACC plans to cut logistics costs

At present, ACC, part of Switzerland-based Holcim Group spends 33 per cent of sales realisation on transportation costs. The company has now planned to cut logistics...

Importance of adaptation to technology is palpable

VN Balasubramanian, Director, Head BU Cement, thyssenkrupp Industries India An apparent shift towards automation is viable in all sectors. Cement segment is no exception. What do...

Rio Tinto embraces automated mining

Any story on mining will not be complete without covering the latest happenings at the Rio Tinto mines in Australia. This is the mine which is...

Use of PPC in construction

Infra to drive cement demand

The government asks manufacturers to reduce cement price

Reacting on concerns expressed by the builder community, the Telangana state government has asked the cement manufacturers to bring down cement prices. A cement bag, which...

The B(L)oom Towns

Cement companies need to focus more on Tier-II and Tier-III cities in India where the growth potential is highest, says Prakash PatilIndia’s growth story is poised...