Construction World has named AAV Ranga Raju, MD of NCC Ltd, Person of the Year 2023

 Construction World has named AAV Ranga Raju, MD of NCC Ltd, Person of the Year 2023

India's Mumbai, Maharashtra AAV Ranga Raju, MD of NCC Ltd., received the coveted Construction World Person of the Year (Private Sector) award, according to Business Wire India.

The "Equipment India Person of the Year 2023" award was given to Dimitrov Krishnan, MD of Volvo Construction Equipment India.

More than 200 industry leaders from the top construction and infrastructure companies gave the 9th Edition of India Construction Festival (2023), which included the 13th India Roads Conference, 11th Equipment India Awards, and 21st Construction World Global Awards, a strong thumbs up. They did this to celebrate the growth of the industry and recognize its contribution to the nation's building.

 

Over 70 firms in the infrastructure and construction equipment sectors were recognized at the recent India Construction Festival 2023, which was held at the Shangri La Hotel in New Delhi and was organized by infrastructure think tank FIRST Construction Group. While Dimitrov Krishnan, Managing Director of Volvo Construction Equipment India, received recognition as the "Equipment India Person of the Year 2023" for their outstanding accomplishments during 2022–2023, AAV Ranga Raju, Managing Director of NCC Ltd, received the prestigious Construction World Individuals of the Year (Private Sector) award.

 

Pratap Padode, founder and president of FIRST Construction Council, provided background information for ICF 2023 by stating that "government infrastructure spending as indicated by central government expenditure have gone over 8 times from FY14 to FY24. It is anticipated to increase from 1.7% of GDP in FY14 to 4.9% of GDP in FY24. Road capital has increased 7.5 times in that time, whereas railway capex has increased by 4.5 times. Up to September, the center would have already spent about 6 trillion of its 10 trillion capital expenditure budget for current fiscal.

 

The awards were given at a glimmering ceremony which witnessed participation of forehead honchos of the construction industry so as Colonel General Arvind Walia, Engineer-in-Chief, Indian Army; Suresh Goyal, MD & CEO, National Highways Infra Capital Investment Managers (NHAI InvIT); MV Satish, Sr Manager VP & Director, Larsen & Toubro (L&T); Dr Manoranjan Parida, Director, CSIR-CRRI (Central Road Research Institute); Ajay Kumar Mishra, President, Dilip Buildcon; Hardik Agrawal, Director, Dineshchandra Agrawal Infra; Dr Nalin Gupta, MD, J Kumar Infraprojects; TR Rao, Director (Infra), PNC Infratech; Vikas Agarwal, Director, GR Infraprojects Ltd; Yancharla Rathnakara Nagaraja, MD, Ramky Infrastructure; VG Sakthikumar, Chairman & Managing Director, Schwing Stetter; Sandeep Singh, MD, Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery; Ashish Kataria, Director, Ashoka Buildcon; Sunil Khurana, Chief Operating Officer, JCB; Katsuya Fukasaku, MD, Nippon Koei India; as well as Ajay Sood, Director, Timken India, among others.

Making plans for future growth: India Roads Conference in 2023

With the theme "Road Construction Business: Establishing safe, sustainable, inclusive and intelligent road network in India," the 13th India Roads Conference (IRC) brought together policymakers, industry leaders, and experts to discuss cutting-edge technologies, sustainable practices, and funding opportunities that will revolutionize the road construction landscape in India.

 

The capital spending on the road sector has surged by about 5 times, from 512.04 billion in 2013–14 to 2.41 trillion in 2022–23, according to Pratap Padode, founder and president of FIRST Construction Council. National Highways will be 145,240 km long in March 2023 compared to 91,287 km in 2013–14, an increase of 59%. The government has set a goal for this year of building 13,800 km of roadways, which calls for sufficient funding and the appropriate tools. The India Roads Conference will go over sustainable ways to construct durable roads for great economic development.

The Ministry of Power permitted us to diversify into non-power infrastructure and logistics when we were designated a Maharatna firm in 2022, and we have been permitted to diversify up to one-third of our loan book into non-power sectors. We want to approve projects totaling between Rs. 1 and Rs. 1.25 lakh crore in these new sectors, which also include airports, highways, and metro rail projects. We are devoted to fostering national development and supporting India's success narrative.

 

Dynamic panel discussions, thought-provoking keynotes, and cutting-edge innovation exhibits all provided attendees with useful information. IRC 2023 made a significant contribution to the development of safer, more environmentally friendly, and more effective road networks by assisting participants in understanding industry trends and creating fruitful relationships.

 

46 professionals in the construction business received CW Global Awards.

Top executives, specialists, and policymakers from the construction sector gathered in Delhi for the 21st Construction World Global Awards. 46 businesses, including L&T, NCC, PNC Infratech, J Kumar Infraprojects, Tata Projects, HG Infra Engineering, PSP Projects, APCO Infratech, and SOBHA, between others, received CW Global Awards in several categories. The CW Global Awards and ENR Awards offered a venue for recognizing and celebrating the creativity, commitment, and outstanding accomplishments of people and organizations in the construction sector, raising the standard for subsequent endeavors.

 

The "Person of the Year - Private Sector" award was given to AAV Ranga Raju, Managing Director of NCC, for his outstanding leadership and contributions that, in addition to advancing his organization, had a beneficial effect on the industry as a whole in 2022–2023.

Following are a few of the award recipients (in different categories):

Welspun Enterprises, Capacit'e Infraprojects, Action Construction Equipment (ACE), GR Infraprojects, NCC, Ircon International, J Kumar, HG Infra, Anand Rathi, Ramky Infrastructure, Patel Engineering, and Timken India are the leading challengers. 

India's Most Admired Brands: Schwing Stetter, Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery, Toshiki Onishi, Ashoka Buildcon, L&T, L&T construction equipment and JCB ENR Awards: Yooshin Engineering Corporation, Egyptian Maintenance Co, Tractebel Engineering, Dar Al-Handasah Consultants, Shapoorji and Pallonji, Ircon International, Meinhardt Singapore, Tata Projects, L&T, Nippon Koei India, EGIS, Tata Consulting Engineers, as well as Dorsch Consult India.

 The following businesses received recognition in the nomination categories: CSR Company of the Year, SOBHA Limited; Product Innovation of the Year, CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (Steel Slag Road Technology); Construction Project of the Year, J. Kumar Infraprojects (Thane Creek Bridge Project); as well as Construction Project of the Year, APCO Infratech (Bundelkhand Expressway Project). In addition to GA Infra, Bharat Vanijya Eastern, and KEC International earned accolades for "Emerging Company of the Year."

 

The Engineer-in-Chief of the Indian Armed Forces as well as Guest of Honor, Lieutenant General Arvind Walia, said that "the convergence of automation, artificial intelligence, robotics, and other advanced manufacturing methods are reshaping every aspect of construction, right from concept and design to execution." He believed that more women would contribute to the building industry's improvement and advancement via their empathy, expertise, and talents.

 

Tanveer Padode, Head, Digital ASAPP Info Global Group, unveiled the group's future plans and stated, "We're glad to present to you Impact, which stands for "Information Management of Projects awarded, conceptualized, contracted, and tendered." He also pledged to provide useful information to professionals in the sector in terms of an information management a platform for construction projects. You'll have access to all of this information starting on December 1 about what is occurring, where it is happening, who is in charge, who is the project manager, and how can I contact them. At the press of a mouse, we'll assist you with procurement as well as in finding experts and consultants for any industries. 

 

Director of APCO Infratech Amit Singh emphasized his dedication by saying, "Our recent advancements in the construction industry show APCO's ongoing development trajectory. Asserting our position as a dynamic force within the sector, participation in the India Construction Festival has significantly increased our exposure and strengthened important partnerships. The start of the Bandra Versova Sea connection project is evidence of APCO's strategic entry into the maritime construction industry and highlights the company's adaptability in pursuing novel opportunities while preserving the highest standards of quality and innovation. We are enthusiastic about the great prospects that lie ahead and are steadfast in our commitment to producing outstanding achievements.

Leading manufacturers of construction equipment received 23 prizes from EI.

The eagerly awaited 11th Equipment India Awards 2023, presented by BKT, brought together industry veterans, top construction equipment manufacturers, and C.A.S.H. companies to recognize and celebrate innovation and excellence in the construction equipment industry.

 

The press release of Dimitrov Krishnan, Managing Director of Volvo Construction Equipment India, as the Construction Equipment India Person of the Year 2023 was a noteworthy high point of the occasion. The judges took into account Krishnan's skillful management of Volvo Construction Equipment India's exceptional expansion. Krishnan thanked the suppliers and dealers for their steadfast support as he accepted the coveted Equipment India Person of the Year award.

 

The eleventh Equipment India Awards 2023 recognized and honored excellence in eleven categories of best-selling products. The categories' deserved winners were:

Action Construction Tools for Tower and Mobile Cranes

Ammann India for Finishers of Asphalt

For Compaction Equipment, CASE Construction India

For rigid dump trucks and motor graders, turn to Caterpillar India.

Doosan Bobcat for Skid-Steer Loaders in India

For backhoe loaders, JCB India

Wheeled loaders from LiuGong India

Tata Mini excavators and crawler excavators from Hitachi Construction Machinery

 Six prizes were given out as part of the event to recognize achievement in developing bestselling categories. With three honors for Crawler Cranes, Truck Cranes, and Piling Rigs, Sany Heavy Industry India established itself as a dominating force. In the areas of Concrete Pumps and Batching Plants, Schwing Stetter India won two prizes, while in the field of Asphalt Plants, Ammann India was recognized for its superior performance.

 

Schwing Stetter India won the prestigious Trainer of the Year award, demonstrating their dedication to building professional knowledge and abilities. Terex India and Schwing Stetter India each received two Best Innovation awards for their respective products, the Powerscreen Pulse Telematic System and TSR EV Shotcrete Pump, respectively.

 

CASE Construction received recognition as the CSR Company of the Year during the event, which also recognized corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities. The Green Factory of the Year award was given to AJAX Engineering, demonstrating their commitment to eco-friendly procedures.

 

Sanjay Patwari, Vice President Sales-BU M&W at Bonfiglioli, explained in more detail how his company approaches equipment: "Bonfiglioli's approach has been to work closely with construction equipment manufacturers in India who are leaders in their industry and to develop custom drive solutions meeting their specific requirements. This led to the creation of a variety of goods that are intended to withstand India's strictest tariff requirements. We are now the leading manufacturer of drive solutions in India thanks to these drive solutions, which serve a broad variety of industries, including earthmoving, road building, material handling, mining, etc.