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World Rivers Day: Celebrating Our Waterways and Embracing Sustainable Futures
Posted by: Shanid K P Designation: Associate Date: September 28, 2024 World Rivers Day is a celebration of the world’s waterways, highlighting their importance not just as conduits of water, but as vital components of our ecosystem that support both biodiversity and human populations. Rivers are the lifeblood of our
Understanding the Crucial Differences Between Contract and Claim Management
Posted by: Srinivasan N Designation: Advisor – Contracts and Claims Date: July 11, 2024 Most EPC contractors and clients do not appreciate the difference between these two terms. Most organisations perceive this function as “preparing and issuing claims” and thus narrow down the scope of a contract manager to that
Ouch, those container spot rate increases are high!
Posted by: David Wignall Designation: Advisor – Technical and Commercial Date: July 5, 2024 Ocean freight rates are not the most common discussion points over dinner, but some mass media journalists think we should be paying more attention to them. Spot rates the most immediate market responsive measure of ocean
Railway Corridor At Multi-modal Logistics Park (MMLP)
Posted by: G R Rajagopalan Designation: Associate Date: May 21, 2024 Multi-modal Logistics Parks (MMLPs) represent a significant government initiative in India aimed at enhancing the logistics sector by reducing freight costs, time in transit, and storage expenses, improving consignment safety through tracking / traceability and reliability whilst reducing GHG
EPC Projects – Sales Managers And Project Managers – Who Is The Key?
Posted by: Seena Arangathi Designation: Assistant Manager – Sales and Marketing Date: March 28, 2024 In most EPC companies, sales and project management are two distinct departments that reports to the Business head. Sales Managers are responsible for the TOP line of the financials, i.e. orders booked. Most business heads
Bhaiyya. Ek Cutting. Kadak: Chai Culture At The Indian Workplace
Posted by: Spandana Bandari Designation: Associate Date: December 31, 2023 The love for chai is an ever-present reality in India, especially in the workplace. The temperature outside may be 4oC r 45oC but rarely has an Indian shied away from a chai invitation. Every Indian workplace, be it an astir
Pre-Engineered Building – The Steel Revolution
Posted by: Ms. K Revathy Nair Designation: Manager- Design Services Date: November 16, 2023 Few days back, I was part of a meeting that our team was having with a key Client to discuss a project encompassing Civil and PEB works and Planning. The discussion gradually veered towards the commercial
INDIA-The most preferred Emerging Market
Posted by: Ms. Spandana Bandari and Ms. Seena Arangath Designation: Associate and Assistant Manager (Sales and Marketing) respectively Date: November 7, 2023 A recent article in the Economic Times, said “Morgan Stanley upgrades India to ‘standout overweight’ market.” That is a positive endorsement for India as the preferred Equity Markets
The Persuasion Puzzle
Posted by: Ms. Spandana Bandari Designation: Associate Date: September 13, 2023 “What is distinctively human at the most fundamental level is the capacity to persuade and be persuaded” – Bertrand Russell, 1927 Welcome to the capitalistic bonanza everyone, hope you enjoy your stay. You can avail an upgrade at a
Cultivating Collaboration: The Evolution And Benefits Of Early Contractor Involvement In Construction Projects
Posted by: Sajith Sreedharani Designation: Managing Director Date: September 11, 2023 Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) in construction projects is a project delivery approach where the potential contractors are consulted during the early stages (often the project concept phase) of the project. This approach gained popularity in the early 20th century
Work Permit System – Code of Practice: IS 17893: 2023
Posted by: Mr. Pinaki Ray Designation: HSE Manager Date: August 24, 2023 The Bureau of Indian Standards released IS 17893:2023 – Work Permit System — Code of Practice in June 2023. This Standard was adopted by the BIS after the draft finalized by the Chemical Hazards Sectional Committee had been
Precast and in-situ Construction – Importance and stage-wise Design approach
Posted by: Mr Bhavdip Shah Designation: Marine Structural Engineer Date: May 22, 2023 Objective: Precast and in-situ construction methods are commonly used in the construction industry. Precast refers to the manufacturing of components off-site, usually in a controlled factory environment, while in-situ (also known as cast-in-place or site-cast) construction involves
Fire Prevention Technology for Infrastructure Development Project
Posted by: Pinaki Ray Designation: HSE Manager Date: April 26, 2023 Many fire-related high-risk activities, such as welding, cutting, grinding, others hot works, temporary electrical and lighting equipment etc., are involved in infrastructure development projects. In addition to the storage or use of highly flammable materials, both of which can
Drone Use – Safety & Legal Requirements
Posted by: A. Y. Sundkar Designation: Director, National Safety Council Date: March 6, 2023 Issued in: Industrial Safety Chronicle VOL. No. LIII | No.2 Droners are also known as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) or Unmanned Aircraft System (UASs). It can be remotely controlled through software, working in conjunction with on
Eka Infra Podcast Ep2|Contract Management Connection:Insights & Discussions with Mr. N Srinivasan
Posted by: Eka Infra Consultants Date: February 15, 2023 Podcast EP 2: Contract Management Join us as we dive into the world of contract management! Our expert, Mr. N Srinivasan, will be leading a discussion with our staff on this crucial aspect of technical excellence at Eka Infra. With over
Concrete Mix Design – Secret Recipe
Posted by: Mr. Vinod Bhagwat Designation: Manager (PMC- Project Coordination) Date: January 31, 2023 Concrete mix design overview Concrete is the most important material in the infrastructure projects and the concrete mix proportions are the most important aspects of working with the concrete. Designing a concrete mix needs to follow
The Blue Economy – Definition and Prospects
Posted by: Subhash K K Designation: Design Engineer Date: December 26, 2022 The Old Man and the Sea reflects on determination and character. It can be seen as a simile for the human relationship with the ocean. That relationship is nearly as old as man, complex and to a degree
A Year in the Life of a Fresh Graduate Engineer
Posted by: Amala Bennichan Designation: Design Engineer Date: December 9, 2022 I am Amala Bennichan, and I hold a Master’s in Technology in Offshore Structures degree. As an individual who spent almost 1/4th of her lifetime in education, my goal was to be independent by acquiring a job and leading
Possibilities for Indian maritime sectors in the changing times
Posted by: Shanid KP Designation: Associate Date: August 29, 2022 After 80 years of driving global economic growth and peace, international trade is now facing multiple challenges. The Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted supply chains, and high fuel prices caused by the Russia-Ukraine war have made transportation costs unmanageable for many
Delay analysis in construction contracts
Posted by: N Srinivasan Designation: Advisor (Contracts) Date: June 22, 2022 Delays are encountered in a large number of projects. Schedulers and Project managers need to identify /analyse and implement appropriate corrective steps including actions to prevent such delays from re occurring. The reasons for delays are often due to,
Electrical Safety on Construction sites
Posted by: K Ayyalu Samy Designation: Assistant Resident Engineer Date: March 19, 2022 Introduction Electrical safety is typically one of the main safety concerns at construction sites. Every construction site is covered with electrical hazards. Electrical safety is a general practice of workers who are exposed to handling and maintaining
Defects in Concrete and Preventive Measures
Posted by: Vinod Bhagwat Designation: Assistant Resident Engineer Date: February 28, 2022 Concreting is a critical process which requires strict supervision during placing and compaction of the concrete so as to achieve the desired strength and durability. The improper compaction and bonding between the concrete may leads to various defects which affects the strength and
Road Safety “Sadak Suraksha – Jeevan Raksha”
Posted by: Pinaki Ray Designation: HSE Manager Date: February 17, 2022 India’s road transport sector accounts for about 87% of passenger traffic and 60% of freight traffic movement in the country. For many Indians, road transport is one of the most cost-effective and preferred mode of transport. This is true
Impact of Accident on Infrastructure Development Project
India is fast developing country and Infrastructure development is the key indicator for development. Accordingly, there are many infrastructure projects in progress across India specifically Roads & Highways, Coastal Infrastructure, and other infrastructural developments. Infrastructure development projects are carried out with high-risk activities and in hazardous environments. Even though all
Risk Management for Construction Project
Risk management in construction project is an important process of the project planning. Various risks associated with construction projects and when a risk turns into reality it can disrupt a project and it can have a serious impact on costs, schedules, and performance of the project which will lead to
How India’s Met Department Helps the Country to Combat Climate Change and Food security
Just after World War II, a pioneering and courageous young Indian woman boarded a ship to England. Her purpose? To study meteorology (weather sciences) at Imperial College London. Anna Mani’s (23rd August 1918 – 16th August 2001) determination to forge her own destiny, coupled with the foresight to study a
MAYDAY MAYDAY! Is ANYONE listening?
United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) characterizes drought as “a complex and slowly encroaching natural hazard with significant and pervasive socio-economic and environmental impacts, is known to cause more deaths and displace more people than any other natural disaster”. As per the estimate by UNCCD, 1.8 billon people will
Report on grounding of M.V. Ever Given in the Suez Canal
Report On Grounding Of M.V. Ever Given In The Suez Canal DISCLAIMER: – This report is based on information available in the public domain through various media resources. Although the information thus obtained could not be verified, the data has largely been cross checked for inconsistencies. Only such data, which
Continuous Simulation using HEC-HMS (Part1): The HMS Framework
Hydrologic Models and HEC-HMS Given a spatial unit over the earth’s surface, which is variously known as catchment or watershed or basin, how incident rainfall becomes runoff at the catchment’s outlet — is probably the most fundamental question to a hydrologist. Hydrologic models (aka Rainfall Runoff Models) are the main
Drought Declaration: Existing Practices in India
United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) characterizes drought as “a complex and slowly encroaching natural hazard with significant and pervasive socio-economic and environmental impacts, is known to cause more deaths and displace more people than any other natural disaster”. As per the estimate by UNCCD, 1.8 billon people will
Auditing Air Pollution Emissions from an Industrial Process
Air Pollution Emissions Audit Services in India Air pollution in India is a growing health issue and environmental problem. Some of the most polluted cities in the world, are found in India, where millions of people breathe air that often exceeds the World Health Organisation air quality guidelines for human
Eka Infra’s National Safety Week Campaign
Karnataka is a globally renowned knowledge hub, home to the largest number of R&D centres, technical and medical institutions, and start-ups in India. A pleasant climate, cosmopolitan culture and investor-friendly business ecosystem make Karnataka one of the most sought-after investment destinations in the country. Moreover, the government’s highly responsive administrative
The Important Links between Effective Administration and Organisational Success
Seafarers have always been engaged in a dangerous profession and though much progress has been made in this age of satellite technology, many of the risks remain and incidents still frequently occur on the high seas and in the approaches to ports. Just in the last few weeks we have
Incremental improvement through Navigation Audits
Seafarers have always been engaged in a dangerous profession and though much progress has been made in this age of satellite technology, many of the risks remain and incidents still frequently occur on the high seas and in the approaches to ports. Just in the last few weeks we have
Reskill to Upskill: Sustainable bridging of Data Deficiency
Workforce constitutes any enterprise’s most valuable asset especially in the infrastructure sector. The growth and development of any firm is hence based on the development of the workforce as it is technical and technology driven at the management level. Understanding their workforce from the perspective of an asset and intelligence
India’s Atmanirbhar trade- What the future holds
COVID-19 pandemic has changed the nature and way trade will evolve. The effect on trade is already noticeable. A supply shock as China closed its factories was noticed with container ships sailing from China being blanked (suspended). As this shock lessened a demand shock started with shops across Asia, Europe,
The Jiggly Tunes- Opportunistic use of the crisis
It seems like yesterday when our mornings started with school; evenings were occupied with outdoor activities and the day ended with completing our homework’s! Indeed, they were typical school days. Currently, we find ourselves struggling to comprehend the new world. A world where pandemics have potential to cause a wreck.
Celebrating Biodiversity on World Environment day
Established by the UN, World Environment day (5th June) , is celebrated to raise awareness on environment and mobilise action for environment protection. Eka Infra takes immense pleasure in doing there bit for promoting conservation. At Eka Infra, we invited our staff and their children to come forward and give
COVID-19 and Dredging Industry – Part VI
[The following questions raised by the dredging industry for clarification. The clarification of the author is based on his personal opinion and the same cannot be construed as legal or contractual reference. This series is meant only to share knowledge with the industry] 1. What is the effect of Covid-19
COVID-19 and Force Majeure–Part V
India has been under a national lockdown except for essential services. We are entering the 42nd day of the lockdown as we draft this blog. Globally, most of the nations have declared lockdown which has resulted in jeopardizing the supply chain and logistics affecting domestic,international, multi- party contracts and cross
COVID-19 and FIDIC – Part III
A Short Guide to the FIDIC Contracts amid the Covid 19 Pandemic On January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 crisis – a pandemic that is time-dependent and geography-independent – as a “public health emergency of international concern”. , This statement followed by the declaration of national
COVID-19 Vs Post Lockdown – Part IV
Business Continuity Strategies in a post-COVID World In a little over 4 months, COVID 19, the disease caused by the novel Coronavirus has become a serious international public health concern. To minimise its effects on the health and mortality of their citizens, many countries have declared national lockdowns, a difficult
COVID-19 – “An Engineer’s Perspective”
The “free world”, typified by the US and UK, initially prioritized business over public health and are now paying the price. Even though there are passenger flights, including repatriation flights, still arriving at UK airports, I do not know whether strict health screening and quarantine measures are in place now,
COVID-19 and Commercial Contracts – Part II
Often, pandemic outbreaks – whether completely of unforeseen or reasonably- anticipated – are geographically-independent and experienced by only a few regions or countries. They also tend to be time-dependent, working themselves out – usually due to the availability of a cure or the development of ‘herd mentality’ – after a
COVID-19 and Commercial Contract
Outbreak of unforeseen and or reasonably anticipated Pandemic swept industries both manufacturing and services alike, affecting the performance of contracts of former heavily than the later. Pandemic is characterized as time dependent but geographically independent, however due to prevalence, the time dependent resulted to be longer than anticipated. With developing
The Infrastructure Industry in India: Current Scenario and Future Prospects
The present-day challenges that the Indian infrastructure industry is facing are neither new nor exclusive to India. And they are unlikely to be resolved anytime soon. While various forward-looking mega infrastructure projects like Dedicated Freight Corridor, Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor, and Petroleum, Chemical and Petrochemical Investment Region (PCPIR) have been
Conservation of Natural Resources through Alternate Options
All structural engineering consultants know that cement, the primary ingredient in concrete, is not only an extremely important construction material for infrastructure development in particular, but also a key to economic growth in general. The strength, durability and other characteristic of concrete depends on the properties of its ingredients, proportion
Storm Surges
A storm surge is the abnormal rise of the water levels near the coast or near large lakes. The onset of a storm surge is not sudden. Therefore, with existing tools of prediction, prior warnings can be made available to the people residing near the coastline so they can make
Air Quality Strategies at Ports
Ports are the gateways for global trade and are critical to a nation’s economy. As well as being hubs for economic activity; they are also a potential sources of air pollution from ships, vehicle emissions, material handling (i.e. dust), etc. The close proximity of many ports to populated areas only
CRZ Notifications, an Overview
Coastal zone The Shore Zone (SZ), roughly falling at the intersection of marine, terrestrial and lower atmosphere, is uniquely characterized by different species, habitats and ecosystems. With each swash and backwash that alter and mould the shape and appearance of the SZ steadily and constantly, is otherwise environmentally fragile and
