Akhilesh Srivastava: Construction Industry 2.0, Decoded.

 

When we talk about Akhilesh Srivastava, Ex-Chief General Manager (Highway Operations & IT), NHAI, the first thing that comes to mind is his Ingenuity and technological approach in making India, digitized.

 From the author of the best-selling books, "Digital Construction Management" and“Artificial Intelligence in Infrastructure”, Akhilesh Srivastavacontinues to inspire us with his saga in his upcoming and “Construction Industry 2.0”. This book, pens down the use and deployment of Digital Technology to improve the process of delivering and operating the built environment, known as Digitally aided Construction.

Akhilesh Srivastava, being a torchbearer of World Economic Forum-led Road Safety 2.0 India, is Advisor to the Government of Uttarakhand and Senior Advisor with McKinsey & Company.

Ex-Chief General Manager (Highway Operations & IT), NHAI, has taken the inspiration from the marvels of Mother Nature to communication and prepares us all for the next Industrial Revolution, as Industrial Revolution 4.0.

Let us get a brief understanding of what construction Industry 2.0 is? It is the next generation construction industry upgraded suiting to the current digital age, where IR 4.0 technologies and changing the landscape of every industry and redefining the organizations & industries.

When we look back at the very first Industrial Revolution, the use of steam power and the mechanization of industry ushered in the First Industrial Revolution in the 18th century, according to historians. The motorized version, which replaced the threads made on simple spinning wheels, produced eight times the volume in the same amount of time, which means improved operational efficiency by nearly 10 times. This Industrial Revolution known as IR 1.0 changed the entire landscape of the world in just a few decades.

The Second Industrial Revolution, which began around the turn of the last century, is known as Industry Revolution 2.0. The emergence of electricity was a crucial component in this revolution. Electrical power was a crucial power source that was already well-known and when we compare this to steam-powered machinery and water, which were inefficient and resource-intensive, electrical machines were more cost-effective to maintain and operate.

In the mid-1970s, the Third Industrial Revolution, often known as Industrial Revolution 3.0, began with the use of computers that could be programmed to recall parts of processes. Thanks to technological advancements, we can now create a whole production process without the need for human interaction. This is well-known in the form of robots that obey pre-set beliefs without human interaction.

In the book,“Construction Industry 2.0”, Akhilesh Srivastava, outlines a detailed and comprehensive analysis of making the construction, operation, and renewal of the built environment safer, more efficient, and collaborative. It will ensure that we achieve better results at each stage of an asset's lifecycle. The book demonstrates how technology has changed the way we connect, choose and purchase products and services using online threads. It's no surprise, then, that the property and construction industries have steadily begun to recognize the advantages of the ever-evolving technology environment in which we now live and work. Young, tech-savvy professionals are entering the workforce, and Akhilesh Srivastava has considered this and has already achieved milestones in his profession.

In addition to well-known books by Akhilesh Srivastava, such as "Digital Construction Management" and "Artificial Intelligence in Infrastructure," the much-awaited upcoming book "Construction Industry 2.0" discusses the integration of far more advanced technologies such as Cloud Technology, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, AI, GPS, GIS, and other geospatial technologies, as well as their impact on streamlining the construction ecosystem. The book discusses how efficient the construction ecosystem would become if such technologies were implemented.

The book explains the innovations, strategies, effective resource deployment, and real-time analysis of any deviation clearly and concisely. There isn't a single element in the construction process that hasn't been talked about in detail in this book. This book offers a More-Than-perfect depiction of the adoption of newer technology, as well as its ability to absorb new ones in the future.

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Implementing Innovative Technology to Re-Define India’s e-Governance and Infra sector

Over the last decade, India has witnessed a plethora of achievements and has truly transformed into a Power House of Innovation, Digitization, and an influential Global Leader in digital technologies.

There are very few who are aware of the key players behind the curtain, one such prominent name is Akhilesh Srivastava a Dynamic, Visionary, and go-getter, who is silently transforming the digital ecosystem of India.

Akhilesh Srivastava is currently leading the World Economic Forum’s initiative Road Safety 2.0 in India. Road Safety 2.0. The Road Safety 2.0 India initiative is "Shaping the Future of Road Safety in India" with a technology-driven approach to save lives on Indian Roads. It is creating a human-centric road ecosystem, where technology compensates for the human limitations to improve road safety. A single person on mission mode is transforming road safety in India and taking it to next level.

A contemporary leader, his commendable efforts to Road Safety 2.0, clubbed with the vision of "Shaping the Future of Road Safety in India" has won accolades on a global platform for a technology-driven approach to create a human-centric road ecosystem, where technology compensates for the human limitations to improve road safety. Under the astute and dynamic leadership of Mr Akhilesh Srivastava, the new and Digitized NHAI ran miles in its journey to adopt technology and have been making unprecedented moves. Some of the well-known projects that have taken good shape under the guidance of Mr Akhilesh Srivastava are FASTag, RAMS, Pilot for GPS-based Tolling on Delhi-Mumbai corridor, Advanced Traffic Management System and Incident Management System.

From prestigious and elite posts such as Member of Board of Governors for International Council of Consultants and Board of Governors for Engineering Council of India, he has carved a formidable niche for himself in the Government Demography.

Akhilesh Srivastava Ex CGG NHAI a Gold medallist from IIT, is one of the most Tech Savvy senior Governments, with a passion for innovative Skills and pioneering Digital solutions to solve complex problems. He has a variety of experience in Contract Management, Information Technology, Financial Management, and Business Management and rose to head as COO of IHMCL (Indian Highways Management Company Limited), a top Indian company of Highway management promoted by NHAI & MoRTH.

He is the person who is behind India's most successful execution of the digital program, such as FASTag, the electronic toll collection system on national highways, and played a pivotal role in modernizing the Indian highway sector in the last 4 years. Introduced IoT devices and the latest digital technologies in the project life cycle of highways. Completed geo-fencing the national highways and established state of art Command Control Centre.

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His Highness Sheikh Rashid Dalmook Al Maktoum launches the Spectacular Unfolding Of "Construction Industry 2.0" authored by Akhilesh Srivastava

 

As the world recovers from the claws of the Global Pandemic, which has caused chaos in the last two years, there are leaders who have been relentless all this time to bring back the economy on track. Devising numerous plans and putting them into action, one name that stands apart, is Akhilesh Srivastava, Ex. Chief General Manager NHAI, Project Head of Road Safety 2.0, World Economic Forum, IT Advisor to Government of Uttrakhand and McKinsey.

At the Global Bitumen, Petro Products and Solvex Conference 2022, held in Dubai, UAE on the 27th and 28th of February 2022, Akhilesh Srivastava gave a clear insight as to how to digitise the Infrastructure sector in this prestigious convention, along with the members of the Global Think Tank.

Akhilesh Srivastava, one of the most Tech Savvy senior Government Officers, with a passion for imparting innovative Skills and pioneering Digital solutions spoke on how India is reinventing the digital ecosystem in the country and could potentially see a fivefold increase in economic value from digital transformation by 2025.

Among the many spotlights during the convention was the launch of Akhilesh Srivastava's next book "Construction Industry 2.0" by His Highness Sheikh Rashid Dalmook Al Maktoum, Royal family Dubai. Being the author of the best-selling book, "Digital Construction Management", Akhilesh Srivastava, continues to inspire us with his saga in his much-coveted book, “Construction Industry 2.0”. The book, "Construction Industry 2.0”, outlines a detailed and comprehensive analysis of making the construction, operation, and renewal of our built environment safer, more efficient, and collaborative. It will ensure that we achieve better results at each stage of an asset's lifecycle. The book demonstrates how technology has changed the way we connect, choose and purchase products and services. The book specifically talks about the digitalization of Infrastructure, which is one of the aptest and timed books.

During the Global Bitumen, Petro Products and Solvex Conference 2022 Akhilesh Srivastava shared the relevance of digitalization of infrastructure in India, especially given the massive growth of Indian infrastructure in the next years, for which the Indian government has planned 1.6 trillion dollars over the next three to four years. He emphasized the fact that Digital infrastructure has emerged as an equal or even more significant infrastructure necessity than traditional infrastructure requirements such as power, water, and transportation. India is ready to redefine its digital ecosystem with a host of indigenous digital services, platforms, and applications, with over half a billion internet users.

Spearheading the conference, Akhilesh Srivastava highlighted that by 2025, digital transformation in India could result in a fivefold increase in economic value, providing an attractive opportunity for global and local businesses, start-ups, and innovators to invest in emerging technologies (such as AI, Blockchain, or Drones) in ways that are tailored to India's needs. The Bitumen India Forum (BIF) is the industry's voice in India. BIF's major goal is to promote the use of bitumen in the road and construction industries in a safe, effective, and efficient manner. Bitumen is an essential component of highway construction and other related businesses. It is both environmentally friendly and long-lasting. The Bitumen Manufacturers, Suppliers, and Infrastructure Developers Conference give a fantastic chance for networking and synergetic thinking.

The much-awaited book by Akhilesh Srivastava on "Construction Industry 2.0" focuses on the digitalization of infrastructure, making it one of the most timely and relevant books. The book has been launched at Global Bitumen, Petro Products, and Solvex Conference 2022, held in Dubai, UAE, and it is a boon for the infrastructure developer and related industries since the industry is becoming more prepared with digital advances that will benefit not only mankind but also various stakeholders by maximizing their earnings.