Explore New Construction Horizons With Construction Industry 2.0.

The evolution of our civilization has directly impacted the construction and has not only played a key role in the overall development of economies but our way of living also.

Whenever I look at our history, I realize that Construction Industry has been an instrumental element of the entire economic growth and is a catalyst of social-economic development for many generations. Whilst the past has been highly productive, the Construction Industry is facing a challenging future, in the current scenario.

These are challenging times for everyone and call for optimization, cost-effectiveness, meeting the deadline, efficiency, etc, more and more.

Mr.Akhilesh Srivastava

 When we talk about Mr.Akhilesh Srivastava, IT Advisor to the Government of Uttarakhand, Ex-Chief General Manager (Highway Operations & IT), NHAI, the first thing that comes to mind is the ease of travel across the length and breadth of the country.

After a record-breaking success of best-selling books, "Digital Construction Management" and “Artificial Intelligence in Infrastructure”, Akhilesh Srivastava has gone above and beyond in instilling a sense of how applied technology can further simplify and revolutionize the Construction Industry in yet another excellent read in his new book, which is currently available on Amazon on “Construction Industry 2.0”. This book talks about the use and deployment of Digital Technology to improve end to end process of delivering and operating the built environment, known as Digitally aided Construction. Over the last few decades, we have witnessed almost all the construction companies continue to improve their financial stand. This can be attributed to employment, ease of doing business, stronger consumer protection rights, and the most important one, the implementation of intelligent technologies. Our cities are getting bigger, better, and smarter day by day and this requires a more than an ever smarter way of construction.

 In the book "Construction Industry 2.0" Akhilesh Srivastava, outlines the global transformation of the construction sites, which are no longer simply a place for cement, bricks, and concrete, they are changing the world—physically and theoretically. These construction sites are a hotbed of all sorts of data and thus construction sites are being leveraged to drive operations and improve efficiencies in the industry.

 He narrates, field data tracking, for instance, and talks about what used to be a tedious and manual process that involved clipboards and filing cabinets has become streamlined through mobile, cloud, and big data analytics technologies so that users can capture and analyze the data in near real-time. The digitization of that process now means construction workers can easily gather and share data with key stakeholders, both on-site and back at headquarters, using a range of tools including apps, smartphone cameras, drones, and even robots. Our modern and digitized construction sites are collecting data through cell phone devices as a strategy for success in today's digital age. Information reported and accessed using handheld equipment is no longer seen as a "nice to have," but rather a valuable and inimitable resource to help firms stay competitive and understand how resources can be better leveraged to get work done.

 Artificial Intelligence for Immediate actionable Intelligence on the site:

 The mass and accessible usage of digital techniques, and the transition to a digital economy are also playing an important role in transforming the Construction Industry. By facilitating better planning and preparation for "what if" scenarios, construction companies are looking to technology to help make projects more profitable.

 Traditionally, information used to be and has been stored in myriad different places—floppy disks, compact discs, USBs, spreadsheets, and even the human brain. But as data volumes become larger and the demand for actionable intelligence from these receptacles of information grows, the need for adequate capturing and processing techniques will has increased manifolds.

 Akhilesh Srivastava has done the analysis of every process, at the most minuscule level in his “Construction Industry 2.0” book. It is an excellent read for those who want to make efficient decisions based on technologies, which were never a few years back.

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Explore New Construction Horizons With Construction Industry 2.0.

Since the very evolution of our civilization, construction has not only played a key role in the overall development of economies but our way of living also.

Akhilesh Srivastava

Whenever I look at our history, I realize that Construction Industry has been an instrumental element of the entire economic growth and is a catalyst of socio-economic development for many generations. Whilst the past has been highly productive, the Construction Industry is facing a challenging future, in the current scenario.

These are challenging times for everyone and call for optimization, cost-effectiveness, meeting the deadline, efficiency, etc.

When we talk about Akhilesh Srivastava, IT Advisor to the Government of Uttarakhand, Ex-Chief General Manager (Highway Operations & IT), NHAI, the first thing that comes to mind is the ease of travel across the length and breadth of the country.

After a record-breaking success of best-selling books, "Digital Construction Management" and “Artificial Intelligence in Infrastructure”, Akhilesh Srivastava has gone above and beyond in instilling a sense of how applied technology can further simplify and revolutionize the Construction Industry in yet another excellent read in his new book, which is currently available on Amazon titled “Construction Industry 2.0”. The book talks about the use and deployment of Digital Technology to improve end to end process of delivering and operating the built environment, known as Digitally aided Construction. Over the last few decades, we have witnessed almost all the construction companies continue to improve their financial stand. This can be attributed to employment, ease of doing business, stronger consumer protection rights, and the most important one, the implementation of intelligent technologies. Our cities are getting bigger, better, and smarter day by day and this requires a more than an ever smarter way of construction.

 

The book “Construction Industry 2.0” by Akhilesh Srivastava, outlines the global transformation of the construction sites, which are no longer simply a place for cement, bricks, and concrete, they are changing the world—physically and theoretically. These construction sites are a hotbed of all sorts of data and thus construction sites are being leveraged to drive operations and improve efficiencies in the industry.

 

He narrates, field data tracking, for instance, and talks about what used to be a tedious and manual process that involved clipboards and filing cabinets has become streamlined through mobile, cloud, and big data analytics technologies so that users can capture and analyze the data in near real-time. The digitization of that process now means construction workers can easily gather and share data with key stakeholders, both on-site and back at headquarters, using a range of tools including apps, smartphone cameras, drones, and even robots. Our modern and digitized construction sites are collecting data through cell phone devices as a strategy for success in today’s digital age. Information reported and accessed using handheld equipment is no longer seen as a “nice to have,” but rather a valuable and irreplaceable resource to help firms stay competitive and understand how resources can be better leveraged to get work done.

 

Artificial Intelligence for Immediate actionable intelligence on the site:

The mass and accessible usage of digital techniques, and the transition to a digital economy are also playing an important role in transforming the Construction Industry. By facilitating better planning and preparation for “what if” scenarios, construction companies are looking to technology to help make projects more profitable.

 Traditionally, information used to be and has been stored in myriad different places—floppy disks, compact discs, USBs, spreadsheets, and even the human brain. But as data volumes become larger and the demand for actionable intelligence from these receptacles of information grows, the need for adequate capturing and processing techniques will has increased manifolds.

 

Akhilesh Srivastava has done the analysis of every process, at the most minuscule level in his “Construction Industry 2.0” book. It is an excellent read for those who want to make efficient decisions based on technologies, which were never a few years back.

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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.

Using Intelligent Transport System to boost Road Performance in India

 

As one of the fastest-growing economies of the world, Indian transport is hugely dependent on our road networks that span over 5,897,671 Km, the second-highest in the world, exceeded only by the United States. These roads interconnecting the diverse parts of the country are home to over a billion Indians who are witnessing a population increase that might surpass China by 2026. Given the population density shifting towards urban areas, cities must be prepared to combat environmental challenges such as air pollution, road safety and congestion. Mitigating these are arduous task. India's National Urban Transport Policy in 2014 has committed to “introducing Intelligent Transport Systems for traffic management” along with addressing concerns of road safety and trauma response”. Using Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) increases the transportation safety and overall mobility of the traffic, therefore increasing road productivity on a massive scale. Following it in 2017, NITI Aayog demonstrated its readiness in focusing on ITS in reducing urban traffic congestion and road safety.

Problems that Roads Cross 

Despite serving as catalyst to the Indian economy, Indian roads are home to serious perils. Having signed the Brasilia Declaration, the Indian government is determined to cut down road accidents and related fatalities by half. However, the figures from the last decade indicate over 1.3 lakh road accidents every year, or about four deaths per minute. Notwithstanding the human losses Indian road system witnesses every day, the huge sequence of traffic congestion is another strong blow on our national productivity. It is estimated that just the four big cities of our country lose close to 1.3 lakh crores a year due to traffic congestion. We have yet to get unanimous consensus on ecological damages & dangers and why better road systems in collaboration with smart automobile designs should not solve the environmental concerns. Imagine the environmental conditions of cities like Faridabad and Colaba, Mumbai living under hazardous conditions, particularly when they are also connected with several road networks.

ITS: Adding Intelligence to our transport system

The basic premise for an Intelligent Transport System is in ensuring high-level transportation safety along with retaining its environmental sustainability. While a typical ITS application may focus on the vehicle and road infrastructure, its efficiency lies in the integrated approach to creating congestion-free traffic. Be it the red light cameras, electronic toll check-points or traffic signal coordination, application of ITS is cost-efficient, has multi-dimensional benefits including reduced traffic congestion and greater mobility, thus an improved and hassle free travel time.

Of several applications of Intelligent Transport System, some of the usually familiar examples are:

Traffic Signal Management: With the ITS-technology, the efficiency to synchronize several intersections is readily increased. From using sensors to detect approaching transit vehicles to enhancing multi-directional traffic monitoring and management, common roadside applications like traffic signal or closed-circuit television translate into better regulation and management of complicated traffic situations.

Electronic Toll Collection: A good example of ITS at work is when roads collect toll taxes. Operated by NHAI, an ITS-application is FASTag “ which enables automatic deduction of toll charges and lets the vehicle pass through the toll plaza without stopping for cash transaction”. Automating the daily transactions of such volume with ITS-enabled technology not only increases operational efficiency and human productivity but also boosted drivers’ convenience and comfortable travel time. 

The best part about the technology-tethered transportation system is its unmatched connectivity, not just on roads but also with the larger world. Providing Wi-Fi hotspots at regular intervals or deploying real-time information exchange across several nodal points on a road network, ITS has huge applications that need to be explored in developing countries like India. In a global context where the Intelligent Transport System is expected to reach a market size of USD 37.64 billion, India must advance ahead to promote wide usage of cloud computing and big data analytics in traffic management systems. Taking the ITS as a data-intensive application approach, we should be better prepared to reduce vulnerabilities of transport infrastructure that not only optimizes road productivity but also designed to withstand extreme events like flooding or severe weather. Using existing communication systems with new-age Digital technologies, ITS is going to play pivotal role in “bridging the gap between the current and targeted safe roads in India”.

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