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TM Editor's Space METRO IMPROV Published by: Metro rail projects in India have recently witnessed Highland Media Publishers Pvt. Ltd. tremendous growth with 325 km in operation Marketing and Sales Office: and more than 500 km under construction. Rather 609, 6th Floor, Swastik Chambers, Sion-Trombay expensive to construct and more susceptible to Road, Chembur (East), Mumbai – 400 071. operating losses, metros still offer a more viable Tel: 022-25271902/03 transportation solution for many Indians who spend over 100 minutes everyday driving their Editor: Panjami Vivek cars. Our cover story of the month ‘Metro Rush,’ edit@constructionopportunities.in focuses on the development of metros with stalwarts from the sector sharing their valuable General Manager - Sales & Marketing: inputs. V Anand: anand@constructionopportunities.in With blind human ambition turning its back on the earth, even necessities Senior Editorial & Sales Co-ordinator: like air and water are polluted in the environment we live in. With awareness Asif Padwekar in this age of information, going green is soon becoming the norm. If coordinator@constructionopportunities.in one chooses to look at most aspects of construction, there is a green way of going about it. One of our stories this month is on Green Building. Head Circulation & Subscription: Innovations are setting stage for excellent construction projects nationally Subhash Bhogale and with advancement, the vital role Concrete plays in construction owing support@constructionopportunities.in to its inherent advantages such as durability and eco-friendliness is another story of note in this month’s issue. All rights reserved. While all efforts are made to ensure that the information published is correct. The increasing demand for industrial automation calls for extensive usage of COnStruCtiOn OPPOrtunitiES holds no Bulk Material Handling Equipment, rise in mass production methods, such responsibility for any unlikely errors that might as assembly line production, and the growing need for bulk equipment in occur. the construction industry has boosted the domestic market substantially, which is our industry focus for this issue. Printed and Published by Panjami Vivek on behalf of Highland Media Publishers Pvt. Ltd., printed at A progressive milestone like the implementation of the GST has known PC Print Control Pvt. Ltd. at 3-D, Thacker Industrial numerous difficulties for over 17 years by politics of the day. This sheer Estate, N.M. Joshi Marg, Lower Parel (E) Mumbai scale of transition will reverberate through all industries and contribute 400011 and published from 05-02, Mukand Iron to regulating tax on goods or service across different states and removing Staff Association Co-operative Housing Society taxation on interstate movements. The warehousing and logistics sector Ltd., Gavanpada, Mulund (East), Mumbai – 400081 stands to gain in this process, since they depend almost entirely on Editor: Panjami Vivek transportation and connectivity. The credit for advancement thus far should go to all political parties and particularly, state governments who The information on products and projects on have been willing to give up exclusive jurisdiction for greater common offer is being provided for the reference of the good. Much work remains to be done and this calls for all stakeholders to readers. However, readers are cautioned to work in unison. make inquiries and take decisions on purchase or investment after consulting experts on the It gives me great pleasure to inform CONSTRUCTION OPPORTUNITIES subject. has won the Best Online Magazine Award at the 9 CIDC Vishwakarma COnStruCtiOn OPPOrtunitiES holds no th Awards, 2017 in New Delhi. We thank you for the support and responsibility for any decision taken by readers encouragement. on the basis of information provided herein. Happy Reading. registered Office:05-02, Mukand Iron Staff Association Co-operative Housing Society Ltd., Gavanpada, Mulund (East), Mumbai – 400 081. Panjami Vivek For digital edition log on to: www.constructionopportunities.in 6 construction opportunities|aPrIL 2017