‘NIRMAANA 2022’ a two-day knowledge-based international conference on ‘Tunneling & Underground Construction’ commences today. It is organised by Institute for Research, Development & Training of Construction Trades & Management (INSTRUCT). The conference will ensue for 12th and 13th May 2022 Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai today inaugurated the conference at Hotel Lalit Ashok in Bengaluru. He exclaimed he is part of the conference as an engineer and not as CM. ‘People’s Capacity and Will to Create are the basis of NIRMANA 2022’- Says Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai at the inauguration event.
The Tunnelling and Underground Construction market is growing at a faster pace over the last few years in India. This growth is driven by several factors such as the growth of the population of cities, demand for sustainable solutions, the need for equipment mechanization, underground transportation in the rail, transit, roads, & urban infrastructure. With the growing demand therein exists the need for dissemination of knowledge and upgradation with the latest technology and trends. NIRMANA 2022 conference addresses these industry needs.
NIRMANA 2022 is providing the platform for professionals for the dissemination of knowledge and experience gained in large-scale underground construction and tunnel projects. The two-day conference will include technical sessions from both international and national speakers. Delegates can exchange views and ideas with the technical experts from the industry sub-segments, who have been actively involved in the success of tunnel projects across the globe. Technical insights in the conference will help get updated with the latest trends, evolving of modern techniques & technologies application methods in the Indian market. The conference is being attended virtually too by both International and National delegates.
Conference Themes
- Societal & Planning Aspects
- Pre-Contract [Geotech, Design, Procurement]
- Post-Contract [Technology, Construction]
- Post-Completion Maintenance, Forensics & Failure Studies
- Project Management & Best Practices
- Environment, Health & Safety – EHS & Risk Management
The eminent speakers include Dr. Florian Krenn MD, Geoconsult India Pvt. Ltd. Gurgaon, Dr. Manoj Verman Tunnelling and Rock Engineering Expert, Gurgaon, Er. Vinay Gupta Director & CEO Tandon Consultants Pvt Ltd, New Delhi, , Er. Michele (Mike) Sposetti Global Technical Manager Tunnel Boring Machines at Master Builders Solutions, Dubai, Er. Himanshu Kapadia CEO, Construction Chemicals (Large User Business & Services) Pidilite Industries Ltd., Mumbai, Er. Nilotpol Kar MD, MBCC Group Mumbai, Dr. Laksmana Rao Mantri Southern Regional Design Head, Afcons Infrastructure Limited, Er. Beniot De Rivaz, Global Technical Manager, Underground Solution at Bekaert NV, Er. Subrahmanya Gudge Chief Engineer (UG) BMRCL and Er. IK Pandey Director General (Road Development) & Special Secretary, MoRTH.The invited speakers are well known names from the industry sharing their vast experience with the attendees.
About INSTRUCT:
INSTRUCT (Institute for Research Development and Training of Construction Trades and Management) since October 1989, works in tune with the emerging demand for high quality and skill enhancement in the construction and infrastructure industry, including education and technology across various streams from work personnel on site to senior and top management personnel. INSTRUCT is a premier institute imparting quality education to the construction industry at lowest cost of delivery. It is the platform to ensure knowledge sharing in the Construction Industry so that our country benefits by best practices from around the world, imbibing perpetual improvement in employability of individuals in the Industry.