An Evaluation Of Various Modern Construction Techniques And Scope Of Applying Them To The Indian Construction Sector

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ABSTRACT

In this study we try to explore the concept of Indian Construction Industry in a holistic context. The main focus of the research is on modern construction techniques and its relation with Indian Construction Industry. The research also analyzes many aspects of modern construction techniques and tries to gauge its effect on Indian Construction Industry. Finally the research describes various factors which are responsible for Indian Construction Industry and tries to describe the overall effect of modern construction techniques on Indian Construction Industry.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTII

DECLARATIONIII

ABSTRACTIV

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION1

1.1 Background of the Study1

1.2 Research Aims and Objectives2

1.3 Research Questions2

CHAPTER 2: INDIAN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY3

2.1 The pre-construction process4

2.2 Private Sector Builders6

2.3 Housing Associations7

2.4 Assembling the Project Team8

2.5 Obtaining Approvals and Developing the Detailed Design9

2.6 Industrialised, Integrated and Intelligent Construction: I3CON11

2.7 Green Modular Construction11

2.8 Government Policy -- Housing Demand and Supply12

2.9 Industry Skills13

2.10 Energy savings16

2.11 Waste Management19

2.12 Quality and Accreditation20

2.13 Environmental Benefits21

CHAPTER 3: AN EVALUATION OF MODERN METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION23

3.1 Types of modern methods of construction23

3.2 Volumetric construction23

3.3 Hybrid construction23

3.4 Sub-assemblies and components24

3.5 Panellised Construction25

3.6 Hybrids & Pods25

3.7 Flat Slabs25

3.8 Hybrid Concrete Construction26

3.9 Insulating Concrete Formwork26

CHAPTER 4: A CRITICAL REVIEW OF APPLICATION OF MODERN METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION IN INDIAN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY28

CHAPTER 5: A CASE STUDY OF A MODERN METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION35

CHAPTER 6: QUESTIONNAIRE SURVEY41

6.1 Research Design41

6.2 Larsen and Toubro Profile41

6.3 Questionnaire Survey42

6.4 Sampling42

CHAPTER 7: ANALYSIS43

CHAPTER 8: CONCLUSION46

REFERENCES48

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background of the Study

Advances in prefabrication and industrialization in construction have been harmonized by the introduction of new materials and methods. Significant efforts have been made to develop innovative construction materials and techniques to meet these goals (Keith, 2005, p 34-56).

Traditionally wood, steel, and reinforced cement concrete (RCC) have been used in construction. Steel-based construction is heavy and prone to corrosion damage. Woodbased construction is prone to termite attack and swelling in flood waters. Wooden construction can also be damaged by mold build-up. RCC are laborious and time consuming and steel reinforcements in RCC are prone to corrosion. Wood, steel, and RCC exhibit limitations in terms of poor thermal insulation and poor penetration resistance against high velocity wind-borne missiles in the event of hurricanes, wind storms or tornadoes. Hence, the development of innovative construction materials and techniques has helped overcome the drawbacks of traditional materials and techniques used in construction (Schuitmann, 2005, p.148-159).

The current growth of India and exposure towards international business has generated the need to develop Indian cities to the International ...