International Conference & Exposition on Construction “Construction Opportunities and Strategies for Action with focus on Asia-Pacific, Middle East & African Regions” September 23-25, 2004, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.

CIDC in association with Planning Commission and Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation hosted an International Conference & Exposition on September 23-25, 2004 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. The Conference was inaugurated by Hon’ble Union Minister of Defence, Shri Pranab Mukherjee (who was the first Patron of CIDC) on 23rd September 2004 at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. Hon’ble Dy Minister of Roads & Transport, Ghana, Mr. Emmanuel Adjeiboye and Hon’ble Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri S Regupathy were Guest of Honour at the Inaugural Function.

The Technical Sessions of the Conference and Exposition were held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. It was attended by around 500 delegates from India and 19 foreign delegates from Pakistan, Ghana & Singapore.

The Valedictory session was chaired by Mr. Oscar Fernandes, Hon’ble Minister of State for Statistics & Programme Implementation, Govt. of India and Mr See Chak Mun, Hon’ble High Commissioner, Singapore was the Guest of Honour.

The Exposition was organized by INTERADS LIMITED, in association with Montgomery International Limited, U.K., and supported by Construction Industry Development Council (CIDC).

Working Group on construction cost price rise constituted

On a request from CIDC, the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation is considering a proposal to develop/ evolve a trigger mechanism to counter the situation being faced by the Construction Industry. MOSPI has now constituted a Working Group “to develop a Generic Trigger Mechanism to deal with price rise or fall of bulk construction materials and to evolve a contractual provision to reduce the incidence of time and cost overruns in the construction projects”.

1. To review the present status of the trends of consumption of manufactured Construction Materials by the Indian construction industry, and identify those materials which have a profound impact on the cost of procurement of construction.

2. To review the present procedures and methodologies for the tendering, bidding and contracting for construction work, specially those related to providing compensation for the price rise. (Escalation Clauses) and also three type of indices being used.

3. To study and establish following :

   1. Effective actual Quantum of price rise on account of the price of Major Construction Materials, and its impact on exchequer.

   2. The status of service providers, and the impact of this trend on their functioning.

   3. The likelihood of time and cost over runs arising out of this incidence.

   4. Possible solutions to combat the detrimental effects arising out of the situation.

4. To study sectoral impact comprising of following :

   1. The type of construction (viz., Buildings, Highways, Bridges etc.)

   2. The type of Project owner (PSU, Government, SPV etc.)

   3. The duration of execution; and

   4. The incidence of Consumption of Major Construction Materials.

5. To evaluate the adverse impact of this phenomena in impeding the generation and substances of employment and suggest measures for improvement.

6. To evaluate the influence of Global market dynamics on the pace of this phenomena.

7. To suggest a policy framework for adoption of the standard guidelines for contracting procedures by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, specially with a reference to escalation clauses.

8. To recommend a strategy for action including the trigger mechanism for controlling steep rise in prices of bulk construction materials.

The Group comprises of representatives from MOSPI, Planing Commission, CPWD, Ministry of Steel and Construction Industry. Mr. P R Swarup, DG, CIDC is the Member Secretary of the Working Group.

CIDC and SIAC have entered into an MOU for the setting up of the SIAC-CIDC Dispute Resolution Centre, to facilitate the expedient and effective resolution of construction-related disputes arising in India. The MoU was signed during the CIDC’s national conference held during 23-25 September 2004.

CIDC launches Training Programme for School Dropouts :

CIDC has launched the following training programmes leading to Certification by CIDC under the auspices of Ministry of Labour, Govt. of India.

1. Construction Site Store Keepers.

2. Construction Site Land Surveyors.

3. Construction Site General Works Supervisors.

4. Construction Site Quantity Estimators.

5. Construction Site Lab Technicians.

6. Construction Site Accountants.

The courses and program have been accepted by Kendriya Vidyalya and also the Government of NCT of Delhi. The first batch of students shall commence their training program on 15th October 2004 at Govt. Girls Senior Secondary School, Lado Sarai, New Delhi

Delhi

• Advance Certificate Course in Construction Cost Estimating and Quantity Surveying on 26-27 August, 2004, at Radisson Hotel, New Delhi.

• Advance Certificate Course in Emerging Trends in Construction Management on 13-15, September 2004 at Radisson Hotel, New Delhi.

• Refresher Course for Engineers of Employees Provident Fund Organization on 13-17, September 2004 at New Delhi.

• Advance Certificate Course in Managing Construction Sites on 27-29, September 2004 at Radisson Hotel, New Delhi.

Chennai

• Construction Risk Management, 7-8 Jan. 2005 at IIT-Madras

• Managing Construction Quality & Safety, 24-25 June 2005 at IIT-Madras

• Construction Productivity & Work Methods, 12-13 Aug 2005 at IIT Madras

• Building Construction Management, 7-8 Oct. 2005 at IIT Madras

• Marine Projects Management, 16-17Dec. 2005 at IIT Madras.

Consequent to the Conference held at Katmandu on Integrated Healthcare Management the need for EDPs in healthcare & infrastructure was strongly felt by all the participants. It is therefore proposed to organize a series of EDPs on the same. Details of the first EDP is as follows:

• Hospital Waste Management (HWM) during 20-21 Jan. 2005

This initiative is being jointly undertaken by CIDC & HSCC (I) Ltd.

CIDC in association IIT Madras are organizing a National Workshop with the main theme as: “Infrastructure Development and Economic Growth – India at the Crossroads” during 6/7/8 April 2005 at IIT-Madras. Sub themes of the event are:

• To identify, quantify & highlight the role of infrastructure development in the growth of the economy. To highlight the role of construction in the economy.

• To identify impediments, challenges and key success factors.

• To focus on the different sectors of the infrastructure development so that individual issues could be highlighted:

  • Road

  • Urban Development & Real Estate

  • Ports & Air Ports

  • Power

  • Water Supply

• To promote meaningful interaction amongst the participants for nurturing quality and safety consciousness in construction industry.

• To evaluate the adverse impact of this phenomena in impeding the generation and substances of employment and suggest measures for improvement.

• To bring out a set of recommendations for all the concerned stakeholder.

• To deliberate on issues related to Integrated Infrastructure Development & Aesthetics and related issues.

Details of the event are being widely circulated.

Govt. of Indonesia, through National Small Scale Industry Corporation has entrusted CIDC to develop course materials, depute trainers, Conduct Training, testing & Certification of Indonesian Construction Workers. The training is to be imparted in six trades and shall include facilitation in setting up a training center at Jakarta, Indonesia.

Consequent to the signing of the Agreement between CIDC & IGNOU on 18th July, 2003, Diploma Programs in Civil / Electrical & Mechanical Engineering are being offered for Indian Army personal on full time basis, of two and a half year duration (5 semesters). The third batch is due to commence classes shortly.

The following programmes were organized during the July-October 20054 period:

• Rural Building Centre, Pune during 22-07-2004

• Ajay Enterprises, Gurgaon during 03-08-2004

• Ansals Buildwell Ltd., Dwarka, New Delhi during 21-08-04

• Bridge & Roof, IGNOU, New Delhi during 28-08-04

• Ansals Buildwell Ltd., Dwarka, New Delhi during 04-09-04

• Bridge & Roof, IGNOU, New Delhi during 11-09-04

• Simplex Concrete Piles (I) Ltd, Gurgaon during 06-10-2004

• Bridge & Roof, IGNOU, New Delhi during 13-10-04

• G K Constructions, DLF-III, Gurgaon during 14-10-2004

• Ansals Buildwell Ltd., Dwarka, New Delhi during 14-10-04

• MCM, Faridabad during 14-10-2004

• CIW, Pune during 01-03-11-2004

• M S Builders, DLF-III, Gurgaon during 27-10-2004

• Pathnet India Pvt. Ltd, Gurgaon during 05-11-2004

• Simplex Concrete Piles (I) Ltd, Gurgaon during 05-11-2004

• Ansals Buildwell Ltd., Dwarka, New Delhi during 27-10-04
  

The 10th Asia Construct Conference was organized in Columbo, Sri Lanka, 16-17 November 2004. It was attended by Mr. Anil Chadha, Sr. Project Officer CIDC and he presented the India Country Report 2004-2005. The Country Report, prepared by CIDC, is a comprehensive document on the Construction Industry of India. . It features: Macro Economic Review and Outlook; Administration and Regulations of Construction Industry; Globalization of construction services; and a set of annexures highlight the structure of the Construction Industry.

M/s. RCAI Awards Asphalt Study to CIDC

M/s. RCAI, a research based industrial supply company based in USA has awarded a study to CIDC. The purpose of preparing this report is to understand the Construction Industry in India and it’s future, working mechanism, Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, vis-à-vis release agents for asphalt & cement concrete. The objective is to recommend choices of streams of operation within the overall ambit of road building & pre-cast concrete activities.

Table 1: Average Construction Cost Indices
Base = 100.00, Jan 1998

On an average, the index rose by 0.67% during Q1 of FY 2004-05 (April – June 2004). The index rose primarily due to increase in prices of steel & cement. Further during the period Q2 of FY 2004-05 (July - September 2004) the index rose by 1.457% again due to increase in prices of cement & steel. Thus the H1 period of FY 2004-05 witnessed an increase of 2.17%.

Table 2: CCI for July 2004
Base = 100.00, Jan 1998

Table 3: CCI for August 2004
Base = 100.00, Jan 1998

Table 4: CCI for September 2004
Base = 100.00, Jan 1998