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In-house Journal of L&T ConstructionJan - Mar 2013 • Volume-36 • Issue-1 Focus This issue of Concord takes you to a village near Gulbarga in the state of Karnataka which has now earned the status of becoming a significant landmark on the cement manufacturer’s map of India. L&T has recently commissioned Vicat Sagar, a 7500 TPD cement plant which is one of the largest plants of this region. Many innovative construction methodologies were employed to construct this state-of-the-art plant, which is described in detail. L&T is in the process of completing one of the major Interchange projects in UAE which is known as Shiekh Khalifa Interchange. This project involves the construction ofan interchange comprising of four bridges, a vehicular tunnel and related infrastructure including utilities. Once completed, the interchange will handle more than 9000 vehicles per hour which is already the traffic density of this most significant interchange that connects Abu Dhabi and Dubai. PT&D has done a very unique substation project for an island located close to Abu Dhabi. The client,Tourism Investment and Development Company’s (TDIC) vision to develop this island into a resort which will house many desert flora and fauna as wildlife tourism attraction, is turning into a reality, as L&T is working on providing power supply to Sir Bani Yas Island from the existing ADWEA network on the Abu Dhabi Mainland by establishing a new 132/11kV substation. From the Solar business, there is an interesting story where L&T has recently commissioned a 20 MW Solar photo voltaic power plant for Kiran Energy in Jodhpur district of Rajasthan. This issue also has its share of coverage on the corporate news of L&T in the Kaleidoscope section. Wish you all a happy reading! - Editor In this issue Jan - Mar 2013 • Volume - 36 • Issue - 1 Vicat Sagar Cement Plant ............. Shiekh Khalifa Interchange . .............. 132/11kV substation at Sir Bani Yas Island .................. 20MW Solar Photovoltaic Power . .... Kaliedoscope 3 11 19 29 35 Project News . ............................... 36 Corporate ...................................... 41 Events ........................................... 43 Awards . ........................................ 53 New Orders .................................. Editor : V. S. Ramana Editorial team : V. Ramesh Kumar | Gopi Kannan. S Ashwin Chand | Mayura. K Photography Subha Anand | Shamala Nadendla : V. S. Natanavelu Design & layout : Global Print Design, Chennai Vicat Sagar Cement Plant ECC CONCORD Jan - Mar 2013 3 hatrasala, in the district of Gulbarga is a town bordering the states of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. This quaint town has become a landmark in the map of India for being an integral part and fuelling the infrastructural progress of the country. With over 1500 acres of abundant limestone reserves which are available here, many cement manufacturers are setting up cement plants with enhanced production capacities to meet with the growing demands of the market. Apart from availability of raw materials, this town is wellconnected with important cities such as Hyderabad, Gulbarga and also Mumbai through an excellent network of roadways and railways. One of the major plants that has recently been built in this region C is the 7500 TPD cement plant by the Vicat Sagar Cement Private Limited, (VSCPL), a joint venture between the Vicat Group of France and Sagar Cements Limited of The 80m boom length of crane also enabled erection of adjacent structures like ducting complex, blending silo roof structures, Coal Mill and Kiln auxiliary drives, which were all congested due to paucity of space. India. Both these groups are among the major producers of cement in India and France. Vicat group which forms the major shareholder of this JV is operating in over 11 countries with about 15 cement manufacturing plants and 5 grinding centres across the world. Sagar Cements is a prominent player in the field of cement in Andhra Pradesh for the past 25 years, adopting progressive manufacturing practices with increased capacity to 2.35 MTPA from 66000 TPA. Scope of work Construction of civil structures, structural fabrication and mechanical equipment erection including supply of TMT, structural steel and cement for setting up a greenfield dry process cement plant having a capacity of 7500TPD View of Post Clinker Section 4 ECC CONCORD Jan - Mar 2013 Side View of Kiln and TA Duct Major Quantities Structure Name Raw mill hopper Raw mill building RABH Blending Silo Coal mill -1 Coal mill -2 Preheater Kiln pier Cooler house Cooler ESP Clinker tank Cement mill building Cement silo 1,2,3,4 Fly Ash silo Wagon tippler 1125 4759 1174 123 257 2335 1075 1552 Qty in t 283 3120 1123 369 1310 Structure Size m 27.60 X 21.90 39.00 X 24.50 35.90 X 20.60 22.00 Dia 33.45 X 9.80 18.00 X 9.65 40.00 X 38.00 20.00 X 10.00 38.70 X 28.70 19.40 X 23.00 22.20 Dia 58.10 X 47.00 18.00 Dia 18.00 Dia 90.00 X 10.80 120000 t 2 x200 TPH 4x10000 t 6000 t 16 nos 16000 t 75 TPH 75 TPH 7500 TPD 7500 TPD 7500 TPD Capacity 2800 t 500 TPH Civil Height 24.80 55.00 20.50 53.15 44.03 26.50 124.87 10.90 23.60 15.73 28.00 58.30 64.50 50.00 10.50 Mechanical Height 37.55 55.00 43.94 64.50 59.79 52.10 165.00 16.50 32.00 22.00 54.00 77.50 77.50 58.250 11.30 ECC CONCORD Jan - Mar 2013 5 the project team found that work suffered due to the confined space availability on both sides of the building. Challenges faced The elevation of the preheater was 165m. The 80m boom length of crane also enabled erection of adjacent structures like ducting complex. This challenge was avoided by using 25 t capacity heavy duty tower crane that helped in the erection of parts in the assembled condition. The foundations were at a depth of 14. This also resulted in 6 ECC CONCORD Jan . . blending silo roof structures.0m below ground level which had continuous water seepage. saving considerable cost against the usage of 450 t crane. This was completed by using 200 t crane and by completing assemblies on the ground in order to reduce the number of lifts. Apart from confined space. During the erection of ducting complex. RV Consulting. Sagar Cements and M/s. while the design engineering was done by M/s. The consultants for this project are M/s. erection of cyclones and mechanical structures in parts could lead to quality problems in terms of welding and alignment. cable trench construction was also to be taken up.Bird’s eyes view of Full Plant for the joint venture between M/s. Dewatering was done using 100 HP pumps to drain out the water and complete the execution. The project commenced in October 2010 with a duration of 22 months which was later amended to 29 months due to significant addition in the scope of work. Coal Mill and Kiln auxiliary drives. Vicat Group. A lot of sequential planning of lifting and continuous monitoring was required to execute this complex process.Mar 2013 A lot of wind pressure during erection activities and extreme temperatures during summer as well as winter seasons posed as ambient challenges. Hyderabad. FLSmidth. which were all congested due to paucity of space. A construction challenge was faced during the execution of wagon tippler foundation works. which was black clayey soil that made vehicular movement very difficult. Since the conveyance from Tandur to project site was not convenient due to bad road conditions. the project team faced difficulties in transportation of staff from nearest town where accommodation was provided. L&T took up the matter with the Road Transport ECC CONCORD Jan . This challenge was overcome by requesting the client to construct temporary staff quarters which enabled the shifting of staff closer to the site during the peak progress of the project. An alternative route was taken and the commute of staff commenced as early as 5.00 am travelling through a circuitous route of more than 30 kms in order to reach the site. The area also witnessed certain local disturbances during agitations over separate Telangana demands. it fell under Central Wages act with less basic wages when compared to that of Andhra Pradesh. A lot of wind pressure during erection activities and extreme temperatures during summer as well as winter seasons posed as ambient challenges. One of the locational challenges that were faced by the project team was the nature of soil condition. This was overcome by paying additional wages in the form of food allowances to meet the requirements. the workmen were finding it difficult to commute to the site. The project team faced problems in the mobilisation of workmen.00 am travelling through a circuitous route of more than 30 View of Pre-heater and Blending Silo kms in order to reach the site.Mar 2013 7 . Staff who were based at the nearest town. Tandur in Andhra Pradesh were unable to reach the site on several occasions.An alternative route was taken and the commute of staff commenced as early as 5. As the roads were completely damaged due to the continuous vehicular movement. As the project was situated in the state of Karnataka bordering Andhra Pradesh. Prior to execution. a heavy duty 25 t capacity tower crane with 70 m boom length was deployed for the construction of preheater. the access and site location was ensured along with soil compacting to sustain the heavy loads of vehicular movement. The physical room available to carry out the erection activity was also planned and ensured.authorities and arranged for a special Government bus facility for the workmen to commute between Tandur and the site. operating radius and rated capacity. Kiln Erection L&T’s project team at Vicat Sagar set a benchmark by erecting the Kiln shell weighing about 466.Mar 2013 . This tower crane was used in the place of 450 t crane resulting in considerable savings from cost point of view. The project team had split the mechanical scope among three agencies which were awarded under a back-to-back concept with necessary cranes and consumables in their scope.55t in a record time of 23 hours and 35 minutes. Crawler crane SCX-2800 was identified as the most suitable crane based on its boom. This resulted in successful completion For the first time in the construction of a cement plant. Construction Methodology For the first time in the construction of a cement plant. A detailed crane position near the kiln piers throughout each lift was checked in the erection drawing and also physically at the site. The overall kiln which weighed over 466 t was lifted to position View of Raw Mill 8 ECC CONCORD Jan . a heavy duty 25 t capacity tower crane with 70 m boom length was deployed for the construction of preheater. of the scope as per the stringent time schedules. The erection was meticulously planned and executed strictly following the CMPC scheme drawing. the innovative idea of erecting preheater cyclones well before the casting of the next level of the slab. 3 concrete pumps apart from 2600 t of formwork materials and 5 tower cranes. two batching plants were utilised along with 16 transit mixers. one 50t ECC CONCORD Jan . time and manpower were saved through this innovation. After several brainstorming sessions. The procurement of P&M steadily increased along with the rapid progress of the project and during peak construction activities.55 t in a record time of 23 hours and 35 minutes. by dividing the whole process into 6 erections and by dividing the entire length of the kiln into 9 elements. two 200 t. Plant and Machinery During the early stages of the project. Through this construction methodology. two 100 t. L&T mobilised one batching plant. the team came up with L&T’s project team at Vicat Sagar set a benchmark by erecting the Kiln shell weighing about 466. This would ideally result in a waiting period of almost 60 days. This was possible by employing the 25 t capacity Potain MC 475 tower crane. 4 transit mixers. Considerable staging material. The team at Vicat Sagar sought to reduce this waiting period for the erection of preheater mechanical equipment. the team did the civil staging and slab bottom shuttering works around the cyclones using structural beams after erection completion. and one concrete pump. one 165 t.Mar 2013 9 .View of ESP Chimney along with Pre-heater and Blending Silo. The list of heavy duty cranes included one 275 t. Innovation in preheater erection The commissioning of preheater mechanical equipment would be dependent on the slab completion and de-staging on the particular slab. A detailed STAAD model was prepared for the frame (with rollers) and subjected to loading of the Kiln element and sequential load analysis was also carried out. two 70 t. Projects Pre-heater illuminated view 10 ECC CONCORD Jan .Illuminated view of overall plant In order to maintain world-class quality for civil and mechanical works. S. a quality lab was established at the batching plant itself. all the welders were thoroughly tested for knowledge and trained further before engaging them for the project work. Apart from this. apart from other smaller capacity cranes. L&T continuously tested the concrete batches produced and ensured the desired quality standards. Quality In order to maintain world-class quality for civil and mechanical works. As for mechanical fabrication works. a quality lab was established at the batching plant itself. During peak period about 3100 workmen and 91 staff were involved in the project activities. CONQUAS (Construction Quality Assessment System) was done for each and every slab of all the structures before and after concreting to ensure that quality was maintained.Mar 2013 . Ragothaman Project Manager Shwetha Parvathneni Senior Engineer. Mar 2013 11 .Shiekh Khalifa Interchange ECC CONCORD Jan . related infrastructure including utilities. Dubai and the surrounding areas into the new Khalifa Port and Free Zone The principal promoter of the project is the Abu Dhabi Ports Company. related infrastructure including utilities. culverts and future ducts. a vehicular tunnel. culverts and future ducts. It provides both light and heavy vehicular access to and from the cities of Abu Dhabi. (ADPC) as it provides critical access into the Khalifa Port which ADPC owns. Abu Dhabi Embankment Construction in Truck Link Road 12 ECC CONCORD Jan . Three of the bridges span the connecting highway between the cities of Abu Dhabi and Dubai and were K Khalifa Port Interchange (KPI) Project involves the construction of an interchange comprising of four bridges.halifa Port Interchange. However. The consultants for the project are Mouchel Middle East. constructed adjacent to.000 jobs and contribute to almost 15% of the Emirates’ non-oil GDP by 2030. located between the Emirates of Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Khalifa Port Interchange is a part of Khalifa Port & Industrial Zone (KPIZ) project at a location 75 km from Abu Dhabi. the Client is the Department of Transport (DoT). The Port and Free Zone is expected to create about 100. Khalifa Port Interchange (KPI) Project involves the construction of an interchange comprising of four bridges.Mar 2013 . on and along the Sheikh Rashid Road leading to Dubai. Abu Dhabi as they hold the responsibility of the construction and maintenance of the highways in the Emirates. Khalifa Port is considered the gateway for shipping to Abu Dhabi and has the first semi-automated container terminal in the entire Gulf region. will serve as an access or connectivity between the two emirates and the Khalifa Port & Industrial Zone. or above this highway with heavy volumes of live traffic commuting between the cities which could be placed at about 9000 vehicles per hour. a vehicular tunnel. The bridges are of post tensioned reinforced concrete and have a span of 39 m. 992 1.m sq. Major Quantities Description Earth Work In Embankment Including Subgrade Earth Work In Excavation Granular subbase Cement Stabilized Base Course Wet mix stabilized Base Course Bituminous Base Course Bituminous Binder Course Bituminous Wearing Course Other Bitumen Work Liquid Spray Waterproofing Plain Cement Concrete Reinforced Cement Concrete Post-tensioned Concrete Reinforcement (HYSD) PT Tendons Load test for bridges Culverts Pipe Culverts Box.Scope of work The scope includes. RMT No.m cu.m sq. bridges D1.2A. construction of the interchange comprising Bridge D0. Many innovative methods of construction were adopted for the construction of the bridges.050 538.m cu.605 95.106 1000 20.m sq.1. D1.668 4.271 4.882 272 8500 21. Provisional sum items such as 600 mm dia potable water line.050 17. overhead gantries. nos.400 16.992 66 12.m RMT RMT RMT nos RMT RMT RMT RMT nos. drainage. RMT RMT RMT RMT 13 yy yy yy yy yy Bridges The project comprises of the construction of four reinforced concrete post-tensioned bridges. control cabinets and cabling Road markings. etc. etc.m sq.300 40. military and water network (1200 mm dia Transco pipe line) Street lighting including pole system.m cu. The scope also included the following: yy yy yy Vehicular under pass D1.000 582 21 1.951 1.4 over Khalifa Industrial Road.146 7.606 101. road signs. nos.Mar 2013 .m cu.787 22.618 546.464 Unit cu. fencing.1 Development of 4 lane roads for Sheikh Rashid Road Construction of new six lane highway for Khalifa Industrial Zone including main and collector roads Utility ducts and culverts Utilities including electrical.m cu.m sq. communication.332 17.200 91 152 56 319 19 6.m sq.3 over Sheikh Rashid Road and D1.203 56.274 961. landscaping and irrigation works.258 1. ECC CONCORD Jan .m t t nos RMT RMT RMT RMT sq.2B and D1.m sq.m sq.50 M high light masts 20 m high light masts 14 m high light masts Bridge Expansion joints Overhead gantries Split ducts of various dia Future ducts Glass reinforced pipes from 300 mm to 2400 mm Various cabling works Qty 961.274 405.200 40.025 543.445 899 9.Slab 1200 mm dia piles 1000 mm dia piles Painting MSE Wall panels Precast Concrete barrier over MSE walls 1200 mm dia water pipe line 600 mm dia water pipe line Spherical Bearings New Jersey Concrete Crash Barriers SGGT Metal Crash Barrier T L 4 metal Crash Barrier T L 3 Metal crash barrier 30. Nearly all the bridges had been constructed to adhere to the strict milestone dates 14 ECC CONCORD Jan . 4. reinforced concrete piers and abutments and decks constructed from post tensioned reinforced concrete. Extensive work has been involved in diverting or protecting utilities and constructing ducts or sleeves in order to accommodate future utilities.Soffit of Bridge D 1.5 m. Culverts were 4 m wide. reinforced concrete. The underside of bridges are to be 6m above the finished road levels that fall beneath and have spans ranging from 39 m to 19 m. The embankments are constructed utilizing Mechanically Stabilised Earthen wall panels and the project boasts of some of the highest and longest MSE walls that have been built in the United Arab Emirates. width of 12 m and length of 60 m.3 The bridges feature piled foundations.125 m high and 120 m long and were constructed in reinforced concrete using a proprietary formwork system. Culverts and Utilities The vehicular underpass is constructed conventionally from . A temporary portal framework was erected to construct a deck over live traffic and alternatively.Mar 2013 The vehicular underpass is constructed conventionally from reinforced concrete.4 m to 0. a temporary support structure was put up to allow construction activities in areas where live traffic did not currently exist or had been diverted. Vehicular Underpass. coordinated with the need to divert traffic in order to maintain the stringent schedule.5 m.30 m and were constructed using glass reinforced and precast concrete pipes. width of 12 m and length of 60 m. The sizes of these ducts ranged from 2. Below the carriageways. with a clear height of 6. with a clear height of 6. The piers and parapets of the bridges also include architectural features to add to the aesthetic value of the entire structure. Many innovative methods of construction were adopted for the construction of the bridges. The challenge was compounded further due to the necessity of breaking of abutment next to live carriage way. The large geographical spread of the project site necessitated dividing the project into three zones for operation efficiency. The project team reworked the planning strategy in order to achieve the milestone dates which were relevant to the inauguration of the new Khalifa Port. Each zone was provided with facilities such as offices.Challenges The project was delayed during the initial periods which posed as one of the biggest challenges. The total duration from saw cutting to carting away was 14 days.Mar 2013 15 . The biggest challenge of the project was to demolish the existing Samha Bridge. wash rooms. The project site was spread over a large area of about 11 sq. The lane closure window was allowed only for 15 minutes per hour which made planning very difficult. One of the most significant challenges has been working alongside live traffic on probably one of the busiest highways in the United Arab Emirates with about 9000 vehicles per hour. Abu Dhabi Bound Traffic on Permanent Alignment ECC CONCORD Jan .km with the presence of heavy vehicular traffic along the highways. stores and other amenities to create a better work environment apart from enhancing productivity. With meticulous planning. rest areas. the old bridge and the abutment were saw cut and the segments were lifted and lowered to the ground using 1200 t and 500 t cranes. The segmented were subsequently dismantled and carted away. This involved extensive traffic management and the construction of substantial enabling structures that facilitated safe detours. One of the most significant challenges has been working alongside live traffic on probably one of the busiest highways in the United Arab Emirates with about 9000 vehicles per hour. A major challenge was that three of the bridges were connecting the highway between the emirates of Abu Dhabi and Dubai. A perfect traffic management was put in place right from the first day so as to carry out safe construction of road works. With 6 crews (2 Paver. along with the delay during the commencement of the project. This has also led to the awarding of additional section of road works.Mar 2013 . This called for meticulous planning.Readiness for Mile Stone I & His Highness Sheikh Khalifa’ s Visit The climatic condition of the Gulf region was perhaps one of the biggest ambient challenges faced by the project team. working at heights and working with an everchanging workforce due to the manner of the resources for which the project was structured. About 35000 t of asphalting was done in just 12 days. In order to mitigate this challenge. was implemented during summer. quantity was achieved successfully. Construction methodology For carrying out the construction of bridges over live traffic. special precautions. including an extended midday break. 2 Steel roller – per crew) this The biggest challenge of the project was to demolish the existing Samha Bridge. Binder & Wearing) from two different hot mix plant plants located at 45 and 80 km respectively. The project has achieved some of the toughest challenges of huge quantity of asphalt laid using 3 different combinations (Base. a portal frame was erected over the live carriageway over which the posttensioned concrete structure was built. Such conditions made it difficult for workers to perform with complete efficiency. The climate in the United Arab Emirates was consistently humid and temperatures rose above 40 Degree C during the summer months. working in harsh climatic condition. Despite having faced many such challenges. The erection of portal frame over the live traffic could be done only during the lane closure window of 15 minutes per hour. L&T’s project team achieved the milestone dates which was very appreciated by the client. 16 ECC CONCORD Jan . 4 PTR. With respect to safety the biggest challenges was working adjacent to live traffic. 30 KVA Generator 150 KVA Generator 75 KVA Generator 180 KVA Generator 70 KVA Generator 80 KVA Generator 140 KVA Generator 15 KVA GPS Grader Hiab JCB Mobile Crane Tower Crane Plate Compactor 1 1 4 3 1 1 4 2 1 1 2 11 4 10 7 0 6 Pneumatic tyre roller Portable DG 5 KVA Tandem Roller Total Station Tower Light Trailer 35 cu.Mar 2013 17 .20 KVA Generator .1 ECC CONCORD Jan .List of Plant and Machinery Plant 1 T Roller 32 seated Bus 84 Seated Bus Air compressor Auto Level Bitumen Sprayer Bituminous Paver Bob cat Car Chain dozer Compressor .260 cfm Crawler Crane D/Cabin Pick up Diesel tanker Excavator Qty 2 4 3 7 8 2 5 9 15 3 9 9 1 11 Gas Cutting machine Generator .m Capacity Vibratory Roller Water tanker Welding Machine Wheel Loader Flat Bed Trailor Low Bed Trailor Bar Bending Machine Bar Cutting Machine Bobcat with Mechanical Broom 14 6 15 4 25 14 27 0 13 5 14 3 4 2 2 1 Ramp 5 D leading to Samha West from Abu Dhabi & Bridge D 0.m Capacity Truck 18 cu. Mar 2013 S. which saved fixing time manifolds. It was the first time in UAE that such items were used for a project. All inspections and testing have been carried out to international standards and specifications. Quality The project team had established a quality assurance department and an on-site laboratory for the purpose of monitoring. The 30. 18 ECC CONCORD Jan . During the initial periods of the project progress about 45 staff were managing about 450 workmen and during the peak periods staff strength rose to 74 along with workmen strength at about 1000. equipment and measured work. The mobilization of workmen was a constant challenge due to the break for diversion of traffic in between the construction activities. SGGT metal crash barriers were imported from Germany and TL 4 metal crash barriers were from Spain. Suresh Project Manager . inspecting and testing. All inspections and testing have been carried out to international standards and specifications. Resources The project was structured in such a manner that it called for a high level of subcontractor involvement in terms of labour supply. Spherical bearings were imported from Spain while PT Strands were imported from South Africa / Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and HDPE ducts from USA. The structure crew and asphalt crew were demobilized and remobilized as per activities which were based on the diversion of traffic in permanent carriage ways. The use of D shackles saved the time required for erection of MSE barriers to great extent.Artistic Impression of landscaped KPI The precast concrete barriers were erected over the counter slab.000 LMT of the various metal crash barriers were hammered & punched to the ground instead of conventional auguring & concreting method. by connecting with D clamps prior to casting the stitch beams. 132/11kV substation at Sir Bani Yas Island ECC CONCORD Jan .Mar 2013 19 . Notable bird species include Sooty Falcon. Striped Hyenas. There is also a Sheikh’s Palace on the southern tip of the island and an adjoining orchard apart from an airport and a heliport operated by the Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC). Five species of terrestrial reptiles have also been identified. from March every year. is the largest of the Desert Islands measuring approximately 87 sq. Wildlife The terrestrial mammals found on Sir Bani Yas Island include. of which over 30 are confirmed to have bred on the island in the past 20 years. Cape Hare and Ethiopian Hedgehog among others. Antelopes. Apart from its significance from biodiversity point of view. Cheetahs.Mar 2013 . especially the Greater Flamingo and Socotra Cormorants. Kentish Plover. Saunders Little Tern that has been listed in the international red book of endangered species is known to nest in the northern lagoon area. Osprey. Rock Hyrax. Of particular note is the Grays Racer Snake which has been spotted only on Sir Bani Yas Island across the UAE. thirty-nine significant archaeological sites have been recorded on Sir Bani Yas Island. There are several resort and spas here that offer luxurious accommodation to intrepid travelers as an unforgettable island escape in one of the region’s most spectacular destinations. Socotra Cormorant. Greater Flamingo and Saunders Little Tern. with evidence of human habitation dating back as far as the Bronze Age (4000 BC).S ir Bani Yas Island located within the United Arab Emirate of Abu Dhabi. The lagoons and mudflats on Sir Bani Yas Island are key habitats for wading birds. Approximately 200 species of birds have been recorded on Sir Bani Yas Island. Reef Heron. approximately 250 km west of Abu Dhabi city and off the coast of Jebal Dhanna. Arabian Oryx. Tourism Investment and Development Company’s (TDIC) vision to develop the nfrastructure facilities on the Island has spurred a lot of developments 132kV GIS Room 20 ECC CONCORD Jan .km in area with the central area rising to a height of 148 m. Gazelle. Sir Bani Yas Island is an extremely important location for both regional and international bird species. Environmental Protection Tourism Investment and Development Company has overall responsibility for the Desert Islands’ development and are committed to the creation and implementation of a program to reduce the probability and occurrence of environmental incidents during the construction phase. water tanks and the setting up of wind turbine farms which is slated to be taken up shortly. for all the marine species and the long distance migratory birds. Moreover. TDIC expects the same level of environmental performance from their 3rd party developers and their main works contractors and stipulate this in any legally binding agreement it enters into with such parties. Moreover. All parties must also to comply with the laws and regulations of the UAE. There are a number of other buildings and structures on the island including desalination plants.132kV Protection and SCMS Room TDIC is developing this Island into an open wildlife park to promote wildlife tourism. along with any other specific guidelines and rules issued by them. Abu Dhabi Transmission and Dispatch Company. Sir Bani Yas Island is a very important breeding place. a lot of emphasis has been laid on the protection of environment and biodiversity of the region. TDIC is developing this Island into an open wildlife park to promote wildlife tourism.Mar 2013 21 . The promoter. staff accommodation. for all the marine species and the long distance migratory birds. Agents and contractors were under a contractual obligation to implement the aspects of the Overarching Construction Environmental Management Plan (OCEMP) that apply to them. pumping stations. Sir Bani Yas Island is a very important breeding place. Contingency plans have been developed for dealing with such incidents if they occur. communication tower. including construction of Villas and Hotels. Considering the ecological significance of the island. electricity primary substation. (TRANSCO) the subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Authority is the project ECC CONCORD Jan . The power will be transmitted through two cable circuits.6000 sq. The supply to the new 132/11 kV substation will be taken from the existing 220/132 kV substation from Suwaihat.m . which was covered under a different contract called ‘Lot 2’. TRANSCO is responsible for developing.m and overall height of the building is 15 m including the basement. core XLPE insulated submarine cable to Sir Baniyas Island. Scope of works The purpose of the project is to provide power supply to Sir Bani Yas Island from the existing ADWEA network on the Abu Dhabi Main land by establishing a new 132/11 kV substation at Sir Bani Yas Island under the ‘Lot 1’ scope of works. the main contractor. Basement and non-basement floor -1500 sq. operating and maintaining the High Voltage Power Transmission and Bulk Water Transmission Networks within the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.Mar 2013 The purpose of the project is to provide power supply to Sir Bani Yas Island from the existing ADWEA network on the Abu Dhabi Main land by establishing a new 132/11 kV substation at Sir Bani Yas Island under the ‘Lot 1’ scope of works. each circuit comprising of a part length of single core XLPE insulated underground land cables and part length of three 22 ECC CONCORD Jan .View of Battery Room proponent. pump house 6 m height and area 1800 sq. Ground floor including loading platform. Mott MacDonald is the Project consultants for the project proponent (TRANSCO) and Poyry Energy is the Architects of this project on behalf of L&T. The detailed scope of works are as detailed hereunder: Civil Scope of work Plot boundary size . the bid for the 132/11kV substation was called for and L&T bagged this order against the stiff competition from other competitors.m measuring 3 m in height. Later in 2010. landing. Geophysical & Geotechnical Surveys .6 km Supply & Installation of transition joints for Submarine power and fibre optic cable 4 nos Testing & commissioning of submarine complete cable circuit . manufacture & supply of 9.6 km +310 m of 33 kV land cables) yy Design.mm XLPE cable . trench bed preparation. site testing of Underground Fibre cable (6 km+ 1 km) Laying Scope optic optic cable (approx. supply. Scope of Work Design. supply.20 km Trenching. and installation supervision. L&T played a significant role in the early stages of the development of the island where L&T was involved in the works of laying the submarine cabling from mainland to the island. landing. manufacture.8 km single length 33 kV 3cx240 sq.6 km Installation of 33kV 3cx240 sq.Mar 2013 23 .19. burial of submarine cable .1 Lot Land (3 km) and marine survey (9. laying. Hydrographic. Work on this project commenced in March 2004 and was completed by March 2006.8 km). site testing of 33kV Submarine cable (2 cable of 9. shipment.6 km Supply and installation of land fiber optic cable .2 runs yy Bathymetric. Topographic Oceanographic. shipment. transshipment of 33 kV submarine cable at Abu Dhabi port yy Sub-sea trenching. factory routine testing. sub-sea cable laying.8 km = 19.mm submarine cable with integrated fiber yy yy yy yy yy yy yy yy CU Area ECC CONCORD Jan . and installation supervision. weight of each cable 500 t) without any straight thru joints . manufacture. factory testing.Earlier. bedding and backfilling Supply of transition joint and construction of transition pits for 33 kV submarine and 33kV land cables along with fibre optic cables On-shore protection of submarine cable at both ends Design. 5 kV.m of 10 m height Capacitor Bank – 165 sq. faultmonitoring systems and AVR system All 132 kV. FMS including telecommunications as applicable to the above primary installation Integration of the new facilities into the existing TRANSCO power transmission and ADDC distribution systems as well as TRANSCO Telecom/LDC/ ADDMS network yy All civil and building works for the above with related building service works as per the guidelines of western region municipality All related protection/SCMS/ FMS and telecom modification works at the existing 220/132 kV substation at Suwaiha yy yy yy yy yy Major quantities yy yy yy yy yy yy yy yy Excavation of 10. SCMS.000 cu.Mar 2013 .m yy yy yy yy yy Fire Pump Room 24 ECC CONCORD Jan .m Transformer Bays – 600 sq.m Blockwork – 5340 sq.m Reinforcement -1400 t Shuttering -20500 sq.m RCC-7219 cu.m Electrical and MEP scope involves. 11kV and LV power. 132/11.m PCC-994 cu.296nos of 600 dia and 20 m length Backfilling -15500 cu.5/40MVA transformers with associated 3 MV neutral earthing reactors 11kV switchgear installation Auxiliary systems with DCDBs and individual battery banks 5 t EOT crane for 132 kV GIS room yy Fire Protection Systems of delugesprinkler system protections for the cable basement and CO2 discharge protection for all electrical rooms HVAC systems for the entire substation Telecom systems with 48 V DC charger and its battery banks Protection. installation and testing and commissioning of: yy 8 Bays 132 kV GIS with double bus bar installation including the metering bay and space for four cable feeder bays 3Nos.Roof Area – 1600 sq.m Piling . control and other interconnecting cables for complete substation control protection. 31.m Road Area – 2800 sq. m proofing Raised flooring-200 sq. This was also the first substation project for L&T’s PT&D team to be built on an island without any approach road from the main land.320 rm100 sq. there were many logistical challenges that were faced. 1. it was found that the steel reinforcement had increased tremendously (approx. L&T took this up with Western Region Municipality through TRANSCO/ MML in order to avoid extra cost and further lead time required for design change due to the revision in code of practice. of practice for newly constructed buildings as per American Concrete Institute (IBC) instead of the earlier followed Universal Building Code as per BS.m Block work 3925sq.m fairfacing - Substructure water -10000 sq.m Design Complexity During the early phase of the project. there were many logistical challenges that were faced.Fire Water Tank Nearby Fire Pump Room yy yy yy yy yy yy yy yy yy yy yy yy yy yy Plaster -1415 sq.m Steel door-280 sq.m Precast boundary wall.m Epoxy painting-4000 sq.m Painting-14000 sq. Challenges Since the project was located on an island with no approach roads.5 times) from the original design. the approving authority of Abu Dhabi Emirate changed the code Since the project was located on an island with no approach roads. ECC CONCORD Jan . This was also the first substation project for L&T’s PT&D team to be built on an island without any approach road from the main land.m Tiling-500sq. On vetting the civil design parameters.m Falseceiling-180 sq.m Roads -2800 sq.m PVC flooring-250 sq.m Gravel filling-400 cu. Special permission was obtained from WRM to design and construct based on the earlier UBC code.Mar 2013 25 .m Roof water proofing and tiling1600sq. This challenge was mitigated by conducting engineering workshops with the client. The harsh and humid climatic conditions also resulted in many workmen falling ill frequently and they had to be taken to mainland for hospitals. As this Island was earmarked as environmentally protected area. consultant and vendors which helped resolve the issues for early approval of engineering documents. a detailed study called CEMP (Construction Environment Management Plan with Environment Impact Assessment) had to be prepared for environment protection.Power Transformers The project site on the Island could be reached by travel in sea using barge for 40 minutes and further 20 minutes’ drive in the Island. Towards the final stages of construction. . The nearest market for any site construction/consumable materials was Abu Dhabi which was 300 km away. Unibeton had shut down the plant due to operational problems. During the initial stages of the project. by listing the entire activity involved from the commencement to completion and submitted well before commencing excavation and piling for approval from EAD (Environment Abu Dhabi). the concrete batching plant M/s. many engineering issues were raised and there was an unprecedented delay in design approval. supply to the island considering the distance and the logistical issues. L&T obtained special approval from Transco for transporting special concrete of 4 hours settling time with temperature control from mainland through barge.Mar 2013 Sand storms accompanied with heavy winds were one of the frequent issues that stopped the construction activities and the barge movement. Most of the contractors / vendors were not very willing to 26 ECC CONCORD Jan . The project team utilized the barge sea transport for shipping most of the materials meant for the substation in co-ordination with TDIC. Vendor sourcing was done at the right time to expedite the materials well before the civil room readiness and in order to safeguard the materials from the extreme climatic conditions on the Island. all sensitive equipment were stored in an airconditioned canopy. Transportation of three 40 MVA power transformers from mainland to island by barge faced a lot of challenges. The team had to wait for high tide in the sea in order to get the barge in floating position while loading and unloading this large consignment. Logistical challenges The power transformers were oversized and due to the heavy weight of the main tank. In order to avoid escalation of cost. Well point dewatering system was adopted to dispose ground water during construction. the significance of the Environment Impact assessment was carried out by TDIC’s Environment specialist on a monthly basis throughout the duration of the project. Arranging accommodation for the workmen and staff was one of the biggest challenges as no contractor was allowed to run their own kitchen facilities due to ADFCA’s stringent rules and regulation. Sand storms accompanied with heavy winds were one of the frequent issues that stopped the construction activities and the barge movement. The project team was dependent on TDIC accommodation during the peak construction time. L&T had to hire a larger barge of suitable capacity from private parties for this purpose. The harsh and humid climatic conditions also resulted in many workmen falling ill frequently and they had to be taken to mainland for hospitals. This called for bringing in the whole quantity of backfilling as imported material from mainland (Oman hatta) which could make the operation extremely expensive.Mar 2013 27 . it could not be transported by the barge provided by TDIC. Construction methodology Backfilling of soil During tender it was decided to use the excavated material for backfilling.At various stages of construction. but the excavated material was not meeting TRANSCO Specification limits in grading. the project team made several trial tests by mixing the excavated soil with imported material in order to DCDB Room ECC CONCORD Jan . finishing and handing over on plot area of 6000 sq. Piling works were completed within three months including all testing (October 8. The complete installation and major witness testing and commissioning works of the station were completed within one year from the completion of piling works. the supplier would supply the entire material required for the roof civil works. In-house material such as H beams and Aluminium beams were used and this resulted in substantial cost savings. . however. Building structure works were completed within 6 months (January – June 2012) Finishing works including electrical access commenced in May 2012 and were completed by July 2012. 2011 to December 8.m. In Sir Bani Yas project. A total gravel area of 1200 m² was covered using a total quantity of 1512 t of material. within three months. scaffolding for the roof is hired taking into consideration the design calculations from the supplier. structure. All the electrical and MEP equipment reached the site as per the planned installation schedule. Considerable amount of cost was saved due to the implementation of the methodology. Roof decking system In most of the projects. This material was proposed through MAS and was approved for nonstructural fill below gravel area only. Due to this reason. Kaliyamoorthy Project Manager yy yy yy yy Achievements yy Total civil works were completed in 12 months including piling. structure. practice. M.Capacitor and Reactor Bank Area obtain the specification limits. the team placed the order only for the supports required for the roof decking (Standard & ledgers) in place of the entire roof decking arrangement which is the usual 28 ECC CONCORD Jan . finishing and handing over on plot area of 6000 sq.Mar 2013 yy Total civil works were completed in 12 months including piling.m. 2011). 20MW Solar Photovoltaic Power ECC CONCORD Jan .Mar 2013 29 . DC section works The DC solar field area was divided into 11 blocks with each block having a capacity of nearly 1. encompassing design. A Scope of work The scope included a complete turn-key solution. installation. a leading Solar Power Developer in India awarded an EPC order of 20MW Solar Photovoltaic power plant for its SPV Solarfield Energy Two Pvt. Ltd in Ravra village. engineering. There was a requirement of over 30000 module mounting structure foundations to accommodate the installation capacity of 235200 modules which was spread over an area of about 120 acres.Mar 2013 . it becomes possible to generate high amounts of solar power in these two states. installation. testing and commissioning. encompassing design.mm) and 40 km (120 sq. The scope also included DC cabling of over 555 km (6 sq. construction. the design team at Engineering Design and Research Centre (EDRC) came up with an innovative design of outdoor canopy shed for the inverters. Rajasthan and Gujarat are increasingly finding a significant place in the map of alternative energy. fabrication. Weather Station 30 ECC CONCORD Jan .mong the northern states of India. testing and commissioning.mm) with end to end terminations in modules and string junction boxes installed in the plant.85 MW DC power. Phalodi Tehsil of Jodhpur district in Rajasthan. (TCE) was appointed as owner’s engineers for this particular project. making them a hot destination for corporate investors. Due to the abundance of sunlight available throughout the year and due to the high irradiation levels. For the first time in L&T’s solar business. construction. fabrication. Kiran Energy Solar Power Pvt Ltd. procurement. 22 inverters and 10 compact substations (CSS) were installed in the overall area of the 11 Blocks The scope included a complete turnkey solution. Tata Consulting Engineers Ltd. engineering. procurement. cable connection was made from control room to the 132 kV substation to ensure grid availability in the plant. CSS to control room HT panels. activities started only from October 2012. The plant also features SCADA/data communication system which helps to monitor the generation capacity of the total solar power plant.Mar 2013 31 . Major Equipment / Items and Quantities Challenges String Combiner Box in DC field and one inverter duty transformer (2 MVA) was also installed.Finally. Though the project was scheduled to commence activities from May 2012. There was some delay during the initial period of the project due to land unavailability and non-finalization of plant layout. certain statutory compliances were pending from client which restricted L&T to initiate any mobilization activities at site. The cables were terminated.85 MW DC power. Minute level monitoring is possible to the extent of string monitoring with the help of this SCADA system. end to end. On receipt of notice to proceed. The DC solarfield area was divided into 11 blocks with each block having a capacity of nearly 1.5 km Interior view of a String Combiner Box Compact Sub-Stations : 10 nos ECC CONCORD Jan . HT and LT cables were laid underground throughout the plant for a running distance of 45 km and the scope included laying of 7 km of OFC cable. the plant layout was not yet Key Equipments Modules Inverters Inverter Canopies Structures Foundations Control Rooms DC Cables AC Cables Qty : 235200 nos : 22 nos : 11 nos : 3920 nos : 31360 nos : 1 no : 590 km : 12. as per cable schedules. Further. AC Section works The inverters played the role of converting the DC power to AC power which was carried to control room through various specifications of AC cables. the supply-chain Inverter canopy shed and compact sub-station in Block 32 ECC CONCORD Jan . commissioned on time. the supply-chain and erection targets were crashed to stick to the original target schedules. The initial issues had a considerable impact on the project schedule by reducing the time available for actual commissioning activities.Mar 2013 . which further stalled the procurement and the construction activities.132kV Pooling sub-station for power evacuation finalized by client to proceed with EDRC design. The project team of L&T not only ensured that the project was Since the project timeline was drastically reduced due to nonavailability of front. Land was also not made available for mobilization and erection works by the client till around mid of October which had a bearing on the original schedule of the project. Since the project timeline was drastically reduced due to nonavailability of front. but also demonstrated that the same was done with skilled workmanship and quality. This called for a more meticulous planning as well as continuous monitoring on a 360 degree approach. The project planning team also worked out strategies to enhance Achievements 1.15. The temperature of the arid region was at extremes with the minimum temperatures reaching 3 degree Celsius in the night while the days were searing hot.S. and erection targets were crashed to stick to the original target schedules.Mar 2013 33 .15.1 140.950 modules were installed at a productivity of 23190 modules per day. One of the major achievements was the installation of the modules required for 10 MW in 5 days.No 1 2 3 4 5 6 Description Contractual Start Contractual End (Commissioning) Contractual Start (Actual) Contractual End (Actual) Physical Start Grid Hookup (Commissioning End) Physical Construction Time 20MW-Phalodi 1/Jun/12 5/Jan/13 1/Jun/12 20/Feb/13 1/Oct/12 20/Feb/13 142 7. This challenge was taken up by the project team and 1.950 modules were installed at a productivity of 23190 modules per day.8 Construction Velocity Average # of days per MWp No of kWps / day productivity by mobilizing maximum resources in order to adhere to the strict timelines. In order to achieve the productivity planned. it was essential to work round the clock in two shifts. HT panel arrangement in control room ECC CONCORD Jan . Both the staff and the workmen braved the harsh climatic conditions of the area. Despite the challenging schedule. L&T has commissioned around 155 MW of solar photovoltaic (PV) power plants across various states in India. Each project executed by L&T employs different module technologies such as Thin Film / C-Si / Trackers. As on date. Overcoming all the challenges.DC field overview Laying of 45 km of AC cable in 15 days was also a major achievement that favored the timely completion. 2013 – just 97 days from the start of the project. . L&T has commissioned around 155 MW of solar photovoltaic (PV) power plants across various states in India.Mar 2013 As on date. the project team ensured that quality work environment and adherence to L&T’s culture of CSR initiatives were upheld at all times. the plant was commissioned on 20th February. L&T is the only pure play Indian EPC to be present in Solar PV as well as Solar CSP arena with a dedicated in-house team for Standalone CSP Plants. which has gained the status of being Asia’s largest Solar CSP Power Project. Special camping arrangement. Solar Steam Augmentation Projects & Solar Direct Steam Application such as industrial/process heat applications. L&T is also active in the Micro-grids and Rooftop PV systems. social responsibility initiatives such as blood donation camp and tree plantation programme were done at the site. 10 MW of the total solar plant was ready for commissioning on 24th Jan. L&T Solar is also integrating a 125MWe CSP Power Project using Compact Linear Fresnel Reflector technology in Rajasthan. etc. with multiple projects across various states. 2013. canteen facilities and other basic requirements were arranged to ensure that health and safety regulations were adhered to. Today. Various corporate 34 ECC CONCORD Jan . Boisar and Varsana. L&T Construction will construct a sewerage network and waste water treatment facility for Bhatpara Municipal Town – a project of the Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority. taxiway. In the Heavy Civil Business. engine storage warehouse. passenger terminal building. Another order is from the Kolkata Municipal Corporation for the construction of 110 MGD raw water pumping station. On the international front. Additional orders worth ` 110 crores have been bagged from various ongoing jobs in the Water & Solar and Infrastructure Business. Kota and Kanpur. The order also involves expansion of 400 kV substations at Dharamjayagarh. Under the Design Build and Operate (DBO) model. Jabalpur. the largest EPC player in solar power projects in India. ECC CONCORD Jan .South and East . L&T Construction has received another order for extending the 765 kV substation at Meerut. The Building & Factories Business has bagged new orders worth ` 1385 crores for the construction of residential towers in cities in North India The Power Transmission & Distribution Business has won new orders aggregating to ` 585 crores from various customers. has won new EPC orders worth `413 crores from Kiran Energy for the construction of Solar PV plants in Tamil Nadu. On the international front. Orders Valued ` 2080 Cr L&T Construction has won new orders valued over ` 2080 crores across various business segments in February and March 2013. including a major EPC order from Power Grid Corporation of India Limited for the extension of 765 kV substations at Dharamjayagarh. The scope of works include construction of ramp. AGE/ Vehicle maintenance facilities and other works like site roads. L&T will construct a 400 kV Double Circuit (Quad) transmission line between Kurukhsetra – Jallandhar and a 400 kV Double Circuit (Triple) Transmission Line for Abdullapur –Sonepat at Kurukhsetra associated with a WR – NR HVDC interconnector. The Defence Segment of L&T Construction has won a contract for `476 crore for designing and constructing infrastructure facilities at an airbase in Uttar Pradesh.Mar 2013 35 . the Company has bagged a new order for design and construction of special airport systems at Middle East from a reputed customer. Jhatikara. the Company received a ` 320 crore order for construction of runway. L&T Construction also received a new order from Transmission Corporation of Andhra Pradesh Limited for 220 kV underground cable laying between Malkaram & Ghanapur substation to Moulali substation in Andhra Pradesh. various additional orders worth `205 crores have been secured from ongoing projects. Bina. Balia and the 400 kV substations at Dehradun. In the Power Transmission & Distribution business. utilities and parking at Ghaziabad. L&T construction has won a new order worth ` 265 crores from the Tamil Nadu Generation & Distribution Corporation Limited (TANGEDCO) for power distribution work across various districts in Tamil Nadu. The Power Transmission and Distribution business has bagged orders worth ` 605 crores from domestic and international clients. A major order was secured from Bangalore Metrorail Corporation Limited (BMRC) for electrical and mechanical work for seven underground stations and associated tunnel sections of North.West corridors of BMRC Phase-I. In the Transportation Infrastructure business.NEW ORDERS Orders Valued `1401 Cr L&T Construction secured new orders totaling over `1401 crore in various business segments spread across India and overseas in January 2013. Indore and Aurangabad. apron. raw water transmission main. the company has secured an additional order from Qatar for its ongoing project for re-use and waste water treatment. L&T Construction’s Solar Business Unit. For the Power Grid Corporation of India Limited. The Company’s Water and Effluent Treatment Business has won orders valued over `621 crores. 50 MGD water treatment plant and clear water pumping station at Kolkata. Air Traffic Control tower and other associated civil works at Sindhudurg in Maharashtra. Orders Valued `1504 Cr L&T Construction has secured new orders valued over `1504 crores across various business segments in Feb’2013. The Water & Solar Business has bagged new orders both in domestic and international markets. Bachau. aircraft maintenance unit. 5 kg/sq.PROJECT NEWS L&T Finance project Mumbai achieves 7 days 11 hours cycle The L&T Finance project at Kalina. logistic supply chain and high reliability of P&M in strict adherence to all safety and quality norms.Mar 2013 of 1700 cu. the project team achieved this benchmark. Muthuraman (Vice Chairman-Tata Steel) recently visited Kalinganagar site and appreciated L&T for achieving such a remarkable milestone. planning and teamwork of the staff involved in the project. Mumbai achieved a cycle time of 7 Days 11 Hours for last three slabs covering a total area of 1100 sq.m. 5th floor slab on 18th Dec’12 and the 6th floor slab on 26th Dec’12 with 7days 11hours cycle time. location of Rebar processing unit at SSC Khopoli. The 3rd floor slab was cast on 1st December 2012. Mr.m. 4th floor slab on 9th Dec’12.m concrete production for the month of December 2012 which is the highest record achieved by any site in MMH IC. Maximum Concrete production achieved for in a day was 2630cu. The team poured concrete to an average 36 ECC CONCORD Jan . Kalinganagar site creates a record in highest concrete production L&T Kalinganagar site constructing Asia’s largest steel plant (Greenfield project) has achieved 50.m (PT slab) with HT strands of approximately 7. The site has also achieved remarkable quantities in Structural Erection (6003t) . The feat was made possible only due to the meticulous micro-level planning of all resources with well-defined roles and responsibilities. about 100 km from the site and the local body restrictions for night work. Nerurkar (MD – Tata Steel) and Mr.m and a reinforcement of approximately 65 kg/sq. Despite various challenges such as paucity of working and stacking place.m/day following stringent safety & quality standards.149 cu. The cycle time also includes construction of 7 lift and 2 staircase walls. The achievement was possible with the utmost dedication. The total built-up area works out to 20.85. L&T’s BMH BU is also executing a complex and gigantic network of RMHS at Bhushan Steel Project for Raw Material Feeding to two Blast Furnaces. CTS Siruseri (Phase 1) Achieves LEED India NC Gold Certification Cognizant Technology Solutions . Mr. completes Unit 4 of power house in just 42 days! L&T’s Srinagar HEP project team has been setting many benchmarks including executing Asia’s largest desilting basin. planning and teamwork of every staff involved in the project. this feat was achieved by a team of young engineers who through their dedication and excellent micro-level project management achieved the target two days prior to 44 days. Facing all odds. 135 days for Unit 2 and 110 days for Unit 3. This achievement was possible due to the utmost dedication.L&T’s Srinagar HEP team surpasses records. Rahul Sengupta . the project team achieved another milestone of completing Unit 4 of power house within a record 42 days. two Sinter Plants and Two Coke Ovens apart from a system for the Power Plant. Some of the green features include: yy yy yy yy yy yy 56% Water Savings in the Campus 17% Energy Savings in the Campus 95% of Construction waste being diverted from Landfill 16% of Building Materials has recycled Content 30% Enhanced Ventilation for Interior Spaces 100% of Waste Water Treatment on-site and Reuse inside Campus Bhushan Steel Project achieves highest structural erection ever L&T’s Bhushan Steel project site.EVP Bhushan Steel. The project consists of 3 software development blocks. appreciated L&T for achieving such a remarkable milestone and presented an Appreciation Certificate highlighting the same.Siruseri Phase 1 project has achieved LEED IGBC NC Gold rating. Out of the four units in the scope. MLCP and security cabins. Angul.ft. a canteen and amenity block. In a recent move. L&T had earlier taken approximately 150 days for completing Unit 1. This is the single highest achievement in a month as well as the highest record achieved by any BMH project site in MMH IC. ECC CONCORD Jan . has achieved Structural Erection of 4008 t in the month of December 2012. The earlier record stood at 45 days done at Koteshwar HEP and the project site team of L&T took this up as a challenge and set itself a target of 44 days.087 sq.Mar 2013 37 . 18th Jan 13). Complicated profile of Core Wall that changes at each level. have higher strength and are able to carry more load compared to similar diameter of bored/precast piles. L&T GeoStructure’s scope of work involves driving of about 2000 spun piles. 38 ECC CONCORD Jan . precast pre-tensioned spun concrete piles.m/hr capacity batching plant (Schwing CP30 Model) with 3 silos and all required accessories (Including trail dry run) in a record time of “17 hours”. with due consideration to safe work procedures. Kochi erected and commissioned a 30 cu. The in-house team sketched out a micro level schedule covering activity sequencing.600 safe manhours at site without a single incident. L&T sets national record in fastest erection and commissioning of batching plant at Cognizant Project –Kochi The P&M team of Cognizant Project.05. L&T GeoStructure has achieved 1.000 RM in just 39 days. M/s. logistics planning and execution. They offer an economical foundation system with consistent and superior quality compared to ordinary concrete piles. Heavy Wind Velocity in Airport premises at 70 m height. Extreme Weather Conditions of Delhi. The achieved highest driving length in a single day is 605 RM. multitasking. Also.L&T achieves 8-days cycle time at DIAL ATC Tower L&T GeoStructure has achieved driving of 10. Pre-cast spun piles are factory produced. The achievement becomes more remarkable due to the inherent and unavoidable constraints such as: yy yy yy yy Casting is done at the height of 70m from Ground Level. DIAL ATC Tower project team has achieved casting of 17th level external core wall in 8 days cycle time (10th Jan 13. Schwing Stetter (OEM) confirmed this as a “NATIONAL RECORD” for fastest erection and commissioning of Stetter CP30 batching plant and commended B&F IC – P&M team by issuing a citation letter.000 RM of spun piles in just 60 days of working and the next 10.Mar 2013 . First in L&T -Pre-cast SPUN Piles! L&T GeoStructure’s CINDA project at Dahej has achieved a milestone of driving 1000 nos. Tehsil Phalodi in a fast track time of 150 days! The plant was commissioned and synchronized with the grid on 20th February. and very rarely goes upto 1500mm or 1800mm dia.L&T completes Asia’s first precast hi-rise building in about a year L&T completes 20 MW of solar power in 150 days Solar BU’s Jodhpur Cluster has accomplished and added yet another milestone by commissioning 20 MW Solar Photovoltaic Power Plant at Rawra village . 2013 with 11 power blocks pumping power to the grid. The dedicated and focused efforts of the project team under the leadership of Mr. a field trial for 2500mm dia. pile boring was successfully carried out at L&T’s Kanchi yard on 17 January 2013 with experts in large dia. quality workmanship and meticulous planning are some of the notable points that led to the successful execution of this fast track project. Director – Omkar Realtors and Developers Pvt. Rajendra Verma. Project Head . It is a matter of great significance that this project gets benchmarked as Asia’s first hi-rise precast building. Ltd. Project Manager. In total. visited the project site and appreciated the spirited team of L&T behind this landmark achievement in the presence of Mr V. Recently L&T GeoStructure demonstrated its inhouse capability of carrying out 2500mm dia. was highly appreciated by the client “Solarfield Energy Two Pvt. Another first in India by L&T GeoStructure 2500 mm dia pile L&T GeoStructure with its fleet of foundation equipment has the capability to carry out largesize piling to the order of 3000mm dia. B and C) of the precast building within a short span of about 13 months. Mumbai has completed the three towers (Tower A. Mr. Muttur. 1012 residential units were built in about a year using precast construction methodology. M. A K Singh. Innovative work methods. Installation of 115950 modules in 5 days with an average of 23190 modules per day was a commendable and remarkable achievement proving L&T’s EPC capability in the solar industry. pile with BG 36 hydraulic rotary piling rig. The work commenced during January 2012 and by mid February 2013 all the three towers were completed. due to lack of expertise and equipment. Tower A and B comprises of 14 residential units per floor while tower C contains 16 units per floor. Subsequently. Rajiv Kumar – Cluster Project Manager and Mr. The pile boring was successfully completed for 31m depth encountering hard soil and weathered rock.” L&T’s Crescent Bay Pragati Project team at Boiwada.Mar 2013 39 .Crescent Bay Pragati. piling. Ltd. In India. the maximum size of piling is in the range of 1000mm to 1200mm dia. This field trial gave the team the confidence ECC CONCORD Jan . All three towers rise to a height of 70 m consisting of ground + 23 floors. this capability of 2500mm dia. In the light of anticipated potential for large dia. 40 ECC CONCORD Jan . With this capability. Mangu Singh.Mar 2013 . The project team worked out a micro level schedule comprising activities such as sequencing. It is a matter of great significance that this is the first time 2500mm dia pile is being done in India. The precast U-Girder was transported using 45 m long multi-axle trailer from the precast yard to the main viaduct area through the congested Delhi Mathura Road. The project scope is 2500mm dia piles of depth about 33m. Mr.to carry out large-size piling of such order with effective and safe methodology. logistics planning and execution with due consideration to safe work procedure.5 km elevated viaduct of Faridabad Metro corridor is scheduled to be completed within 20 months. L&T GeoStructure bagged the CMRL package at Mannadi station in February 2013. piling gave L&T GeoStructure a marketing and competitive edge over other piling contractors in India. graced the occasion and appreciated the project team’s initiatives and efforts to start the superstructure works by overcoming many obstacles. Managing Director of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation. boring was done for about 3m and concreting of plunge column was successfully completed. piling for the ongoing and upcoming metro projects. DMRC project team initiated the superstructure activity of ‘U’ Girder erection L&T’s project team of CC-06 of DMRC initiated the superstructure activity of ‘U’ Girder erection on 4th March by erecting a 27m long U-Girder weighing 160 t using both 400 t and a 350 t capacity cranes. in very hard rock. The 13. The piling rig was commissioned at site and the drilling in soil from existing ground level to 30m was done in just 11 hours. Subsequently. and is regarded as one of the best technological universities in the country. Noted spiritualist and lifestyle guru Sri Sri Ravishankar was the other recipient of a Doctorate at the convocation. Kamla Beniwal in Ahmedabad on January 19. Naik received the Doctorate from the Governor of Gujarat. and Chancellor of the University Dr.M.M. Naik’s Dynamic Leadership & Service to Engineering Profession L&T’s Executive Chairman.Mar 2013 41 . was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from the Gujarat Technological University. 2013. It has received six national awards for excellence in academic and technological fields. and Chancellor of the University Dr. The University has over 4 lakh students on its rolls. Naik Awarded Doctorate from Gujarat Technological University Mr. The doctorate is in recognition of Mr. Kamla Beniwal Citation Lauds Mr. A. Mr. Naik would inspire successive generations of engineering graduates. Naik’s distinctive record of service to the engineering profession. his dynamic leadership and outstanding personal achievements.000. The Gujarat Technological University has rapidly established itself as an institution committed to creating new benchmarks in technological education. This Doctorate is the second in Mr. has over 500 affiliated colleges that have an eminent faculty of over 17. ECC CONCORD Jan . Mr. A.C O R P O R AT E Mr. Naik’s illustrious career . Naik. The University stated that the honour for Mr. Naik receives the Doctorate from the Governor of Gujarat.following the Honoris Causa in 2011 from the Sardar Vallabhai Patel University. Shankar Raman attributed his success to his high caliber team and reiterated the Company’s commitment to meeting the challenges ahead. The CNBC TV18 CFO of the Year Awards are among the most coveted in the financial community. Mr. L&T has demonstrated the transparency of its operations as well as its role in emission management. Government of Tamil Nadu for upgrading the Tamil Nadu Institute of Labour Studies as Centre of Excellence. With representations from Government. L&T’s Top Ten rating. L&T. Shankar Raman accepts the CFO of the Year Award from Mr. has won the prestigious ‘CFO of the Year’ Award presented by the leading business channel CNBC TV18. Also Awarded ‘Best Performing CFO in the Infrastructure & Power Sector’ Mr.Mr. Industry Institution Interface Mr. Human Resources Management. 2013. has been appointed as member of an inter-disciplinary committee formed under the Chairmanship of Commissioner of Labour. R. Shankar Raman.M. A. at a high profile ceremony in Mumbai yesterday. The CDLI-India along with a report was released on January 18. Shankar Raman received the award from Mr. Accepting the Award. Carbon emission is a key indicator of how much a company’s operations are impacting the environment.CNBC TV 18 L&T Ranks Among Top 10 In Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index L&T is rapidly establishing itself at the forefront of the ‘green’ industry. Union Minister of State for Corporate Affairs. L&T is the only company in the industrial segment to have made it to the ‘Top 10’ on the Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index (CDLI–India). The 2012 report also provides an outlook on how Indian companies are integrating GHG emission risks and opportunities into their business processes. R. Shankar Raman is CFO of the Year . L&T GeoStructure.Human Resources. They honour “the best minds in finance that have steered their organizations through the choppy waters of the economic downturn”. Industrial Hazards & Occupational safety and Legal metrology as per the GO issued by the Government. The Institution will focus on Industrial Relations. Executive Chairman. The latest affirmation comes with the prestigious UK-based Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) ranking L&T among the Top 10 companies in its annual assessment of Green House Gas (GHG) emissions and climate change strategies of Indian companies. Naik.Mar 2013 Carbon Discloser Project is a global pioneer in the field of appraising the responses of companies to climate change. It has the largest database of corporate’s performance on GHG emissions and related management practices including energy usage. Sachin Pilot in the presence of Mr. L&T’s Chief Financial Officer. C. The citation highlights the contribution of Chief Financial Officers to not only ensure the success of their own organization but also raise India’s professional stature to global levels. The survey had covered the leading 200 companies (based on market capitalization) in India. Jayakumar. . 42 ECC CONCORD Jan . Academia & Corporates the 10 member committee will assist to upgrade the 40 year old Institution as a Centre of Excellence. By achieving a higher score in CDLI. Sachin Pilot. at an 8 acres land provided by the Government in Chennai. The award gains special significance in the light of the challenging macro-economic situation that has tested accepted wisdom and compelled CFOs to re-invent their roles. Mr. Mr. following the recent Newsweek ranking of L&T as the World’s 4th Greenest Company in the industrial sector demonstrates the increasing international recognition of the success of our sustainability engagements. and its long term environment strategy. Head . Kannan. The Chief Minister inaugurated the facility in the presence of Ministers. Ahmedabad.EVENTS Shri Narendra Modi.Mar 2013 43 . Vice President and Mr. Senior Management and project team members of GIFT. S. a world class 122 meter commercial tower constructed by L&T’s B&F IC at Gujarat International Finance Tec-City in Gandhinagar. Inaugurates “GIFT ONE” Tower @ GIFT CITY Mr. L&T executed the 122 meter. Present during the occasion were Mr. Modi inaugurating Gift-One in the presence of other dignitaries Gujarat’s tallest building – GIFT ONE. K. Dutta Project Manager. Shri Narendra Modi on January 10th 2013. was inaugurated by the Honourable Chief Minister of Gujarat. 30 storey building comprising of basement plus ground plus 28 floors in a short span of 16 months ECC CONCORD Jan . along with project team members from L&T Construction. ILFS and L&T Construction. Project Features Utility Complex is the heart of the Terminal Building comprising of the HVAC Building.220 CFM each 44 ECC CONCORD Jan . state-of-the-art technology used in Chiller Management.N.N. Exhaust Fans – 60. Gopalakrishna Pillai J. condenser Pumps with flow rate of 1702 m3/ hr each. 2013. Karthi Gajendran. SNS later interacted with the team and encouraged them to gear-up for the bigger challenge of inaugurating the terminal on schedule. S. B&F IC. HVAC Building Built-up area – 4480 sq. He motivated the team to aspire for bigger achievements in the upcoming major milestones of MIAL . L&T. Sr. Dr. Secondary Pumps with flow rate of 973 m3/hr each.m 6 Nos. L&T. VP . SNS highlighted the continual relationship with the GVK group and congratulated the project team on the efforts put in for completion of Utility Complex. Niranjan Simha. President of Airport Development. Electrical Building and the Sewage Treatment Plant. S. Member of the Board and Sr. inaugurating the complex along with the other dignitaries The Utility Complex – considered the ‘Heart’ of Mumbai International Airport Project was inaugurated by Dr.Mar 2013 . General Manager & Deputy Project Director. Member of the Board and Sr. GVK Reddy. GVK. Chairman of GVK Group and Mr. 2500 TR Chillers 7 Nos. Mr. Executive Vice President.Utility Complex inaugurated at MIAL Dr. Executive Vice President. Project Director. Chairman of GVK Group and Mr. Subrahmanyan (SNS). Chanderbhan Manwani. 6 cells Cooling Towers – 1702 m3 / hr / cell 9 Nos. GVK. GVK Reddy. GVK Reddy lauded the efforts put in by L&T’s project team members and appreciated the team for the comprehensive design of the Utility Complex. on January 11. Electrical facilities. Primary Pumps & 7 nos. Vice President & BU Head – Airports. Subrahmanyan (SNS).Project Development. Mr. The inauguration was held in the august presence of Mr.Air Traffic Control Tower and Terminal Openings. B&F IC and Mr. 7 Nos. SCADA system and Sequential Batch Reaction technology for treating Sewage water and also for the flawless execution of the systems and building finishes. Railway Board inaugurated the two day seminar in the presence of senior executives from Railways. Mr. 100% of Cooling Tower Make up and Grey water will be fed from this plant. Member Engineering. ECC CONCORD Jan .5 m diameter Sequential Batch Reactor (SBR) Technology used for treatment of sewage water. Mishra. Mishra. L&T Construction projected its integrated capabilities in railway projects and its training initiatives undertaken at Competency Development Centre for rail construction along with a model of the ballast less track developed for urban mass transit system. 80% of water used in Terminal 2 is being re-cycled.m 6 Nos 3 MVA DG sets 5 Nos.Electrical Building Built-up area – 2320 sq.Mar 2013 45 . He visited L&T’s stall and appreciated the initiatives undertaken. A. A. L&T Construction Showcases Comprehensive Capabilities at IPWE Railway Seminar Mr.P . 11 KV/433 V Transformers The source of power supply from Tata Power Connected Load – 55 MVA (T2) + 6 MVA (Ancillaries) Maximum demand – 44 MVA (T2) + 5 MVA (Ancillaries) DG backup – 18 MVA (T2) + 5 MVA (Ancillaries) Sewage Treatment Plant Built-up area – 2500 sq. 2. Member Engineering. National Technical Seminar in Railways being held at Chennai Trade Centre during January 11-12.5 MVA.P. Railway Board (third from right) at L&T’s stall The Railway Business Unit of L&T Construction put up an impressive stall at IPWE 2013.m Capacity – 10 Million Liters / Day Cass Basin – 37. 2013. Ministers visit Construction Skills Training Sub Centre at Chhindwara Hon’ble Finance Minister Mr P . Madhya Pradesh on 9th January 2013. Also present during the event were Members of the Legislative Assembly – Mr. 66 kV GIS New Substations – 2 No’s. 66kV GIS Substation Augmentation works Excluding Building – 1 No’s. The Regional Training Manager. engineering. Chhindwara New Delhi CM inaugurates 33 kV GIS substation A 33 kV Gas Insulated Substation constructed by L&T’s PT&D IC at Sanjay Camp. testing at manufacturer’s works.Smt. S. S. storage. 46 ECC CONCORD Jan . He elaborated on how the organization has been creating employment prospects for the rural youth and the efforts taken by L&T project sites in providing job opportunities for the trained workmen in India and abroad. insurance. erection.Mr. Kamalnath visited L&T’s Construction Skills Training Sub Centre located at Chhindwara. Mr P. Chidambaram and the Union Urban Development Minister Mr. interacted with the students and appreciated the efforts of L&T. New Delhi was inaugurated by the Honourable Chief Minister of New Delhi . The Finance Minister also visited the model class room. Sagar. K. design. Kamalnath interacting with the trainees at L&T’s Construction Skills Training Sub Centre. Hyderabad Mr T M Jalapathy. Archna Arora (IAS) on 13th January. received the dignitaries and presented an overview of L&T and the skill training institute. Chidambaram and Mr. Larsen & Toubro had been entrusted by Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. type testing. Sheila Dixit along with the Chairperson of NDMC (New Delhi Municipal Council) . The scope of work as specified below includes complete project management. unloading at site. manufacture.Ms. delivery. testing and commissioning of the complete 66 kV & 33 kV GIS substations and augmentation of existing substations at site on single source responsibility basis. 33kV GIS Substation Augmentation works Excluding Building – 8 No’s. (PGCIL) for the implementation of 66 kV & 33 kV GIS substations and augmentation of existing substations on deposit work basis for New Delhi Municipal Council. 33kV GIS New Substation – 5 No’s.Mar 2013 . N. Tanwar and the Chief Engineer of NDMC . The scope work involves establishing of 11 kV independent feeders. Ex. Mr. Karnataka.Mar 2013 47 yy yy yy . along with the site team and other stakeholders participated and viewed the inauguration live through a video conferencing facility and thanked the CM. K.. Chief Executive and Managing Director.D. IAS.Revanna. on 30th of January 2013 in the presence of Superintending Engineer . developed by L&T Shipbuilding a JV between L&T and TIDCO. Kattupalli Port. Besides. ECC CONCORD Jan . extension/ rearranging of LT lines. L&T Shipbuilding and the District Collector of Tiruvallur.H. S N Subrahmanyan. L&T IDPL. Chief Operating Officer. P R Prabhu. and under the administrative control of TN Maritime Board (TNMB) Construction of the Port commenced in Oct 2009 and was completed in Mid 2012 Kattupalli port operated by the Port division of L&T Shipbuilding Ltd.Venkatesh. K.Chief Minister of TN inaugurated Kattupalli Port Complex through Video Conferencing yy It is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment including 6 Quay Cranes and 15 RTGC’s and has initial annual capacity of 1. Dedicated facilities are available for Customs. Veera Raghava Rao. Power Minister of Karnataka inaugurated the Nirantara Jyothi Yojana of Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation Ltd (CESC). Immigration and Port Health Clearances for Ships calling at Kattupalli Port The Port has been given clearance by the Navigation Safety at Ports committee and is also ISPS Compliant yy yy yy Nirantara Jyothi Yojana Phase-2 inaugurated in Karnataka Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Selvi J Jayalalithaa inaugurated the Kattupalli Port on 30th January through video conferencing from the Secretariat in Chennai. an event was organized at the port site where senior L&T officials including Mr. A CFS is also available within the Complex with a closed warehouse. Erection of Distribution Transformers in 1200 villages in 3 Taluks of Hassan District. In a bid to facilitate continuous 24 hours power supply to non-agriculture loads and also increase the voltage profile and reduce losses the Government of Karnataka has envisaged the Nirantara Jyothi Yojana (NJY) for Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation. The renovation and modernization works of the existing lines and distribution transformers were very critical as the existing sub-stations and its 11 kV outgoing feeders were situated in remote areas. The Port has in Phase I two Container Berths 350m long each and a Container yard with 5120 ground slots and 320 Reefer slots. Gandhi Rajan. Mr. Present alongside. Mr. Project Highlights: yy L&T Kattupalli Port is a Non-Major Port.2 million TEUs. Mr. all the augmentation works were to be carried out in live substations where 100% shutdown was involved. as the CM unveiled the plaque was Mr. Member of the Board & Senior Executive Vice President (Infrastructure & Construction).O&M Circle. Also. Hassan and other CESC and L&T officials. Executive VP . is a lagoon type tidal harbour protected by two breakwaters. Vice President & Head – Water & Effluent Treatment were present during this event and addressed the gathering. KAK added that it is every individual’s responsibility to conserve water. Vinod Tare. Saeed Al Tayer. Mr. Member of the Board & Sr. Environmental Engg & Mgmt Program. Dept. K. Subrahmanyan in his key note address motivated the WET team to work out new business opportunities for the various clients. Vinod Tare in his thought provoking address shared the need to maintain our water bodies. Asok Kumar. Executive Vice President.Mr. Kanpur as the Chief Guest. Subrahmanyan. K. 2013. dams and promoting more and more irrigation schemes. S. Mr. Mr.Water & Solar and Mr. He added that engineers must think about applying modern science and new technologies using traditional wisdom. 48 ECC CONCORD Jan . Referring to the Ganga action plan. He stressed on the need to increase the engineering design strength in the BU to bring about innovative designs and technologies on par with international standards. UAE Minister of Finance and Dubai Deputy Ruler visited L&T’s dynamic stall along with the MD & CEO of DEWA. Rajavel in his address traced the origin of World Water Day way back in 1993 and referred to UN’s International Year of Water Cooperation. Rajavel. river flows and connectivity and face the challenge of having the river flow yet discover ways and means to generate hydropower.N. Mr.Mar 2013 . controlling pollution and joining hands with the government in cleaning rivers.L&T exhibits its solar capabilities at Solar Middle East L&T Construction’s Solar Business Unit exhibited its comprehensive Solar EPC capabilities at the Solar Middle East exhibition held along with the famous Middle East electricity event at Dubai between 17th & 19th February. S. Tare said that people should care for water bodies and also adopt economic water based sanitation methods. Prof. Asok Kumar in his welcome address stressed on the importance of water management for a better living. L&T Construction. Mr. Prof. leading IPP’s based out of MENA/Europe.N. A brief introduction about L&T’s solar related capabilities was presented to HH by the solar team. policy and regulatory officials as they congregated to chart the growth of the Middle East Solar Power Market. He spoke about the proactive measures one needs to take towards preserving water. His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Of Civil Engg. The conference was attended by industry stalwarts. Executive Vice President . Indian Institute of Technology. World Water Day 2013 celebrated at HQ World Water Day 2013 was celebrated at the L&T Construction’s Headquarters in Chennai on 22nd March with a number of events reinforcing the need for water conservation. S. Water & Effluent Treatment BU organised an event during this occasion with Prof. S. to conserve water as a precious commodity. SNS also mentioned about the idea of starting a desalination business which will be the future and the need for WET business to explore international markets mainly the Middle East. The ICE President also praised the team at L&T with the words “Engineers work with the environment to create a sustainable future and L&T’s works are great both in India and abroad.S. innovating by creating and sharing knowledge and Informing government decision and its values to public and ICE community. visited L&T’s Chennai Metro Rail’s Underground Project Site at Kilpauk and had a technical interaction with the tunnel engineers and the core working group engineers of the project site. 2013. Barry Clarke and David Lloyd Roach. representative from Chennai coordinated the events during the President’s visit here.Inspiring the next generation to become civil engineers.Prof. ECC CONCORD Jan . Director of Membership.Prof. paid their maiden visit to L&T Construction. He also expressed that up-gradation of syllabus with respective new standard codes of practices is more focused at international schools. The dignitaries from ICE were welcomed by Mr. the President highlighted the importance of engineering skills in testing of complex soils.Mar 2013 49 . The President along with the Director. S. UK.C. civil engineering department where Prof. Mr. design and construction of foundations and the emerging design developments in UK. Subrahmanyan. and the other members of ICE Chennai chapter.ICE-UK President visits Chennai ICE President . Dr B Sivarama Sarma. Illamparthi briefed the academic syllabus of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. analysis. Mr. Later the ICE team had an interaction session with the Anna University students. Director of Membership with KVR and SNS during the visit to L&T’s campus ICE President .N. UK and the mutual benefit in the partnering of two towering organisations while the President highlighted the principles of 3Is in his message . Chennai between 22nd and 23rd January. Vasudeva Rao – Project Manager highlighted the project milestones and the status. ICE-Chennai arranged for a lecture themed “Developments in Geo–Technical Engineering” at IIT Madras on 22nd January 2013 where in his address. The President reviewed the same and expressed that in general all the subjects covered at international level are also being taught in the Indian schools. ICE members and Deputy High Commissioner.”An evening get together function was arranged with L&T executives.K V Ranagaswamy. Working Committee Director.Sankarlalingam. Chairman. The Chairman shared the aspirations of L&T with ICE. Mr. Patron. Barry Clarke and David Lloyd Roach. The ICE team also visited Anna University. EVP & Head . 50 ECC CONCORD Jan . Host of visitors comprising of clients. promotional video & brochures.Mar 2013 . contractors & suppliers visited our stall and have shown interest in our EPC capabilities. the seminar on “the Investment Opportunities in the Electrical Industries in the Arab Countries” and the “7th Exhibition of Electrical Industries in the Arab World”. J.S. The main agenda of this grand event was “Renewable Energy and Smart Grid – Future Solutions to Electric Power” in Arab countries. His Excellency Dr. Mr. organized by Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation (KAHRAMAA). Qatar from 7th to 9th Jan 2013. The conference was attended by Energy Ministers & senior dignitaries of various Arab Countries. the minister of energy and industry in the state of Qatar has inaugurated the 4th General Conference of Arab Union of Electricity and Exhibition.PT&D IC along with senior colleagues had visited our stall & participated in various conferences held during the event. Sudarsan.L&T Participates in the 4th General Conference of Arab Union of Electricity & Exhibition L&T Construction Power Transmission & Distribution IC exhibited its comprehensive PT&D and Solar EPC capabilities in the 4th General Conference of Arab Union of Electricity & Exhibition held at Doha. The entire capability spectrum of L&T in power transmission & distribution sector along with renewable energies was displayed through photographs. consultants. Mohammed Bin Saleh al Sada. International Manager. S.N. Subrahmanyan by Ms. which was scheduled during 15th April to 25th April at Chennai. Chennai on March 4. L&T.Mar 2013 51 . Corporate HR & Director. S. Executive Vice President (Infrastructure & Construction). A formal accreditation certificate was also presented to Mr. Chief Executive. Stuart Naylor. Teresa Budworth. LDA.N. ECC CONCORD Jan . NEBOSH and Mr. Chief Executive. UK accredited L&T’s Leadership Development Academy (LDA) at Lonavala for delivering their International General Certificate (IGC) Course at a function organised in L&T’s Headquarters. 2013. Teresa. S. Member of the Board and Sr. Lonavala. The formal agreement to this effect was signed by Ms. Subrahmanyan. Neville Lobo.NEBOSH Accreditation for L&T’s Leadership Development Academy (LDA) Mr. NEBOSH. NEBOSH National Examination Board for Occupational Safety & Health (NEBOSH). L&T and Mr. Member of the Board and Sr. In order to launch the first batch of this course. L&T in the presence of Mr. Vice President. Subrahmanyan (SNS). receives the accreditation certificate from Ms. Teresa Budworth.N. 22nd March at Leadership Development Academy (LDA). L&T internal Tutors’ workshop was held on Friday. Executive Vice President. S. . Prominent visitors to the stall included government officials.Mar 2013 Mr. S. forging 2.L&T at Vibrant Gujarat 2013 Mr. KV said. Venkataramanan (KV) took the delegates present on a whirlwind verbal tour of L&T’s many projects in the state. CEO and MD. Venkataramanan. held between 11 th and 13 January at Gandhinagar. A total of 2. visiting the stall and encouraged the participants included. Executive Vice President. provides L&T the opportunity to demonstrate the turnkey construction expertise that helps iconic structures transit from bold concept to breathtaking reality. K. Subrahmanyan. Mr.N. K. The annual event. bureaucrats and political leaders.670 strategic partnerships.N. CEO & MD. Member of the Board and Sr. Venkataramanan. Senior L&T-ites who went through the exhibits 52 ECC CONCORD Jan . From L&T. L&T had displayed its core competencies through an attractive stall in the exhibition at Vibrant Gujarat. and Mr.100 delegates from 121 countries attended 127 seminars on different topics. Whole-time Director & Sr. CEO and MD addressing the gathering The sixth edition of Vibrant Gujarat 2013 Summit. L&T. became an example of a visionary approach of the Government of Gujarat towards inclusive and sustainable development. Subrahmanyan (SNS). Mr. L&T. EVP (Infrastructure & Construction). K. 0MTPA Expansion Project. MIAL Project) received this award at the felicitation ceremony. B&F IC has been adjudged as Excellence in Construction of High Rise Building and awarded ACCE(I) Billimoria Award 2012 by the Association of Consulting Civil Engineers (India) during the ACCE(I) Awards. Jamshedpur. ECC CONCORD Jan .Outstanding Design of Industrial Plant/Structure for the Design and erection of Pipe Conveyor Long Span Galleries (Bridges) 3.AW A R D S ACCE(I) Billimoria Award for MIAL ATC Tower The Mumbai International Airport Projects ATC Tower by L&T Construction. T. ACCE(I)-Bhagwati award for Bulk Material Handling Business MMH IC’s Bulk Material Handling Business has bagged the ACCE(I)BHAGWATI award 2012.Mar 2013 53 . Raw material handling System for Tata Steel. A detailed presentation was made at the conference on the design & erection challenges faced in this project and best practices implemented by EDRC – BMH. ATC Tower) and Mr R Thamilagaran (Head – QA/QC. Mr. Namachivayam (Project Manager. Mr N. Convention & Consultants Colloquium held at Mangalore on 11th & 12th Jan’2013. Sasidhar of EDRC – BMH received the award from the Association of Consulting Civil Engineers (I) on 12th January at Mangalore. Srinivasan. 54 ECC CONCORD Jan .A.Transmission Line Testing & Research Station bags Quality Council of India Award .2013 Transmission Line Testing & Research Station (TLTRS) has bagged the prestigious D. Ravi Kiran Megham and Mr. The award. Completion of this project is expected to facilitate power evacuation from Barka Power Plant and power sharing through various 220kV and 132kV Lines. Shah. The project scope includes construction of 220kV grid station in existing 132kV grid station premises. TLTRS adds yet another feather to its cap of staying ahead in implementing new technologies.Quality Council of India Award . L&T awarded at “Construction Week” Oman Awards 2013 L&T’s ‘Upgrading Jahloot Grid Station to 220kV and 220kV Transmission line’ was awardedthe Infrastructure project of the year by “Construction Week” Oman Awards 2013.mm underground cable two circuits and 70 km of Double Circuit Transmission Line from Misfah Grid Station to Jahloot Grid Station passing through one of the toughest mountainous terrain.2010 by Oman Electricity Transmission Company S. which are connected to Jahloot Grid station. K.12. The new technologies implemented include Web casting of Tower testing. which is one among 16 other categories. Tower Rigging Software & Integrated SCADA system and Automation of NABL workflow.5 km route length of 220kV 1C x 2500 sq. 1.2013 at a function held in Grand Hayat Muscat.Natarajan and consists of key members Mr. The Project team was headed by Dr K. M Karthikeyan. Mr. was announced on 19. With this achievement. Upgrading Jahloot Grid Station to 220kV and 220kV Transmission Line Project is an EPC contract awarded to Larsen & Toubro (Oman) LLC on 26.2013 at the 8th National Quality Conclave of Quality Council of India held at New Delhi on 8th March 2013 for the case study submitted: ‘An opportunity for companies to showcase their success stories in the field of Quality implementing new Technology’.03.L.Mar 2013 .OG and project activities started by 1st week of January 2011. Govt. receives the award from Dr. affirming its unrivalled leadership position in the industry. ISO:9606-1. Finance and Accounts Institute (ATI) to conduct training and certification at receiving the certificate from Mr. V. The citation says the awards recognise business leaders whose ‘relentless pursuit of excellence has fuelled India’s journey to the forefront of the world economy. B. It was handed over by Dr. a representative body of professional welding engineers in India and member country of International Institute of Welding is an Authorized National Body (ANB) to carry out certification programmes for International Institutes of Welding. IIW India has accredited the welding Centre of CSTI. trained welders are certified by CSTI after conducting the welder qualification test and MES/NCVT certificate is issued by Director General of Employment and Training. L&T bags NDTV Profit Business Leadership Award L&T secured yet another coveted accolade.Kancheepuram as an Authorized Training Mr. BSEN:287 and ASME Sec IX/AWS D1. Executive Vice President. B.CSTI.Montek Singh Ahluwalia . Natarajan G.S. M. the brightest and the most dynamic of Indian organisations that have emerged leaders in their respective business operations’. Ramakrishnan. of India. in the presence of Mr. Shankar Raman. CFO.CSTI and Mr. Instituted in 2006. Executive Vice President. Venkatesan.Mar 2013 55 Mr. L&T has won the award on multiple occasions in the past. bagging the prestigious NDTV Profit Business Leadership Award in the Infrastructure category. They acknowledge the best. The award was accepted on behalf of the Company by Mr.1 along with prevailing activities. ECC CONCORD Jan . Principal .M & Head . R. is involved in imparting training in welding for ITI & experienced welders and qualifying welders for domestic and overseas projects. Muralidharan – Vice Chairman of the Indian Institute of Welding various competency levels for welders to commensurate with the requirements of codes and specifications such as IS:7310 / IS:817. Planning Commission. Ramakrishnan. 2013 that was attended by the crème de la crème of Indian industry and other celebrities. Muralidharan – Vice Chairman of the Indian Institute of Welding / Chennai Branch handed over the IIW -ATI certificate to Mr. Finance and Accounts. The Indian Institute of Welding (IIW). R. Mr. Shankar Raman.Accreditation of CSTI Kancheepuram Institute and Testing Centre for Welding Trade Construction Skills Training Institute (CSTI) Kancheepuram. at a function in New Delhi on April 8. Presently.Montek Singh Ahluwalia. Deputy Chairman. the NDTV Profit Business Leadership Awards are among the most high profile of awards. Associate Vice President .. Bharti AXA General Insurance Company Ltd on March 21. Manapakkam.lntecc. Mr.Thank you” Ms. MD & CEO & Mr.... Realized what L&T has done to Nation and the World & fantastic contributions to the community” Mr.http://www. An eye opener and a huge learning” Dr. Peter Dorrich Sr. Edited by Mr. Ltd. Ramana for L&T Construction from L&T Construction Headquarters. their impressions and more information on HHL centre. Ltd.M/s. G Srinivasan-Chairman & Managing Director & Team ‘The New India Assurance Co. Hamed Kazim – HK Consulting . VL Rangarajan . please visit: . 2013 For the complete list of key visitors. Chennai . Amarnath Ananthanarayanan. . 2013 “I am amazed by what I saw and the people amazed me even more.Dip K Sen-VP & HEAD-Transportation Infrastructure on March 26. Vice President & Team Rolls Royce Marine Group on March 8. 2013 “The Museum & the presenter say it all about L&T” Mr.Holck-Larsen Centre Visitors’ Impressions “Great visit. Only for free circulation among employees of L&T Construction and their customers.. Teresa BudworthChief Executive & Mr. which gives the complete overview of L&T” Mr. 2013 “A great experience visiting the Corporate Museum and we truly appreciate the thought in building this.S. Mr. Chennai. Craig Arnold – Vice Chairman & Team M/s Eaton Industries Pvt Ltd on April 11. The contents of this magazine may not be reproduced without the written permission of the Editor. 2013 “A fantastic tour showing all the engineering passion that the people of L&T has…Fantastic Company” Mr.com/homepage/common/museum.Dubai & Mr.. Mumbai on March 4. 2013 “Incredible achievements in engineering and design brought to life by the enthusiastic and knowledge of a wonderful host. V.htm Printed at Lokavani Southern Printers Pvt. Not for sale. Navjit Gill .Stuart Naylor-International Manager M/s Nabosh on March 4.. The views expressed in this magazine are not necessarily those of the Management. Alexander Cutler – Chairman.600 089.Managing Director.