08.30 Registration And Networking

09.00 Chair’s Welcome And Opening Remarks

Bridges as a component of urban development

09.10 Leading The Infrastructural Development In India

• Update on the progress of the Golden Quadrilateral Highway projects
• Exploring the technological advancements used in flyover, elevated highway and bridge projects
• Analysing the future vision and the role of Public Private Partnerships

S.K. Nirmal
Chief General Manager (Technical)
National Highway Authority of India (NHAI)

09.50 Vision And Plans For Maharashtra’s Infrastructural Growth

• Understanding the role of flyover, elevated highway and bridge projects in Mumbai’s urban growth
• Update on the progress of various ongoing bridge projects in Mumbai
• Analysing the importance of integrated sea-link projects

S.M. Sabnis
Joint Managing Director (Additional Charge)
Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC)

11.00 Case Study Barapullah Elevated Road Project-Designing An Integrated Link In Delhi’s Transportation Initiative

• Understanding the construction challenges of building across railway lines, different terrain and archaeological sites
• Using precast segmental construction technology to ensure completion before the Commonwealth Games
• Overcoming the structural challenges of constructing sub and superstructures through roads with high traffic volumes

Sarvagya Srivastava
Project Manager
Public Works Department

11.40 Supporting The Changing Needs Of Bridge Construction Industry In India

• Understanding the increasing demand for long-span bridges in India and the challenges they pose on components including bearings and expansion joints
• Outlining the importance of innovative and high-performance materials like high-strength sliding material in long-span bridges
• Adapting bridge construction practices to rising sensitivity to noise like the noise-reduced expansion joints used at the New Delhi International Airport

Gianni Moor
Chief Operation Officer & Board of Management
Mageba, Switzerland

13.20 Case Study Signature Bridge Delhi – Building An Iconic Symbol For The City

• Designing An Iconic Structure That Displays Functional Excellence And Appeals To Tourists
• Addressing Structural Challenges When Constructing The Cable Stayed Bridge With A Single Pylon
• The Material Advantage Of Steel Over Concrete Driving Pylon Construction

Jose Kurian
Chief Engineer – Signature Bridge
Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation (DTTDC)

14.00 Efficient Management For Safe And Timely Project Delivery

• Showcasing the Bandra-Worli sealink – India’s longest cable stayed bridge
• Highlighting innovations in elevated MRTS structures
• Ensuring earlier-than-scheduled delivery of the Badarpur flyover through effective project management

S.K. Dharmadhikari
Executive Vice President Business Development & Construction Solutions
Hindustan Construction Company

15.10 Case Study Short Span Bridges - Thardi Bridge, Gujarat - Completing Design And Construction Of The Project In 135 Days

• Outlining effective project management that delivers the project in record time
• Understanding the innovative technologies used to ensure safe and quick delivery
• Quality engineering techniques to ensure standards of safety and quality in planning and monitoring are met

M. Jayaram
Vice President
Afcons Infrastructure

15.50 Case Study Bangaluru-Hosur Elevated Road Project-Infrastructure Planning For Growth Centers

• Contributing to the economic profitability of the region through better connectivity
• Understanding the construction of major elements
• Analysing the design and technology used

Mahesh Tandon
Managing Director
Tandon Consultants

16.30 Comments From Chair And End Of Conference Day One