Best Paper Presentation Award for
Phoenix P-25 Triton Project
Madhusudhana B P, Senior Engineer – BIM at B&F IC’s Phoenix P-25 Triton site in Hyderabad, at the Indian Lean Construction Conference (ILCC) 2024, bagged the Best Paper Presentation Award for the journal paper titled ‘Integrated Lean and BIM Processes for High-Rise Construction’, highlighting the implementation of digital BIM workflows at the Phoenix P-25 Triton site.
The research by Madhusudhana and his co-author Ganti Shanmukh, Senior Engineer – BIM at the Navi Mumbai International Airport Project, highlights the seamless integration of Lean Construction principles with BIM processes to address key challenges in high-rise construction. “Through this innovative approach, we demonstrated significant time and cost savings, as well as a substantial reduction in rework at the site,” Madhusudhana informs. “The paper further explores the practical benefits of this integration, offering valuable insights into how digital tools and Lean methodologies can revolutionize project delivery while promoting resilience and efficiency.”
Organized by the Institute for Lean Construction Excellence (ILCE), the conference was held at IIT Guwahati from 23 to 27 November 2024, under the theme of ‘Lean Construction 4.0: Project Delivery for Resilient Infrastructure’.
HCI IC participates in 4th International Workshop on Technologies for Low-Carbon & Lean Construction
Heavy Civil Infrastructure IC (HCI IC) played a key role at the 4th International Workshop on Technologies for Low-Carbon & Lean Construction (TLC2) Conference, organized by IIT Madras on 27–28 January 2025, with T. Srinivasan, Head – Quality, HCI IC, being an invited speaker alongside distinguished professors from leading institutes across the world. The event saw active participation from industry professionals, material engineers, and research scholars, fostering insightful discussions on cutting-edge construction practices.
Presenting on the theme of ‘Sustainability through Standardized Contract Specifications’, Srinivasan emphasized the pivotal role of sustainable concrete mix designs in reducing carbon footprints. He highlighted the challenges faced by contractors in incorporating supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) like fly ash and ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS), particularly due to ambiguous and variable contract specifications.
His insights sparked an engaging discussion on the following topics:
- The need for harmonizing contract specifications with sustainability goals
- How standardized guidelines can facilitate the use of eco-friendly materials without compromising quality and durability
- The role of regulatory bodies for a smoother transition to low-carbon construction
- The importance of collaboration among clients, consultants, and contractors to drive sustainable innovation
Participation in the workshop reinforced L&T’s commitment to sustainability and lean construction, positioning HCI IC as a leader in driving quality, innovation, and eco-conscious engineering solutions. The event served as a dynamic platform for knowledge exchange, bridging the gap between research and real-world applications to shape the future of low-carbon and resilient infrastructure.
C Y Shivaji wins the ICI Ultratech Outstanding Concrete Engineer Award – 2024
Recognizing his immense contribution to the construction and concrete industry and academics, C Y Shivaji, Vice President & Head – Special Initiatives, EDRC (B&F IC), has won the Indian Concrete Institute’s Ultratech Outstanding Engineer Award 2024.
After joining L&T in 1992 at the Engineering Design Cell (EDC) as a Design Engineer, Shivaji has risen through the ranks, taking on increasingly challenging roles and responsibilities. Currently, he oversees high-profile projects, driving innovation, and special initiatives related to GeoTech, Digital, BIM, and upskilling. Over the years, he has developed expertise in various aspects of structural engineering like RCC designs, foundation designs, advanced technologies like 3D concrete printing, high-performance concrete, fibre-reinforced concrete, lightweight concrete, concrete-filled tube (CFT) composite structures, advanced construction technologies using 3DCP & PPVC, and modular design & construction using digitalization & automation.
A member of the Research Council for CSIR-SERC, Shivaji has successfully handled 50+ projects including 12 mega projects (3 airports, 1 metro, 5 hospitals, and 3 residentials).
Congratulations, Shivaji!
