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Sanjeev Kumar Singh

Project Manager, RREC

Sanjeev certainly has his head and heart in the right place to execute an extremely challenging project that is not only constantly in the public eye but also the focus of an extremely demanding client, National High Speed Rail Corporation Ltd. (NHSRCL). “They are just as eager and passionate to complete the project as we are and I am enjoying the challenge,” he laughs,with a thumbs up. “Thanks to the support of the top management and the relentless efforts of the site execution team, the project is taking magnificent shape,” he states with much josh. Envisaging the complexities associated with the viaduct, station & depot works, Sanjeev and his team are ready to face new challenges every day. “With the available skill sets and an appetite to learn new facets in construction industry, we are overcoming challenges and turning them into opportunities,” he remarks confidently.

“In today’s world, all construction projects revolve around time, cost and quality with project management at its epicenter and for a conglomerate like L&T, agile project management will play a vital role,” he says, adding that there are many aspects that make him proud to be part of this great organization. “To begin with, L&T gives responsibility, authority and the opportunities for skill upgradation. Opportunities for learning are bountiful,” he smiles.

Having been in the construction industry for over 22 years involved in fast tracked projects, managing work life balance has been, according to Sanjeev, “a Herculean task.” Family get togethers at regular intervals boost him to deliver project commitments. Hailing from Ballia in Uttar Pradesh, Sanjeev is married to Sheela, a homemaker, and they are blessed with two sons, Shashwat and Mohit. Listening to light music and reading keep him going during his free time.

“L&T gives you tremendous opportunities to help you gain experience on a large scale, you get to learn all the time with new technologies and complex problems at the most iconic projects. At L&T, you are always building this nation, but the best is yet to come.”

“At times, it takes you away from family, but that toughens you emotionally,” he remarks with feeling. Amrendra is from Patna, Bihar, married to Sudha, a homemaker, with three lovely children, daughters Akriti and Amayra and son, Ahaan. “I like travelling and I am a profound reader in my free time,” he smiles.

“When I first arrived here and suggested that we needed to cast a 400M3 FSLM segment in 4 to 6 hours, all my colleagues looked at me as if I had two heads,” laughs Colin Farrant, aka Jack, a precast specialist, at the MASHR project, C6 package. “Today, casting 400M3 FSLM segments in 4 to 6 hours is the norm,” capturing the culture shift that he has helped engineer. “The sheer size and scope of the High Speed Rail Project is very impressive to say the least. Even my western colleagues say that L&T has taken a huge bite of the pie and that is very impressive for any company.”

A self-​proclaimed “100% Australian”, Jack was born in the small country town of Cohuna, part of a small farming community in Victoria. Several interesting and exhilarating travels and projects later, he finds himself in the grime and slush of Gujarat, helping build India’s first bullet train. “An old mentor once told me, “work is easy, Jack; it is 75% planning and 25% actual work” so I always get my planning done upfront for work to flow smoothly.”

Jack’s work philosophy: Never give in. Never give up. Always be willing to learn new things and ways. Keep an open mind. Challenge yourself every day. Set yourself goals and targets. Push yourself and then push some more. “We only live once so enjoy Life,” he laughs. He fondly recalls a tough project in Singapore that gave him many sleepless nights but also a very delighted client at the end of it. “I designed a new strand threading system to pull the entire 12 strand tendon into the ducting at one time and pulled off a 36-​month project a good 12 months earlier!” He puts a premium on working with his team and a hands-​on approach. “You will win their respect when you are in the muck with your guys, showing them an easier way to do something rather than standing at the side line giving orders.”

Quality is continuous process, and, in that sense, Quality Heads like Hirak Ranjan Mishra are always on the go. “As QA and QC Head, the first Test Pile Concrete and first FSLM Casting of the Mumbai– Ahmedabad High-​Speed Railway Project is an unforgettable memory for me,” he gushes, priding himself for his patience and self-​belief, and his team’s trust and support to collectively find better solutions.

At the MAHSR project, managing with limited resources has been a perennial challenge. “To push progress, we have been educating workers, technicians, and engineers to perform tasks efficiently,” he states, “have set up a QC Lab and commissioned new equipment for geotechnical investigations.” Investigation and approval of material are managed jointly with the client, he adds.

Dwelling on the upskilling of his colleagues at the project, he shares that such measures involve expert trainers and include inducting technical and contractual specifications of the project, delegating different tasks to the workforce for smooth operation, and giving opportunities to the youngsters to brainstorm for new ideas and how to handle critical situations.

Hirak and team have been recognized as the Best Quality Concrete Producer in the HSR C6 Package. “It was challenging to receive river sand below 4.75 mm passing which is required as per technical specifications to produce concrete to mitigate which we established a screening plant to produce sand for better-​quality concrete with zero rejection.” The team has further innovated by using a compressor for polymer recirculation to clean the bore, utilizing a coupler system instead of welding for cage fixing. The cage is lowered by crane, helping reduce the plie concrete timing to just 6 hours. Other innovative measures include a transit mixture recycling plant, tested concrete cubes, full shedding for aggregates, batching plant bin, and casting beds.

When asked what it means to be an L&T‑ite, Hirak smiles broadly and answers, “I can count ‘n’ number of things to be proud of as an L&T‑ite. First and foremost is the belief that employees get an opportunity to explore and use the best of his/​her knowledge, by being exposed to the ‘best of the best’ projects with continuous learning. There are several opportunities to enhance leadership skills thanks to encouragement from our leaders empowering us to take responsibility during critical situations.”

Hailing from Berhampur, the ‘Silk City’ of Odisha, Hirak is married to Chinmayee, a software engineer. They are blessed with a son, Suryaansh, who is 12 years old. Hirak enjoys watching cricket, reading the paper, and listening to soft music when not driving Quality.

“In my career thus far, I have produced a total of 2.11 Cr. MT of aggregates & GSB as per project requirement to quality and safety and at my present project, the Madhya Pradesh 8‑lane Expressway, we have achieved a milestone of crushing 17,177 MT aggregates & GSB in a single day on 25^th March 2021, which is the highest production achieved in a single day in TI IC so far,” shares Subhashis Rout proudly. “I have also supervised the erection and dismantling of 36 crusher plants.” Having started his journey with L&T on April 18^th, 2006, Subhashis is at his 7^th project and going strong. “My seniors like JJD Sir and AKS Sir have trusted my capability and extended a helping hand wherever I have sought it that has in turn boosted my morale and that of my team to deliver positive results,” he says with josh.

“Our job profile is such that we are the first department to be mobilized at a project site,” he points out, “therefore it is our responsibility to finalize the quarries, identify the land to install the crusher plant, develop the approach road, all with limited resources and manpower.” They also liaise with the government officials and the villagers to make them understand the L&T working culture & systems to avoid disruptions later. “Identifying and finalizing the agency before site mobilization reduces the challenges to an extent and the faith of the project team is our trump card for smooth operation,” he smiles. “After all,” he adds, “our department plays a big role in the timely achievement of targets.”

It is important for Subhashis and his team to maintain cordial relations with the sub-​contractors for smooth site operations and, equally important, to have a good equation with the client.

“Recently, I handed over an allocated target within the time frame finalized by our project team,” he shares his triumph, mentioning too the Appreciation Certificate he received from NHAI, Ratlam for setting the crushing record in March 2021.

Recognizing the value of digitalization, Subhashis mentions that they have implemented digital solutions wherever possible at the quarry & crusher sites. “All the inward and outward Weigh Bridges are digitally connected; we maintain all reports and records in digital formats and the entire operational area is covered by security cameras.”

Hailing from the village of Balipur in Odisha’s Cuttack district, Subhashis’s better half is Swagateeka, who is a Postgraduate in Sociology but presently a homemaker looking after their daughter, Sai Subhashree. “I would like to spend quality time with my daughter and wife but unfortunately, I don’t get sufficient time,” he grimaces, adding that he likes to play indoor games like table tennis, badminton, carrom, listen to songs, watch cricket or web-series.

Vikrant Abrol is absolutely over the moon and with very good reason. The Pragati Maidan project to construct an integrated transit corridor was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India on June 19^th, 2022, and to the team’s delight, he was extremely impressed with the quality of the artwork murals adorning the inside of the tunnel. “The PM was fascinated by our murals,” he says for good measure, “and proposed the tunnel to be used as an art gallery for the public on Sundays. Our client has appreciated our performance too.” The team has completed 95% of the work with only two sections remaining: the slip road of Underpass 3 and part of the Underpass 5 box pushing section. Vikrant handles finishing and road work along with the concrete pavement (80,000 sq. m) and road furniture. “We have completed 7.5 million safe manhours which is another reason to celebrate,” he laughs.

However, bringing the project to its present state required a lot of doing and Vikrant shares some of the challenges that they had to overcome. Utility shifting was a major task as was flooding since they were working anywhere from 10 – 20 m below road level. “We had to construct 6 underpasses, the main tunnel, along with road development of around 5.5 kms covering various MCW and service roads. Traffic diversion was another headache and asphalt laying was a big logistical challenge,” he shakes his head. The pandemic, managing the local people, constructing in a VIP zone and the pollution bans during winter all added to their list of woes. Their mitigation measures for each of these speed breakers were spot on and reasons for their success.

About the 70,000 sq m of artwork murals, Vikrant informs that the tunnel finishing was with anti-​carbonation paint and that currently around 100,000 are using the tunnel saving travel time and about 50,000 liters of diesel and petrol every day highlighting the team’s ‘green’ contribution.

Konetirao Chakrapani V V

Senior Construction Manager (Civil), RREC

Konetirao Chakrapani began his association with L&T in style from May 2007 with a stint at the iconic Hyderabad International Airport. Thereafter, followed more flagship projects including the Ahmedabad-​Viramgam Maliya, the Kandla-​Mundra and the Rewa Katni Jabalpur Lakhnodhone Road projects. Presently, he is Highway In-​charge at the Madhya Pradesh Expressway project at Ratlam. Looking back contentedly at his 15-​year-​long association, he says, “I am proud to have contributed qualitatively to this organisation’s effort and the kind of projects that L&T is a part of always makes me proud and motivated to work in the Company.”

He is quick to share a string of ‘enhancements’ that he has introduced along the way. “In my second project, we introduced cement stabilization when we were not getting the soil of required CBR while at KMRP, instead of using 10 CBR materials we used 15 and benefited by minimising the asphalt thickness,” he says, also mentioning the Bhanjari Ghat construction at RKJLRP, in a 30 m ROW with a valley on one side involving high cutting that was completed as planned in the stipulated period. “Here, at MPEP-​22, I have played an active role to complete the 3 km long hill section,” says Chakrapani, understandably proud of his contribution. “In fact, we completed WMM laying of 5 km within 23 days and 30,000 MT to give the Asphalt team an uninterrupted front much to our client, NHAI’s delight,” he says with a show of fist.

Normally, issues faced during highway construction are those of land acquisition and construction hassles due to topographical features like hills in the alignment. “At MPEP, about 95% of the land was acquired at the initial stage itself and thus we had a continuous front to work,” Chakrapani remarks. “Right from the very first day all our activities were planned and scheduled properly.” For hill cutting, suitable quarrying techniques were used. “We concentrated on the efficiency and productivity of our machinery to achieve our planned targets,” he says with a sense of purpose. He mentions using 2D & 3D systems in graders for better productivity and the GPS networking system that are helping the team to control and track machinery parameters, including diesel consumption.

Aman Agarwal

Construction Manager (ELEC), RREC

Sachin Tendulkar always liked to say that he would let his bat do all the talking. Similarly, Aman Agarwal, MEP In-​charge at the Integrated Transit Corridor project at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi is a man of few words, who would rather let his work do all the talking. Presently, however, he is excited about two aspects. “We are all so delighted that the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India inaugurated the project and was impressed by our work which is certainly one of the highpoints of my career so far,” he nods energetically. “Secondly, the tunnel that we have constructed is a very good example of adopting digital solutions at a project site. All the MEP equipment are digitally monitored and controlled which has converted it into a ‘Smart Tunnel,’” he says with a thumbs up. “This will also help us a lot during operations to reduce manning costs,” he adds perceptively.

Joining the project after a stint at the Dwarka Expressway project also as MEP In-​charge, his main concern was the under cost estimation of the MEP works during the project bidding stage and the apparent lack of awareness of the construction team on the subject of MEP. “Therefore, initially, I was involved in redoing the MEP cost estimates, developing teams and conducting orientation programmes on MEP so that more awareness could be created on MEP within the team. We prepared various checklists on every activity, developed interfacing formats and a whole lot more.”

He is convinced that all their hard work was well worth the effort. “Apart from the PM’s words of appreciation and encouragement, it has been great to receive positive remarks from our client, the media, the public and the entire credit for this success goes to each member of our project team,” he affirms the success of great teamwork. “All our seniors continuously monitored the work, supported us to almost immediately resolve all our concerns and the team members coordinated very well to make the project a grand success.”

“The construction industry calls for several skills and the Pragati Maidan project was a very challenging one,” he remarks. “Besides having to work in a high security, VIP area, I was tasked to shift the huge number of utilities. I accepted the challenge and within a month of my joining, the work fronts were opened.

Our Client PWD and my Project Director were very happy and appreciated my work,” he can hardly suppress his smile. “Seeing my performance, our PD, Ajay Asthana, assigned me a new task to take up structures and the main tunnel finishing works.” He is delighted with the Prime Minister’s praise at the project’s inauguration in June 2022. “In fact, a personal high was when the Client PWD Chief Engineer and EXEN appreciated my efforts for shifting the utilities and playing a key role in the timely handing over of the project.”

At the Chandigarh-​Kharar Elevated Flyover project, Randheer’s challenges included constructing a super structure of precast segments in a densely populated area amidst round-​the-​clock heavy traffic, in a confined space and a very young team to boot. “There was hardly any space for the concrete transit miller washing while concreting so I used the washed concrete or slurry to cast 1.20x1.20x1.20m sized concrete cubes, as safety barriers to safeguard the MS trusses at site,” he recalls a clever ploy.

“As Civil Engineer, I have been fortunate to work with some broad minded and supportive superiors, who have sharpened and improved my administrative, resource management, team building and problem-​solving skills that I use at projects to overcome challenges,” he shares, making special mention of the outstanding leadership skills of Ajay Asthana.

Randheer hails from Karnal, Haryana, is married to Anju, a homemaker, and their son, Sahil, who’s birth is his personal best moment, is presently pursuing his B Tech CSE in VIT.

“At L&T, I have the freedom to work, explore and implement new ideas without the fear of failure,” he says with gusto.

“If there is one aspect that makes me proud to be a part of L&T, it is priority given to people for their hard and quality work,” states K Raju, who is the P&M In-​charge for asphalt laying equipment at the Madhya Pradesh Expressway project. “In my six years here after joining in February 2016, this is one aspect which never fails to become redundant and any person who is working with dedication and passion is sure to reach great heights. Such opportunities are pretty rare in other companies where I have worked before and is definitely an X factor for working in this organisation.” He pauses and adds with a smile, “I am also proud of using L&T‑made equipment.”

At MPEP, Raju’s main challenges have been shifting pavers to facilitate work for the following day, while maintaining quality and safety during the execution and shifting. “We have planned the activity jointly with the execution team to ensure minimal equipment shifting and early start of works,” he shares. “Being a greenfield project, we ensured safe shifting without dismantling the paver screeds by providing patrol vehicles in the front and back to reduce dismantling and assembly time that helped us execute the work as per the planned time,” he says with great relief.

He has a string of achievements to share that has delighted his client. “We laid 5,000 MT of asphalt in 24 hours, 15,000 MT of asphalt in 69 hours and 89,000 MT each in May and June 2022,” his sense of triumph evident. “To achieve these targets, we planned proper maintenance of the equipment and kept adequate spares to ensure continuous laying without any major breakdowns.” He sits back with a very satisfied look. “In terms of digitalization, we are effectively utilizing the fuel monitoring system to ensure that fuel consumption is as per HQ norms and prevent fuel pilferage,” he adds.

Jagarapu Varun’s journey with L&T so far has been ‘on the road’, so to speak – starting with the Amaravati–Jalagaon–Navapur Road Project in 2012 and thereafter at the Bewar–Pali and Rewa–Katni Jabalpur Road Projects. At the MP Expressway Project’s Package 22 since 2020, Varun is the Asphalt In-​charge for the 8‑line greenfield expressway for 25 km.

Riding quality is an important aspect that is the focus of Varun’s team. “NHAI requires us to maintain a riding index of 1200, for which proper finishing of joints is crucial,” he informs. “We have used third-​generation multiplex sensors, the latest technology, to achieve a good-​quality riding surface.” Varun has been at work organizing the workmen for smooth laying, while jointly planning to ensure minimum equipment shifting and early start of work. Speaking of shifting equipment, Varun expresses his gratitude for the digital tools at hand. “We are using GPS-​enabled equipment, which has made tracking during shifting a lot easier and helped us start our laying work on time.”

It is no surprise, then, that Varun and team have delighted their client with the following achievements: laid 5,000 MT of asphalt in 24 hours, 15,000 MT in 69 hours, and 80,000 MT each in May and June 2022. “Achieving these milestones is a highlight of my professional life!” he beams. “Our Project Director and Project Manager have guided and encouraged us by providing adequate resources as and when required,” he adds with a smile. “Thanks are due to my team members who have delivered and put efforts jointly for the planned work to achieve our goals on time.”

Varun considers it a matter of pride to be an L&T‑ite. “The one aspect that makes me boast about being a part of this esteemed organization is the systematic flow of work designed to keep everything in order, focusing on best quality with utmost safety. This orderly behaviour has made L&T the top construction firm in the country and, most importantly, its culture is being inculcated into every individual. It creates a healthy environment to work in and encourages us to give our very best in our respective fields.”

Hailing from Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, Varun is married to Haripriya, a home maker. “We are blessed with a daughter and a son, Hanvika and Mokshagna Teja,” he says with a smile. “I will never forget the moments they were born!” Varun likes to watch cricket, and when his asphalt spares him the time, he enjoys playing the sport as well.

“After joining L&T in July 2015, my first project with L&T was the Rewa Katni Jabalpur Lakhnadon road project as Design Coordinator and taking care of Contracts Management,” shares Sachin Patel. “I was involved in finalizing the proposal for the finishing works and specialised items. After the project was successfully completed, I was transferred to the Madhya Pradesh Expressway project site in 2020 in the capacity of Design Coordinator and Contracts Manager. Here too, I have taken care of all the finishing works and specialised items and additionally, prepared the JQR for Highways,” he explains the extent of his mandate.

At the RKJL project, his main challenge was to concurrently deliver designs and drawings for all the four packages on time. “In greenfield projects, collecting topographical and geotechnical data is hugely impacted by the local populace due to various factors such as non-​acquisition of land, harvesting seasons, permissions from the local authority, etc.,” he informs. “Finalizing agencies for design & supply of specialised items such as bearings, expansion joints, MBCB, signages, etc. is an equally important task.”

Road projects primarily focus on main works such as earthworks, pavement works, and structures, with finishing activities receiving less attention but at MPEP, “we finalised the agencies for finishing works within the first six months from the appointed date that allowed us to finalise the design and drawing of the specialised items early,” Sachin points out. Completing the finishing works early has gone a long way to help them complete the project ahead of schedule. “We commenced the utility shifting works prior to the declaration of the appointed date and more than 90% design and drawings were approved prior to the appointed date,” he flags off as reasons for their triumph.

Client delight? “Of course, our client, NHAI is delighted,” laughs Sachin. “We formed a team to assist them with a land acquisition issue, we achieved the desired monthly targets set by them and completed the project three months ahead of schedule with safety and quality.”

Theirs is an obvious victory of teamwork and Sachin acknowledges the encouragement and support from Project Director, J. Jeeva David and Project Manager, Anil Sachan. “Their advice and support have been immensely valuable to help me achieve my professional objectives and all my deadlines. My team members too have always assisted and supported me to meet all the project deadlines,” he says with gratitude.

Sachin’s native place is Mandla District in the state of Madhya Pradesh. He is married to Sonali, a homemaker, and they are blessed with a daughter, Samaira. When free, he studies history, plays cricket and rides his bike.

The project team’s challenges ran both high and low! Structures had to be constructed near the Yamuna River at depths of 5.69 m below the water table, and there are two cross tunnels 8–9 m below the water table. On the other hand, the box pushing at the Underpass 05 embankment was at a height of 19 m above the ground. “At the Yamuna River, we adopted a well point and deep well dewatering system, and for the cross tunnels, an open dewatering system as the soil strata is clay. At Underpass 05, the major challenge was the skewed angle of the railway track, which is at 40 degrees,” he reveals. “We pushed the box from a single end with the help of hydraulic jacks and power pack.” The team has successfully completed 175 m of box pushing out of 215 m.

On top of this, the team were tasked to join the ends of the two boxes at the main tunnel (Hall A06) with running Delhi Jal Board pipes. “We blocked both ends of the 2,200 dia. pipe with the help of sheet piles. Water is being shifted using dewatering pumps,” Udai elaborates.

A native of Bhadohi in Uttar Pradesh, Udai is married to Sangeeta, a home maker. They are blessed with a girl and a boy, Aarna and Aayansh. His mother is Hiravati Devi. Udai enjoys writing poetry and playing cricket.

“We have completed the MP Expressway project 3 months ahead of the contractual schedule within standard quality and safety norms,” shrugs Vagta Ram with all the nonchalance in the world, in response to our query of how he is delighting his client. February 29^th, 2016, is a most memorable day in his life; the day he joined L&T. Vagta’s first assignment was at the Rewa Katni Jabalpur Lakhnadon Road Project as Engineer Planning, post which he has been Engineer Planning & Costing for the MP Expressway and Mej Indergarh Expressway project. “This company has given me the opportunity to express my thoughts, the seniors value my plans of action in the interest of the Project and the Company and appreciate my hard work,” he shares, very much in awe of the Company he is a part of.

In his role, Vagta must execute both brownfield and greenfield projects, but the challenges are entirely different. “For brownfield projects, our main constraint is the ready availability of ROW for execution since these are primarily existing roads with running traffic and habitations. However, in the case of greenfield projects, that are presently on the rise, the main challenge is logistics since most approach roads are through fields that become a huge hindrance to move machinery in the ROW,” he shares.

So how does he mitigate these challenges? “For brownfield projects, we have a joint memorandum with clients, drafted and signed off at the beginning of project, replete with delay matrixes that is shared regularly with clients to avoid any possibilities of LDs,” he informs. “Whereas in greenfield projects, we anticipate the issue and access road preparation is given top priority. Proper liaising with the government officials and local people help us immensely in this exercise.” He adds that at MPEP, considering the hilly terrain and the presence of black soil, this approach proved vital for their success.

Ranjit Kumar Yadav

Engineer (Civil), RREC

It is hardly surprising that the entire project team at the Integrated Transit Corridor Development project at Pragati Maidan, in New Delhi, is extremely excited about the praise they received for their efforts from none other than the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India when he inaugurated the project in June 2022. For most of them this has been the biggest highlight of their careers and therefore one can well imagine Ranjit Yadav’s excitement, who is at his first project with L&T, working as Site Engineer, responsible for the main tunnel and underpasses. “I joined on July 3^rd, 2018, at this project, and although we have had to face many challenges, it is great that we have achieved so much,” he says with vigor.

“We had to ensure the proper functioning of the sumps in the tunnel’s drainage system before handing over to the MEP team,” he starts listing his challenges. “Diverting the dense traffic near the Supreme Court to construct the main tunnel was a huge issue.

In fact, at Mathura Road we had to excavate the existing road up to 12 m depth in the middle of live traffic, in a very congested space.” Managing the utilities during excavation and converting the nallah into a storm water drain were other tough tasks. His face shows the strain of those tough days. “We first diverted water through 2,200 mm dia and 1,600 mm dia Hume pipes and constructed over them using double layer of sheet pile and sandbags to protect the side earth. Heavy duty dewatering and mud pumps were used to remove the mud and water. We also used the well point dewatering method to construct the sumps,” he adds, after a moment’s thought.

About their modus operandi, Ranjit mentions the adoption of sheet pile driving method followed by construction and their proper coordination with the various government agencies about their construction activities to ensure that everything went as per plan.

“Our client was very happy when we completed the drainage sump at the main tunnel Chainage 218 in a ramp portion ahead of schedule which is also the biggest sump in our project,” he shares proudly, but Ranjit realizes that theirs is a triumph of teamwork. “My seniors and team members helped me by effectively providing me with timely resources to complete the given tasks,” he says, grateful for their all-​round support and cooperation.