Engineering Excellence, Project Precision

The existing geotechnical service & project management consulting industries in India have been changing rapidly due to the impact of urbanization, infrastructure development, and regulation. Taking cognizance of the fact that construction projects have become highly complex in recent years and that safety and sustainability have emerged as important considerations, the geotechnical services sector in India has emerged significantly. Nowadays, geotechnical services involve such state-of-the-art activities as soil testing and mechanics, rock mechanics, and site characterization that employ such technologies as geophysical surveys and remote sensing. The increasing implementation of smart cities and the construction of huge infrastructure projects like bridges and tunnels, high rise buildings etc have increased the need for accurate geotechnical investigations to avoid hazards and ensure soundness.

In the meantime, the project management consulting segment is also experiencing a vigorous change as a result of the increasing demand for high-quality project management and risk handling techniques. As more Indian companies and governmental organizations engage in large and more complex projects, there has been a need for professional consultants to help the firms deal with the regulatory frameworks, funding, and the management of the teams from diverse disciplines. What has also emerged is the fact that consulting firms have expanded the range of services that they provide beyond the mere project delivery to entail strategic development and change management as well as sustainability consulting. With the help of newly developed technologies and informational systems, including project management tools and data analytics, monitoring and controlling of projects has become more effective and efficient as it might be done in the real time.

In the current issue, we introduce you to the top companies in these segments. In this issue, Industry Outlook has identified the select few companies that have done particularly well in these sectors with a high level of dedication. We have found that these companies have gone the extra mile in proving their commitment to meet the customer needs in an integrated manner.

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