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Introduction:  Challenges Facing Construction—The foundation of the global economy The construction & infrastructure industry today is no longer just poised for growth; it has taken off on an exponential growth journey. Globally, the industry forms the fulcrum of the global economic growth, accounting for almost 12-14% of the global GDP and building the spaces for […]

India’s engineering workforce needs specific intervention to make them industry ready and provide a fillip to the sector as a whole. AACE India, the India arm of AACE international has partnered with InCoBAN to address this specific gap. Through joint educational programs, knowledge sharing and curated events they will be providing precision solutions in making engineers industry ready through specialized skilling including Total Cost Management (TCM), Planning, Decision Risk Management among others.

While the sector holds immense potentially both from its economic contribution and employment growth it faces challenges from time and cost overruns, skilling issues and sustainability consciousness. Singapore has been at the forefront of the growth in the global construction industry and there are severral areas which India can adapt and adopt from Singapore. InCoBAN’s partnership with BCA International, is a major step in learning from BCA and contextualizing to India.

In India, the construction industry contributes nearly 9% to the GDP and employs over 60 million people. Yet, despite this sector’s scale and economic significance, it struggles with critical issues, particularly when it comes to workforce stability and continuity.The challenges are visible: short-term migrations, informal employment, and a shortage of skilled labor are symptoms of a deeper issue. For years, skilling initiatives have aimed to bridge the gap, but the results have been limited. This begs the question: why is skilling alone not enough?

The Indian construction sector stands as a pivotal contributor to the nation’s economic growth, infrastructure development, and employment generation. However, amid its immense potential lies a maze of challenges ranging from regulatory hurdles to technological advancements. In addressing these complexities, InCoBAN brings forth innovative approaches to drive sustainable growth and transformation within the industry. Understanding […]

Infrastructure is essential for the pursuit of sustainable development because it supports social advancement, economic expansion, and environmental sustainability. Its relevance is amplified within the framework of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which were established by the United Nations in 2015 as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, aiming to address various global […]

Anand V

Anand is a seasoned Project Controls and Planning Manager with over three decades of experience and a skilled professional with a strong foundation in engineering and computer science. With a proven track record of success in large-scale projects, has expertise in planning, scheduling, and project management. Served as an in-house training faculty at L&T, sharing their knowledge through effective training programs and lectures.

Education

  • Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering) – Karnataka Regional Engineering College, Surathkal (1985 – 1989)
  • Master of Technology (Industrial Structures – JSS Science and Technology University, Mysuru (2021-2023)

Expertise

  • Project Management
  • Project Controls
  • Contracts Administration
  • Training and Development – Approved in-house Training Faculty at L&T on Project Management and Planning

Professional Experience

Larsen & Toubro Limited, Construction Division (1989 -2022)
  • 2020-2022: Project Manager, Wipro, IT SEZ Project, Bengaluru
  • 2019-2020: Project Controls, Planning, Contracts Administration, Al Rayyan FIFA Stadium, Qatar
  • 2016-2018: Project Controls, Planning, Contracts Administration, Wipro, IT SEZ Project, Bengaluru
  • 2013-2015: Project Controls, Planning, Contracts Administration, Shell’s New Technology Centre, Bengaluru
  • 2009-2012: Planning, Mixed-used Development Project – Seawoods Grand Central
  • 2006-2008: Project Controls, Mogul Gardens Residential Buildings, Dubai
  • 2003-2005: Internal System Compliance & Management Information System, Project Schedule Monitoring, Electricity & Water Training Institute Project, Kuwait
  • 1998-2003: Tender to project handover, Tarapur Atomic Power Project-3&4, Head of Technical Office
  • 1989-1997: Graduate Trainee to Planning Manager, Kaiga Atomic Power Project-1&2, Precision surveying, Fabrication of Embedded Parts, Construction Methods Planning, Construction of ReEngineered Prestressed Concrete Dome

Bhagya S Nair

Co-founder InCoBAN Ecosystem

Director & VP Operations, Synergasia BE-NEX Private Limited

Ms. Bhagya has 15+ years of experience in construction project management in infrastructure, commercial, institutional, residential buildings etc. She has successfully driven change initiatives at organisational level like Integrated PM, Lean Construction, Project Digitalisation, Risk Management etc. She also volunteers with professional bodies and has mentors young and experienced professionals on project controls.

Education

  • 2022, Chevening Gurukul fellowship program on leadership and excellence from the University of Oxford, UK
  • 2021-2022, Advance Masters in Public Policy from Indian School of Business
  • 2008 – 2010, Master of Technology in Construction Technology & Management from Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
  • 2002 – 2006, Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering from College of Engineering, Trivandrum

Volunteering

  • Secretary – AACEI India Section, 2019 – 2022

Licenses & Certifications

  • Earned Value Professional from AACE International
  • Analyzing and Visualizing Data with Microsoft Power BI from Microsoft

Expertise

  • Integrated Project Management
  • Project Controls
  • Public Policy
  • Project Digitalisation
  • Earned Value Management
  • Planning & Scheduling

Professional Experience

  • Co-founder-InCoBAN, Director & VP Operations Synergasia BE-NEX Pvt. Ltd., 2023 – Present
  • AGM – Project Management, Real Estate Bangalore International Airport Ltd., 2020 – 2023
  • Project Control Lead, Karle Infra Pvt. Ltd., 2017 – 2019
  • Planning Manager, Larsen & Toubro, 2006 – 2017

Publications & Achievements

  • RICS South East Asia Best Project Management Team Award, Bengaluru Airport City Ltd., 2023
  • “BIM-Specific Prequalification Criteria in Construction Projects: Exploring the Nature and Timeline of Their Inclusion” – Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Engineering and Construction
  • “Re-thinking Earned Value Management from a practitioners perspective” – Indian Lean Construction Conference – ILCC 2021
  • CII DX Award for Best Practices in Digital Transformation, Bengaluru Airport City Ltd., 2021
  • Poster presentation on “Risk Analysis & Contingency Determination Methods” at PMPC, 2017
  • Project Risk Management Team Award, L&T Construction, 2016
  • George Oomen Memorial Prize in 17th Indian Engineering Congress, 2013 – “An Application of Lean Construction Techniques to MEP Systems in Indian Building Construction Projects”