India at a Development Crossroads
A Shift in the National Development Narrative India today stands at a decisive moment in its development trajectory. As the Business line article rightly highlighted, the country is beginning to recognize the potential of a cooperative development model one that strengthens institutions, empowers communities, and unlocks the latent potential of millions whose labor fo
How India’s New Labour Codes Will Reshape the Construction Industry
Why promoters, PMCs, and contractors can’t treat this as “just a compliance change” On 21 November 2025, India finally implemented its four long-awaited Labour Codes on Wages, Industrial Relations, Social Security, and Occupational Safety & Health replacing 29 central labour laws in one stroke. (The Times of India) For a sector that runs on subcontracting, [
A Stitch in Time: The Need for a project analysis tool
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
India’s Construction Industry has a specific skill gap, and it needs precision solutions
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 eng
Building Blocks: What the Indian construction sector can learn from Singapore
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
