EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT FOR ROAD CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

Abstract

The infrastructure development is an important aspect for the overall development of country. India is considered as the hub for service industry for which the infrastructure development plays an important role. Road construction projects are the yardstick to measure the development of country. Now the road construction projects are changing their face due to "Public Private Participation" in road projects, it has become a challenging job to complete the project in stipulated time. Modem construction projects are complex in nature and success of a project depends greatly on proper and scientific planning. Before starting any project its planning is done with great care, as the efficiency of the whole project largely depends upon its planning. While planning each and every detail should be worked out in anticipation and should be considered carefully. Planning of a construction project involves deciding about the extent of mechanization, equipment planning, and execution planning etc. while planning a highway project equipment manager should be carefully decided the extent of mechanization so as to minimize the cost of project.