His Highness Sheikh Rashid Dalmook Al Maktoum launches the Spectacular Unfolding Of "Construction Industry 2.0" authored by Akhilesh Srivastava

As the world recovers from the claws of the Global Pandemic, which has caused chaos in the last two years, there are leaders who have been relentless all this time to bring back the economy on track. Devising numerous plans and putting them into action, one name that stands apart, is Akhilesh Srivastava, Ex. Chief General Manager NHAI, Project Head of Road Safety 2.0, World Economic Forum, IT Advisor to Government of Uttrakhand and McKinsey.

At the Global Bitumen, Petro Products and Solvex Conference 2022, held in Dubai, UAE on the 27th and 28th of February 2022, Akhilesh Srivastava gave a clear insight as to how to digitise the Infrastructure sector in this prestigious convention, along with the members of the Global Think Tank.

Akhilesh Srivastava, one of the most Tech Savvy senior Government Officers, with a passion for imparting innovative Skills and pioneering Digital solutions spoke on how India is reinventing the digital ecosystem in the country and could potentially see a fivefold increase in economic value from digital transformation by 2025.

Among the many spotlights during the convention was the launch of Akhilesh Srivastava's next book "Construction Industry 2.0" by His Highness Sheikh Rashid Dalmook Al Maktoum, Royal family Dubai. Being the author of the best-selling book, "Digital Construction Management", Akhilesh Srivastava, continues to inspire us with his saga in his much-coveted book, “Construction Industry 2.0”. The book, "Construction Industry 2.0”, outlines a detailed and comprehensive analysis of making the construction, operation, and renewal of our built environment safer, more efficient, and collaborative. It will ensure that we achieve better results at each stage of an asset's lifecycle. The book demonstrates how technology has changed the way we connect, choose and purchase products and services. The book specifically talks about the digitalization of Infrastructure, which is one of the aptest and timed books.

During the Global Bitumen, Petro Products and Solvex Conference 2022 Akhilesh Srivastava shared the relevance of digitalization of infrastructure in India, especially given the massive growth of Indian infrastructure in the next years, for which the Indian government has planned 1.6 trillion dollars over the next three to four years. He emphasized the fact that Digital infrastructure has emerged as an equal or even more significant infrastructure necessity than traditional infrastructure requirements such as power, water, and transportation. India is ready to redefine its digital ecosystem with a host of indigenous digital services, platforms, and applications, with over half a billion internet users.

Spearheading the conference, Akhilesh Srivastava highlighted that by 2025, digital transformation in India could result in a fivefold increase in economic value, providing an attractive opportunity for global and local businesses, start-ups, and innovators to invest in emerging technologies (such as AI, Blockchain, or Drones) in ways that are tailored to India's needs. The Bitumen India Forum (BIF) is the industry's voice in India. BIF's major goal is to promote the use of bitumen in the road and construction industries in a safe, effective, and efficient manner. Bitumen is an essential component of highway construction and other related businesses. It is both environmentally friendly and long-lasting. The Bitumen Manufacturers, Suppliers, and Infrastructure Developers Conference give a fantastic chance for networking and synergetic thinking.

The much-awaited book by Akhilesh Srivastava on "Construction Industry 2.0" focuses on the digitalization of infrastructure, making it one of the most timely and relevant books. The book has been launched at Global Bitumen, Petro Products, and Solvex Conference 2022, held in Dubai, UAE, and it is a boon for the infrastructure developer and related industries since the industry is becoming more prepared with digital advances that will benefit not only mankind but also various stakeholders by maximizing their earnings.