Gone were the days of the ancient iron and steel weapons. Fast forward to the age of powerful and beautifully-crafted swords. Swords were being made around the world. The Excalibur, the famous sword of King Arthur, was not made of steel, even though the word meant “cut-steel”. In fact, Europe as…
Believe it or not, the first pieces of iron found on Earth actually fell from the sky! It all began when British archaeologist Howard Carter found the infamous King Tutankhamun’s tomb and noticed the iron dagger.
Steel, as we know it, is widely used to build skyscrapers, bridges, and other infrastructure. But there is a long history associated with the production of steel, and the numerous iterations and trial-and-errors it took to perfect the product. Modern steel contains 98-99% of iron, with rest being composed of…
Keeping truly altruistic projects aside, every project is initiated with the final goal of gaining profit. This profit can either be direct, in the form of liquid assets like cash or indirect, in the form of savings in costs or increases in productivity for some other associated profit-making branch or…
Bangalore, the capital of Karnataka, is one of India’s most progressive and developed cities. Fondly referred to as the “Garden City of India”, Bangalore is blessed with pleasant weather that sustains throughout the year.
Steel is known to be a vital ingredient used in construction, in fact, the most robust when it comes to holding a structure. The durability and sturdiness that steel provides to a building are unmatched by concrete, wood, or bamboo.
A crucial aspect of managing any construction project—be it small scale or large scale—involves the planning and control of the cost. Cost control procedures are typically employed to make sure that a project costs no more than intended.
No construction is ever possible without labors. Even the majestic Taj Mahal was only possible after 20,000 people worked day and night for twenty years. And years later, the cost of labor has only increased manifold.
Karnataka is one of the richest states in India when it comes to mineral resources. A leading industrialized state of the country, the steel industry, plays a pivotal role in its growth and development.
The last few years have seen the Indian steel sector facing many problems. Despite the hardships, India was the third largest producer of steel in the world for the year 2017. Domestic availability of iron ore and cost-effective labor has propelled the Indian steel sector towards growth.