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With its modern, green, and efficient management technologies, the department will be able to fulfil the expectations that the Centre and the country have from them, he said.

Redeveloped Central Vista Avenue: CPWD to hire agency for housekeeping, cleaning, security

There are around 1,580 red-white sandstone bollards, 415 benches, 150 dustbins, and four underpasses that are part of Central Vista Avenue where these works are to be carried out by the agency.

Air Pollution | Delhi govt to issue notice to CPWD over construction work at Central Vista Project site despite ban

After carrying out a surprise inspection of Central Vista, Gopal Rai has ordered DPCC to issue two separate notices to the concerned agency CPWD – one, for ignoring the ban which was imposed to reduce pollution in the city and two, for violating anti-dust guidelines while construction is in full swing.

L&T's construction arm bags 'large' order from CPWD

The scope of work also involves demolition, civil works, finishes, external development, furniture, related MEP works and operation and maintenance for five years.

Central Vista: CPWD extends deadline to submit bids for three new office buildings to July 14

According to the Central Public Works Department (CPWD), technical bids can be submitted till July 14 and they will be opened on the same day. It said the last date for submission of bids and opening of technical bids has been extended due to "administrative reason".

CPWD removes ban on use of timber in construction of buildings

The CPWD, which comes under the Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry, said the use of timber in the agency works had been banned in 1993.

Plea opposes CPWD application for EC to expand Parliament; Delhi HC seeks Centre stand

The judge said the Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) of the ministry which is scheduled to hear CPWD's application for EC on Tuesday can take a decision, but it will have to be immediately placed before the court.

CPWD brings in online system for contractors to report hindrance in projects

According to the CPWD, the 'Online Delay Control System' will be adopted for all new construction projects.

CPWD directs officials to compile list of encroachers on govt land

According to the official, once the list is prepared, a drive will be launched to free the CPWD land from encroachment.

CPWD sets up planning and design centres across country

The move intends to cater to the need of design requirements of the regional units of the Centre's prime construction agency, the CPWD official said.

Housing secy directs CPWD to use 'artificial intelligence' to check irregularities

The secretary also said that earlier, MB was used to be a "den of irregularities", but now the entire system has been converted into an electronic mode.

CPWD to set up command centre for monitoring department's work across country

According to the CPWD, it will work as a 'nerve centre' for the critical operations being executed by the agency.

CPWD sets target for constructing museum on PMs by March 2020

The CPWD has chosen an agency for the facade works of the museum, civil finishing, installation of lifts, escalators, CCTVs and sewage treatment plants (STPs) among others.

CPWD to erect water conservation structures in 136 govt colonies across country

According to the plan, the CPWD, the prime construction agency of the central government, will dig pits to conserve water through which water table will be recharged in these colonies.

CPWD constitutes committee to formulate design policy for building construction

The move is aimed at reviving building construction and infrastructure development at all levels in the CPWD which comes under the Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry.

HUA ministry asks CPWD to monitor PM-SYM scheme

The PM-SYM entails a minimum monthly pension of Rs 3,000 for unorganised sector workers and was announced in the Budget for 2019-20 last month.

Centre mulls banning use of burnt clay bricks in its construction projects

Following the ministry's directions, the CPWD has sought a feedback from its officials concerned and asked them to submit the same by December 11.

Centre doubles funds for furnishing CJI, CEC official bungalows

As per the existing norms, the Chief Justice of India gets Rs 5 lakh for furnishing works at his official residence, but the fund has now been doubled to Rs 10 lakh.

NBCC and CPWD to rework housing layout plans for South Delhi redevelopment projects

As many as 10 lakh trees of 8-12 feet height will be planted in the next three months. Overall, NBCC will plant 25,000 trees and the CPWD would plant 50,000. DDA will plant 10 lakh and DMRC will plant 20,000.

No interim order by HC against felling trees for south Delhi re-development

While refusing to pass any interim order, a vacation bench of Justices A K Chawla and Navin Chawla issued notice to the ministries of Housing and Environment as well as the NBCC, CPWD and Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) and sought their stand on a plea challenging the environment clearance given to the housing projects.

CPWD to generate 42.50 MW solar power by September

In the last three months, a total of 2,86,100 units of power has been generated from these installations, resulting in a saving of Rs 11.50 lakh in energy costs.