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Turner Underscores the Socio-Economic Influence of the Statue of Unity on Its First Anniversary

31 October 2019 commemoratesthe first anniversary of the globe's tallest statue, an exclusive monument which stands 182 metres tall Kevadia, Gujarat, India Statue of Unity has presently become a classic  example of efficient design, perfect engineering, superb project management, and unique construction. Unveiled on this day in 2018, it is a glorious tribute to the vital contribution of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in building the future of the country. Turner is proud to have furnished project management consultancy services on this exclusive structure. Turner takes pride in furnishing project management consultancy services on this sterling structure which has had numerous firsts including the entry in TIME magazine’s “World's 100 Greatest Places of 2019”. The Statue has given a considerable fillip to tourism and infrastructure advancement in the area. In accordance  to a recent report published in The Times of India, the Statue of Unity has seen  a total tourist footfalls over 26 lakhs since inception, which has garnered profits of more than INR 71 crores from the sale of tickets. This statue is one of rare man-made constructions that can be observed from space. The socio-economic influence of this monument has been tremendous in Kevadia, a town that has seen comprehensive advancement since the unveiling of the statue. This advancement has created a number of scopes for employment creation, enjoyment and leisure, and numerous businesses including tourism. The Statue has surfaced as another significant monument in India for local citizens as well as global tourists. Jairam Panch, Managing Director, Turner India elucidiated on the journey between the ideation and actualization of this great project. “The Statue of Unity is indeed among the greatest engineering marvels of our times, and I feel really proud that Turner was one of the major contributors behind the development of such a majestic monument. The success of the project can be largely attributed to remarkable teamwork and collaboration among various stakeholders including the client, consultant contractor, sub-contractors and other agencies,” he noted. As the project management consultant, the Turner squad had to competently micromanage various parts of the construction procedure. There were numerous problems connected to the construction of concrete work, and the installation of structural steel and bronze panels. By  means of competent planning, application of LEAN principles, and enhancement competence of the delivery procedure, transportation and resource management, we could stick to the schedule and the work plan all through the project. The level of dedication shown by the project team in their pursuit to finish the project within the given timelines was considerable. The worldwide speciality and project management systems together with the experience of the local working situations assisted Turner in getting rid of crucial problems during design, engineering and construction. The landmark project tested the efficiences and quality of the project management squad at numerous levels. Today, the fame and popularity of the Statue of Unity is there for everyone to witness and praise. Jairam lauded the Government of Gujarat and the project team for extending great assistance and backing in making this monument a reality. About Turner International Turner International furnishes worldwide project management, cost consultancy, construction management consisting of expert services in predevelopment and acquisition, technical due effectiveness, program management, BIM, and peer review services.