Holcim Lanka hosts ‘Concrete Week on Innovation and Application’ for key stakeholders
View(s):Holcim Lanka recently held its first Innovation and Application (I&A) week at its new I&A centre at R. A. De Mel Mawatha to create awareness among its key stakeholders of the several value added services offered by the centre.
During the week, three key events for stakeholders were organised. The Engineer and Academic Evening saw nearly 40 key engineers participate while the Contractor Evening had an attendance of over 30 key engineers at the workshops titled ‘Heat Control in Large Concrete Pouring’ conducted by Thomas Machai of HTEC Switzerland. The Architects Evening which had a participation of over 40 architects featured a presentation by Prof. Ranjith Dissanayake on the topic ‘Green Building Concepts’, according to a Holcim media release.
“The Holcim I&A Centre is the only knowledge hub for learning on everything related to cement and concrete – its process, uses, modernisms and trends in the global construction scenario – an impetus to building knowledge, innovation and sustenance, for growth and posterity. The Holcim I&A Centre has become an invaluable value addition for Holcim stakeholders who seek technical expertise on resource optimisation, green concepts, and as the knowledge exchange of the industry,” the release said.
The centre houses state-of-the-art cement and concrete solution facilities, a training centre for discussions, training and knowledge sharing with industry experts, a showroom demonstrating Holcim products and services, materials and innovative products for the industry and Holcim’s major projects in Sri Lanka and the world. A comprehensive library showcases material on cement, concrete and sustainable constructions.