UltraTech Cement and IESL to continue free services to support Sri Lankan public
View(s):UltraTech Cement Lanka and the Institution of Engineers of Sri Lanka have signed an MoU in a continuation of its partnership to offer free expert engineering advice through ‘building clinics’ to homebuilders island wide.
These clinics offer professional advice free of charge to people with no access to technical knowledge and engineering information. The MoU, effective from 1 June 2017, pledges to conduct these clinics in various parts of the country for the next two years, the cement company said in a media release.
“Over the past two years, UltraTech Cement Lanka and IESL have conducted six building clinics in Kalutara, Kurunegala, Kandy and Gampaha helping hundreds of homebuilders, contractors and masons. UltraTech Cement Lanka and IESL are committed to the advancement of Sri Lanka’s home building industry, disseminating knowledge and best practices to those unable to afford or access expert advice,” said Kiran Redkar, CEO of UltraTech Cement Lanka. (Prof.) Mrs. Niranjanie Ratnayake – President Elect of IESL, Niyas Samad – Chairman, Civil Engineering Sectional Committee of the IESL, Champika Nawagamuwa – Team Leader Civil Engineering Sectional Committee of the IESL, Probodha Jinasena, who championed the concept of the building clinic, Ananda Silva, who actively coordinates the programmes, and Sandeep Holey, Senior General Manager – Marketing and Technical at Ultratech Cement Lanka, were among the attendees at the MoU signing ceremony.
Building clinics offer advice on construction related queries such as proper land selection, geo- technical issues, building services, structural designs, electrical, plumbing and sewage and also raises awareness on sustainability and affordable design.