UltraTech Cement supports construction industry through technical knowledge sessions

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UltraTech Cement Lanka took the initiative to develop and facilitate the flow of information in the construction industry through collaborative technical meetings recently. In part of a series of ongoing meetings, the company supported several programs of prominent institutes/forums and provided exclusive insights and innovations from the cement industry as a fulcrum to assist in enhancing engineering expertise and raising the bar for best practices in the construction industry.

Sandeep Holey, General Manager (Technical and Quality Assurance) of UltraTech Cement Lanka, addressing an audience The programs were held among professionals from industry bodies such as the Water Board’s Engineer’s Forum, Institute of Engineers of Sri Lanka and the Society of Structural Engineers in Kandy, Wadduwa and Colombo. Aiding the programs, Sandeep Holey, General Manager (Technical and Quality Assurance) of UltraTech Cement Lanka, shared insights from the perspective of a cement industry professional while highlighting the trends in Sri Lanka’s cement and construction industry. Industry professionals were presented with insights on the nuances of the cement industry with an emphasis on the significance of amplifying and leveraging these nuances according to varying construction projects to ensure quality and permanence in the long run. Holey also pointed out the correlation between the quality of concrete and the quality of cement while drawing attention to balancing variables such as workmanship and fluctuating external environments, with client specifications and designer and engineer requirements. Other pertinent industry topics such as the age strength of concrete and understanding local cement specifications in context with global specifications and the evolving needs of the local industry were also discussed with the participants. A part of a prestigious global network which places importance on quality both in its products and technical expertise, the knowledge sharing sessions and collaborations with industry professionals conducted by UltraTech Cement Lanka over the year, is an extension of its global vision. “Sri Lanka is experiencing a construction boom and we have seen numerous large scale infrastructure projects gradually taking off in the country. It is important that pertinent technical and safety information is disseminated to facilitate the sharing of cross-industry expertise which will simultaneously both enable and enhance this infrastructure development,” commented UltraTech Cement Lanka Chief Executive Kiran Redkar. UltraTech Cement Lanka is a part of the $ 40 billion Aditya Birla Group, a Fortune 500 company with a global presence in 36 countries, and ranks among the ten largest cement producers in the world. UltraTech Cement Lanka is backed by international expertise, access to extensive R&D facilities and is the only bulk cement terminal in Sri Lanka to be equipped with its own state-of-the-art laboratory. UltraTech Cement Lanka’s distinctiveness lies in having the highest comprehensive strength in 28 days test through proven technology as well as its optimal chemical composition and stringent commitment to quality – thus instinctively making it the engineer’s choice.