Holcim Lanka hosts 'Concrete Week'

Holcim Lanka recently held its first Innovation and Application (I and A) Week at its new I and A centre at R. A. de Mel Mawatha to create awareness among stakeholders of the several value added services offered by the centre.

Three events were organised during the week. The Engineer and Academic Evening saw nearly 40 engineers participate while the Contractor Evening had an attendance of over 30 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 'Green Building Concepts.'

The Holcim I and A Centre is a hub for learning everything related to cement and concrete - its process, uses and trends in the global construction scenario - an impetus to building knowledge, innovation and sustenance for growth and posterity.

The 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 I and A Centre houses state-of-the-art cement and concrete solution facilities, a training centre, 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 construction.