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CONSTRUCTION & W
CONSTRUCTION & WATERPROOFING CHEMICALSATERPROOFING CHEMICALS
INTERACTION

Podium WP

The USP of our solutions is that we recommend an
entire system as opposed to only a single product

Assess Build Chem Private Limited provides construction chemical solutions in the fields of Admixtures,
Concreting and Finishing Aids, Dry-mix mortars, Waterproofing, Repairs, Protection, Flooring and Specialty
Materials for application in the field of Building Construction, Infrastructure (roads, airports, ports, railways),
Water and Wastewater Treatment, Energy Sector and Power Plants, Industrial Structures and Heritage Structures.
In an exclusive interview to CONSTRUCTION OPPORTUNITIES, SAMIR SURLAKER, FOUNDER & DIRECTOR,
ASSESS BUILD CHEM PRIVATE LIMITED speaks about the latest trends in the waterproofing industry, his
company’s product offerings, demand drivers and a lot more.
Give us an overview of the CC & Waterproofing chemicals market in
India, latest trends and market dynamics.
Waterproofing is an essential component of the building/construction
scenario as it looks to enhance the life cycle of construction as well as
provide an aesthetic, healthy lifestyle within the building environment.
Good waterproofing enhances durability of the building, enhances
fire and structural safety, maintains aesthetics and promotes health by
avoiding moss and fungus growth in the living areas. For Infrastructure,
it primarily protects the structures from deteriorating quickly, enhances
its service life and reduces maintenance costs. It is thus a key area
to maintaining sustainability of structures. Despite our experience with
waterproofing and the fact that the construction industry has been
working in this field and with materials for many years again, good
waterproofing remains an enigma.
The construction industry is now quite aware of Construction Chemicals,
and as an industry, we started gaining traction in the last 10 to 15 years.
As construction grew and became more organized, the CC industry
too grew at roughly 15% to 18% percent over the last many years.
The pandemic not-withstanding, the waterproofing along with the CC
industry will grow. Waterproofing is become a key differentiator in terms of

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