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CONSTRUCTION & WATERPROOFING CHEMICALSATERPROOFING CHEMICALS

Building Protectocon

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 Modern construction chemical solutions such as Admixtures,
Concreting Aids, Waterproofing, Repairs, Protection, Flooring and Specialty Materials for application in
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 for any building / or construction, new
or old, as it enhances 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 projects,
it primarily protects the structures from deteriorating quickly, enhances
its service life and reduces maintenance costs. Despite our experience
with waterproofing and the fact that the construction industry has
been working in this field and with materials for many years, good
waterproofing remains an enigma. This is primarily due to a lack of
official guidelines / codes and standards as well as the large variety of
materials available in the industry.
The construction industry is aware of Construction Chemicals. 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

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