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INTERACTION TRADEPOINT

Bringing Standardisation in Waterproofing

The Waterproofers Association of India (WAI), currently having more than 100 members has been conceptualised as a
non-profit organisation dedicated towards the upliftment of the Waterproofing fraternity. The main objective of WAI is to
provide a unified voice and a dignified platform to the WATERPROOFERS in the construction industry.
SANDEEP CHOUDHRY, PRESIDENT, DIXIT BAJAJ, VP and KUNJJAN POPAT, DIRECTOR- WESTERN REGION,
WATERPROOFERS ASSOCIATION OF INDIA spoke to ROHAN AMBIKE about the idea behind forming the association, its
role and future plans.
What was the thought that led to sector. Hence, we thought of bringing good waterproo ng should be part of initial
the formation of the Water proofers around some changes in the structure design also.
Association of India and what are the through standardisations, training formats DB: In short, this association is formed
objectives of the association? and seminars to bring an awareness about for the waterproofing applicators /
SC: Every trade has its own association, the role of waterproo ng in any structure. contractors. That is why the mandate
irrespective of the industry, there are KP: We aim to come out with a quality behind this is the growth and development
collaborations and associations like Builders waterproo ng that will be carried out in the of the waterproofers. So, the growth
Association of India or the Construction construction industry. Also the emphasis of the waterproofers will propel the
Chemical Manufacturers Association shall be on the fact that the waterproofers growth of all those associated including
to name a few. However, there was no will not be looked down upon & any the manufacturers & the petty labour
association which was taking care of the malpractices in terms of exploitation of contractors.
interest or the growth of the waterproo ng the waterproofers interest shall be legally e manufacturers simply sell the product
sector. Waterproo ng industry is one of taken care of. Simultaneously we are either to the Applicator or to the client
the most crucial aspect of any building trying to rope in some of the construction without giving them the know how to apply
structure. However, it is still an unorganised chemical manufacturers as well in this. A it. is is where the problem lies. ere

Sandeep Choudhry, President Dixit Bajaj, Vice President Kunjjan Popat, Director- Western Region

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