NEWS & EVENTS
 
Programme on Roof Waterproofing with NRCA ( USA ):
 
Date: 26th May 2011 Location: Mumbai
The Institute organized a special lectures on “ Roof Waterproofing Solution for New Constructions on Thursday, the 26th May 2011 at Hotel Orchid, Vile – Parle ( East ), Mumbai jointly with National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) USA, a premier professional body and the most respected trade associations and leading authority from United States of America in the roofing industry. Mr.William Good, Executive Vice-President, NRCA ( USA ), Mr.Paul Apostolos, Assistant Director, NRCA & Mr.John Schehl, Head Education & Training, NRCA delivered the lectures. Mr.K.Padmakar, Vice-President, Pidilite Industries Limited explained the problems associated with the conventional roofing systems and materials. He highlighted the new products developed and introduced by Pidilite Industries in the area of Roof waterproofing particularly for new constructions. The occasion was utilized to launch the newly developed product of the company namely “ Solyseal “. The launching ceremony was inaugurated by Mr.Sushil Luniya , President, CC and by Mr.Sanjay Bahadur, CEO. Leading construction houses in our country like Hiranandani, Rahejas, Ackruti, Orbit Corporation, India Bulls, Oberoi, Nirmal Life Space, Kalpataru, Lodha and many others participated in this event and was represented by their senior executives.
 
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Healthy Construction Lecture Series Programme (HCLS):
 
Date: 17th and 18th of Feb 2011 Location: Hyderabad and Mumbai
DFI-SPR has organized technical seminars "Healthy Construction Lecture Series" on 17th and 18th of Feb 2011 in Hyderabad and Mumbai respectively. Dr. Kribanandan Gurusamy Naidu, a Managing Director of JTK Consult Sdn Bhd, a Design and Technology Consultancy firm based in Malaysia, has been invited as the Guest Speaker to deliver a special lecture on "Advances in Waterproofing Materials and Technologies”. Both the programmes were well attended and appreciated by engineering fraternity of both the cities
 
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Healthy Construction Lecture Series Programme (HCLS):
   
Date: 23rd and 24th of Sept 2010 Location: Kolkata and New Delhi
DFI-SPR has organized technical seminars "Healthy Construction Lecture Series" on 23rd and 24th of Sept 2010 in Kolkata and New Delhi respectively. Prof. Nele De Belie, a Durability Expert and Professor from Ghent University (UGent ), Belgium has been invited as the Guest Speaker to deliver a special lecture on "Self Healing Concrete as Repair Material in Concrete Structures". Both the programmes were well attended and appreciated by engineering fraternity of both the cities
 
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Healthy Construction Lecture Series Programme (HCLS):
   
Date: 4th and 5th June 2010 Location:  Bangalore and Mumbai
Organized a special lecture on “Sustainability and Green Construction Practices” by Dr. Gajanan M. Sabnis, an Emeritus Professor from USA, in Bangalore and Mumbai on 4th and 5th June 2010 respectively. Both the programmes were attended as well as applauded by a huge crowd of engineering fraternity of both the cities. Venue: Hotel The Atria, Bangalore and Hotel Intercontinental, The Lalit, Mumbai
 
 
 
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Date: 4th Dec 2009 Location:Chennai
DFI-SPR has recently organized technical seminar under "Healthy Construction Lecture Series" on 4th December 2009 in Chennai with Dr. P. R. Swarup, Director General and Secretary to the Board of Governors of CIDC. The theme of the lecture was "Repair and Maintenance needs of Concrete Structures in India". The prominent leading architects and engineers from all over Tamil Nadu attended the evening programme.
     
 
 
DFI-SPR Promotes global construction practices through its Healthy Construction Lecture Series:
   
Date: 20th Aug 2009 Location: Ahmedabad
DFI-SPR has recently organized technical seminar under "Healthy Construction Lecture Series" on 20th August 2009 in Ahmedabad with Dr. Sudhir Jain, Director - Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar and an eminent technocrat as the Guest Speaker. The theme of the lecture was "Seismic Assessment and Retrofitting of RC Frame Buildings". The prominent delegates from the civil engineering fraternity in and around Ahmedabad and Vadodara attended the evening programme.
 
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DFI-SPR Promotes global construction practices through its Healthy Construction Lecture Series:

   
Date: 25th and 26th of Jun 2009 Location: Kolkata and New Delhi resp.
DFI-SPR has organized technical seminars "Healthy Construction Lecture Series" on 25th and 26th of June 2009 in Kolkata and New Delhi respectively. Dr. Caspar J.W.P.Groot,, an eminent faculty from Civil Engineering and Geoscience department of the Delft University of Technology, Netherlands has been invited as the Guest Speaker to deliver a special lecture on "Masonary Repair: Restoration of Heritage structures". The programmes were acclaimed by the prominent delegates from the engineering fraternity of both the cities
 
   
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DFI-SPR Promotes global construction practices through its Healthy Construction Lecture Series :
   
Date: 26th & 27th Feb 09 Location: Banglore & Mumbai resp.
Dr. Fixit Institute of Structural Protection & Rehabilitation conducted a lecture on " From Diagnosis to Repair : The Necessary Route" by Mr. Wong Chung Wan, Singapore, at Banglore & Mumbai, dated 26th & 27th Feb 09 respectively.
 
     
   
 
Other Programmes    
     
   

Tailore Made Programme dated 13th Dec 2008
“Construction Chemicals – An Emerging Trend”
at Evalueserve ,Gurgaon

DFI-SPR participated in the Exhibition
"ICI Innovative World of Concrete'08 Exhibition"
dated 11th Dec - 14th Dec'08 at India Expo, Centre, New Delhi.
 
ACADEMIC NEWS :
 
ADMISSIONS 2012 DISTANCE EDUCATION PROGRAMME (Download)

One Year Graduate Programme in "Concrete Technology, Waterproofing and Repair Management""

Contact Details
NICMAR : The Dean – SODE, NICMAR, 25/1, Balewadi, N.I. A.
Post Office, Pune – 411045. Tel : 020 – 27292671 / 27292512

Extn. 202, Fax : (020) 27291057 E-mail : code@nicmar.ac.in

DFI - SPR : Ms. Neelima Suryawanshi Sali
Office : (022) 2835 7979
E-mail: neelima.sali@pidilite.co.in

 
MEDIA & ANNOUNCEMENTS :
 
DFI-SPR has published a article on " Methods of Repairs" in monthly Publication "Construction World Technology" - DECEMBER ISSUE 2008. (Download)
 
Waterproof your home
 
Prevent Leaks
Dr. A. K. Chatterjee gives pointers on how to avoid seepage problems in your home along with remedial measures for the same
 
Smart Concrete
 
 
UPCOMING EVENTS :
 
Dr.Fixit Institute is organising a Two Days workshop on"Building maintenance Waterproofing and General Repair” on 19th & 20th Jan 2011
 
 
TRAINING PROGRAMMES BY DFI-SPR - Training Calender

DFI– SPR has scheduled a list of training programmes for the year 2011-2012

 

Sr. No.

Date & Month

Topic

Fees per Participant

Programme Details

1

12th & 13th May 2011 Build your structure Waterproof

Rs. 3000/-

Build your Structure Waterproof
• Cause and Need of Waterproofing of Structures
• Building Envelope – A Design Consideration
• Waterproofing of Roofs and Terraces
• Waterproofing of Internal Wet Areas
• Basement Waterproofing
• Waterproofing of Walls
2 15th July 2011 Protection Measures against Weathering Distress in Concrete Structures Rs. 1500/- Protection Measures against Weathering Distress in Concrete Structures
• Manifestation of Weatherimg Distresses
• Protection Measures against Reinforcement Corrosion
• Protective Coating for Concrete against Chemical Resistance
• Waterproofing Coating Systems
3 29th & 30th Sept 2011 Structural Diagnosis and Repair of Concrete Structures Rs. 3000/- Structural Diagnosis & Repair of Concrete Structures
• Distresses in RC Structures
• Condition Survey
•Diagnostic Techniques
• Methods of Non Destructive Tests
•Damage Rating
4 11th Nov 2011 Conservation of Heritage Structures, Challenges and Approaches Rs.1500/- Conservation of Heritage Structures-Challenges & Approaches
Conservation Heritage Structures - An Overview
Challenges in Conservation
Materials for Conservation against weathering distresses
Repair of Heritage Structures
Case Studies
5 19th & 20th Jan 2012 Building maintenance Waterproofing and General Repair Rs. 3000/- Building Maintenance & Waterproofing & General Repair
• Leakage, Cracking and Manifestation of other Distresses in Concrete Structures
• Building Envelope
• Advanced Waterproofing Materials, Systems and Application Methodologies
Periodic Health Check and Diagnosis of Damaged Structures
• General Building Repair-Systems & Methodology
• Retrofitting of Building Structures
• Protective Coatings for Buildings
• Maintenance Schedules and Strategies
6 16th March 2012 Cracks in Concrete and crack Repairs Rs. 1500/- Cracks in Concrete & Crack Repairs
• Types of Cracks in Concrete
• Corrosion Cracking
•Crack Repair Systems & Technologies
• Case Studies

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Who should attend?

Construction Engineers, Maintenance Engineers, Waterproofing and Repair Contractors, Consultants, Architects, Faculty from Engg. Colleges / Polytechnics and anyone from the relevant Industry

Programme Features
• Emphasis on concepts and theory reinforced with demonstrations of modern systems and products.
• Interactive sessions with relevant case studies encouraging the participants to clarify their doubts.

Timing:
9.30 am to 5.00 pm (For all the Training Programmes)

Location:
DFI– SPR Premises at Pidilite Industries Ltd., Ramkrishna Mandir Road, Andheri (E), Mumbai.

Corporate Training Programme :
In addition to above scheduled programmes, we also organize separate corporate programme on specific topics as per the needs of the customer.

Contact Details  
Mr. Tirtha Pratim Banerjee  
Office : (022) 2835 7683
Mobile No : 9930650145
E-mail: tirtha.banerjee@pidilite.com
 
   
Dr. Fixit Institute of Structural Protection and Rehabilitation
C/o. Pidilite Industries Limited
Ramkrishna Mandir Road, Andheri (East), PO. Box 17411 Mumbai – 400059
T. (022) 2835 7000 F. (022) 2835 7149