Sika experts flex concrete strengthening & repair knowledge in industry summit

The programme, attended by 15 surveyors from commercial property consultants, Lambert Smith Hampton, and key members from BT Facilities Services’  (BTFC) programme management team, was designed as an educational summit on Sika products used regularly within the commercial property industry.  

A series of talks by representatives from Sika’s highly-experienced sales, technical and product teams gave an insight into the causes of concrete deterioration, along with repair solutions Sika has to offer. Following an introduction by Sika Technical Manager, Mark Shaw, which included a look at the effect of corrosion on concrete structures, Nic Collins, Sika’s Area Sales Manager for London and the South, gave a talk on concrete repair in accordance with European standard BS EN 1504, taking into account the responsibility of the client, contractor and surveyor.

The programme continued with Ronnie Turner, Sika’s National Infrastructure Refurbishment Manager, providing a presentation on marketplace Sika repair solutions. It also highlighted how Sika’s Total Corrosion Management can prolong the life of a building. Supporting client and surveyor through spec writing, was the topic of a talk given by Bob Orishaguna, Sika’s National Buildings Refurbishment Manager, which included a look at additional technical advice offered by Sika, such as onsite assistance, supported guarantees and correct product selection.

BOB ORISHIGUNA, NATIONAL BUILDING REFURBISHMENT MANAGER

“The presentation offered us the perfect opportunity to showcase Sika’s highly-resourced departments, which are available for surveyors and clients. The facilities ensure the process from first-stage enquiry through to specification and job completion is as easy and straightforward as possible.” 
A practical demonstration by Mark Prizeman, Sika’s Technical Services Manager - Flooring and Refurbishment, added to the programme’s visual content by providing a riveting showcase for Sika’s Total Corrosion Management Systems, concrete repair mortars and anti-carbonation coatings.
 
Visiting representatives from Lambert Smith Hampton and BTFS declared the presentation an informative success, with both parties impressed at the support provided by Sika at sales, technical and product level.

Jeff Nash, who is Head of Programme Management at BTFS, said: “I was incredibly impressed with the range and quality of product Sika has to offer. The knowledge and expertise of its technical teams was quite exceptional. All in all, it was a thoroughly useful and enlightening afternoon.”
 
Kevin Maddern, National Head of Building Consultancy at Lambert Smith Hampton, was equally as enthused with the presentation, saying: “Sika’s technical team covered all bases in terms of  a refresher on concrete management – from causes of corrosion to methods of repair. The experience and knowledge of the presentation team really shone – as did their passion for the subject. It’s very apparent why Sika is a leader in its field. It has a range of products and a management team to be proud of.”