Organisation profile
Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and automotive industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world and, in over 400 factories, produces innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and vehicle industries toward greater environmental compatibility. With more than 33,000 employees, the company generated sales of CHF 11.2 billion in 2023. In Ireland, we provide market-leading solutions for building finishing, concrete, waterproofing, roofing, flooring, refurbishment, sealing & bonding, and industry. We operate to optimal levels of performance, demonstrated through possession of EN ISO 9001 certification for quality control and EN ISO 14001 for environmental management.
Training aim
To educate Engineers and Architects on the various basement waterproofing standards and solutions.
Learning objectives
The learning objectives are:
- To understand the changes brought on by BS 8102:2022
- To learn about the different basement waterproofing grades
- To learn about the different waterproofing protection types and their application areas.
- To highlight the roles waterproofing barriers can play in protecting against ground gases and VOC's
- To highlight the importance of sustainability in construction.
Course outline
Basement waterproofing is one of the most significant and critical areas of the construction process. When you combine this with the fact that waterproofing is heavily linked with the concrete works, the number 1 aspect where errors occur, you can soon appreciate how high of a risk basement waterproofing is to construction professionals and contractors alike and therefore how important it is to get it right first time. The aim of the CPD is to provide participants with an understanding of the different basement waterproofing grades and waterproofing protection types, as well as highlight the recent changes brought on by BS 8102:2022.
Trainer's profile
Jaun-Roe van Wyk, Technical Sales Advisor for Waterproofing at Sika Ireland with 15 years of experience in Basement Waterproofing
Course duration
60 minutes
Assessment & certification
Sika Certificate of Attendance + 1hr Registered CPD Points.
Who should attend
Engineers and Architects involved in basement waterproofing construction process.
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