Waterproofing and Insulation - Add on course

After the remarkable success of the add-on course on Waterproofing and Insulation and its excellent placement outcomes in the 2023 passout batch, the department decided to do a rerun of the course to final year students for the current academic year as well. The Inauguration of the add on course was held on September 26, 2023. 

This add on is conducted in association with SIWIN. The course aims to equip civil engineering students with practical skills and knowledge in the domain of waterproofing and insulation. Mr. M S Sudhish, Director and Ms. Bijimol Prajul, CEO of SIWIN gave a very detailed insight into the various aspects of waterproofing and insulation in the construction industry and job opportunities in the domain during the inauguration and the session that followed.

The event began with a formal inaugural session, which included a brief introduction by Dr. Jiji Antony, the Head of the Department, welcoming Mr. Sudhish, Ms. Bijimol and the attendees. 

Ms. Bijimol started the session with an engaging presentation on the fundamentals of waterproofing and insulation. She explained the critical role these practices play in maintaining structural integrity and energy efficiency in modern construction. Later, Mr. Sudhish, who is founder of SIWIN detailed about their mission and their role in promoting expertise in waterproofing and insulation across India.

A significant focus of the session was on the promising career opportunities for civil engineering graduates in the field of waterproofing and insulation. Mr. Sudhish shared success stories of SIWIN alumni and discussed the wide range of job prospects available, emphasising the growing demand for skilled professionals in these sectors. The presentation highlighted the market trends, projected growth, and emerging opportunities, giving students a sense of the industry's future.

To illustrate the practical application of waterproofing and insulation, Mr. Sudhish presented various real-world examples and case studies from projects in India. These case studies offered an in-depth look at how waterproofing and insulation technologies were employed to solve construction challenges.

The seminar concluded with a lively Q&A session where students and faculty had the opportunity to engage with Mr. Sudhish and seek clarification on various aspects of waterproofing and insulation. 

The event successfully concluded at 11.30 AM with a vote of thanks delivered by Ms. Rinu J Achison.