Readymix representatives, Mr. Howell and Mr. Christopher, are attending a 2-day training, CONCRETE DEFECTS: TESTING AND REPAIRS. Readymix took this great opportunity to constantly elevate our expertise and knowledge in concrete, to maintain the high-quality of product and service, Readymix has to offer to our customers.


This training takes place from 12th July until 13th July 2023 and facilitated by the speaker, Mr. Ir. Parnam Singh at National Ready-mixed Concrete Association of Malaysia (NRMCA) Training Room, Petaling Jaya, Selangor.


The objective of this course is to expose the participants to:


• A series of new generation additives and materials for concrete.
• Properties of fresh concrete including a detailed description of the different parameters related to bleeding and setting time of concrete are also included in the course.
• Factors related to testing are discussed in detail to highlight the need to understand the importance of proper test procedures for both fresh and hardened concrete.
• Discuss the compliance testing and interpretation of cube and core samples reference, made to the latest JKR specifications.
• Explain the essentials of concrete waterproofing which is useful when dealing with challenges related to concreting of basements and water retaining structures.
• Proper curing and protection of concrete, which is extremely important for durable concrete,
• Discuss problems and solutions related to poor quality concrete are highlighted to equip participants with best practice guidelines for addressing issues related to poor quality concrete.