Key players in Pakistan’s construction industry gathered to witness the introduction of the NMB Splice Sleeve System, a groundbreaking technology set to reshape the country’s approach to construction projects.
The Construction Solutions Resources (CSR) launching event, held at Pearl Continental on Oct 25, 2023, featured esteemed speakers and experts who shed light on the NMB system’s transformative potential.
AJ Atsohiro Ishikawa, the Executive Vice President at NMB Splice Sleeve North America, attended the event on behalf of NMB Splice System Manufacturers. He said that The NMB Splice Sleeve System, originating from Japan, has earned international acclaim for its excellence and efficiency. It offers seismic resistance and fatigue performance, making it a game-changer in the construction landscape.
The event kicked off with a warm welcome emphasizing the importance of innovation and adaptation in a constantly evolving economic landscape. The need for such innovation was underscored by Dr. Sarosh Lodi, the Vice Chancellor of NEDUET, a renowned figure in civil engineering and seismic resilience. He encouraged the product and endorsed compliance of the technology as the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) approved the Building Code of Pakistan – 2021.
The success story of the NMB Splice Sleeve System implementation in Pakistan was shared by the team responsible for the Rafi Cricket Stadium in Bahria Town, Karachi. During the presentation, Ahsan Nadeem, who was serving as the senior structural engineer and design consultant at Mushtaq & Bilal at the time, demonstrated the real-world application of this system in Pakistan. He emphasized that this technology has successfully revolutionized construction practices in regions with similar economic and geographical conditions.
Paragon Constructors, known for its exemplary track record in commercial property development, project management, and civil engineering, also shared their experience of working with NMB Splice System in Rafi Stadium Project. Mr. Shahzad Noor, the project manager of Rafi Stadium, discussed how the NMB Splice Sleeve System was employed in the Rafi Stadium project and its potential in the local construction industry.
Aftab Siddiqui, Chairman of Paragon Constructors, provided a unique contractor’s perspective. He spoke about the challenges and opportunities that come with adopting this innovative technology. He further recognized the efforts of Mr. Amir ul Islam, CEO of Construction Solutions Resources (CSR), for his unwavering commitment to bringing the NMB Splice Sleeve System to Pakistan. Amir shared his insights, experiences, and vision for this groundbreaking technology based on his 35 years of experience of use in the United States, regarding the adaptation as critical to pave the way for timely, scheduled and seismic-resistant construction projects in Pakistan. Mr. Amir emphasized that the introduction of SSJL’s global network played a central role in this event. SSJL, a renowned manufacturer, is recognized worldwide for its innovative construction solutions. This collaboration brings the excellence of Japanese technology to Pakistan, where the NMB Splice Sleeve System is set to make a profound impact on the local construction industry.
Construction Solutions Resources brings Global Network of SSJL to Pakistan
on 02/11/2023