In the scope of the DEMINAR Waterproofing and Drainage, Hagerbach Test Gallery LTd and ITA-CET invited experts, who highlighted the topic of Waterproofing and Drainage from different perspectives.

Main topics of the training session included :

• General considerations which aspects have to be taken into account for a comprehensive Waterproofing and drainage concept.
• Case studies, who illustrated long term experiences and the use of different sealing methods.
• Sealing issues
• Drainage of water with special focus on sustainability.

The purpose of the Deminar, (combination of DEMonstration and SemINAR), was to put in relation the theoretical background for Waterpoofing and Drainage with practical demonstration and presentation of possible solutions presented in a 1:1 scale.

At the evening of the first day the participants were invited to informal exchanges with colleagues and friends at a gala-diner.