Four ventures, one mission — engineering the materials and systems that keep India's buildings dry, sealed and standing for generations.
For over 25 years, MK Dhawan has shaped how India waterproofs and protects its built environment — from basements and terraces to high-rise expansion joints and industrial structures.
As CEO of Dhawan Associates and Chairman of The Waterproofers Association of India, he leads a group of ventures spanning manufacturing, distribution, engineered joint systems and industry advocacy — built on one belief: that great buildings deserve protection that outlasts them.
An author and mentor to the trade, his work has set benchmarks that contractors, consultants and engineers across the country rely on.
A connected ecosystem covering every layer of building protection — manufacturing, distribution, engineering and the industry body that sets the standard.
Building expansion joints, covers and waterproofing systems engineered in EPDM, TPV and TPR for lasting flexibility and weather resistance.
Visit Dseal DistributionComprehensive waterproofing and construction-chemical distribution — trusted supply partner to contractors and projects across India.
Visit Dhawan Associates EngineeringEngineered joint systems — ParkGuard, DriveFlex and SkyBridge — specified for parking decks, traffic areas and roof joints.
Explore systems Industry bodyThe Waterproofers Association of India — raising standards, training and recognition across the national waterproofing trade.
Visit the association InsightsArticles, guides and industry notes on waterproofing, expansion joints and construction practice — straight from the field.
Read the journalThree decades in the field taught me the best builders never stop learning. This is the shelf I actually reach for — waterproofing know-how, business thinking, and a little wisdom for the mind.
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Talks, walkthroughs and project stories on waterproofing and building protection.
Builders, hoteliers and institutions across India on working with MK Dhawan.
On every Som Projects site, MK Dhawan's waterproofing simply holds — basements, terraces and baths, year after year. He's the first name I trust before we ever lay a slab.
Building in Assam means building against relentless rain. His systems are the only ones I've seen survive a full Guwahati monsoon without a single complaint of seepage.
A hotel cannot afford a leaking ceiling. Since MK Dhawan waterproofed our terraces, baths and water tanks, we have had zero seepage and far lower upkeep.
In the Himachal hills, damp is the enemy of a wellness space. He gave us a dry, healthy, mould-free environment our guests can feel the moment they walk in.
We needed waterproofing we could trust around hundreds of children. His work kept our terraces and classrooms dry through every Delhi monsoon — we recommend him without hesitation.
Whether it's waterproofing, expansion joints or the right construction chemicals — let's get it specified right the first time.