The International Code Council Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) has granted Evaluation Service Report ESR-5402 to SmartCare CureAssure, a pioneering internal curing admixture developed by Asian Paints.
This chloride-free, Type S liquid admixture enhances concrete performance by retaining internal moisture, reducing reliance on traditional external curing methods, and marks a significant step forward in sustainable construction practices in the region.
SmartCare CureAssure is the first product of its kind to be evaluated for compliance with the Dubai Building Code (DBC), earning official approval from Dubai Municipality under ICC-ES Acceptance Criteria AC564 for internal curing concrete admixtures.
In a region where concrete construction prevails and challenges like embodied carbon and resource consumption persist, this admixture offers a practical solution.
It boosts concrete strength and durability while significantly cutting water usage, aligning with the Gulf Cooperation Council’s (GCC) environmental and sustainability objectives.
Reducing risks
The approval establishes a robust precedent for adopting sustainable building technologies across the region.
By providing third-party technical validation, ICC-ES demonstrates a clear pathway for emerging technologies to meet stringent code requirements, fostering opportunities for greener construction methods.
This empowers manufacturers, developers, and regulators to adopt innovative solutions that enhance building resilience, environmental performance, and resource efficiency, contributing to a more sustainable built environment in the GCC and beyond.
The milestone underscores ICC-ES’s ongoing commitment to evaluating innovative systems that address the growing demands for building safety, sustainability, and performance in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
Evaluation Service Reports provide technical validation for novel materials and systems, facilitating market access for global manufacturers while ensuring compliance with local codes, thus reducing risks and streamlining adoption.
Mohamed Amer, managing director of ICC MENA, stated, "We are proud to support the advancement of sustainable and resilient construction practices through the issuance of this ESR. By validating innovative systems such as SmartCare CureAssure against rigorous code requirements, ICC-ES is helping pave the way for a safer, more efficient, and environmentally responsible construction future - one that aligns with the GCC’s long-term development goals."
Joseph Eapen, CEO of Asian Paints International Private Ltd, said, "This achievement reflects our commitment to delivering high-performance, sustainable solutions for the construction sector. Having ICC-ES independently verify the performance of our system for compliance with the DBC reinforces our dedication to innovation and environmental stewardship."
