The Mistry had an inquisitive mind since his childhood and he felt a sense of wonder in everything. This sensitivity increased and got enhanced with the years and pervaded in his sphere of vocation. That is waterproofing. He was always introspecting in methods, means and techniques to better and develop further the structural waterproofing which resulted in the invention of Box Type waterproofing with Shahabad tiles which was tried in the Churchgate Subway for the first time. It was so successful that it became one of the classical treatments of waterproofing.

His experimentation in his field of endeavour led him to adopt various techniques which resulted in greater durability, lesser time consumption and saving of costs in waterproofing treatments. He had empathy with structures and method of work. He took structures as living things and treated leakages, seepages, leaching, thawing effloresence, etc. as a physician will treat the injuries and infections of his patients. And of course, he had patience which allowed him to meticulously workout, plan, detail out, execute and accomplish his feats.

He breathed his last in 1985, and is survived by three sons: Iqbal, Ameen and Nazar Ali. They have always been working with him and helping him in carrying out his projects. With their vast experience at hand, they successfully expanded the activities of the New Construction Waterproofing Co, converting it into one of the finest Waterproofing concerns in India.

Major Works Completed

Birla Cement Works, Chittorgarh, Rajasthan,
Cont: Client
Arch/Conslt: Bhagwati Design Pvt Ltd.

Gujarat Ambuja Cements Ltd, Kodianr, Gujarat,
Cont: Bildmat Pvt Ltd/Gannon Dunkerely & Co. Ltd/A.R. Const.
Arch/Conslt: Bhagwati Design Pvt Ltd.

University of Bombay, Kalina Campus,
Vidyanagari, Mumbai 400 055.
Cont: Talib Constructions
Arch./Conslt: S.H. Godbole