Existing Construction & Repair

Ensuring a Safe, Dry, and Watertight HSR System in China Background High-speed rail (HSR) traffic moves significantly faster than traditional rail traffic. As of 2018, China has the longest HSR network in the world with over 29,000 km (18,019.77 mi) of HSR laid. Their HSR transports billions of passengers and billions of tonnes in freight … Read More

Enabling Versatile Concrete Hardening Solutions for Abrasion and Erosion  Background Located in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada, the Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant has been providing primary treatment to the wastewater of over 600,000 residents in Vancouver, the University Endowment Lands, and parts of Burnaby and Richmond since 1963. This treatment uses various mechanical processes to … Read More

Waterproofing the Negative Side for a Disturbance-Free Solution Background Found right in the center of Newtown, Johannesburg, South Africa, Turbine Hall is an iconic building. It plays an integral role in Johannesburg’s architectural history, having started out as a power station for the area in the late 1920s and transforming from there. And it benefits … Read More

Repairing Reservoirs with a Watertight System Safe for Potable Water Background Water in Mpumalanga, South Africa, is highly valued, making the newly constructed potable water reservoirs in the Acornhoek and Bushbuckridge areas a vital resource for the people living there. However, according to flood tests that were done, these reservoirs were experiencing leaks in their … Read More

Background This SAB Miller heritage building in Braamfontein, South Africa had many defects in the existing plaster and concrete basement area and required repair. Because this was a heritage site, any waterproofing and repair would have to be conducted without damaging existing plantation and vegetation on site. Essentially, this meant that only waterproofing systems that … Read More

Background Mining is a backbone of the South African economy, and the Anglo American Coal company has been a key catalyst in creating a safer, stronger, healthier and more sustainable South Africa since its inception in 1917. One of the key requirements of a mine is to ensure that provisions are made for adequate ventilation. … Read More

Background Sanika Waterproofing Specialists was called to conduct a concrete repair and rejuventation test on the Styldrift Mine in Rustenburg. After an intensive site survey of the concrete water containment structure, it was observed that due to excessive movement between the pipe and the concrete, the concrete had begun to crack, causing spalling. The cracks … Read More

Background Anvil Centre is a civic centre and office tower located in the heart of downtown New Westminster. It was opened to the public on September 14, 2014. Situated close to the Fraser river, the soil is significantly influenced by the incoming tide. The area also has a high water table. For this reason, nearly … Read More

Background After Superstorm Sandy in 2012, much of New York University Langone Medical Center’s (NYULMC) lower infrastructure was flooded. In response, NYULMC has been taking great measures to protect against future events with a variety of flood control measures, including waterproof doors and mechanical flood prevention systems that spring into action when flooding occurs. Even … Read More

Background As the population of Hong Kong continues to grow, its Mass Transit Railway operator (MTR) continues to enhance its existing railway network. In 2016, MTR undertook an extension of the Kwun Tong line to Whampoa. In 2017, waterproofing challenges were discovered at the new Whampoa station whenthe contractor found leaks. There was a very … Read More