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Earning DM Approval for Integral Waterproofing in Substructures without Support Background After finding a prime location near the highly popular Expo City Dubai, which attracted 20 million visitors during Dubai’s 2020 World Expo event, Aurora Real Estate Development L.L.C. knew it would be a perfect spot for those wanting access to more entertainment venues. As … Read More

Creating a Watertight Town Center with Cost-Effective, Sustainable Solutions Background With an ambitious vision to give Vancouver residents in Oakridge a newer, better standard of living, QuadReal Property Group Ltd. has partnered with Westbank Corp. to redevelop the 28-acre Oakridge Centre site. Under their direction, the site has undergone a $5-billion overhaul, which will cover … Read More

Protecting the Zapotillo Dam with a More Durable and Sustainable Mix Background With Mexico still in need of a bigger drinking water supply, the Mexican government’s national water agency, Comisión Nacional del Agua (CONAGUA), proposed the creation of a new storage reservoir in Jalisco, Mexico. Known as the Zapotillo Dam, this project was designed to … Read More

Giving a First Nation Gymnasium Eco-Friendly Durability Background As part of a collaborative effort to expand their health, community, culture, and recreation services, the Skowkale, Aitchelitz, and Yakweakwioose First Nations chose to develop a health and community center. Funded by the First Nations themselves for over $1 million and also through government investments of more … Read More

Protecting a LEED-Friendly Development from a High Water Table Background Despite the risk of water ingress that Richmond’s high water table poses for buildings in the area, the city still holds many prime real estate locations for both businesses and families. As an experienced developer, Keltic Development Ltd. was able to spot one in particular … Read More

Producing Concrete That Exceeds the AR0.5 Abrasion Class Background As Australia’s largest and most preferred supermarket, Woolworths soon found that their customer demand had outgrown their current product capacity. Even with over 1,000 store locations across Australia, the supermarket franchise was struggling to keep up. It led the franchise owner, Woolworths Group Ltd., to look … Read More

Optimizing a Concrete Mix’s Permeability to Protect a Hossein Amanat Creation Background Designed to revitalize New Westminster’s waterfront scene, Bosa Development’s Pier West project brings with it multiple transformational developments. Shaped by Hossein Amanat, a world-renowned architect, these developments will include two residential towers, a two-acre addition to the surrounding Pier Park, a building with … Read More

Repairing Membrane Failures with Permanent Smart Concrete Solutions Background As part of their efforts to establish themselves as a prime provider for quality health-care services in Kuwait, DHAMAN has been working on constructing two hospitals. One will be set in Al Ahmadi, serving the communities there, while the other will be set in Al Jahra … Read More

Creating a Long-Lasting Structure That Meets BREEAM and EPC Ratings Background Taking advantage of Glasgow’s central area for financial business, the Atlantic Square has been built in the heart of the city’s International Financial Services District. In such a prime location, the business that uses this multipurpose building will have close proximity to a number … Read More

Giving 49 Bridges Better Durability and Corrosion Resistance Background Since the 1970s, Alberta Transportation has been planning the development of the Calgary Ring Road. Designed to provide 101 km (63 mi) of free-flow travel around Calgary when complete, the road will ease traffic congestion and create better travel routes for both businesses and residents. While … Read More