New Construction

Background McGee required a high-performance concrete solution for their external slab at a heavy plant storage yard, where it would endure constant heavy loads and traffic. Given the demands of the site, the concrete needed exceptional abrasion resistance to withstand years of wear and tear from heavy machinery. The Challenge According to the Civil Engineer’s … Read More

Raising the Sustainability and Lowering the Cost of the Laurel Street Works Yard Background After over six decades of service for the City of Burnaby since 1954, the Laurel Street Works Yard needed an upgrade. While reliable, its facility could no longer keep up with the city’s growing maintenance and equipment needs. With that in … Read More

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

Making Concrete More Resilient with Less Effort, Cost, and Carbon Emissions Background As a continually growing components and systems manufacturer for industrial and mobility industries with a desire to support sustainability efforts, Linamar Corp. wanted their production facility in North Carolina to last a long time. Part of that meant giving the concrete flooring of … 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

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

Reducing the Risk of Fire Hazards and Water Hazards with One System Background During the construction of his seven-meter-deep (23-foot-deep) factory in Amghara, Kuwait, Faiz Al Dosary had two major concerns. The first was the possible risk of a fire hazard happening. After all, his factory would be surrounded by many other factories that would … Read More