Residential

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

Protecting a Suspended Pool and a Parkade with Permanent Waterproofing Background In 1977, the City of Coquitlam in British Columbia, Canada, had acquired the land of Burquitlam Park in the hopes of creating a recreation facility there. However, for over two decades, this vision remained distant as the project was continually delayed. Eventually, the city … Read More

Saving a Client Over $1 Million in Fees with Smart Concrete® Solutions Background Built in 1989, Vista Way Village was designed to offer residents cozy coastal condo suites that would be both comfortable and visually pleasant. For a while, that turned out to be the case. Those living there were treated to gated security, a … Read More

Protecting an Architectural Icon with Permanent Waterproofing Background The Al Abdali district is one full of a number of iconic landmarks. From the stately-looking Arab Bank headquarters to the majestic King Hussein Mosque, there are many construction marvels to look at. However, that hasn’t prevented SinoGulf Real Estate Investments L.L.C. from attempting to provide one … Read More

Meeting the 100-Year Flood Event Requirement with a Quality PRAH Solution Background Seen as a stunning visual gateway for one of the entrances into downtown Vancouver, Canada, the Arc sits at the northern foot of the Cambie Bridge with two towers at 88 m (288 ft) and 29 stories. Initially, from the ground up to … Read More

Developing a Self-Sustaining, Award-Winning Watertight Project Background Located along the Fraser River in Vancouver, Canada, the River District is a 130-acre neighborhood that aims to deliver affordable and convenient waterfront living. To that end, there are over 7,000 economical apartments available in the area for residents with easy access to nearby shops, restaurants, banks, health-care … Read More

Mitigating Hydrostatic Pressure Concerns in the Heart of Temuco Background For residents in Chile who want a more modern and comfortable lifestyle in the heart of Temuco, there will soon be a new desirable living space: Inmobiliaria iSiete’s latest creation, the Solar Plaza building. Planned to be fully constructed by 2020, this residential place will … Read More

Saving Time, Money, and Resources While Stopping Water Ingress Background The Amaya Residence 2 is a residential complex that resides on an area of 10,000 m2 (107,639 ft2). This complex, which consists of six separate buildings with 170 apartments and penthouses, is located in one of the rapidly developing areas in Sofia, Bulgaria, next to … Read More

Extending a Building’s Life Span with Self-Sealing Waterproof Concrete Background A new luxury apartment tower and townhome complex with 258 units was fully built in Vancouver’s Mount Pleasant neighborhood in 2019. The 21-story mixed-use development boasts a 2,044-square meter (22,000-square foot) shared backyard that was designed to foster a sense of community. To provide this … Read More