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Vancouver-based Kryton International, which specialises in crystalline concrete waterproofing, has acquired Calgary-based Cementec Industries, a manufacturer of concrete additive solutionsfor the construction and oil & gas industries. Cementec has developed Hard-Cem, the integral concrete hardening admixture that provides concrete with excellent resistance to abrasion and erosion. With this admixture, concrete floors and infrastructure are said … Read More

Water and moisture in the basement will considerably reduce the value of a home. That’s because moisture allows mold to grow, and the musty smell is not only unpleasant but can also cause health disorders. Leaky foundation walls in commercial structures cause similar damage. In extreme cases, liquid water will actually be seeping or flowing … Read More

It’s really never too cold if you are prepared and foster a team approach. Winter is quickly approaching, with temperatures dipping and snowfall beginning many additional issues may present themselves on a construction site. Particularly when tight construction schedules need to be maintained the pressure to keep moving can cause colossal problems if no precautions … Read More

Alireza Biparva, B.Sc., M.A.Sc., LEED Green Assoc., R&D Manager / Concrete Specialist, Kryton International Inc. Construction is booming at a global level, but few places are building at such a furious rate as China, United States of America and India. According to the Global Construction 2030 Report from PwC, construction output will grow by 85% … Read More

Every day people around the world make important economic decisions that allow them to continue their daily lives. When it comes to these daily decisions something that many people do not know is that in some cases, cheap things mean higher costs. The quote, “I am not rich enough to afford cheap things,” is a clear … Read More

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The self-sealing method of concrete waterproofing has been proven effective through successful implementation in a wide range of structures and climates around the world. It is easy to overlook the use of concrete in society, although it plays a vital role in daily life. Concrete is the most-used manufactured material in the world, with nearly … Read More

Concrete structures are typically designed for a lifespan of 50–125 years. To keep these structures in service, a significant amount of infrastructure budget is reactively put towards repairs, rather than investment in new construction. The largest contributing factor for the high cost of repairs and for infrastructure not meeting its service life expectancy is corrosion … Read More

On January 20th, 500 Vancouver Businessmen and women gathered at Canada Place to watch Donald Trump become the 45th president of the United States and hear from Canadian and American economist and business leaders on what this meant for Canada’s economy. Kari Yuers, President and CEO of Kryton International was one of those business leaders … Read More

Within the ever evolving construction industry, better products and building practices are making it easier than ever to tackle some projects once deemed impossible. Unprecedented techniques and situations are approached with valuable new research, testing and insight, creating more durable and sustainable cutting edge infrastructure. The increased reliability in overall project performance that these new … Read More