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Background Brunei’s National Development Plan has allocated almost a million USD for the construction of 10,000 low-cost homes. The new Tanah Jambu housing project is one such project. Shortly after construction, cracks started to develop along a 5 m (16 ft.) high retaining wall and ran several hundred meters in length. Water was observed leaking … Read More

Background The below grade aspects of construction can sometimes go overlooked, especially when considering the region you’re building in. For instance, when you think of Doha, Qatar, you don’t think concrete waterproofing is as important as it is. However, the fact is, many projects that are built below grade are deteriorating faster than anticipated because … Read More

Background The Hillcrest High School construction project is part of Alvord Unified School District’s plan to increase the local school capacity and help absorb some of the congestion from other schools in the area. The $97.5 million project will sit on a 200,000 square meters (50 acre) site off the 91 freeway in Southern California’s … Read More

Background The IKEA store in the Tempe region of Sydney, Australia is the largest of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere spanning 37,000 square meters (equivalent to 20 football fields) with on a 2.3 hectare site. Making this building unique, the site for the store is a reclaimed landfill, known locally as the Tempe Tip. … Read More

Background A big multinational supermarket chain hired a Greek engineering firm to work on two local projects simultaneously and needed a waterproofing system to give them an unparalleled level of protection.  The company had been contracted to build a new public power company substation located on land with particularly high groundwater. They also needed to … Read More

Background The hypermarket – a very large retail store offering groceries, dry goods, home furnishings and more – is one of the fastest-growing retail trends in Europe and Asia. As a big retail draw, a store of this size naturally requires a sizeable parking facility. And since hypermarkets are often located in areas where real … Read More

Background The Radio Television Malaysia (RTM) is a media powerhouse operating 6 national, 2 international, 17 state, 11 district radio stations and 2 television channels. As it is a government-owned organization, the building would use the highest-quality building materials both for the interior and exterior. The concrete waterproofing decision for the roof was critical as … Read More

Background The Te Wharewaka O Poneke Building (Canoe House) was developed to serve as the entertainment center for the 2011 Rugby World Cup. The development showcases the rich history of Maori art and culture, and includes exhibition and function areas, a café and offices. It will also host powhiri (a Maori ritual ceremony), carvings, cultural … Read More

Background The Chinese Embassy at The Hague in the Netherlands is a high security government building that is designed to be durable and long lasting. A major concern on this project was the potential for water leakage through the sub grade cold-joints at the intersection of the concrete slabs. The building is surrounded by a … Read More

Supporting Shotcrete Construction with the Krystol Assurance Program Background To create additional convenient living space for families in the Fairview neighborhood of Vancouver, Canada, Westbank Corp. decided that they would transform the area of 700 West 8th. Initially, the place was just a parking lot for a nearby hotel and casino. However, with Westbank Corp.’s … Read More