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Background At the Thalaso Terapija construction site, the construction team noted that mounting, flushing water did not cause the problem with flooding inside the building. The team selected Kryton International’s Krystol waterproofing system. The Krystol products were used to prevent water coming inside the concrete structure. The success was above everyone’s expectations. Solution Standard procedure … Read More

Background For many years, Atlanta’s Egleston Children’s Hospital has provided quality pediatric care for Georgia families. According to recent projections, however, the local pediatric population will increase dramatically by 2009. To meet anticipated demand, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is expanding and renovating several local children’s hospitals, including the Egleston facility. As part of the upgrades, … Read More

Background Island Honda has been selling and servicing vehicles in the Comox Valley since 1986, and it’s been growing since then. Due to this growth, Island Honda needed their construction team to build a larger modern facility that would meet the needs of an increasing business that was aiming to accommodate its sales, service, and … Read More

Background Dubai has long been the pre-eminent business center in the United Arab Emirates. Its geographical proximity, cultivation of innovation, as well as its sophisticated logistical infrastructure between Europe and the Far East makes it the location of choice for much business in the region. Knowledge Village is an upscale area in Dubai located very … Read More

Background Channel M, Vancouver’s newest television station, is located in a stately brick building in the heart of the city’s bustling Chinatown. The building was in poor condition when the station’s owners undertook major renovations before moving into the five-story, 3400 square meters (37 000 square foot) structure. Internally, the transformation meant more that $1 million in renovations … Read More

Background Quality and aesthetic value of a building structure means everything in the hospitality industry. In the business district of Gurgaon, a new 5-star hotel was to be constructed starting November 2004, with plans to have the facilities operational at the earliest. Today Hotels Pvt. Ltd., a developer of both residential and commercial real estate … Read More

Background The Al-Falak building is a residential/commercial building in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. When investigating waterproofing options for the building's below grade slab, walls and water tank, the project team knew they needed a system that was cost-effective and low-maintenance. However, their search was made more complicated by a number of factors. First, the area's soil … Read More

Background The 3,000 cubic metres (3900 cubic yards) of concrete placed for the huge raft slab foundation of the Shaw Tower set the record for the largest continuous pour in the history of Vancouver. When complete the tower will stand at 149 metres (490 feet) tall. More than 38,000 cubic metres (50,000 cubic yards) of … Read More

Background Richmond Hospital is a large community hospital located near Vancouver International Airport. Along with providing medical services to Richmond residents, the hospital also attends the needs of travelers using Vancouver International Airport and the B.C. Ferries system. In the summer of 2004, the 38-year-old hospital was beginning to show its age. The building's exterior … Read More

Background Republic Polytechnic is a post-secondary institution that began construction of their new Woodlands Campus in 2004, which would serve thousands of students and community members. The 20 hectare Woodlands Campus is made up of a central nucleus containing 11 identical, high-rise learning pods that are linked by two large, elliptical concrete decks of common … Read More