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Simplifying Concrete Temperature Plans and Expediting Construction Schedules Background As all contractors know, an efficient construction schedule is a cost-saving schedule. However, sometimes unforeseen events can happen, where construction takes longer than expected. That in turn can reduce the chances of meeting project deadlines while extending the budget, which isn’t likely to impress clients. To … Read More
Providing Proof of Hard-Cem’s Ability to Prevent Delamination Background British Columbia (BC) is a beautiful Canadian province to live in, offering a variety of natural scenic views. No matter where someone goes in BC, they will often be met with lush greenery, mountains, lakes, or more. Even when they go to more urban areas, they … Read More
Earning Several Awards for Optimal and Sustainable Design Background For years, the City of Calgary in Alberta, Canada, knew they’d need a new indoor facility to be able to store and maintain Calgary Transit’s new fleet of compressed natural gas (CNG) buses alongside their existing diesel buses. So when the opportunity to do so arose, … Read More
Enhancing the School’s New Campus with More Than the Typical Vapor Reduction Background For over 66 years, the Bishop Noland Episcopal Day School reliably provided a private schooling experience to students from kindergarten to the eighth grade. While the school had added classrooms and buildings as they needed them during this time, they had never … Read More
Background Surrounded by the beautiful Wei River, the Baoji Culture and Art Center is easily spotted at the No. 1 Baoyan Road from the Jintai District within Baoji City. Those who decide to visit the center will discover that it features several distinct areas: a science and technology museum, a concert hall, two art galleries, … Read More
Leveraging a Versatile and Sustainable Concrete Hardening Solution Background Kent Building Supplies is a chain of 48 retail home improvement stores in Atlantic Canada. Founded in 1974, it is the region’s largest big-box building supply outlet store both in terms of locations and sales. As a result, Kent Building Supplies employs over 3,400 people throughout … Read More
Maintaining Operational Efficiency with the Desired Durability Background Back in 2018, the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission (AGLC) opened their $142 million liquor distribution center. This facility came with around 43,664 m2 (470,000 ft2) of space, which included a multi-level main floor and a two-story shipping office. All of which has enabled it to supply … Read More
Adding Superior Abrasion and Erosion Resistance to the Home of Sidney Crosby Background Cole Harbour Place, the home of Sidney Crosby, is a state-of-the-art, multi-use facility located in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Built in 1988 with the intention of encouraging a healthy and athletic lifestyle, Cole Harbour Place has since become a focal point of the … Read More
Maintaining Concrete Riding Surface and Reducing Repair Downtime Background To meet continued demand for their pet food, Blue Buffalo decided to build a new $150 million manufacturing and research and development facility in Indiana. In response, their design team, Design Group, drew up plans for an almost 37,161-square meter (400,000-square foot) plant, which is now … Read More
Determining the Exact Time Concrete Reaches Strength Targets Background The Østerport Station in Copenhagen contained several prestressed floors that were going to be used in a multi-story project. However, before tensioning, each floor required the concrete to reach minimum strength development. To determine if the concrete had reached its required strength, the contractor conducted crush … Read More