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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

Background Located in the northern Puget Sound area of Washington State, the House on the Hill was specifically designed to complement its natural surroundings, including a grove of 200-year-old cedar trees. Constructed of ready-mix concrete, the home blends seamlessly with its environment and the concrete’s natural color is enhanced by the surrounding landscaping and rockwork. … Read More

Winning Several Awards for Its High-Quality, Durable Concrete Design Background Skate parks have much to offer to the cities that are willing to accept them. In fact, according to a number of researchers, these places can help reduce crime levels and childhood obesity in their surrounding areas. They can also give skateboarders a space where … Read More

Background The Russian Orthodox Church of The Holy Trinity stands beautiful and leak-free, sixty-nine years after it was first built (traditional Byzantine architectural style) in the East New York section of Brooklyn in 1935. It is well known for its unique, colorful and valuable wall paintings. In the summer of 2003, there was great concern … Read More

Background Protecting the parking lot below from possible leakage from these water systems was imperative. Solution To reinforce and supplement conventional waterproofing systems, Intrawest utilized Krystol Internal Membrane (KIM) and the KIM Waterstop joint design system to seal and waterproof the water systems. KIM was added to the concrete pour for the roof slab and … Read More

Background Just a few blocks from Seattle’s world-famous Pioneer Square, the Yesler Building has been an important part of the city’s history since 1907 when it functioned as City Hall. Today, the Yesler Building houses numerous King County municipal offices and courts. Over the years, moisture and repeated freezing and thawing had caused the building’s … Read More

Background Ballyshannon located in the County Donegal is the oldest city in Ireland and home to St. Patrick’s Church. The church was built in 1795; its age and battle with the area’s year-round damp weather was showing its wear. The church was in need of significant restoration to bring it to its former glory. Solution … Read More

Background The Palm Islands are the three largest man-made islands in the world. Construction on the “Eighth Wonder of the World” began in May, 2002 off the coast of Dubai. It is expected to be one of the world’s top tourist destinations. Each of the islands (Palm Jumeirah, Palm Jebel Ali, and Palm Deira) are … Read More