New Construction

Background Richmond Aquatic Center was constructed in 1996 near the Fraser River in Richmond, BC. The facility’s 57 meter (187 feet) competitive pool has an 5.5 meter (18 foot) dive tank that is 3 meters (10 feet). below the water table. Because of the proximity to the ocean and major river system, the high water … Read More

Background To provide secure winter storage and facilitate fish recapture, TID built an artificial pond. The 119,000 gallon pond has a surface area of 80′ x 47′ with a depth of 8′ and a recessed tank in the bottom. The recessed tank aids in capturing the fish for restocking the canals in spring. A problem … Read More

Background When the owners of this high-end home decided to build a swimming pool on the second floor, unique construction techniques were required. Shotcrete was chosen for design flexibility and ability to maximize the use of available space. Constructed above luxury living space, it was essential that the suspended pool be watertight and resistant to … Read More

Background The 126 km (78 mile) long water pipeline runs through a combination of mountainous terrain, swamps and dry desert conditions. KIM was used to waterproof and prevent corrosion of reinforcing steel. KIM was also applied to protect it against sulfate attack and guard the steel against water-soluble contaminants. Solution The pipes consist of a … Read More

Waterproofing the Largest Volume Building Under a Single Roof in 1983 Background The Boeing Aircraft Plant is the world’s largest volume building under a single roof, measuring in at over62-acres indoors. Located in Everett, Washington, the sheer magnitude of the center expressed Boeingto the world and become an icon in the aviation industry. The original … Read More