New Construction

Waterproofing a 34-Story Tower’s Below Grade Structure Background This 34-story apartment tower in Calgary’s historic Mount Royal Village neighborhood is the size of a full city block and contains 223 suites. The project team for this extensive structure worked hard to ensure that it was both modern and luxurious while staying true to the surrounding … Read More

Floodproofing an Arthur Erickson Creation in an Alberta Flood Zone Background Designed by one of Canada’s most well-known architects, Arthur Erickson, The Concord consists of two luxury residential towers in Southwest Calgary that stand proudly near the shores of the Bow River. In total, the two towers can hold 218 suites, with the east tower … Read More

Reducing Concrete Maintenance Costs and Increasing Service Life Background Commercial Metals Co. (CMC) is a major steel manufacturer with the capacity to produce 5.4 million tons of steel products a year between their 10 mills. The process of producing such products, like beams, rebar, and large-scale steel components, requires a lot of heavy equipment. And … Read More

Protecting Underground Parking in a Flood Zone Background With interiors created by award-winning designer Cecconi Simone and the overall design managed by the architectural firm Giannone Petricone Associates, the Verve has been a beautiful addition to its surrounding urban neighborhood in Calgary, Alberta. More specifically, it offers residents in Calgary’s East Village a 25-story tower … 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

Increasing Efficiency and Reducing Operational Costs with Hard-Cem Background Lorenzetti Acres Ltd. is a family-run dairy operation located in Hope, British Columbia, Canada. Established in 1959, the dairy farm has served Canadians for over 60 years. However, their reliable, calcium-laden service ran into a complication in 2015. At that time, a devastating fire erupted, burning … Read More

Contributing Credits to the Estidama Pearl Building Rating System Background Rotana Group’s majestic new oceanfront hotel and resort complex has been designed to attract thousands of travelers from across the globe annually. Standing at six stories on Saadiyat Island, the complex offers plenty of space that’s surrounded by lush greenery and crystal clear water. Visitors … Read More

Employing a Proven Integrated Waterproofing System for Slipform Construction Background The population in the Regional Municipality of Peel in Ontario, Canada, has been steadily growing over the years. It was something that the Region of Peel had expected in 2011, so they knew that they would have to update the existing aging water network for … Read More

Employing Waterproofing That Allows for the Maximum Building Footprint Background This six-story luxury boutique apartment building can be found in one of Toronto’s renowned neighborhoods in the east. Known as The Beaches or The Beach, this neighborhood features a number of elegant heritage buildings. Not to be outdone by these surrounding neighbors, however, the boutique … Read More