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
Offering a High-Quality Sustainable Form of Concrete Abrasion Resistance Background Chapman’s Ice Cream was founded in 1973 and has grown into a multimillion-dollar business that employs hundreds of people. However, in 2009, they experienced a setback. A fire had gutted Chapman’s creamery, and because of that, the company had to rebuild the entire facility. Luckily, … Read More
Making It Long-Lasting with a Versatile Concrete Hardening Solution Background Over time, the Decew Falls Water Treatment Plant’s spillway had eroded away, leaving the Regional Municipality of Niagara with the decision to replace it. During the original construction of the reservoir spillway, the municipality had chosen to build it using wood. However, the material had … Read More
Offering an Unparalleled Warranty for Permanent Waterproofing Background The new Natura wastewater treatment plant serves over 7,200 households in Tijuana, Mexico, dewatering the sludge from their used water before transporting and disposing of it. To that end, multiple concrete water tanks and containment areas make up the treatment plant, allowing the facility to properly secure … Read More
Standing Up to Hydrostatic Water Pressure Background In highly dense neighborhoods where building out is no longer possible and land is too valuable to leave, the only option is to build further below grade. As a result, luxurious basements are becoming more common in such areas, including in Camden, London. One Camden homeowner in particular … Read More
Completing a Partial Restoration with Permanent Waterproofing Background Once known as a local police station, Westbourne Place was eventually converted into a lavish building with an add-on in the rear. Developed by Redrow, the building retained a number of details from its original design, such as high ceilings and period features. It even remains connected … Read More
Maximizing the Space and Profits of a Unique Storage Facility Background Miami Beach has some of the most luxurious and sought-after condo spaces in the world. However, there is only so much room available in such a high-demand region, which makes storage space a necessity for many. Fortunately, the self-storage market is booming in the … Read More
Protecting a Sloping Site from Water Infiltration Background 199 Watling Street is a contemporary development. It features 15 luxury apartments and two commercial units in the village of Radlett, which is one of the most sought-after locations in Hertfordshire just outside of London, England. During its development, the below grade portion was designed to be … Read More
Eliminating the Risk of Flooding While Optimizing a Structure’s Footprint Background Seen as a great example of how new structures can be built in small, confined spaces, 1 Southwick Yard is a unique and valuable project for Paddington, London. Found a short walk away from Hyde Park, the structure’s use of space is limited. It’s … Read More
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