General Foundation

Strengthening Concrete with CSA- and ASTM-Approved Silica Fume Background The third and current version of Johnson Street Bridge was built at its present location in Victoria, British Columbia, in 1924. A 2009 assessment of the existing bridge identified extensive corrosion to the bridge’s structural beams, obsolete mechanical and electrical systems, and a seismic vulnerability. It … 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

Repairing Cracks and Leaks Permanently in a High Flood Risk Area Background After Superstorm Sandy struck New York in 2012, much of the lower infrastructure for the New York University Langone Medical Center (NYULMC) building had flooded. In response, the NYULMC took great measures to protect the infrastructure from future flooding. These included a variety … 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

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

Giving a Structure from the 1950s a Comprehensive Waterproofing System Background Envisioned to be a new cultural hub, adjacent to New York’s Meatpacking District, the SuperPier at the historic Pier 57 is undergoing an extensive redevelopment. Once completed, it will house Google’s new office as well as a dynamic mix of office, retail, and public … Read More

Enabling Concrete Surfaces to Survive Harsh Industrial Spaces Background Gerdau’s metal recycling plant in Whitby has been in operation for decades and still continues to this day. It’s a feat that the company could have only achieved through their focus on fostering customer trust. With this focus in mind, they made it easy and worthwhile … Read More

Making Room for Alternative Fuel with Integrally Hardened Concrete Background St. Marys Cement has been producing cementitious materials at their six manufacturing plants for decades. Recently, however, the team at the company’s Bowmanville plant saw the need for a new unheated alternative fuels building. Working together with the Barry Bryan Associates team, they drew up … Read More