Civil

Reducing the New Afton Mine’s Lifetime Carbon Footprint by 49.5% Background New Gold Inc.’s New Afton Mine near Kamloops in British Columbia, Canada, was built in 2011 and opened in 2012. As part of its mining operation, it employs the block-caving method. Because of that, New Gold Inc. needed to construct a large network of … Read More

Background Natural disasters like floods, earthquakes and hurricanes are becoming more and more prevalent as we move into a time of rapid climate change. Climate change has made it critical for the construction industry to build for sustainability with durable and resilient products. Furthermore, when those instances occur where major rehabilitation and repair are needed, … Read More

Background Consistent electricity is one of the major issues facing India; in 2005 GMR Energy started developing a 330 megawatt hydroelectric dam and power plant in Uttarakhand, just outside the town of Srinigar to help satisfy the growing demand for power.  Over time, concrete that is not properly waterproofed can deteriorate and fail, which can … Read More

Background Rio Tinto is a leading international mining group involved in exploration, mining and processing mineral resources worldwide. In 2011, Rio Tinto Alcan began a 4.8 billion dollar modernization project of its 60-year-old aluminum smelter in Kitimat, BC. The Kitimat Modernization Project (KMP) will boost production by 48% to 420,000 tons per year and reduce … Read More

Protecting the Integrity of One of the Largest Sources of Uranium in Namibia Background Known as one of the largest reserves for uranium in Namibia, the Trekkopje mine is located in Western Namibia, approximately 65 km northeast of Swakopmund. As part of its maxi project’s construction, the mine was envisioned as a composite of numerous … Read More

Background In order to accommodate the transportation needs of Toronto’s growing population, the GO Transit authority (regional public transit service for the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area) decided to raise Strachan Avenue by almost two meters (6.5 ft.) to pass over the rail way, simultaneously the rail corridor will also be lowered up to eight … Read More

Helping School Structures Win an Award for Resource Efficiency Background Established in 1889, the Sydney Church of England Grammar School (also known as Shore) has been dedicated to teaching their students how to be responsible citizens for over a century. As part of that effort, they offer an extensive collection of facilities to support education, … Read More

Background After the success of their first Vietnamese plant in 2009, Samsung Electronics launched a second plant in Thai Nguyen Province. Located in the Yen Binh 1 Industrial Park, the Samsung Electronics Vietnam Thai Nguyen (SEVT) complex will manufacture Samsung products such as mobile phones, smart phones and tablets. The project broke ground in March, … Read More

Background To ensure a constant supply of drinking water during Seguin’s hot dry summers, the city invested in a 7 million gallon water tank. The tank was found to be leaking in 2012, and the repair team chose to use Kryton repair solutions because Kryton’s products saved them time, have a track record of consistent … Read More

Background The crystalline concrete waterproofing industry competition is stiff and varied. It is critical to ensure that companies are aware of the details separating the different choices available to them. The best choice is the product that provides a history of success, is trusted throughout the world, and offers materials and technical support to ensure … Read More