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Background Pacific Park is a two-tower, mixed-use project with 798 residential units anchored by roughly 60,000 square feet of public green space and 29,000 square feet of outdoor amenities for residents.  Challenges The high-rise towers required crystalline technology in the concrete for below-grade foundations and pits to withstand the hydrostatic pressure from groundwater and a high water … Read More

Background Punto Central III is a significant component of a mixed-use development in San Pedro Garza García, Mexico. The development encompasses four towers and spans a total of 66,000 square meters, blending residential, commercial, and recreational spaces. Challenges The project site presented a substantial challenge due to a high water table, with groundwater located just … Read More

Raising the Sustainability and Lowering the Cost of the Laurel Street Works Yard Background After over six decades of service for the City of Burnaby since 1954, the Laurel Street Works Yard needed an upgrade. While reliable, its facility could no longer keep up with the city’s growing maintenance and equipment needs. With that in … Read More

Earning DM Approval for Integral Waterproofing in Substructures without Support Background After finding a prime location near the highly popular Expo City Dubai, which attracted 20 million visitors during Dubai’s 2020 World Expo event, Aurora Real Estate Development L.L.C. knew it would be a perfect spot for those wanting access to more entertainment venues. As … Read More

Creating a Watertight Town Center with Cost-Effective, Sustainable Solutions Background With an ambitious vision to give Vancouver residents in Oakridge a newer, better standard of living, QuadReal Property Group Ltd. has partnered with Westbank Corp. to redevelop the 28-acre Oakridge Centre site. Under their direction, the site has undergone a $5-billion overhaul, which will cover … Read More

Protecting the Zapotillo Dam with a More Durable and Sustainable Mix Background With Mexico still in need of a bigger drinking water supply, the Mexican government’s national water agency, Comisión Nacional del Agua (CONAGUA), proposed the creation of a new storage reservoir in Jalisco, Mexico. Known as the Zapotillo Dam, this project was designed to … Read More

Giving a First Nation Gymnasium Eco-Friendly Durability Background As part of a collaborative effort to expand their health, community, culture, and recreation services, the Skowkale, Aitchelitz, and Yakweakwioose First Nations chose to develop a health and community center. Funded by the First Nations themselves for over $1 million and also through government investments of more … Read More

Protecting a LEED-Friendly Development from a High Water Table Background Despite the risk of water ingress that Richmond’s high water table poses for buildings in the area, the city still holds many prime real estate locations for both businesses and families. As an experienced developer, Keltic Development Ltd. was able to spot one in particular … Read More

Producing Concrete That Exceeds the AR0.5 Abrasion Class Background As Australia’s largest and most preferred supermarket, Woolworths soon found that their customer demand had outgrown their current product capacity. Even with over 1,000 store locations across Australia, the supermarket franchise was struggling to keep up. It led the franchise owner, Woolworths Group Ltd., to look … Read More

Eliminating Costly Water Ingress Concerns for a Sarandi 690 Development Owner Background Serious water ingress concerns became a key issue for a commercial complex on Sarandi 690 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. While not noticeable at first, the water soon spread enough through the concrete structure to visibly impact its subfloor, chambers, and elevator shaft. If … Read More