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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
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 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
Optimizing a Concrete Mix’s Permeability to Protect a Hossein Amanat Creation Background Designed to revitalize New Westminster’s waterfront scene, Bosa Development’s Pier West project brings with it multiple transformational developments. Shaped by Hossein Amanat, a world-renowned architect, these developments will include two residential towers, a two-acre addition to the surrounding Pier Park, a building with … Read More
Protecting a Suspended Pool and a Parkade with Permanent Waterproofing Background In 1977, the City of Coquitlam in British Columbia, Canada, had acquired the land of Burquitlam Park in the hopes of creating a recreation facility there. However, for over two decades, this vision remained distant as the project was continually delayed. Eventually, the city … Read More
Saving a Client Over $1 Million in Fees with Smart Concrete® Solutions Background Built in 1989, Vista Way Village was designed to offer residents cozy coastal condo suites that would be both comfortable and visually pleasant. For a while, that turned out to be the case. Those living there were treated to gated security, a … Read More
Protecting an Architectural Icon with Permanent Waterproofing Background The Al Abdali district is one full of a number of iconic landmarks. From the stately-looking Arab Bank headquarters to the majestic King Hussein Mosque, there are many construction marvels to look at. However, that hasn’t prevented SinoGulf Real Estate Investments L.L.C. from attempting to provide one … Read More
Meeting the 100-Year Flood Event Requirement with a Quality PRAH Solution Background Seen as a stunning visual gateway for one of the entrances into downtown Vancouver, Canada, the Arc sits at the northern foot of the Cambie Bridge with two towers at 88 m (288 ft) and 29 stories. Initially, from the ground up to … Read More