Structural shotcrete is becoming a preferred method of construction for foundations, tanks, parking garages, and many other structures. Rather than pouring concrete into a moulded form, shotcrete is a method of spraying concrete from a hose under high pressure, allowing the structure to be built up in layers. The method is becoming increasingly popular with … Read More
Ron Yuers is exactly where he thought he would be after 40 years of building his company. Yuers’s vision of wanting to create products that actually work, and would continue to work through the test of time without sacrificing quality or revenue, has become the mantra of his successful concrete waterproofing company.
In these cases, installers turn to blindside waterproofing, where the drainage and waterproofing membranes are installed before the structural concrete is placed. It’s sometimes called pre-applied waterproofing, and in this respect, it’s similar to underslab barriers, which are also installed prior to the concrete.
TECHNOLOGY Alanna MacGillivray has joined Kryton International Inc. as inside sales coordinator. She has previously worked in sales and marketing for the mining industry.
What have we learned from Hurricane Sandy? Hurricane Sandy was among the worst disasters ever to hit the U.S., causing tens of billions of dollars in damages and losses. The storm surge was more than 13 feet above the average low tide, resulting in extensive power outages, severe flooding, and thousands of properties destroyed.
Leaking concrete joints can both result in costly repairs and lead to severe health hazards such as mold or fungus growth. Additionally, incoming water can bring contaminants into the concrete, corrode steel reinforcements, jeopardize structural safety and shorten the overall lifetime of the concrete structure.
It is well known that almost all construction practices have an immense impact on our environment. The rate of construction has increased significantly, especially in the past 20 years. We are using resources at a rate of 150% more than our planet can sustain. This means it now takes Earth one year and six months … Read More
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Construction is an incredibly collaborative process. Whether you are using a Design-Build or Design-Bid-Build method, there are always multiple groups involved; each who come into the process with their own set of interests and priorities. Undoubtedly, a successful project is contingent on the specialization of each party and the unique knowledge they bring. Like many … Read More
Construction is an incredibly, collaborative process. Although projects may differ in size and scope, there is always a unique group of parties involved. In the concrete waterproofing industry specifically, communication challenges have been further exasperated as there is often a huge void in standardized terminology which often contributes to the breakdown of communication. This affect … Read More
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