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Protecting the Parking for the Top Teaching Hospital in Oregon Background During 2018, the Kaiser Permanente Sunnyside Medical Center was recognized as Oregon’s top teaching hospital and fifth best hospital overall by hospital watchdog Leapfrog Group. However, this couldn’t have been accomplished without first having the space to accommodate everyone in need. Before 2007, they … Read More
Background Taiwan has a sub-tropical climate with sudden rain showers frequently occurring. This constant dampness proves to be a waterproofing challenge in new construction, especially along coastal areas that are already below sea-level. Construction of the Sakura Hot Spring Hotel started in January 2007, with completion expected by October 2007. The boutique hotel will feature … Read More
Background Dubbed Kota Kinabalu’s largest ever urban commercial project, KK Times Square is a sprawling, 93,000 square meters (23-acre) development designed to accommodate the city’s expanding commercial activities. Comprised of a combination of office and retail facilities and public spaces, KK Times Square offers shopping, dining, entertainment and leisure activities for Kota Kinabalu residents and … Read More
Background The “Couples Swept Away” Resort is a 312 room luxury hotel located along Negril’s pristine seven-mile (11 kilometer) beach. A popular honeymooner destination, the Couples Swept Away Resort is a tucked away paradise. Its desirable location along the Caribbean coast not only tempts tourists from all over the world, it also means that the … Read More
Background The Horizon Tower is a $28 million, two block development offering residential suites on 18 floors in a luxurious building. It is located in the heart of the old, prestigious “Ein El Mraiseh” seafront. The main Contractor of this project was concerned about possible leakage from two suspended roof pools. The Contractor has successfully … Read More
Background Due to high demand from the community the Cultural Institute of Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico worked with local fine arts and cultural community members to create the MUSEO DEL CENTRO CULTURAL POLYFORUM (Cultural Museum). Located in the Bajio heart, the city of Leon (population of about 800 000) is situated in a fertile river valley. … Read More
Background Since 2004, Lee Construction Pte Ltd. has waterproofed numerous high-profile condominium projects in Singapore – more than anywhere else in the world – using Kryton International’s Krystol Internal Membrane (KIM) admixture. Solution When added directly to fresh concrete, KIM’s crystalline chemicals, millions of needle-like crystals, grow and fill all pores and capillaries of the … Read More
Background Wellington (New Zealand’s capital) is situated alongside Wellington Harbour and is home to many museums, theatres and arts festivals and is a leading centre for creative industries, such as film and computer technology. It is also the new location for the New Zealand Stock Exchange (NZX) which is situated inside the historic Odlins building … Read More
Background The County of Donegal is located on Ireland’s most northerly point and is the home to some of Ireland’s most amazing scenery, ranging from high mountains, rivers, lakes, to coastal cliffs and beaches. Glencolmcille is a small town in this county located close to the Atlantic Ocean. The contractors’ main concern when building this … Read More
Background At the Thalaso Terapija construction site, the construction team noted that mounting, flushing water did not cause the problem with flooding inside the building. The team selected Kryton International’s Krystol waterproofing system. The Krystol products were used to prevent water coming inside the concrete structure. The success was above everyone’s expectations. Solution Standard procedure … Read More