Existing Construction & Repair

Background As Austin’s trendiness and population grew, so did the need for clean water. However, there were significant political, funding and environmental challenges to getting Austin’s Water Treatment Plant No. 4 (WTP4) built. After years of challenges, there was cause for celebration when WTP4 was successfully commissioned and started up in November 2014. The plant … 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 The new World Trade Center Transportation Hub is just one of several new World Trade Center buildings, which make up the improved vision of downtown New York. Symbolizing the resilience and renaissance of both New York and the United States of America as a whole, this new vision included a careful balance of sustainable … Read More

Background Hurricane Sandy was among the worst disasters ever to hit the United States, causing tens of billions of dollars in damages and losses. The storm surged more than 4 m (13 ft.) above the average low tide, leaving millions without power, severe flooding and properties destroyed. One such building that experienced flooding housed the … 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

Background Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) is in the business of mining, refining, and marketing of platinum group metals, as well as nickel, copper and cobalt. Imapala is also the second largest producer of platinum in the world. The Impala Platinum slag granulation cooling tower in Rustenburg had several flaws that were causing cracks and … Read More

Background Sealord Group, based in New Zealand is the country’s largest supplier of processed seafood andexports to more than 60 countries worldwide selling more than $400 million worth of seafood. The main freezer floor in the hold of the FV Rehua needed repair. The floor is concrete over polystyrene;the freezer operates at –30°C and the … Read More

Background Al Saqran Tower is located in Jumeirah Lake Towers and features modern studio, one and two bedroom apartments with top of the line finishings. During construction, traditional surface-applied membranes were used to waterproof the six levels of basement of the tower. The membranes failed and severe leakage occurred. Several attempts over a two year … Read More