Office/Retail

Eliminating the Need for Time-Consuming Bituminous Membrane Applications Background Since 1978, Mohamed Yousuf Kafood & Sons Trading & Contracting Co. has sold quality plumbing materials, sanitary wares, and bathroom tiles to anyone in need around Doha, Qatar. Over time, demand for their products grew, allowing the business to expand. It wasn’t long after that when … Read More

Background The nation of Brunei is located on the north coast of the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia. The country promotes innovation and has always thrown a keen eye on sustainable building best practices. This was the case when plans for the Anggerek Desa Technology Park (ADTP) was in the planning stages, which was … Read More

Background The Bandung Electronic Centre (BEC) is an IT mall in Indonesia that sells electronic gadgets. Its current design is not large enough to meet the growing demand for electronic devices in the Bandung area; to meet this demand the owner decided to build an extension and expand their offerings. The extension will feature six … Read More

Background The Kiaora lands redevelopment is a $110 million joint venture between the Woollahra Council and Woolworths shipping center. The new development will revitalize the area adding new shops and a library. The increased amenities would require a new 442 space car park to support the development. Solution The top-level of the car park needed … Read More

Background  It has long been noted that the construction industry is a conservative one. The old adage, ‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’, is bandied about on a regular basis on building projects across the world. However, the reality is, whether the industry likes it or not, times they are a changin’. With climate … 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 The Isle of Capri is as a relaxed and prestigious suburb on the Nerang River in Australia. The island features a shopping centre with general store and small cafes. When the team was looking to modernize and bring more amenities to the island, the developer envisioned a shopping center with a full service supermarket, … Read More

Background The design for the Westfield Sydney Development was the result of an international design competition. John Wardle Architects was selected from a pool of six international and local architects.  The design will integrate Westfield Centrepoint and the Centrepoint Convention Centre; Imperial Arcade and Skygarden, provide a new office tower at 85 Castlereagh Street and … Read More

Background The below grade aspects of construction can sometimes go overlooked, especially when considering the region you’re building in. For instance, when you think of Doha, Qatar, you don’t think concrete waterproofing is as important as it is. However, the fact is, many projects that are built below grade are deteriorating faster than anticipated because … Read More

Background The IKEA store in the Tempe region of Sydney, Australia is the largest of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere spanning 37,000 square meters (equivalent to 20 football fields) with on a 2.3 hectare site. Making this building unique, the site for the store is a reclaimed landfill, known locally as the Tempe Tip. … Read More