Hospitality/Tourism

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

Background Quality and aesthetic value of a building structure means everything in the hospitality industry. In the business district of Gurgaon, a new 5-star hotel was to be constructed starting November 2004, with plans to have the facilities operational at the earliest. Today Hotels Pvt. Ltd., a developer of both residential and commercial real estate … Read More

Winning Several Awards for Its High-Quality, Durable Concrete Design Background Skate parks have much to offer to the cities that are willing to accept them. In fact, according to a number of researchers, these places can help reduce crime levels and childhood obesity in their surrounding areas. They can also give skateboarders a space where … Read More

Background The Russian Orthodox Church of The Holy Trinity stands beautiful and leak-free, sixty-nine years after it was first built (traditional Byzantine architectural style) in the East New York section of Brooklyn in 1935. It is well known for its unique, colorful and valuable wall paintings. In the summer of 2003, there was great concern … Read More

Background Protecting the parking lot below from possible leakage from these water systems was imperative. Solution To reinforce and supplement conventional waterproofing systems, Intrawest utilized Krystol Internal Membrane (KIM) and the KIM Waterstop joint design system to seal and waterproof the water systems. KIM was added to the concrete pour for the roof slab and … Read More

Background Ballyshannon located in the County Donegal is the oldest city in Ireland and home to St. Patrick’s Church. The church was built in 1795; its age and battle with the area’s year-round damp weather was showing its wear. The church was in need of significant restoration to bring it to its former glory. Solution … Read More

Background The Palm Islands are the three largest man-made islands in the world. Construction on the “Eighth Wonder of the World” began in May, 2002 off the coast of Dubai. It is expected to be one of the world’s top tourist destinations. Each of the islands (Palm Jumeirah, Palm Jebel Ali, and Palm Deira) are … Read More

Background On the eastern side of Beirut, the 5-star Habtoor Grand Hotel Convention Center & Spa was constructed in 2001 and still stands as one of the most prestigious and successful hotels in Lebanon. The Al Habtoor Group, owner and operator of hotels throughout the Middle East, has a very high standard of quality for … Read More

Background St. Eunan's Cathedral in Donegal, Ireland is over 100 years old and underwent extensive exterior restoration of the 90 meters (300 foot) building. The sandstone exterior was sandblasted clean. The resulting exposure of the sandstone facilitated subsequent water penetration and weather damage. Solution In July 2000, the sandstone exterior of the cathedral was cleaned … Read More

Background Underwater aquarium’s are some of the most craved and attended attractions the world over. From dolphin’s flipping about in the air, to a large Orca splashing the excited crowd, seemingly in appreciation for their attendence, people flock to the spectacle. However, there is plenty of work that goes into a venue of this nature … Read More