New Construction

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

Protecting a Seylynn Village Project from a High Water Table and More Background Located in North Vancouver, the Beacon tower was the first of three buildings in the Seylynn Village development. It was part of a 20-year plan the area’s district had to revitalize the Lower Lynn neighborhood. While the neighborhood itself was highly sought … Read More

Meeting Sustainability Requirements with LEED-Friendly Waterproofing Background Kent State University (KSU) is Northeast Ohio’s premier choice among public universities in the region, making the demand to attend and work there quite high. As a result, the university chose to expand their capacity with a three-story building that would hold 3,159 m2 (34,000 ft2) of space. … Read More

Providing a Proven, Time-Tested Waterproofing System  Background In 2014, Brunei Darussalam’s general hospital, Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha (RIPAS), expanded to include the Women and Children Hospital. This new $69-million facility opened in early 2015 with 382 beds for women and children and improved patient facilities and services all encompassed within a state-of-the-art structure. During … Read More

Making a Museum Marvel Resilient with PRAH Waterproofing Background During its relocation to Lower Manhattan, the Whitney Museum of American Art significantly expanded the space it held for both exhibitions and programs, giving the public the ability to view an unsurpassed collection of modern and contemporary American art. Designed by world-renowned architect Renzo Piano, the … Read More

Ensuring TELUS Garden’s Watertight LEED Platinum and Gold Certifications Background TELUS Garden is an exceptional $750-million, 92,903-square meter (1,000,000-square foot) project. It features a 53-floor residential tower that possesses a 1,393.5-square meter (15,000-square foot) space for amenities. The project also includes a 24-floor signature office tower that serves as TELUS Communications’ new national headquarters in … Read More

Rehabilitating a Seawall with Solutions That Can Withstand Marine Environments Background For over 120 years, a seawall of 3.5 km (2.2 mi) has encompassed Governors Island, protecting it, keeping the land together, and standing strong against the force of the surrounding sea. Over time, this impenetrable barrier started to wear down. To rehabilitate the wall, … Read More

Making Waterproofing with Shotcrete So Much Simpler Background La Capital is a multi-use building that displays distinctly modern urban architectural features, which still pay respect to the legacy of Monterrey’s history and culture. To add to this atmosphere, the building is surrounded by underground springs and caves. While atmospheric, these natural formations come with a … Read More

Background The newest addition to the Downtown Brooklyn Cultural District in New York City is the 31-story Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) South Tower. Developed by Two Trees Management Company and designed by TEN Arquitectos, the tower has over 350 apartments, 50,000 ft2 (15,240 m2) of community and cultural space, and a 20,000 ft2 (6,096 … Read More

Background From the Burj Khalifa to the Mall of the Emirates, each structure defining Dubai’s skyline is remarkable. The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Residences – Al Barsha is no exception. The features for this hotel are consistent with the Hilton brand worldwide – everything is top of theline. The hotel boasts 181 modern rooms, … Read More