CONCRETE THOUGHTS

LEED Professional Credential

The sustainability concept in the construction industry continues to grow as the consciousness of doing less damage to our planet affirms itself. This is why the LEED (Leadership in Environmental...

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Epoxy Injections: The Ugly Truth

Epoxy injections can be a 'hit and miss' process.
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Saudi Arabia’s New Mega City

King Abdullah, the late monarch of Saudi Arabia, used grand brush strokes when setting in motion the design and execution of The King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC).

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CEMEX Leading in Climate Change Transparency

CEMEX is a global leader in providing high quality products and reliable service to customers and communities in more than 50 countries, including much of Latin America. They are the leading supplier...

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Long Concrete Pour in Singapore

A couple of long concrete pours were done in Singapore over the past couple of months.

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The Importance of a Solid Foundation

It’s been a little while since I've touched on high-rise buildings and the importance that concrete plays in their successful constructing. There are many factors that need to be considered when...

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Are We Ready for Smart Cities?

A smart city is a developed urban area using ‘digital technology to enhance performance and well-being, to reduce costs and resource consumption, and to engage more effectively and actively with its...

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The Concrete Freeze/Thaw Cycle

The weather out here in Vancouver and the lower mainland is quite fantastic – I hiked in shorts and a t-shirt last weekend. Unfortunately, many places across the world are not experiencing such...

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A Mega-Drought Risk

The American south-west and central plains could be on course for super-droughts.
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