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...
Epoxy Injections: The Ugly Truth
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).
Long Concrete Pour in Singapore
A couple of long concrete pours were done in Singapore over the past couple of months.
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...
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...
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...