Sun trying to shine through the smog caused by particulate pollution and smoke in the atmosphere giving the air a very poor quality due to toxic photo-chemicals. Credit: Stephen D Gibson,...
Spring Waterproofing for Basements
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Sarah Coull
Driving from Squamish to Vancouver today, the dozens of previously frozen roadside waterfalls cascaded with a beautiful sound, reminding me that spring is around the corner. They were also a good...
Waterproofing Membrane Woes
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Sarah Coull
One month after the membrane was placed, the below-grade areas began to leak severely.
The Bigger Picture…
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Sarah Coull
Port cities are often threatened by rising sea levels, storm surges and damaging winds. Sometimes these events are predicted, but cities are often caught unprepared. When constructing infrastructure,...
South and Central America is one of the most promising regions in the world for economic growth, it is predicted that the area will become the world construction leader in the next five years.
Krystol Products work to restore an 18th Century Fieldstone Foundation on "This Old House"
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Sarah Coull
Pictured: Back row: Heating and plumbing expert Richard Trethewey, host Kevin O'Connor, master carpenter Norm Abram. Front row: General contractor Tom Silva, landscape contractor Roger Cook. Photo:...
Top Five Industry Associations
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Sarah Coull
Kryton's President and CEO Kari Yuers speaking at the American Concrete Institute (ACI) booth at World of Concrete 2014.
Housing Tianjin's Fortune 500 Companies
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Sarah Coull
The Fujian Mansion tower soars 28-stories in the heart of Tianjin’s lively business district.