CONCRETE THOUGHTS

Conventional vs. Sustainable Design

Each and every day people around the world make important economic decisions in order to be able to continue their daily lives, but something that many people do not know is that in some cases, cheap...

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Manufacturing Insights – Driving Growth

Canadian manufacturers are constantly facing a myriad of challenges – from a tepid global economic recovery, to the low Canadian dollar, changing consumer buying patterns, and fast paced...

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Improving Dampproofing Methods for New York’s Basements

Autumn, spring, summer and winter – each season has a unique effect on New York City, and transforms it into a new place. There are beautiful autumn leaves, pillowy snowbanks as a festive backdrop to...

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New York: Standing Strong against Waterproofing Adversity

The resiliency of New York City is widely known, as the city has been forced to endure more than its fair share of adversity. Each disaster that challenged New Yorkers, however, seems to only make...

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Liquefaction: An Engineering Concern

There are so many considerations to research and find solutions for when attempting to build a sustainable, resilient and durable structure.

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Life Cycle Cost Analysis: Sustainable Design

In a blog from earlier this week, we discussed the limitations on bringing a “conventional design” approach to a project. This type of design takes note of the upfront cost and tried to decrease it...

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BCBEC Elements Magazine: People Power

The British Columbia Building Envelope Council (BCBEC) has stepped into the world of publishing with their inaugural edition of BCBEC Elements magazine.

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Price Builders Receives Contractor Award of Excellence

It has been a little over a year since Price Builders & Developers (PB&D) has been a part of the Kryton distribution team in Ohio. Since then, they’ve worked on many projects in the area, providing...

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What is ASR and How Do I Avoid It?

ASR is a damaging mechanism in concrete that causes cracking and deterioration of the concrete. ASR happens when concrete is made using certain aggregates that are reactive with alkali. These...

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