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...
Business in the Middle East
Doing business across the world has unique and challenging obstacles that must be overcome in order to be successful. Not to mention the fact that investing in a market you have not been in before is...
Granville Island is one of the most iconic and tourist driven destinations in Vancouver, British Columbia. From amazing food, unique crafts, and stunning views, it is no wonder that parking is a...
The World's Greenest School
The US Green Building Council (USGBC) announced the Greenest School on the Earth last week, with the honor going to a school in Pickering, Ontario, Canada. The Global Coalition for Green Schools, an...
ACI Spring Convention
The American Concrete Institute’s (ACI) Spring Convention descends on Kansas City, Missouri from April 12th to 16th. This is expected to be a fantastic event heading into a fantastic city with rich...
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...
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).