CONCRETE THOUGHTS

A Mega-Drought Risk

The American south-west and central plains could be on course for super-droughts.
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Durability Testing - Water Permeability Test

Water permeability test determines the resistance of concrete against water under hydrostatic pressure.
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Durability Testing - The Absorption Test.

Absorption testing is a popular method of determining the water-tightness of concrete. A water absorption test, such as BS 1881-122: 2011 Testing Concrete: Method for Determination of Water...

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The Importance of Durability Testing

The durability of concrete is vital with regards to a structure's lifespan.
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Sustainable Concrete Building - Cradle-to-Cradle

Green roof at Mountain Equipment Coop, Toronto, Canada.
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What's More Important Than Price?

When purchasing a product of any kind, whether it be a new home for your family or a vacation for you and your significant other to a tropical destination, price certainly plays an important part of...

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The First Vancouver Urban Design Awards

As evidenced by our shortlisted nomination for the International Tunnelling & Underground Space awards from late last week, Kryton International Inc. is always striving to be a part of innovative...

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Sustainable Building - BC's Wood First Policy?

According to the government, the purpose of the policy is to encourage wood where practical and appropriate.
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Sustainable Concrete Building - Supplementary Cementitious Materials

Supplementary Cementitious Materials (SCM) are becoming more and more mainstream as they prove success within different concrete mixtures in projects around the world, which can be very beneficial to...

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