Concrete Thoughts

How to test an Integral Concrete Waterproofing System’s ability to resist water penetration.

Jillian Turner — Tue, 15 May 2012 09:29:38 +0000

Keeping concrete watertight is a challenge. As a porous material, concrete can allow water to migrate through, corroding steel reinforcement, bringing in harmful chemicals and creating general livability issues. This is why most construction industry professionals use some sort of waterproofing product to protect their concrete structures. So how do you know if your waterproofing [...]

NSF International

Jillian Turner — Thu, 10 May 2012 18:32:57 +0000

Founded in 1944, NSF International is a non-profit organization that develops national standards, product certification and education for public health and safety. It is also widely recognized for its scientific and technical expertise in health and environmental discipline. NSF operates with state of the art testing facilities and accredited laboratories worldwide. Every year NSF audit [...]

Royal Mills Riverpoint Apartments, Rhode Island

Jillian Turner — Tue, 08 May 2012 18:26:05 +0000

The Royal Mills apartments were originally built in 1890 as hydro-powered cotton mill. Recently, the derelict buildings were converted into 250 trendy loft-style apartments, public spaces, retail spaces and a completely revised riverfront including a public walking path. The former dam on site was also renovated and is now used to produce hydropower. The [...]

100 Year Kun Yay Building

Jillian Turner — Thu, 03 May 2012 17:24:16 +0000

Wat Phra Dhammmakaya Temple was established in 1970 and since that time the Dhammakaya Movement congregation has swelled. Some temple gatherings were totally over 100,000 attendees. The growing movement needed new larger facilities When constructing the new temple, the 100 Year Khun Yay Building, the developers realized the need for reliable concrete waterproofing. CLPI Co., [...]

Ocean Construction Supplies Open House

Jillian Turner — Tue, 01 May 2012 17:21:10 +0000

We had a great time at the Ocean Construction Supplies Open House this past weekend. One of Ocean’s plants is uniquely located at Vancouver’s famed Granville Island and every spring Ocean opens its doors to the public for their annual open house. There is a chance for little ones to honk the horn of a [...]

International Concrete Repair Institute Spring Convention

Jillian Turner — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 21:36:26 +0000

Last week our team was in beautiful Quebec City to attend and exhibit at the International Repair Institute’s (ICRI) Spring Convention. ICRI was formed in 1988 to “improve the quality of concrete restoration, repair and protection, through education of and communication among, the members of those who use their services.” In addition to the exhibits [...]

Oakland Zoo Tiger Pool

Jillian Turner — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 21:40:10 +0000

The Oakland Zoo located in Oakland, California was established in 1922. Since that time the zoo has grown significantly to 100-acres and house over 660 native and exotic animals. The zoo keeps most of its animals in relatively natural habitats. In 2011 the zoo took on four new tigers that were looking for a permanent [...]

Riverfront, Napa Valley

Jillian Turner — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 21:43:22 +0000

Riverfront in Napa is a high-end, mixed-use building that offers the Napa lifestyle to its residential, retail and office residents. Resembling a quaint street that one could expect in Europe, Riverfront is a destination property that offers city living with rural charm. Stretching on a two-block site running alongside the river, the project had several [...]

Van Dusen’s Living Building

Jillian Turner — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:39:49 +0000

In 2011 the new VanDusen Botanical Garden Visitor Centre opened. The visitor center was needed to accommodate the growing number of visitors and provide more space for exhibits and education programs. The visitor center was built to exceed LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Platinum status and pursue the Living Building Challenge, which defines [...]

Architectural Photo Friday: Rooftopping

Crystal Kwon — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:27:58 +0000

Of all the structures that are built with concrete, there’s something awe-inspiring about skyscrapers. Their height commands attention and they have a unique way of making concrete, steel and glass look amazing. As concrete waterproofers, it’s a real treat to see these concrete jungles from a different perspective as we typically are used deep in [...]