Concrete
CondoBusiness
Considerations for deferring capital project work
The industry panel discussed what capital repairs and replacement costs could potentially be deferred by prolonging the life of various building components and what professional resources to seek for guidance.
REMI Network
StreetSide Developments to build its first concrete tower in Surrey
The 34-storey high-rise will bring more than 340 homes to the heart of the business district along 104 Avenue.
Canadian Property Management
Keeping Decay at Bay
The traffic deck coating (TDC) used to protect concrete surfaces will deteriorate over time, reducing its ability to effectively do its job.
Construction Business
Net zero carbon concrete roadmap released
The Government of Canada and the Cement Association of Canada released the Roadmap to Net-Zero Carbon Concrete by 2050.
Construction Business
Kryton celebrates opening of Calgary facility
Kryton International has opened a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Calgary. The plant is operated by Cementec Industries Inc.,
REMI Network
Many cities are aggregate recycling laggards
Despite the many benefits of aggregate recycling, millions of tonnes of asphalt and concrete are dumped into landfill sites in Ontario.
Construction Business
BM Group expands with two Vancouver acquisitions
BM Group of Companies (BM Group) has acquired Vancouver Ready Mix and Fraserway Prekast. The acquisition will allow the group to serve new locations.
CondoBusiness
Steps for a solid concrete repair plan
When planning a concrete repair, develop a long-range master landscape plan that includes replacement trees that will have less impact over time.
Construction Business
Kryton acquires Maturix technology
Kryton International has acquired a 30 per cent interest in Sensohive Technologies ApS of Odense, Denmark and will be distributor of the Maturix technology.
REMI Network
Fall inspections to curtail costly winter repairs
The changing seasons bring freeze and thaw cycles, falling leaves, organic growth and harsh weather conditions that can wreak havoc on a facility.
REMI Network
Recycled tires create more resilient concrete: study
Researchers at the University of British Columbia used recycled tires to develop a stronger concrete that could be used for buildings.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Sika Canada opens British Columbia plant
Sika Canada has officially opened its new mortars and concrete admixtures plant in Surrey, British Columbia. Sika Canada is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Switzerland-based Sika
Construction Business
Advancements in self-consolidating concrete
Self-consolidating concrete (SCC) is a revolutionary building material that is widely regarded as one of the most significant technological advancements in the concrete industry in years.
Construction Business
Sustainable strategy for precast concrete
A peer reviewed ISO compliant study from CPCI evaluates the impacts throughout the life of a precast concrete structure.
Construction Business
Optimizing performance – Extending the service life of concrete structures
Many people think of concrete as a durable, long-lasting material; however, the past 40 years has shown it might be otherwise.
