A new study by the Toronto and Area Road Builders Association (TARBA) finds many municipalities in Ontario have policies prohibiting or severely limiting the use of recycled asphalt and concrete in road construction and...
Tag: Concrete
Say goodbye to common basement wall problems
(10/09/2018)
There is one thing you can count on with basements: given enough time, cracks will appear. Every crack tells a different story, but whatever the cause they need to be dealt with quickly, to...
CSC Toronto on specifying polished concrete
(09/18/2018)
On October 2, the Toronto Chapter will have a dinner meeting at Toronto Cricket Skating and Curling Club. Paul Giangualano (BNE Contractors) will present on “Polished Concrete: Understanding, Specifying and Verifying.”
Vancouver Island discusses concrete pavements
(09/18/2018)
Concrete BC and Cement Association of Canada (CAC) have organized a seminar series on “Sustainable Roadways.” This is open to CSC members as well.
Below-grade shotcrete walls have historically been susceptible to water intrusion. The article explores the challenges associated with waterproofing below-grade walls at property lines and recent technical developments to improve watertightness.
Wireless sensors in construction
(09/15/2018)
In a world where everything is becoming more connected, the use of sensors and smart technologies for monitoring structural and material properties of concrete yields many advantages, such as decreased project cost and improved...
CSC Edmonton focuses on specifying polished concrete
(09/04/2018)
The Edmonton Chapter will have a breakfast meeting on September 15 at Chateau Louis Hotel & Conference Centre from 7:30 to 10 a.m. Leszek Kowalski will be presenting on “Mitigating Risk and Elevating Concrete...
Vancouver discusses concrete
(09/04/2018)
On September 13, the Vancouver Chapter will hold a lunch and learn session on “Concrete 101” at Sandman Hotel Vancouver City Centre. Nicholas Cifelli, P.Eng., of Lehigh Hanson Materials will be doing a presentation.
Located in the Laurentians’ mountainous countryside, in the province of Québec, Workshop on a Cliff is not a typical garage. Reminiscent of a barn, this minimalist wood volume over Lake Deauville stands out from...
Owners, engineers, and contractors involved in the design, operation, maintenance, and restoration of parking garages and building podium decks need to understand the role and importance of waterproofing systems in protecting these facilities.
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