The first step in the proper repair of a damaged concrete floor is a professional evaluation of the surface to identify the cause. Managers can realize significant savings, while simultaneously providing a long-term, low...

Proper waterproofing of construction joints plays a vital role in fortifying below-grade concrete structures. Construction joints are stopping places—caused by non-continuous concrete pour—and a plane of weakness.

The recognizable inclined tower at Montréal’s Olympic stadium, vacant since 1987, has undergone a makeover to better suit new tenants. Designed by architect Roger Taillibert, the original Montréal Tower employed prefab concrete panels pierced...

While conventionally reinforced, concrete structures typically exhibit visible and obvious warning signs as they weaken, deterioration of post-tensioned structures often remains concealed, delaying corrective action.


Insulating concrete forms (ICFs) are a method of construction using components manufactured from expanded polystyrene (EPS). The forms are stacked, steel-reinforced, and then filled with concrete. When completed, ICF walls provide a solid monolithic...

Tilt-up concrete has been around since the turn of the 20th century, when architect-contractor Robert Aiken used it to construct several buildings in the American Midwest. Thomas Edison employed the tilt-up method to build...

Construction on the Royal Alberta Museum’s (RAM’s) new building in Edmonton is complete. At 38,926 m2 (419,000 sf), the new structure is twice the size of the former museum. Located in the heart of...

The AM/FM construction project will offer two buildings for student housing near Cité-Universitaire de Québec, Québec City, by end of June. Fonds immobilier de solidarité FTQ is teaming up with Bilodeau Immobilier on this...