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Improving insulation for retirement residences
A new project south of Vancouver has insulated parapets and balconies with structural thermal breaks.
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AECOM CEO joins Nexii’s board of directors
Michael S. Burke, chair and CEO of infrastructure firm AECOM, has been appointed to the board of directors for Nexii, a Vancouver-headquartered supplier of ‘green’ building materials. “As the impacts of the climate crisis and urbanization mount, it’s essential we…
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Reducing carbon with YYC’s East Deicing Apron
For the first Canadian project of its kind, concrete was injected with waste carbon during mixing.
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RINA completes reconstruction of Genoa’s Ponte Morandi
RINA has completed main construction of the replacement bridge for the Polcevera Viaduct—also known as Ponte Morandi, named for the engineer who originally designed it—in Genoa, Italy, approximately 18 months after its predecessor tragically collapsed during a rainstorm, killing 43…
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Guelph’s new snow storage pad reduces environmental impact of salt
Consulting engineers at GHD have worked with Melfer Construction and the municipal government of Guelph, Ont., to build a new 18,600-m2 snow storage pad that will help reduce the local environmental impact of road salt. Nearly 12 times the size…
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Hydro-Quebec celebrates 50th anniversary of Daniel-Johnson Dam
Today, Hydro-Quebec commemorated the 50th anniversary of the world’s highest multiple-arch-and-buttress dam, the Daniel-Johnson Dam on the Manicouagan River, calling it an iconic symbol of modern Quebec and of hydropower. Sitting 214 km north of Baie-Comeau, the dam comprises 13…
CanBIM considers technology’s role in affordable housing
On Sept. 25 and 26, CanBIM held a regional event at the Hyatt Regency Toronto, focusing on what is certain a timely theme for the Greater Toronto Area (GTA): addressing the affordable housing crisis through digital innovation and technology. The…
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Kryton International adds wireless real-time concrete monitoring
Vancouver-based Kryton has acquired a 30% interest in Denmark’s Sensohive Technologies and is also the exclusive North American distributor of Sensohive’s Maturix technology which enables wireless monitoring of concrete hardening in real time from virtually any internet-connected device.
Study Ranks Ontario Municipalities for their Recycling of Concrete and Asphalt
The study found that many municipalities in Ontario have policies that prohibit or limit the use of recycled aggregate.
Canadian Concrete Expo
The Only National Trade Show in Canada Dedicated to the Concrete Construction Industry.
2nd International Interactive Symposium on Ultra-High Performance Concrete
This event will build on the success of the premiere event which took place in Des Moines, Iowa in July of 2016. The 2019 symposium will continue to unite the UHPC community towards additional learning, networking, and advancement of this innovative…
International Interactive Symposium on Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC)
Ultra-high performance concrete can be seen as a major breakthrough in concrete technology in the last century. The material has attracted the interest of many researchers, designers, practitioners, agencies, societies, contractors and suppliers through its excellent mechanical performance and its…
Alternative metals proposed for seismic-area steel reinforced concrete bridges
Memory alloys, which can be flexed without experiencing permanent damage, can maintain a bridge’s structural integrity and significantly reduce repair costs after a seismic event.
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Researchers use recycled carbon fibre to improve permeable pavement
The material works at the laboratory scale, and the researchers are beginning to conduct real-world tests on pavement applications.
Concrete surface treatment slows deterioration in harsh conditions
The protection curing material works by absorbing water that exists within the concrete to form crystals. Whenever the crystals are formed they line the pores of the concrete, allowing it to breath.
UBC researchers develop earthquake-resistant concrete
Being called eco-friendly ductile cementitious composite (EDCC), the material is engineered at the molecular scale to be strong, malleable, and ductile.
Canadian Concrete Expo
The 1st Canadian Concrete Expo will be the only resource in Canada where you can source out new machinery and equipment from multiple manufacturers and dealers, specific to your applications. Shop, talk, compare products and services and competitive suppliers. When multiple…
GSSI unveils StructureScan Pro for concrete inspection and analysis
StructureScan Pro is ideal for locating rebar, post-tension cables, and conduits.
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Turning tires into concrete
Adding tire fibre to concrete could shrink the tire industry’s carbon footprint and also reduce the construction industry’s emissions.
Surface treatment for imparting patterns to precast concrete comes to North America
Graphic Concrete is a patented technology that has been used in projects across Europe, the Nordics and Australia.
National Concrete Masonry Assoc. Mid-Year Meeting
Highlights include: Vital industry and association updates during the NCMA Town Hall meeting. NEW THIS YEAR – Individual Regional Briefing meetings following the Town Hall Highly important strategic planning in NCMA committee meetings. Excellent networking opportunities during the NCMA Member…
New Kooltherm K20 Concrete Sandwich Board insulation for tilt-up and precast walls
It offers a higher R-value per inch than commonly used insulation and is designed to enable thinner wall assemblies to maximize building space.
CarbonCure Named in the 2017 Global Cleantech Top 100
Company’s unique concrete manufacturing process recognized for second straight year.
Making concrete stronger
Scientists at Rice University are studying atomic-level computer analysis to better understand the internal structure of cement, leading to the ability to make concrete stronger and better able to deform without cracking under stress.
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Ontario Concrete Awards include complex Milton interchange
Consulting engineers, architects and contractors gathered for the 2016 Ontario Concrete Awards dinner on November 30 to celebrate the success of their joint efforts. The event was held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre downtown in conjunction with Construct Canada.…
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Ontario Concrete Award goes to York University engineering building
The new engineering building at York University in Toronto won the top honours for architectural merit in the Ontario Concrete Awards. The Bergeron Centre for Engineering Excellence is home to the Lassonde School of Engineering. ZAS Architects were the designer.…
Carbon captured in concrete reaps double benefits
Build and save greenhouse gas emissions at the same time.
