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A systemic approach to waterproofing foundations

Construction Specifier

Images courtesy Dörken Systems. The major cause of foundation-related problems is water. Hence waterproofing systems are very critical to keeping foundations dry. Like air control above grade, it is important to consider water control below grade as a system solution, and not just as a single component.

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Prefab, Modular Homebuilder Touts Energy and Cost Benefits

The Pro Builder

In 2018, Brandon Weiss, a third-generation U.S. A heating recovery system uses the exhausted air to pre-heat and pre-cool incoming air before it’s delivered to the home. Dvele installs the foundations concurrently with the factory work, which helps condense the schedule.

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President’s Awards Presented at DFI Annual Conference

Civil + Structural Engineer

Deep Foundations Institute (DFI) President Gianfranco Di Cicco recognized three DFI members with President’s Awards at the DFI 49th Annual Conference on Deep Foundations in Aurora, Colorado, this past October. Hawthorne, N.J. The awards were presented on behalf of Di Cicco by incoming DFI President James Johnson. Mary Ellen Large, P.E.,

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Ralph Wilson Park Bridge Successfully Installed in City of Buffalo Over I-190,  

Civil + Structural Engineer

A community-driven visioning process for Ralph Wilson Park that started in 2018 called Imagine LaSalle emphasized that one of the community’s top priorities was safe access to the park. Our second goal was to design an efficient arch system allowing for a high degree of prefabrication. Wilson, Jr. Wilson, Jr. Wilson, Jr.

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Digging deep: Deep foundation design challenges

GCP Applied Technologies

Digging deep: Deep foundation design challenges. Mon, 09/24/2018 - 11:14. September 24, 2018. With space at a premium in many urban areas, developers are digging deeper foundations to increase the square footage of residential, commercial, and mixed-use building projects. Phillip.fry@gc…. GCP Applied Technologies.

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Waterproofing mass transit systems

GCP Applied Technologies

Waterproofing mass transit systems. Tue, 04/03/2018 - 11:42. April 03, 2018. Water and moisture intrusion can cause significant damage to mass transit systems, resulting in high replacement costs, lost revenue, and serious disruption in travel. Waterproof concrete: Is it enough for protecting foundations?

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Making your foundation waterproofing project go smoother

GCP Applied Technologies

Making your foundation waterproofing project go smoother. Mon, 10/01/2018 - 10:31. October 01, 2018. Work with an experienced applicator who is educated by the manufacturer for the specific below grade waterproofing system. Your waterproofing system doesn’t just need to stand up to the elements. Phillip.fry@gc….