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Waterproofing structures in extreme climates

GCP Applied Technologies

Waterproofing structures in extreme climates. Wed, 03/28/2018 - 08:57. March 28, 2018. They applied PREPRUFE ® 300R waterproofing membrane below the slab to prevent water migration around the substructure and BITUTHENE ® 8000 HC waterproofing membrane to protect the substructure walls from the harsh ground environment.

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Waterproofing structures in extreme climates

GCP Applied Technologies

Waterproofing structures in extreme climates. Wed, 03/28/2018 - 08:57. March 28, 2018. They applied PREPRUFE ® 300R waterproofing membrane below the slab to prevent water migration around the substructure and BITUTHENE ® 8000 HC waterproofing membrane to protect the substructure walls from the harsh ground environment.

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Former Cook County Hospital in Chicago gets new chapter

CCR Magazine

Despite being so highly regarded and well known, the hospital’s future remained undecided—even in 2006, when it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. But thanks to ultra-strong efforts by Preservation Chicago and Landmarks Illinois, the Cook County Board of Commissioners’ plan to demolish the historic hospital was overturned.

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2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement: Water/Stormwater

Civil + Structural Engineer

The dam’s structural integrity was threatened as several feet of material eroded away during the rain event, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) needed to find an immediate solution that would preserve the historic structure and protect a critical economic resource. C Below, Inc., Terracon Consultants, Inc.,

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4 Inspiring Adaptive Reuse Projects With Real Impact

The Pro Builder

Honoring the past while giving new life to a structure—and with it, often an entire neighborhood—requires creative thinking to successfully meld modern codes with preservation goals. Svigos Development requested Chicago Landmark status for the building and was able to use federal historic tax credits for its adaptive reuse.

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The Start of Celebration: the 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement

Civil + Structural Engineer

The season of celebration and joyous reunion will soon be upon us, and Civil+Structural Engineer Magazine is proud to kickstart the season of celebration by announcing our 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement. The four-lane divided highway also features a protected bike lane, shielded from traffic with a concrete wall barrier.

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40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2022

Autodesk Construction Cloud

He has been integral to projects that vary in scope and complexity—from small, historic structures to massive healthcare campuses.”. In addition to monitoring and simulation, the system enables decentralized communication and data management that allows facility lifecycle change management. Manager, Global Design Tech, Amazon.