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Addressing Aging Utility Tunnels at Midwestern Universities

Civil + Structural Engineer

Underground utility tunnels play a vital role in the continuous functioning of utility services on campus such as steam, chilled water, electricity, domestic water, and telecom systems, housing and protecting the piping and cables necessary to each.

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Adventures in Renovation: The Historic Courthouse and the Stair and Elevator Tower Conundrum

Civil + Structural Engineer

A significant number of MEP systems, some active and some abandoned, needed to be demolished and moved out of the footprint of the tower just under the second floor roof. Dead loads were recalculated multiple times as the design team worked through various options for the exterior envelope materials to precisely engineer the system.

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Providing mission-critical waterproofing

GCP Applied Technologies

Providing mission-critical waterproofing. Many structures need to be waterproofed to protect against deterioration, but what if you have a building that needs to be kept very dry? PREPRUFE® 300R waterproofing. . BITUTHENE® 3000 waterproofing . PREPRUFE® waterproofing. . BITUTHENE® waterproofing .

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Providing mission-critical waterproofing

GCP Applied Technologies

Providing mission-critical waterproofing. Many structures need to be waterproofed to protect against deterioration, but what if you have a building that needs to be kept very dry? PREPRUFE® 300R waterproofing. . BITUTHENE® 3000 waterproofing . PREPRUFE® waterproofing. . BITUTHENE® waterproofing .

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Basement Waterproofing: Long-Term Savings Strategy

CCR Magazine

Basement waterproofing is important in maintaining your home and preventing costly damage. Properly waterproofing your basement not only prevents these issues but can also save you money in the long run through reduced energy bills, higher home value, and lower insurance premiums.

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Protecting Commercial Structures with Robust Water Resistive Systems

Construction Daily News

With this in mind, keep reading as we explore the importance of protecting commercial structures with robust water-resistive systems. Some common culprits include strong winds, extreme interior/exterior temperature differences, stack effect, imbalances between supply/exhaust air systems, and hydrostatic forces.

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Materials to Deter Cockroaches: Guide to Pest-Resistant Builds

CCR Magazine

A baby cockroach likes to establish themselves in wall voids, beneath flooring, and around plumbing fixtures areas where traditional pest control methods struggle to reach. Materials with excellent waterproofing properties and vapor barriers not only protect the building structure but also create inhospitable conditions for nymphs.