The oceanfront condo building that collapsed in south Florida last month, spawning a weeks-long search effort for both living and dead residents, required significant repairs in the parking garage ...

A construction permit shows Champlain Towers South Condo required "concrete structural repair." The work, in 1996, was conducted on the building's underground parking garage. At least 95 people have ...

The spalled concrete joint repair preparation and installation process when using semi-rigid or sand-modified semi-rigid repair materials is not unlike the initial joint filling process. It’s ...

Salt, heat, and time: these factors dominate the Middle East’s natural environment. They are also the three main ingredients necessary for the deterioration of our most commonly used building material ...

Concrete cracks. That’s a fact. After investigating the cracks and establishing the repair objectives, designing or selecting the best repair material and procedure is fairly straight forward. This ...

Drawings and bid documents obtained by NBC 6 reveal the scope of the concrete restoration and other work the Champlain South condo association was soliciting for the Surfside building, even as a ...

Composite materials have gained acceptance among civil engineers as reinforcements in new concrete construction, both as replacements for traditional steel rebar and grid and, more recently, as ...

Concrete sidewalks are essential for pedestrian safety, but over time, they can develop cracks, uneven surfaces, and other forms of deterioration. Proper maintenance ensures long-lasting durability ...

In October 2018, the Champlain South Condominium Association got some concerning news from the engineer it hired to conduct a field survey of the building: "failed waterproofing is causing major ...