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 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 ...

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 ...

A new concrete repair code is changing the way concrete contractors and specifiers approach their work. Because repairing existing structures involves many variables and unique considerations, the ...

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 ...

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 ...

Settlement cracks are usually thin, often less than 3mm wide, and appear relatively straight or slightly irregular. These hairline cracks typically form within the first year after installation as the ...

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 ...