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Light at the End of the Tunnel

Civil + Structural Engineer

In fact, the storm drain system is about 100 years old. Minneapolis development combined with increased rainfall brings more water into the system, which heightens the pressure on the tunnel. The amount of concrete involved and the complexity of working far below the streets of downtown made this a standout project.

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Team Erects 460-Ft.-Tall Tower on Tight Manhattan Site

ENR Construction

Tall Tower on Tight Manhattan Site Faced with tight timelines and site constraints, the team crafted a strategy to keep critical concrete pours on a consistent schedule By Bruce Buckley A tight site forced the team to position the crane close to the building and secure it through temporary openings in the facade. “The to 6 p.m.

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Apples, oranges, and pineapples

Construction Specifier

Without a lateral water migration-resistant membrane, water can travel behind an unbonded or mechanically fastened system, making leak paths hard to trace and costly to fix. Photo courtesy Henry,® A Carlisle Company Blindside waterproofing systems are buried out of sight, but when they fail, the consequences are anything but hidden.

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Repairing Concrete Joints - Prep and Installation

For Construction Pros

Scott Metzger Jul 14, 2025 Metzger/McGuire Concrete contractors widened a structural joint for repair. Metzger/McGuire 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.

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Schimenti Announces Printemps Opening at One Wall Street

CCR Magazine

Wall Street meets Parisian chic: Printemps’ debut store in NYC is designed for a new era of experiential retail with a distinct “je ne sais quoi.” Warm wood parquet meets stone inlays, vintage wallpaper complements sculptural lighting, and recycled materials sit alongside artisanal finishes.

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Closed-cell polyurethane: Insulate, seal, protect

Construction Specifier

However, these systems have limitations, including potential seams and weak points where water can penetrate. The ideal time to insulate and waterproof a foundation is during the external excavation of an existing foundation or before backfilling a new one, ensuring a seamless seal between the footing and the wall.

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Slow & Steady: State of the Concrete Industry

For Construction Pros

aboutmomentsimages - stock.adobe.com Marianna Kopsida, PhD, industry manager - IMF & Vertical Construction at Trimble, shares her insight into the state of the concrete industry and the challenges contractors are managing daily. Concrete Contractor connected with Kopsida over email in June 2025.