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D E C E M B E R 2 0 2 4 | 17 Concrete R EN D ER I N G CO U RT E S Y K RY TO N I N T ER N AT I O N A L I N C . windows in certain situations where they could not bear on the slab as well as railing loads. Precast con- crete double-height columns and spandrel pieces were also provided, and archway panels were crafted using CNC technology, for precision. By nature, the admixture sector advances the objectives of sustainability – and as such it is thriv- ing. Kevin Yuers, VP of product development at Kryton International Inc. (well known for its crys- talline waterproofing, cement hardening, and many other products), remarks, "This year's busi- ness was somewhat slow, but it recently picked up, and the expectation is that 2025 will be a full return to normal. We also continue to get further involved in infrastructure projects – they're a lot more resis- tant to economic downturns than, say, multi-family residential work – and we have a new territory man- ager based in New York to expand our presence in that part of North America." Two recent projects reflect Kryton's value to infrastructure work. The Najmat Development District Cooling Plant in Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi, is one of the largest district cooling plants in the United Arab Emirates and designed to provide a sustainable cooling solution to that region. For this project, Kryton provided a full integral tanking sys- tem consisting of jointing, repair, and 80 tons of Krystol Internal Membrane (KIM), a hydrophilic crystalline admixture used to create permanently waterproof concrete. KIM lowers the permeability of concrete and is used in place of surface applied waterproofing membranes. By stopping the transmission of water through concrete, KIM adds durability and lon- gevity to concrete by protecting it against chemical attack and corrosion of reinforcing steel. Kryton also supplied its expertise and products on behalf of the John Hart Dam on Vancouver Island near Campbell River. "The developers are adding Hard-Cem to the new spillways to provide protec- tion against erosion, and a few hundred metric tons of Hard-Cem will be supplied in total," Yuers says. Unlike post-applied surface treatments that delaminate over time, or high-strength concrete that's prone to curling and cracking, Hard-Cem integral admixture significantly reduces replace- ment and repair requirements and more than doubles the concrete's wear life — lowering its embodied carbon footprint over its lifetime. A Najmat Development District Cooling Plant in Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi Krytonite™ Swelling Waterstop Swells up to 1000% Withstands extreme hydrostatic pressure Resists dislodgement due to it's unique shape Flexible and easy to install SMART CONCRETE ® ® waterproofing protection The most effective waterproofing protection for construction joints & penetrations. Designing, consulting, manufacturing & installation of eco-friendly architectural and structural precast concrete 416.746.2479 | tklgroup.com TKL Precast.indd 1 TKL Precast.indd 1 2024-05-14 12:01 2024-05-14 12:01 Abbotsford • Burnaby • Edmonton Fort St. John • Kamloops • Prince Rupert Salmon Arm • Squamish • Surrey Terrace • Victoria metrotesting.ca Experience applied