ArchitecturalStructuralGeneralBuddha Statue
Peter Epperson
Read More… then I got a call from a local Buddhist monastery: They asked if our company would build them a 110 ft (34 m) tall concrete statue of the Buddha. It would be the tallest statue of Buddha in the Western Hemisphere. How could I say no? I forgot all about
ArchitecturalStructuralGeneralFire-Spalling Resistant Dry-Mix Shotcrete: For the Rehabilitation of the Louis-Hippolyte-La Fontaine Tunnel
Christine Poulin and Cody Fournier
Read MoreSince 1967, the bridge-tunnel Louis-Hippolyte-La Fontaine has been one of the most critical transportation arteries for one of Canada’s busiest cities. Located in Montreal, Quebec, this unique structure combines…
ArchitecturalStructuralGeneralShotcrete Placement in a Constrained Corridor: Execution Strategies from the I-17 Flex Lanes Project
Jeff Araiza
Read MoreOn large infrastructure projects, shotcrete placement is rarely defined by design drawings alone. Instead, production is dictated by access, logistics, terrain, and the ability of field crews to adapt in real time….
ArchitecturalGeneral“Kingdoms of Asia” at Fresno Chaffee Zoo: Bringing Angkor Wat to California with Shotcrete Artistry – 2025 Outstanding Architecture Project
Jared Stanwyck and John Hawkinson
Read MoreImagine stepping through a towering stone gateway crowned with a serene Brahma head, flanked by guardian lions, and wrapped in the sinewy roots of untamed ancient fig trees. Beyond the archway, the air feels heavy with jungle mist, and the distant roar of a Malayan
ArchitecturalInternationalGeneralHow Zolula is Redefining Large-Scale Slope Stabilization in South Africa – 2025 Outstanding International Project
Adriaan Havenga
Read MoreIn the rugged terrain between Grahamstown and the Fish River Pass, where steep cuttings slice through unforgiving rock formations, engineering precision is not a luxury — it is a necessity. Along this demanding stretch of…
ArchitecturalGeneralPoint Grey Foreshore: Coastal Stabilization Through Shotcrete Innovation – 2025 Outstanding New Construction Project
Dan Pitts
Read MorePerched high above the Pacific, the Point Grey Foreshore stabilization project presented a rare convergence of coastal engineering, structural complexity, and architectural artistry. Rising approximately 45 ft (14 m) above sea level, the site demanded a solution capable of withstanding…
ArchitecturalStructuralGeneralPractical Benefits of Shotcrete on Geotechnical Projects
Michael Klemp
Read MoreThis article covers the advantages of using shotcrete placement for soil nail projects. In permanent soil nail structures, shotcrete offers a wide variety of architectural finishes that can be produced economically and efficiently. This is in stark contrast to…
ArchitecturalGeneralBuilding a Water Feature Using Shotcrete Placement
Monte Vandeventer
Read MoreIn this guide, we will explore the process of building a water feature using shotcrete placement, from planning and site preparation to the final finishing touches and maintenance.
ArchitecturalInternationalGeneralShotcrete and Waterproofing Works Multifaceted Conference Centre at Brigade Tech Gardens – 2024 Honorable Mention Project
Rajendra Pai and Manthan Pai
Read MoreBrigade Tech Gardens Whitefield is a Grade A project featuring a total development of 3.3 million square feet (310,000 square meters) spread across 26 acres (10 hectares). The commercial project is in the middle of Bengaluru’s IT corridor in Whitefields, Bengaluru, India.
ArchitecturalStructuralGeneralSlope Stabilization in Kicking Horse Canyon – 2024 Honorable Mention Project
Dan Pitts
Read MoreThe Kicking Horse Canyon Highway, part of the Trans-Canada Highway near Golden, British Columbia, has a rich history tied to the region’s rugged geography and vital transportation needs. Originally a narrow and winding route carved into the steep canyon walls, it was built in the early 1900s to connect