This issue travels to Monterrey, Mexico for our feature story on waterproofing the award winning ‘La Capital’ and the reinvention of Mexico’s third largest city. We also describe the importance of Life Cycle Costs by comparing conventional and sustainable building designs, and also touch on the biggest risk to structures this century.

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CONTENTS VOLUME 17 | ISSUE 2
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TOP 10
INNOVATIONS IN
CONCRETE
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CEO COLUMN
Climate Change
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COVER STORY
Leading Back to the
Heart of Monterrey
11
LIFE CYCLE COSTS
ANALYSIS
Conventional vs.
Sustainable Design
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KRYTON NEWS
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ASK AN EXPERT
What is ASR
and How Do I Avoid it?
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REGIONAL
SPOTLIGHT
Kryton in the Asia
Pacific
Editor: Jillian Turner
Art Director: Yvonne Lee
Contributors:
Ali Biparva
Jeff Bowman
Sarah Rippin
Jillian Turner
Kari Yuers
Kevin Yuers
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Cover image: La Capital, Mexico
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TOP
10
INNOVATIONS
IN CONCRETE
Concrete is the most used construction material in the world, and is so common
that it is easy to overlook the long history of innovation behind the modern
material. This month, we’ll review some of the most impactful innovations that
changed the way we build our most important structures.
First, a few guidelines. This list focuses on modern concrete, so there will be no
discussion of Roman or other early concretes. Also, this list is solely the opinion
of the author, so feel free to rearrange it, make substitutions as you see fit to
prepare you own.

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PORTLAND CEMENT
The manufacturing of modern portland cement can
be traced to 1824, when Joseph Aspdin of England
patented a method of burning a mixture of limestone
and clay and grinding the product into a fine powder.
The name “Portland” simply referred to the color,
which resembled building stones from Portland,
England. While it would be many years before the
standard compositions of modern portland cements
were finalized, the work of Joseph Aspdin marked the
beginning of modern concrete.
STEEL REINFORCEMENT
The addition of steel bars to concrete compensates for
concrete’s weakness in tension, and makes concrete
a highly versatile building material. There were many
pioneering applications, including concrete rowboats
reinforced with iron bars and mesh (Jean-Louis Lambert,
France, 1848). The first reinforced concrete building
is often credited to William B. Wilkinson of England in
1854, although other sources credit François Coignet
of France in 1853. The advanced use of reinforcement
is generally credited to Joseph Monier of France and
the principles behind his 1867 patent for a system
of reinforcing flower pots. Monier would continue to
develop reinforcing systems which were applied to a
great variety of structures.
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READY-MIX TRUCK
Concrete trucks are so familiar on our roadways today
that it’s hard to imagine not having them. Ready-mix
concrete preceded the mixing truck, but dump trucks
and horse drawn mixers had their limitations.
The earliest work on what would develop
into the modern mixing truck is credited to
Stephen Stepanian, and Armenian
American living in Ohio. His patent
application was denied in 1917, a fact
considered controversial in hindsight,
but he was later granted a patent in
1933 and his achievements were
recognized by the NRMCA (National
Ready Mixed Concrete Association) in 1954.
SHOTCRETE
The use of shotcrete is currently seeing significant growth for
the placement of structural concrete, in many cases allowing
for faster construction compared to traditional cast-in-place.
While many new applications are being found today, the early
innovation that made shotcrete possible can be traced to Carl
E. Akeley, an American taxidermist and inventor who patented
the “cement gun” way back in 1911. The first application
actually occurred a few years earlier, when Akeley’s early
machine was used to make plaster repairs to the walls at the
Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago.
AIR ENTRAINING ADMIXTURES
The benefits of entrained air on the durability of concrete was a
somewhat accidental discovery. In the 1930’s, it was found that
some concrete pavements were resistant to damage due to
freezing weather. Investigations found the
more resistant concrete had
small, evenly spaced air bubbles
through the cement
paste, which was
traced to the use
various grinding aids used
during cement
manufacturing such as
beef tallow. A variety of
dedicated air entraining
admixtures are available
today, which are an
invaluable tool for making
durable structures.
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FIBER
The use of fibers to reduce cracking and improve the
mechanical properties of building materials is not a new idea,
and can be traced to the use of mud and straw thousands of
years ago. Asbestos was once used in concrete, but has
since seen its use restricted due to health concerns.
Alternatives include glass fibers, which became feasible
after research in the United Kingdom in 1967 found a way
to make glass fiber alkali resistant (previous glass fibers
dissolved in concrete). The 1960s also saw the first detailed
investigations into the properties of synthetic, natural and steel
fibers by the US Army.
SELF CONSOLIDATING
CONCRETE
Self Consolidating Concrete (SCC) is not a singular
invention, but it does represent an innovative use of
several technologies together. Developed in Japan in the
1980’s, careful material selection and use of admixtures
allows concrete to be made that is highly flowable without
segregating. SCC allows high quality concrete to be
placed around dense rebar or other hard to reach places
where traditional methods would be unsuitable.
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Hopefully, you found this list to be interesting and informative. Narrowing
this list down to 10 items was quite challenging, and your list could very well
be different from this one. Some technologies considered for this list, but
failing to make the final cut were: concrete pumps, vibration equipment, pre-
stressing, corrosion inhibitors, ASR inhibiting (lithium admixtures), slip form
technology, shrinkage reducing admixtures, curing agents, formwork, tilt up
construction, pre-cast, set retarders and non-chloride accelerators.
Jeff Bowman, B.Sc.
Technical Manager, R&D
POZZOLANS/SCM
Portland cement concrete has its limitations, and the use of
supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) to enhance
the strength and durability of concrete has a long history. The
production of cements based on portland cement and blast
furnace slag started in the 1890’s in Germany and the United
States. Fly ash was recognized as a pozzolanic material in the
early 1900’s, but the first detailed research was not published
until 1937, with the earliest published research on silica fume
following in 1946. Many SCMs are waste products from
other industries, so the use of SCMs has more recently drawn
interest for their environmental benefits.
CRYSTALLINE
WATERPROOFING
ADMIXTURE
Certainly this invention is close to our hearts at Kryton.
Traditionally, concrete was made waterproof through the
application of surfaced-applied barriers, which are prone to
failure and challenging to install under real jobsite conditions.
While integral crystalline waterproofing was already available
as a surface treatment (Krystol T1 & T2 Waterproofing
System), the use of this waterproofing technology as an
admixture was pioneered by Kryton International Inc. in
1980, changing the way the world’s most important
structures are protected.
WATER REDUCING ADMIXTURES
Water reducing admixutres, in one form or another, are the
most commonly used type of concrete admixture. Whether
they are used to enhance workability, or to increase strength
through lower water contents, these materials are invaluable
in modern mix designs. The first water reducers found use in
the 1930s, followed by more advanced “high range” water
reducers in the 1960s. Additional improvements came in the
1990s with the introduction of polycarboxylate technology,
with new advancements being made to this day.

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CEO COLUMN
Recently when flying from Vancouver,
Canada to Dubai and then on to Mumbai
I was struck by changing landscapes,
textures and colors. When looking down
on the changing scenery, I reflected on
the recent climate change press coverage.
Would everything below us change? Is it
inevitable? According to recent high profile
reports we will soon face imminent change.
All these reports make for sobering reading.
The common thread running through all
the reports is that atmospheric and ocean
temperatures are rising throughout the
world, sea levels have risen, glaciers are
melting combined with the observation
that the air we all breathe has the highest
concentration of greenhouse gasses
(GHG’s) today than at any time in the past
800,000 years.
As I’m naturally pragmatic, my thoughts
shifted to how this change could impact
us all directly. Putting the causes or
CLIMATE CHANGE
THE BIGGEST RISK TO STRUCTURES THIS CENTURY?
KARI YUERS, FACI
PRESIDENT & CEO
scientific methodology aside, this trend
is something that we must be planning
for and adapting to. The first step is
to identify the kinds of risk we’ll need
to address ranging from flooding to
structural damage to the economic and
environmental impact.
With climate change comes risk so
within the construction industry we’ll
need to start planning in order to ensure
our projects and assets are adapted
to deal with a new reality. Owners and
contractors will be faced with more
difficult challenges as decisions can
not necessarily be taken in isolation.
Managing risk will become a critical
element in ensuring success. The next
frontier for the construction industry
will be to identify strategic partnerships
which promote research, collaboration
and innovation to deal with possibly the
biggest challenge in the 21st century.
CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACT?
Flooding: Heavier rains and rising sea
levels can mean more flooding.
Environmental impact: Increased
flooding leads to greater risk of
environmental degradation as pollutants
are more likely to migrate via water.
Structural damage: Flooding occurs
above and below ground, water
movement below the ground can lead
to compromised structural integrity.
Water as the universal solvent, given
enough time will support deterioration,
corrosion, rusting and/or change to all
building materials.
Economic growth and productivity:
Extreme temperature variations, increased
precipitation and wind can mean more
delays as projects can’t be completed
on time, specifications or budget.

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The city of Monterrey,
Mexico is filled with life,
culture and diversity.
Known as a world class
destination, this highly
developed city is the
anchor for the third
largest metropolitan area
in the country.
Over the years, the heart of the city of
Monterrey had gradually shifted from
the culturally rich area near the Museo
de Historia Mexicana, to the high-end
neighborhood of San Pedro located about
8 km (5 miles) East. This was due to a
mining operation and steel mill located near
the growing heart of the city, which pushed
new development further to the west.
After closing down these commercial
operations in the mid-1980s, the
local government began a long-term
commitment to reinvent the area, and bring
the heart of the city back to its cultural
roots. They began by turning the steel
mill location into 1.42 km2
(142 hectares)
urban sustainable park. Since its inception
in 1988, Fundidora Park has become a
popular hub of cultural activities. This was
enhanced by the construction of the Santa
Lucia Canal in 2007, which connected
Fundidora Park with the Macroplaza
in the old heart of the city. The water
source capitalizes on one of many natural,
underground springs which occur through
the region, and has become one of the
most important attractions in Monterrey.
COVER STORY
LEADING BACK TO THE
HEART OF MONTERREY

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For the next phase of redevelopment, the city of
Monterrey is building a new, dynamic infrastructure
along the canal. This infrastructure had to be
adaptable to the actual needs of this modern society
in a new, yet culturally authentic way. Monterrey
has put substantial effort into the growth of this
infrastructure in recent years, as the city expects to
reach a population of 4.3 million people by 2020.
The first project of this new plan for infrastructure
was the award-winning, La Capital. As the pioneering
project in the city’s new design plan along the growing
skyline on the canal, La Capital is strategically located
to draw in shoppers, residents and businesses to the
up-and-coming heart of Monterrey, located at the corner of Washington
Street and Felix-U-Gómez Avenue. This multi-purpose building features
distinctly modern urban and architectural features, while at the same
time respecting the legacy of Monterrey’s history and culture. This unique
approach to incorporating the past and future within the design led
to La Capital winning 2nd place in Cemex Building Awards under the
Commercial/Mixed Use category.
Constructing this new icon was not without its challenges. Though
Monterrey has a semi-arid climate above ground and is located more
than 350 km (217 miles) from the nearest ocean, what is underground is
another story. The underground springs and caves present the area with
a surprisingly high water table. In the case of La Capital, the water table is
located only 6-7 meters (20-22 ft.) below ground level. As La Capital was
designed to incorporate four levels of below grade parking, the water table
and high water pressure were critical factors that needed to be addressed
in order for the project to be successful. Another issue was the soil
composition in this area, which had been contaminated with heavy metals
due to the years it was used as a mining operation. If the below grade
concrete areas were not waterproofed effectively, the high water pressure
could carry these contaminants into the structure itself, causing corrosion
and deterioration of the concrete and the reinforcing steel.
As the pioneering
structure in
Monterrey’s new,
modern approach to
the development of
the area, La Capital
raises the bar for
modern design
and functionality.
The contractors used KIM Admixture in the structural shotcrete to
permanently waterproof the below grade areas of La Capital. This
decision saved the project time, money and gave peace of mind that the
structure would be waterproof even when experiencing extreme high
water pressure.

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Kryton’s Alfonso Urquidi (left) stands with members of Kryton’s
distributor in Mexico, Kalte, while working on La Capital.
KIM concrete was used to construct the
62,000 m2
(667,000 ft2
) La Capital.
Total Constructed Area: 62,000 M²
Architectural Design: RDLP Arquitectos, Arq. Rodrigo de la Peña
Structural Design: Ing. José Manuel González Loya, Ing. Federico
Garza Martínez
Concrete Waterproofing Products used: KIM (in shotcrete),
Krystol Waterstop System (External)
Concrete Supplier: Cemex
To maximize the footprint of the building
and to reduce construction time and costs,
the contractors elected to use shotcrete
for the four below grade levels of La
Capital. Shotcrete can be very challenging
to waterproof, especially in below grade
areas where a high water table is present.
Kryton’s Krystol Internal Membrane (KIM)
is a crystalline waterproofing admixture for
concrete, specifically designed to allow
concrete to permanently withstand high
hydrostatic pressure. The KIM admixture,
along with its complementary Krystol
Waterstop Jointing System, was selected as
the ideal concrete waterproofing solution for
this application.
In order to work, KIM’s proprietary
chemicals react with water to form millions
of needle-like crystals. These crystals grow
and fill the capillary pores and micro-cracks
in the concrete, blocking the flow of water.
As time passes and stresses form new
cracks, any incoming moisture causes the
crystals to reactivate – ensuring continuous
waterproofing over the years. This was not
the first time this area has seen the use of
KIM for waterproofing a high risk concrete
project – KIM was previously used to
waterproof the second phase of the Santa
Lucia Canal with tremendous success. The
proprietary chemicals in KIM worked as
specified even against the harsh minerals
present in the old mining operation, while
at the same time allowing the water in the
canal to be unaffected by the chemical
composition of the admixture. In fact, KIM
concrete is even safe for contact with
drinking water and is certified by NSF to
NSF/ANSI Standard 61 (Drinking Water
System Components – Health Effects)
The success of La Capital has set the bar
for the remaining projects along the canal.
As these structures come to fruition, they
will not only add to the new, burgeoning
skyline of Monterrey, but they will grow a
sustainable community wherein culture
and innovation can flourish for generations
to come.

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LIFE CYCLE COSTS ANALYSIS
Conventional vs. Sustainable Design
Alireza Biparva,
B.Sc., M.A.Sc., LEED Green Assoc.,
Research & Development Manager /
Concrete Specialist
Each and every day people around the world make important
economic decisions in order to be able to continue their daily
lives, but something that many people do not know is that
in some cases, cheap things mean higher costs. The quote,
“I am not rich enough to afford cheap things”, is a clear
representation of this notion. This quote portrays that people
who are not rich cannot afford to buy
cheap things as they are more
expensive over time. This
is due to the fact that
they tend to need
replacement or repair
more frequently,
thus higher costs.
Unfortunately,
many people still
misconceive and
rather fail to see
the expense of
cheap things.
The same
logic and
ideology can
also be applied
to buildings. When
building a structure,
there are two approaches
one can take. One
common option is to go
by a conventional design.
A conventional design takes note
of the upfront cost and tries to decrease
it in order to make it correspond with the budget
allocated for the project. The majority of the time,
this means that lower quality materials must be used
in order to reduce costs. These cuts in the quality of
materials can include anything from the quality of the paint,
to even indispensable aspects of the structure itself such as
waterproofing system. Through using lower quality materials,
initial costs will be cut, however, over the long run, it will be more
expensive to maintain. Lower quality materials are less durable and
as a result have a lower life span. A lower life span, thus results in
frequent repair or replacement costs, which will surely exceed the
cost of using high quality materials in the first place. For example,
someone has two roofing options, option A which is $20,000 and
option B which is $30,000. While option A will only
last for approximately 20 years, option B will last
for about 40 years. By paying an extra $10,000,
20 years of extra service life are bought.
Furthermore, the cost per year for option A
accounts to $1000/year, whereas the cost per
year of option B only accounts for about
$750/year. Thus, although option A
may seem more appealing upfront,
the more economical choice is
actually option B.
Due to the drawbacks of a
conventional design, a
new design called a
“sustainable design”
has been developed
to not only reduce
environmental impacts
but also to reduce costs
over the structure’s
lifespan. The primary
economic goal for a sustainable
design is to reduce life cycle costs
(LCC) through two distinct methods. LCC
is defined as the sum of all recurring and
one-time costs over the full life span or a
specified period of a good, service, structure, or system. As
shown before, the costs of the lifetime for high quality and more
durable materials are lower, and they also possess another
distinct characteristic. Materials than can be later re-used or
recycled, have the potential to be then sold in order to gain some of
the money that went into their initial costs back. These materials are
said to be taken from cradle to cradle. On the other hand, materials
that cannot be recycled, or salvaged, do not possess this benefit.
Instead, they are termed as going from cradle to grave.
Because of its appealing characteristics, the construction industry
has been undergoing a transition towards the development of more
sustainable/green built structures. Through using a sustainable
design that incorporates high quality materials, we can not only
save money, but we can also reduce environmental impacts of
construction. In short, we are hitting two birds with one stone.

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KRYTON NEWS
EventsKrystol Products work to Restore an 18th Century
Fieldstone Foundation in an Episode of “This Old House”
Last June our East Coast distributors, Bill Della Sorte and Greg
Maugeri from New England Dry Concrete, had the unique
opportunity to feature Kryton products in an episode of America’s
most trusted home improvement show, “This Old House”.
It was an exciting project – an old Italianate family home in the
Boston suburb of Arlington was in need of a major restoration.
The family wanted to expand the living area not only upstairs, but
also turn the unfinished basement into a finished space, which
suffered severe leakage and deterioration caused by water runoff
from years of improper drainage
issues. Kryton’s Krystol Mortar Admixture and Krystol Crack
Repair System were used to successfully repair cracks in the
fieldstone basement walls.
This episode is available for viewing on www.thisoldhouse.
com/tv by selecting “The Arlington Italianate House” project,
and episode 12 titled “Quest for a Dry Basement”.
LEED Green Associate
at Kryton
Kryton is pleased to announce that
our own Alireza Biparva, Research &
Development Manager, was awarded
the designation LEED (Leadership in
Energy and Environmental Design)
Green Associate. Alireza and Kryton
are committed to environmentally-
sound building practices. Alireza regularly
speaks and writes on the subject. Most recently he presented
at many industry events in the Asia Pacific and the Middle East on concrete
Durability and Sustainability. In this magazine (page 11), you can find his work on
Life Cycle Cost Analysis.
UBC Concrete Canoe
Kryton was a proud sponsor
of the University of British
Columbia (UBC) Concrete
Canoe team as they
competed at the American
Society of Civil Engineers
(ASCE) Concrete Canoe
Conference Competition.
In addition to our silver
sponsorship, our Krystol
products were added to
the concrete mix as the
only waterproofing solution,
ensuring the canoe stayed dry against
hydrostatic pressure. The UBC Concrete Canoe Team is a new,
100% student run design team with 20+ members. They are comprised of members
in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th year Engineering registered with the ASCE. The team earned
fourth place in their first year in the competition. We look forward to working with the
UBC team next year!
Kryton India exhibiting at
the Concrete Show, India
Some adorable kids in our hard hats.
Kryton participating at the16th annual Ocean
Concrete Open House in Vancouver.
Kari Yuers speaking at the American
Concrete Institute (ACI)’s Speakers Corner
at this year’s World of Concrete.

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ASK AN EXPERT
WHAT IS ASR
AND HOW DO I AVOID IT?
ASR is a damaging mechanism in concrete
that causes cracking and deterioration of
the concrete. ASR happens when concrete
is made using certain aggregates that are
reactive with alkali. These aggregates are
composed of silica and so ASR stands for
Alkali-Silica Reaction. The alkali part of the
reaction comes primarily from the cement
in the concrete mix. ASR occurs at the
interface between the cement paste and
the surface of aggregate pieces forming
a layer of what is called silica-gel. This
silica-gel will readily absorb water and
when it does, it swells in size. The resulting
expansion pressure is enough to fracture
the concrete and the result is concrete that
is covered in interconnected cracks that
look like a map of London. The process
can take as little as a few years to develop
serious cracks.
Cracks are not good for concrete –
especially since most concrete contains
steel reinforcement, which will corrode
when exposed to water and salts
entering through the cracks. Corrosion
creates its own expansion and this
only further disrupts the concrete and
accelerates its deterioration.
There are three essential elements needed
for ASR to occur: alkali, reactive aggregates
and water. Efforts to prevent or mitigate ASR
have nearly always focused on measures
to reduce or eliminate the first two. Special
low-alkali cements have been used. Partially
replacing cement with pozzolins such as fly-
ash and slag have also been demonstrated
to help. Of course, avoiding the use of
reactive aggregates would definitely prevent
ASR. But these various measures are not
always available or economical.
The idea of eliminating water has been
largely ignored. This is likely because water
is generally accepted to be ever present.
While normal concrete is porous and will
absorb water, there are multiple ways to
reduce or prevent the penetration of water
into the concrete.
The incorporation of Krystol Internal
Membrane (KIM) to a well-proportioned
mixture can aid in the prevention of water
into concrete and protection against the
harmful expansion forces of ASR. When it
comes to creating durable and sustainable
structures, it’s important to consider the
benefits of keeping water out of concrete.
Kevin Yuers
Vice-President of Product Development

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REGIONAL SPOTLIGHT
BUE Enterprise
Brunei
www.bue.com.bn
CLP Industries Sdn Bhd.
Malaysia, Thailand
www.clp.com.sg
Concrete & Waterproofing
Technology Sdn Bhd
Malaysia
ahchongt@gmail.com
Kryton has distributors across Asia Pacific. Contact any of these distributors to find out more about how Kryton takes the risk out of concrete waterproofing.
Fraser Brown & Stratmore Ltd.
New Zealand
www.fbs.co.nz
JIT (Cambodia) Co., Ltd
Cambodia
www.jit.com.kh
Kryco Co., Ltd
Republic of Korea
www.kryco.co.kr
Krystol Group Ptd Ltd
Australia
www.krystol .com.au
Lee Construction Pte Ltd
Singapore
www.leeconstruction.com.sg
Le En Construction Trading Company
Limited (LEECON CO., LTD)
Vietnam
www.leeconstruction.com.sg
Meridian Construction Co., Ltd
Hong Kong, Macau
www.meridiancon.com.kh
Poplar Co., Ltd.
Taiwan
www.poplar.com.tw
P.T. Rangalo CLP
Indonesia
www.rangaloclp.com
Structural Repairs (EM) Sdn Bhd
Malaysia
www.structuralrepairs.com.my
Kryton has had a long history in the
Asia Pacific region; in 1975 we acquired
our first Asia Pacific client in Australia soon
followed by Singapore, Thailand and Hong
Kong in 1978. Almost 40 years later we
have distributors throughout the region and
have worked on some of the area’s most
important projects, including the prestigious
Marina Bay Sands and Marina Coastal
Expressway in Singapore, the Shangri La
Rasa Ria Resort in Malaysia and several
Homeplus Hypermarkets in Korea.
Between 2014 and 2020, Asia Pacific
is poised to become the world’s fastest
growing construction market and accounts
for almost one half of the total global
construction spending. With over half the
world’s population living in this region, 2012
saw their financial output accounting for
roughly 40% of the global construction
KRYTON
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PACIFIC
spend. One of the countries that is showing
the largest potential for growth and
profitability is Indonesia, with much of their
investment going to infrastructure projects
to support their growing population.
Vietnam, although much smaller, is another
country that is expected to see rapid growth
in construction projects.
The region covers a wide and varied
geographic area, comprised primarily of
islands and thousands of miles of coastline.
The majority of the population in the area is
located within 100 miles from a coastline,
which in turn, coupled with rising sea
waters, makes the area’s infrastructure
vulnerable to the risk of water damage
and high underground water pressure.
The region is also affected by natural
disasters involving water such as flooding
and hurricanes. These regional risk factors,
combined with Asia Pacific’s growing
population, illustrate how important proper
concrete waterproofing is to the region’s
vulnerable infrastructure.
Creating new infrastructure to accommodate
the growing population, with an increased
focus on sustainable and resource efficient
buildings, is a growing focus to developers
and contractors alike. Developers want
to reduce maintenance costs in the long-
term, and ensure that their structures
remain durable for the entirety of a project’s
projected life span. Contractors need
sustainable solutions that reduce their risk of
costly call-backs, and save them time so they
can meet their deadlines.
Kryton’s strategically located partners
and offices are well situated to manage
the growth of the region and have the
resources to support Asia Pacific’s growing
essential infrastructure.

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Brunei’s growing population has led to a growing waste problem.
The previous Sungai Akar landfill was at full capacity and
collecting waste in what was considered an environmentally
unstable manner. The new landfill would include a wastewater
treatment plant which needed waterproofing to stand up to
the caustic effects of sewage and wastewater combined with
preventing contaminated water from escaping and polluting
the surrounding area. After extensive evaluation, the engineer
selected Kryton’s Krystol T1 & T2 waterproofing system for its
self-sealing and sulfide resistance properties. The Krystol T1
& T2 Waterproofing System was applied in two coats to the
wastewater collection tanks at the landfill.
The Isle of Capri features a shopping center with general store and
small cafes. When the team was looking to modernize and bring more
amenities to the island, the developer envisioned a full service shopping
center on prime waterfront. Originally the specification called for a
different product, but when the construction team began excavation
work and were challenged with the de-watering, they looked for another
solution. They selected Kryton’s Krystol Internal Membrane (KIM) for
the basement, ramps and elevator pits because they felt the product
provided a better result and also came with a better warranty, which was
a bonus because it ended up costing less than the specified product.
The Kiaora lands redevelopment
will revitalize the area adding
new shops and a library. The
increased amenities required a
442 space car park to support
the development. The top level
of the car park needed waterproofing of the exposed concrete slabs,
but normal surface-applied membranes were either not appropriate
for vehicle traffic or very expensive. The team decided to use Kryton’s
Krystol Internal Membrane (KIM)-treated concrete to waterproof the
top level parking area of the project.
When the Bandung Electronic Centre (BEC), an IT mall in
Indonesia, needed to expand their space to meet their growing
demand, they were challenged with constructing in a busy,
developed urban area. The expansion design called for six floors
of retail and three below grade levels of parking. The urban
area was so dense that there was no extra room to excavate for
surface-applied membranes. In order to waterproof the tight site
while also allowing the developer to build right to the property line,
the developer chose Kryton’s Krystol Internal Membrane (KIM)
admixture. KIM was used to waterproof the three levels of below
grade parking. The developer was pleased with the increased
floor space gained by building right to the property line, as well
as the financial and time savings provided by using KIM over a
traditional surface-applied membrane.
When Samsung was constructing their new $1.2 Billion USD chip plant
they used Kryton to ensure time savings and complete waterproofing.
Mobile phones, smart phones and tablets would be manufactured at the
new plant. The plant called for a 19,000 liter water tank to be used for
fire-fighting and their manufacturing process. The entire tank was coated
with Kryton’s Krystol T1 and T2 Waterproofing System and was chosen
for the time savings provided by a member of Samsun’s QA/QC team
that had used Kryton products on a plant in Korea. The new plant is
Samsung’s largest outside of South Korea.
Capri on Via Roma, Australia
Kiaora Lands
Redevelopment,
Australia
Samsung Electronics Vietnam Thai
(SEVT) Project, Vietnam
Sungai Akar Wastewater
Treatment Plant, Brunei
Bandung Electronic Centre Extension,
Indonesia

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