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Greening the Rubble
Rising from the rubble is the installation of AGGROK amongst the wild flowers and the destruction from within the Christchurch CBD following the two earthquakes of September and February. Used extensively for vehicle access following the February earthquake, this application has seen its share of punishment from emergency vehicles, army personal carriers and demolition equipment. The unique earthquake blend features […]
North Wharf Promenade
North Wharf Promenade on the seaward side of Jellicoe Street will become a generous, civic-scaled promenade and cycling route, also allowing for working wharf functions and alfresco dining. Since the introduction of high performance products to the paving industry, Steintec has set an industry benchmark for the quality of its specialist mortars and grouts. All […]
Pavement Failure – Natural Stone
Some of the ‘details’ which commonly cause problems if they are not properly addressed. The problem is, there is no safe middle ground between these two. Either you have a massive slab on a poor structure or a thin slab on a perfect structure. A selection of pavement failures images.
Earthquake Christchurch CBD
Christchurch City has been struck by a magnitude 6.3 earthquake shortly after 1pm on Tuesday February 22. A more precise picture will emerge in the coming days as the city completes its rescue and recovery mission. This latest earthquake follows on from an earlier September magnitude 7.2 earthquake. The energy involved in this explosive earthquake generated […]
Aggrok™ Environmental Series
Aggrok™ is a unique stabilised aggregate product specifically developed to provide an environmental solution for modern urban landscapes. With its natural aesthetics, aggrok™ is ideal for footpaths, pedestrian or recreational area, park areas, botanical gardens, trails and permeable surfaces or any other environment where an organic feel is desired. Sustainably resisting the erosive effects of weather and […]
