Briana Lynch, Author at VoidForm

Concrete Construction Soil & Geotechnical Engineering

StormVoid® vs. EPS Foam: Best Solutions for Expansive Soils

In Canada, structural engineers and contractors have a handful of solutions for addressing the risks of expansive soils on concrete structures, from chemical stabilization to mechanical stabilization to, most commonly, structural design in the form of under-foundation void spaces. Void…

Briana LynchNovember 24, 2024

Concrete Construction Soil & Geotechnical Engineering

Expansive Soil in Canada: An Introduction

As exploration of expansive soil conditions in Canada, which are concentrated in the Prairies, including soil types, and related impact on construction.

Briana LynchOctober 18, 2024

Soil & Geotechnical Engineering

The True Costs of Inclement Weather on Construction

The United States has experienced, on average, more than one disaster that has caused over a billion dollars in damages each month. As climate change drives more frequent and severe weather events, the construction industry is feeling the impact. From…

Briana LynchSeptember 20, 2024

Case Studies

The Cotton Bowl Stadium Renovation

About the Project The Dallas Park and Recreation Department and Fair Park First have commenced a $140 million renovation of the historic Cotton Bowl Stadium. This two-year project, set to be completed by the 2025 State Fair of Texas, includes…

Briana LynchAugust 7, 2024

Case Studies

The Lock at Flatirons

About the Project The Lock at Flatirons is a centrally located community living complex with 1, 2 & 3-bedroom apartments in Broomfield, CO. Started in 2021, which was the 7th wetter winter on record for the area, Shaw Construction sought…

Briana LynchAugust 7, 2024

Case Studies

Boulder Modular Assembly Building

About the Project The Modular Home Factory in Boulder is the result of a partnership between the city of Boulder, Boulder Valley School District, and Flatirons Habitat for Humanity. The 31,375-square-foot affordable housing modular factory will eventually build upwards of…

Briana LynchJuly 11, 2024

Case Studies

Tommy’s Express Car Wash

About the Project Tommy's Express Car Wash in Littleton, Colorado, sought an innovative system to protect its extensive underground piping and electrical systems from the risk of expansive soil. With the excavation already complete for the plumbing, the contractor opted…

Briana LynchJuly 10, 2024

Case Studies

Major International Airport

About the Project In 2018, a major airport in Colorado embarked on a challenging Gate Expansion Program, aiming to create 39 new gates across four concourses. The project faced a challenging issue from the get-go: highly expansive soil at the…

Briana LynchJuly 10, 2024