How FOUNDATION SYSTEMS ARE ADAPTING TO A CHANGING WORLD The Rise of Elevated Foundations Across the globe, the built environment is being reimagined to meet challenges that were once considered outliers: rising sea levels, increasing urban density, and the pressing...
FLEXIBILITY FOR EVERY SLAB Free Joints with QPOD When it comes to laying strong, durable foundations, flexibility is key—literally. For slabs longer than 30 meters or with irregular shapes, a free joint system is your go-to solution to manage movement, reduce...
THE ETERNAL FOUNDATION Builds That Lasts Forever In an age where buildings are designed to fit a warranty of 50 years, the idea of creating homes and structures that last for hundreds of years may seem a little more ambitious. Yet, history shows us that it’s not only...
FOUNDATIONS ON MARS What we're learning We usually talk about building here on Earth, but what if we looked beyond—to the Moon and Mars? NASA’s Artemis program is looking at ways that we can return humans to the Moon; but it’s also laying the groundwork for future...
How Does A House Move? Cyclone Gabrielle Revisited The devastating flooding caused by Cyclone Gabrielle in February 2023 brought unimaginable loss and destruction to the Hawke’s Bay region, including Esk Valley. Among the extraordinary stories that emerged was the...
Your Questions Answered How Strong Are QPODs? At QPOD, one question we hear quite a bit is: “Are plastic void formers really that strong?” An it’s a fair question, because when we think of plastic, we might be inclined to imagine something lightweight or flimsy—not...
