10 Innovative Materials That Could Revolutionize the Construction Industry
Cement that can generate light? Concrete for building on Mars? Translucent wood? Biodegradable furniture? Pollution absorbing bricks? At first, it...
This crazy concrete ceiling could revolutionize how we build
A building’s slab is rarely seen and even more rarely talked about. But a team of Swiss engineers is revolutionizing how slabs are designed.
Concrete Outdoor Kitchen Overview and Tips during construction
Design tips for a concrete outdoor kitchen including cut-out for Big Green Egg, built-in bbq, refrigerator, etc. with outdoor design expert Kevin Keene of Fl...
This Self-Build Concrete Block System Reduces Construction Time by 50%
An emerging sector of construction is developing new systems that manage to not only reduce construction times and costs, but also solve the housing...
How Long Will Your Asphalt Pavement Last?
One question you may have about any major construction project is how long you can expect it to last.
Why we fight for concrete
Just because wood is abundant does not mean its use should be incentivized for construction projects like schools and multifamily housing.
5 Innovative Materials and Techniques for Vertical Buildings
By Max Shafer Building materials and techniques continue to improve with advances in engineering and evolving design sensibilities. With that said, what is effective and stylish for a typical two-story structure may not apply to skyscrapers and other high-rise structures, which must work with some special considerations. For example, high-rises must adhere to a more …
What kind of home construction is the safest during an earthquake?
What kind of home construction is the safest during an earthquake? Straw-bale Triangular Evulsion Platindo
What do you know about these industrial constructions?
We asked residents of Kryvyi Rih if they know what cooling towers are. You can see their responses on this video. Cooling towers are visually well-known work...
What are the large black tubes for at Bishop Elementary construction site?
If the school is going to have some sort of high-tech heating and cooling system, it doesn't have anything to do with those plastic tubes.
Know Your House: The Basics of Insulated Concrete Form Construction
Get peace and quiet inside and energy efficiency all around with this heavy-duty alternative to wood-frame construction
Tilt-up construction benefits from control flow concrete
Many warehouses and other structures are built today using tilt-up construction. Discover high-flowing concrete that works well for tilt-up construction.
User Guidelines for Waste Foundry Green Sand Use in Pavement Construction
Waste green sand from metalcasting foundry operations may have use in paving technologies. This article is an overview of green sand content and use.
How Economically Viable is 3D Printing Concrete For Construction?
3D printed concrete construction is becoming a practice that is being taken more seriously than ever before, as bridges, houses and other structures are being printed and shown to be effective.
5 Fascinating Facts About Concrete
Find out five fun facts about concrete--from its ancient roots to its present use in everything related to the construction industry.
The Pros & Cons of Concrete Block House Construction
Concrete block has been used as a building material for more than a century. In some regions, concrete block is also a common building material frequently used in home construction. Generally, ...
How Carbon-Sucking Concrete Could Revolutionize Construction
Concrete is the second-most used resource after water, but is terrible for the planet. A new type of concrete, dubbed CarbiCrete, is trying to change that. M...
How to Use Drones to Improve Concrete Construction Safety
Drone systems can do more than track projects; they also increase safety. Contractors are leveraging drone technologies to minimize risk and keep workers safe, which involves keeping them away from worksites as much as possible.
Do You Really Need Cement…or Do You Need Concrete?
Cement and concrete often get “mixed up” as construction terms. Knowing the difference when you call a cement supplier can save you from a costly mistake.
Safer Steps with Tilt-up Concrete
Industry safety guidelines from the Tilt-Up Concrete Association provide tilt-up concrete contractors a plan for worker protection.
Self-healing concrete among 6 building materials to watch
The search continues to develop construction materials that could change the way things are built, but in this article Dina Spector cites six materials already being developed. Graphene and aerographite are each mentioned, as is a material lighter than water but stronger than some steel. Also mentioned is the use of live bacteria to create self-healing concrete.
