In most cases, you’ll measure from the lot line to position the slab parallel to it. Start to prepare the site for concrete ...

Concrete is the unsung hero of residential construction. From driveways and sidewalks to patios and, most importantly, ...

The University of Baltimore (UB) School of Law is the sixth largest public law school in the country. The project consists of 190,000 square feet of new construction at a height of 12 stories.

Out of the gate, I'll say, I'm thinking wood. But, the idea of concrete is still lingering in my brainpan. With that in mind...has anyone here poured a raised concrete slab, or gotten pre-cast slabs, ...

Wood has been the concrete contractor’s formwork of choice for years. It’s relatively inexpensive and easy to understand, light weight, can be easily cut to size, and easy to replace and dismantle.

Swiss engineers have developed a construction technique that could change how buildings are designed and built. It’s called a “Smart Slab:” A mixture of concrete, rebar, and carbon fiber that form a ...

Even as 3D printing gains more traction as a next-gen homebuilding method, new ideas for sustainable, affordable housing are continuously popping up. There’s “foldable” homes; homes that ship in kits ...

Two concrete columns hold up a curving concrete roof of this pavilion that architecture firm SOM has built using a method it says could reduce the carbon footprint of high-rise concrete buildings.

Katherine Martinko is an expert in sustainable living. She holds a degree in English Literature and History from the University of Toronto. Every March 25th, on Våffeldagen or Swedish Waffle Day, we ...