Ask the Builder: Simple concrete patching secrets
Have you ever thought about the durability of concrete? Concrete that’s been mixed, placed, finished and cured with care can ...
After a century, concrete plant that helped build L.A. makes way for a deluxe tower
If the new apartment tower had been planned for another plot of land, chances are good the concrete plant in the middle of ...
Cement vs. Concrete: What’s the Difference?
If you're confused about the difference between cement and concrete, you're not alone. Get to know the differences in our ...
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We Finally Know Why Ancient Roman Concrete Was Able to Last Thousands of Years
The ancient Romans were masters of building and engineering, perhaps most famously represented by the aqueducts.
How Four Posts on Instagram Destroyed Her Life
For the past few weeks, friends had been texting her, warning that a handful of her private Instagram stories, which she ...
Avoid paver project disaster with this builder’s advice about burrowing animals
Chipmunks tunnel through soil like you might dig in a huge pile of packing peanuts. It’s child’s play for the tiny creatures ...
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Take a Look: Concrete Countertops Pros and Cons
Considering concrete countertops? Find out if they're the right choice for your kitchen with these concrete countertops pros ...
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2,000-year-old temple from 'Indiana Jones civilization' found submerged off Italy
An ancient temple made by Arabian immigrants from the Nabataean culture has finally been found off the Italian coast near ...
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Cracked Pools and Drained Savings: How “Concrete Cancer” Ruined Summer
A concrete mix with even mildly reactive rock needs a supplementary cementitious material (SCM) to neutralize it. The ideal ...
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Reinventing the world’s favorite building material
Concrete is Earth’s second-most-used material behind water, creating about four times more CO2 emissions than planes. Some companies are trying to revolutionize the industry.
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Graphene-infused 3D-printed concrete may slash carbon emissions by 31%
By incorporating graphene into a limestone and calcined clay cement mix, the team has significantly reduced the carbon ...
New Gisborne concrete plant owners bringing it into local hands
A couple’s purchase of one of Gisborne’s two concrete plants brings it into local hands and will ensure it keeps serving the community. Owners of civil contracting company Ritchie Civil, Derek and ...