Basement insulation is essential for energy efficiency, comfort, and cost savings. Here, industry experts reveal nine ...

A slab-on-grade foundation is a concrete pad poured directly on the ground to support a house, offering a durable and ...

Slab jacking is a simple way to raise sunken concrete sections, and knowing when it’s a good repair option could save you ...

The Department for Environment and Water has committed $180,000 to remove the concrete slab with works set to begin in mid-2025. A large concrete slab has been discovered in the only water inlet ...

RMIT University in Australia has discovered this new way to turn waste carpet fibers into a key component for crack-resistant ...

"Cracking in early-age concrete slabs is a long-standing challenge in construction projects that can cause premature corrosion, not only making a building look bad but also risking its structural ...

Concreting mistakes can be expensive. Concrete poured too quickly often leads to a lack of color uniformity, irregularities ...

Researchers have found a way to use waste carpet fibers to create stronger and more durable crack-resistant concrete.

Mix up the secret ingredient: cement paint. Cement paint is made by mixing pure Portland cement with clear, cold water. (Add enough water to make a mix that has the consistency of warm gravy.) If the ...

The code provides provisions for concrete where reduced global warming potential is required. It was developed by a consensus ...

Emissions from concrete are responsible for 7% of global greenhouse gas emissions, yet it remains a favoured construction ...

Concrete plays a critical role. Nearly a thousand companies are reportedly developing low-carbon concrete mixes and piloting ...