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

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

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

Winter is right around the corner, and many of us need to start thinking about the best ways to protect our home in the cold ...

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 ...

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

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 ...