The floor prototype used 75 per cent less concrete than an equivalent flat slab Currently, concrete production accounts for more than seven per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions, leading to ...

Q: I have a problem with flooring. I bought a condo built in 1979 with concrete floors. I want the floor to be easy as I have a bad back and walking on concrete is not the best thing for me.

A new concrete that includes graphene is sturdy, durable, and environmentally friendly, paving the way for more sustainable construction. Microscopic flakes of graphene add strength and durability ...

This new, more crack-resistant concrete appears to use alternating hexagonal cement tiles and a thin polymer to make it 19 times more able to deform and stretch without breaking, the researchers ...

Because unsealed concrete is naturally porous, when a basement or garage floods or something spills, floors made of the material tend to absorb the liquid, which, if given a chance to soak in, can ...

Concrete has long been one of the most common construction materials, and you can see it just about everywhere. Lately, however, some scientists have been trying to find ways to create cement-free ...

Concrete is a porous substance that can absorb moisture, which could weaken the adhesive on your peel-and-stick floor tiles.

Architect Karina Wiciak of Wamhouse Studio recently designed a series of stark concrete residences modeled after the shapes of four major corporate logos: News. Today's news; US; ...

Concrete's durability, resistance to extreme weather changes and ability to hold up under heavy loads makes it a material that works in just about any construction project, large or small.

Framing a porch is virtually identical to framing a floor in a house. Floor joists resting on a cripple wall are covered by a subfloor of plywood or 1-inch-thick boards 8 to 12 inches wide.

RDC Concrete has announced the unveiling of its new brand logo. The new logo reflects RDC Concrete's strategic shift to align itself with the Ready-Mix Concrete (RMC) business environment.