Steel molds are crucial in the production of concrete blocks, which are fundamental to modern construction. Their durability ...

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.

Engineers have found a way to make stronger and crack-resistant concrete with scrap carpet fibers, rolling out the red carpet for sustainability in the construction sector. Engineers in Australia ...

The City Councilmen in Ward 2 expressed dissatisfaction about the decisions city staff made concerning repairs to Monroe ...

Work has begun to flatten Maydew House, a 1960s residential tower in south London, 18 months after Southwark Council scrapped ...

People living in a block of flats are being asked if they want the building refurbished or demolished. Hull City Council said Rossett House on Walker Street "requires a significant capital investment ...

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Centrepoint's little sister was realised by the same architect and developer and built with similar pioneering techniques.

How many ways can you think of to patch a foundation crack? Here are a few: • Get a tube of concrete crack caulk at a local ...

Following an illustrious 35-year career with Popular Mechanics, he imparts his wisdom on life and all things DIY.

It took nearly nine hours for first responders to rescue a man who fell into a void space at a construction site.