Finishing is a step that turns freshly poured concrete into a strong, smooth surface before it fully sets. Here’s how to do ...

Much of that material is concrete. Bacteria that are happy in limestone- and calcium-rich environments can address flaws as they begin to form, before they grow into those large work orders.

level finish for concrete work. By carefully considering the screed types available, contractors can see maximum productivity from their investment. The most common screed categories include ...

Mark Miodownik puts the properties of reinforced concrete to the test. He watches as a beam of concrete withstands a load of 2.5 tonnes. Even though cracks are present in the lower portion of the ...

Glass fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC) has a long history of use in building facades, and was originally developed for its superior performance in seismic zones. The decorative concrete industry ...

Mark Miodownik explores how the Romans produced the first concrete. He works with science historian, Chris Brandon, to recreate the way Romans made concrete using volcanic ash, quicklime and water.

Concrete has been one of the fundamentals- the very rudimentary structure of architecture. But what if this versatile element is added to the interiors, as it is? The raw beauty radiates a ...