Imagine working for a concrete inspection company. If you went to a job site where you knew there was a big problem with the way the concrete was being poured, would you ignore the situation, or would ...

The concrete industry is having a bit of a reckoning. As the world’s most ubiquitous construction material, concrete contributes about 8% of global carbon dioxide emissions. About 30 billion tons of ...

Placing concrete is a complex process. One slight miscalculation on any of the numerous variables can spoil a whole batch. And unfortunately, mistakes aren’t always evident right away. While concrete ...

Seven years ago, NBC Connecticut Investigates found out hundreds of concrete basements were crumbling across our state. Our team has been there every step of the way with homeowners and local leaders ...

In 2021, global construction projects consumed 30B tonnes of cement to make concrete — with every tonne emitting almost a tonne of CO2. The good news is, technologies already exist to reduce the ...

That chalky white powder isn't damage — but it might be telling you something important.

This expansion causes the ceoncrete to crack, flake and crumble. Degradation is a massive concern, he argues, and problems are not limited to rusting rebar. Everything from air pockets left in the ...

Concrete is a popular structural material among homeowners. One of the more affordable options for patios and other structures, concrete also can be durable and attractive. However, because no ...

We often get questions from concrete contractors that relate to common and uncommon concerns. Here we discuss three such questions. FIGURE 1. For a design slab thickness of 5 inches, requiring 3-inch ...

Reshoring meant to prevent concrete slab deflection under its own weight, similar to that shown in this photo of another project above, became a point of controversy among the Philadelphia hotel ...