On the lookout for ever more energy-efficient building envelope solutions, a growing number of Building Teams are turning to insulating concrete forms as an alternative to light-gauge steel frame, ...
Progressive builders and developers of homes and commercial buildings have been championing the use of insulated concrete forms (ICFs) for the past several years as a replacement for wood framing due ...
Build With Strength (BWS), a coalition of the National Ready Mix Concrete Association (NRMCA), has partnered with the Commonwealth of Kentucky–Office of Energy Policy to host three training events on ...
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Researcher accidentally discovers material that's stronger and cheaper than concrete — and its potential is dizzying
A material that got its start in the Arizona desert is showing up in science journals with astounding reports that it could transform our buildings and infrastructure. That's because Ferrock has ...
MADISON, Wis. — Habitat for Humanity of Dane County and several partner organizations gathered in Madison Thursday to showcase their work building an affordable house out of insulated concrete forms.
Even as 3D printing gains more traction as a next-gen homebuilding method, new ideas for sustainable, affordable housing are continuously popping up. There’s “foldable” homes; homes that ship in kits ...
Kevin Parr has been a contractor for 40 years. His experience as a contractor led him and Jimmy Schau, a Union Laborer of Local 1149 to engineer and develop Green Key Telescoping forms. “Over the ...
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We Finally Know Why Ancient Roman Concrete Stood The Test of Time
The ancient Romans were masters of building and engineering, perhaps most famously represented by the aqueducts.
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Next-Level Concrete: The Innovative Column Building Technique That’s Changing Everything
Prepare to be amazed by a revolutionary approach to building concrete columns that pushes the boundaries of traditional construction. In this video, we reveal an extraordinary technique for creating ...
Even before a building accepts its first occupant, it has racked up a steep carbon debt. Worldwide, the materials and ...
DEAR TIM: My wife has instructed me that I no longer can put off the deck project. I’ve got the confidence to do all the work above ground, but I’m worried about the deck foundation. What do I need to ...
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