Once simply a material used to construct things, concrete might soon be able to store clean energy. What are the ins and outs ...

American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials’ Committee on Materials and Pavements approves Purdue-invented method as a national standard for estimating concrete strength WEST ...

Concrete is quietly being reimagined as a giant rechargeable battery, turning walls, foundations and roadways into hidden ...

A new material made of seawater, carbon dioxide, and electricity could give the construction industry a much-needed climate upgrade. Developed by researchers at Northwestern University, the paste-like ...

Made from faux Martian and lunar soil, a new sulfur-based compound could also lead to faster construction on Earth. If NASA establishes a permanent presence on the moon, its astronauts’ homes could be ...

A recent research published in Engineering has unveiled a novel analysis-oriented stress–strain model that promises to revolutionize the way engineers understand and design with ultra-high-performance ...

The new brick can be manufactured with a high density, compressive strength, tensile strength and Young's modulus (the ability to withstand changes under lengthwise compression). Researchers led by a ...

Back in 2021, researchers came up with a recipe for greener concrete that had building waste and CO2 among its ingredients. Now the same team has used rubble from a demolished school and the ...

Concrete contractors and general contractors who self-perform concrete have been challenged with a lack of skilled labor. From the starting positions on the crew to the experienced – the most common ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — You’ve probably heard the old saying about Michigan’s four seasons: They are fall, winter, spring and construction. There are plenty of factors that hinder the state’s ...

Construction project planning teams can spend years developing what looks like the perfect plan. However, once the project transitions into execution, even the best-crafted plans are tested by ...