Looking to give your kitchen countertops a makeover? Before you attempt a faux-concrete finish, here's what an expert had to ...

A new study found that graphene derived from metallurgical coke, a coal-based product, through flash Joule heating could serve not only as a reinforcing additive in cement but also as a replacement ...

This strange white paste might not look like much, but it might help solve the sand shortage, while making the cement manufacturing process capture carbon dioxide instead of emitting it. Scientists at ...

Three new surface finishes for as-cast formed concrete are defined in the new ACI 301-10 Specifications for Structural Concrete, which supersedes ACI 301-05. Rough-Form and Smooth-Form As-Cast ...

Color is no longer a specialty add-on in concrete. It has become a mainstream design feature for residential, commercial, and ...

Careful planning and finishing of concrete provide a shop floor you can live with for a long time. A smooth, durable concrete floor is literally the foundation for a farm shop. Here are 12 ...

Safety first! When sawing fiber-cement siding, be sure to wear a dust mask and eye protection. And protecting your ears from the noise produced by power tools is always a good idea. Fiber-cement ...

Charles H. Gamarekian, CEO of Lyndhurst-based Cambridge Pavers, is a man with a clear business vision. Be ahead of the trend, and enjoy the ride as the U.S. customers discover your tried-and-true ...