Sand is the most abundant ingredient in the mix. The powdered cement and lime are the glue that holds the sand together and ...

The addition of polymer fibers can provide a little extra support, should the material be strained in tension or torsion.

A 66-year-old Westfield man is dead after falling into a sand silo at Chicopee Concrete Service on Friday morning.

Engineers in Australia have discovered a new use for coffee grounds in the construction industry, significantly increasing ...

When ice and snow build up on walkways and driveways, here's what you should know about clearing the way for cars and ...

His first foray into the world of concrete casting came while he was living in the US. “I made my first concrete countertop ...

The state’s top insurance regulator’s recent suggestion that Florida’s most popular roofing might go the way of copper piping ...

Utilizing vegetable fibers in cement composites has huge benefits in construction, improving mechanical strength and ...

Sarasota and Bradenton are warming up this weekend — perfect weather for enjoying the final days of the Manatee County Fair.

Allowing a company to apply for fast-tracked consent to mine sand has galvanised opposition and brought previously disparate ...

Following yesterday’s snowfall, the City of Iowa City reminds community members to clear their walks. According to City ...

Mix it up. “Chlorides cause concrete to rust, crack, and deteriorate,” Orr says. He recommends mixing your ice melt with an abrasive such as sand, which reduces the amount of salt on your pavement and ...