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, ...

Concrete pumping improves productivity and safety on the job site by taking the most grueling manual labor out of a concrete pour. However, concrete pumping isn’t risk free. By understanding the ...

The following tips by the Insulating Concrete Form Association (ICFA) were provided when this article was first published, March 2007. Although not every suggestion above is suited for every ICF ...

For decades, concrete walls and foundations were made the same way. Plywood or plain boards are built into forms that contain steel reinforcing bars (rebar) and into which wet concrete is poured. When ...

Just glancing around your stations you’ll see dozens of applications for concrete. If you never have to use concrete in your work as a radio engineer, you’re on an unusual career path. A standard ...

Wet concrete on skin can cause everything from mild redness to third-degree, permanently disfiguring chemical burns. You and your helpers should take these steps: Wear eye protection. Sandy concrete ...

Victory Outdoor Services shares a practical look at concrete cutting with helpful job site tips.