Q: I've been researching foundation types for both new homes and room additions. I've narrowed it down to either poured concrete or concrete block. Many websites say poured concrete is better than ...

According to the American Concrete Institute CT-18, fiber-reinforced concrete is a concrete mixture that is reinforced with dispersed, randomly orientated fibers. These fibers can be used in lieu of ...

As the demand for more sustainable construction grows and raw material shortages like steel continue to be a challenge, fiber-reinforced concrete has become an increasingly popular choice for flatwork ...

Concrete is a very durable material. Fine examples of its first structural use by the Romans are still standing, and concrete is now probably the most widely used building material in the world.

The carbon dioxide is recycled from local industrial sources. The blocks themselves are recyclable. "Building Green" named the blocks one of the ten most innovative green building materials. The ...

The final investigation report by the professional engineer (PE) regarding the dislodged concrete sunbreaker at Block 201E Tampines St 23 revealed that it had no reinforcement bars, media reports said ...