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 ...

THIS work is a reprint in full of the two prize papers on concrete block construction in connection with a competition instituted by the Engineering News and the Cement Age, and, in addition, ...

Homeowners across the U.S. are running out of options when it comes to protecting their homes. The problem is that climate change has increased the risk of catastrophic damage due to windstorms, ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Driving around Staten Island, I began to notice a few concrete-block-like homes. I thought it was probably a smart way to build sustainable, long-lasting homes. But after ...

The 4 Corners Carbon Coalition (4CCC) is fundraising to donate low-carbon concrete blocks for use in Habitat for Humanity of Northern Arizona’s next 50 Flagstaff starter homes. In April, Flagstaff ...

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A statewide concrete shortage has led to frustrations for west Michigan contractors who have delayed home repair projects as the construction season winds down. A shortage of raw ...