Formwork, the temporary or permanent molds used to hold wet concrete until it sets, is a crucial element in concrete construction. Just as important is selection of the right formwork, as it greatly ...

This video shows how to create a large concrete slab from start to finish. Chapters 00:00 - Clearing the Area 01:30 - ...

Nudura Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) meet the demands of today's buildings, offering an energy efficient and eco-friendly construction option. ICFs consist of two panels of expanded polystyrene foam ...

The homesteaders at Mason Dixon Acres share a step-by-step guide on how to build sturdy and precise concrete footing forms ...

When an emergency occurs, the buildings housing the people and equipment responsible for protecting a community must remain ...

Tunnel form construction is a method in which tunnel-shaped formwork allows the in-situ casting of walls and slabs in one operation, on a daily cycle. It combines the speed, quality and accuracy of ...

Scientists have been tinkering with concrete in an effort to improve upon the world's most widely used construction material — and they’ve notched some notable successes. New forms of concrete can ...

Even as 3D printing gains more traction as a next-gen homebuilding method, new ideas for sustainable, affordable housing are continuously popping up. There’s “foldable” homes; homes that ship in kits ...

Today, it seems as if we define civilization in terms of the small things, like decoded strands of DNA, splitting atoms and microscopic bumps on plastic compact discs. With a focus so fine, it's easy ...

As architecture continues to shift towards environmental sustainability, the demand for low-carbon materials is increasing exponentially in the construction industry – and the concrete sector is no ...