It’s no wonder demand for precast is rising, especially considering the numerous benefits structural precast panels offer — from quick installation to fire resistance. 1. Thermal insulation All ...

Dear Jim: I am thinking of building one of those concrete/foam blockhouses for efficiency, security and strength. Since concrete feels so cold, is it really energy efficient and will I be limited on ...

Dear Jim: I am thinking of building one of those concrete/foam block houses for efficiency, security and strength. Since concrete feels so cold, is it really energy efficient and will I be limited on ...

Deborah and Mark Morey took a chance a few years ago when it was time to add an addition onto their home, using a little known form of construction that uses concrete in the walls instead of wood. But ...

Ethan Graff is a logistics guy. Perhaps it’s his dedication to finding solutions that intrigued him about precast concrete panels. Having previously learned about the wall panels while working on a ...

JOHNS CREEK, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nichiha USA, a leading provider of innovative building material solutions, announced the debut of Corbosa—the newest addition to its Concrete Series line of fiber ...

Precast concrete is a construction product made by curing concrete in a reusable mold or form. Produced in a controlled factory environment, precast concrete can be closely monitored during cure, ...

PHOENIX — Amid global climate change and a chronic shortage of affordable housing, local construction companies and nonprofits are taking innovative steps to make homes more energy efficient and ...

Two mistakes you really want to avoid are busting off a chunk of a concrete stair step and cracking the corner of a patio slab. To avoid these disasters, don’t drill any closer than 4 in. from the ...