A groundbreaking study shows how crushed coconut shells can replace up to 10% of gravel in concrete, achieving comparable ...

Concrete production is a major contributor to global carbon emissions and resource depletion, driven chiefly by cement manufacture and quarrying of natural aggregates. Recycled aggregate concrete (RAC ...

Concrete is a science. Discover why improper substrate and adding water can lead to cracks and premature failure.

In recent years, we've heard about efforts to replace some of the aggregate used in concrete with crumbled used tires. Now, however, scientists have succeeded in producing good quality concrete in ...

Coal ash is the less notorious byproduct of coal-fired power plants. It’s the residual solid waste that comes from burning coal. While it doesn’t have the same deleterious reputation of its airborne ...

Australian scientists are trying to close the loop on steel waste and sewage wastewater. When they made new concrete using these waste materials, the results were 17 percent stronger than concrete ...

In a sustainable future, nothing goes to waste…including human waste.

Strong demand stemming from U.S. housing market rebound will benefit the companies under the Zacks Building Products - Concrete & Aggregates industry. Also, a significant boost in infrastructural and ...

Cool concrete doesn't offer enough warmth or character for some homeowners. Instead, they are using bricks in a charming and ...