Concrete is one of the most widely used construction materials, but its production is a significant source of carbon emissions due to the energy-intensive process of cement manufacturing. As the ...

If you're climate-conscious, you might be interested to know that conventional cement production accounts for a massive chunk of annual global carbon dioxide emissions. Concrete and cement have been ...

Despite being ubiquitous in countries around the world, particularly in Europe and South America, concrete homes are still fairly rare in the United States when compared to the hegemony of wood.

The plans include commitments by some of the nation’s largest builders to cut emissions from cement and steel. Companies, state and local governments are making new pledges Wednesday to produce and ...

As the construction industry moves toward greener solutions, the push for sustainable, energy-efficient buildings grows. Global energy consumption for buildings accounts for nearly 40% of total energy ...

As construction waste quickly fills our landfills, it also takes away a significant portion of the bottom line. There's a lot of factors in play, of course, but most common come are inaccurate ...

TOKYO - Ever dreamed of having a gingerbread house like Hansel and Gretel? In the near future, edible houses may no longer just be found in fairy tales. Tokyo University researchers Kota Machida and ...

Engineers at Princeton University have developed a cement composite inspired by the inner lining of oyster and abalone shells ...

New platform lets metal building dealers quote concrete slabs instantly and connect customers with vetted local ...

Sustained space exploration will require infrastructure that doesn’t currently exist: buildings, housing, rocket landing pads. So, where do you turn for construction materials when they are too big to ...

Before the Whole Foods in Gowanus was built, a handsome building stood alone, left over from the bustling concrete industry that came before. But more than just another pretty Neoclassical building, ...