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 ...

The concrete breakwaters designed to protect people from the consequences of global warming also contribute to it. It’s time to start using different materials. Japanese authorities, wanting to better ...

Advances in the design and evaluation of cold-formed steel (CFS) shear walls have significantly enhanced the seismic resilience of modern structures. These walls, which integrate thin-gauge steel ...

Sustainability and energy efficient are today’s watch words for architecture and structural materials. Concrete and steel are the overwhelming heavy-weights in our industry with the greatest impact on ...

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 ...