Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A modular, precast system of concrete 'rings' can be connected in different ways to build a range of models of energy-efficient ...

Homeowners across the U.S. are running out of options when it comes to protecting their homes. The problem is that climate change has increased the risk of catastrophic damage due to windstorms, ...

Every year, tornadoes and high winds claim lives and destroy or damage property across the U.S.. Many victims seek shelter in homes and buildings that seem to "explode" resulting in flying debris ...

Due to its practical nature, concrete has been used extensively in outdoor open spaces for patios, driveways, sidewalks, etc. More recently, concrete has made a return as an essential component of ...

Ancient Roman concrete, which was used to build aqueducts, bridges, and buildings across the empire, has endured for over two thousand years. In a study publishing July 25 in the Cell Press journal ...

Ancient Roman concrete, unlike modern counterparts, possesses a remarkable self-healing capability. Researchers discovered ...

OF RAIN IN JUST 24 HOURS A HOME, SO DURABLE IT CAN STAND UP TO WINDS FROM A MAJOR HURRICANE. A FLORIDA HOME BUILDER SAYS IT’S ALL CONCRETE. HOMES CAN DO EXACTLY THAT, AND A SUBDIVISION WITH THAT ...

Wood is, by far, the most common material used in the U.S. for single-family home construction. But wood construction isn’t engineered for long-term durability, and it often underperforms, ...