More stories about Concrete

• What’s Up, What’s Down

  After several years of vertigo from soaring construction costs, developers are getting some relief as prices drop for lumber and gypsum wallboard.

• Slashing Energy Costs

  Cutting utility costs is a smart way to control operating expenses, and it can lead to a cleaner environment to boot.

• The New Mid-Rise

  Mark Humphreys can’t keep the triumph out of his voice.

• On Site With Pervious Concrete

  Stormwater runoff flows right through this porous concrete pavement.

• ZUMTOBEL LIGHTING

• Expend Some Energy to Boost NOI

  Tricks to tack dollars onto your bottom line abound. But some tactics add more cash than others. Cutting energy costs can fatten that NOI and provide a cleaner environment to boot.

• Testing for Moisture In Concrete Slabs

  Before installing flooring over concrete, do a calcium chloride test to make sure it's truly dry.

• Backfill: Gentlemen, Start Your Trowels!

  Gentlemen, start your trowels!

• Letters

  Forming foundation walls; warranty caution; more

• Wet-Set Mudsills

  With careful layout, placing sills directly into the wet concrete can save time.