1. Select the right formwork. Formwork, the temporary or permanent molds used to hold wet concrete until it sets, is a crucial element in concrete construction. The selection of formwork greatly ...

Concrete pumping improves productivity and safety on the job site by taking the most grueling manual labor out of a concrete pour. However, concrete pumping isn’t risk free. By understanding the ...

Concrete caps on the Harbor bridge pylons BrandSafway provided forming services to construct concrete caps on the bridge’s two 538-foot high pylons. Photo: Flatiron Dragados, LLC. Kennesaw, Georgia, ...

According to this veteran Kenyan builder, imprecision and building material wastage are two of building industry's worst enemies. He should know because his Nairobi-based Epco Builders Limited has ...

Ginny Bartolone began writing DIY and home improvement guides nearly 10 years ago, covering everything from energy-efficient appliances to cracked foundations. Whether she's compiling cost information ...

To make aerated concrete, add a foam-forming agent and stir in a significant amount of air. This serves to make the concrete significantly lighter, better insulating, and more resilient to fire.