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How to form and pour a concrete slab

In most cases, you’ll measure from the lot line to position the slab parallel to it. Start to prepare the site for concrete ...
Tiling an uneven floor is a challenge, so it's essential to ensure that your subfloor is as flat and level as possible before laying any floor tiles. Leave any high points or low points across a floor ...
Seashell-modified concrete offers a low-carbon alternative, reducing emissions and maintaining performance, ideal for coastal ...
A construction site dating back nearly 2,000 years to the putative demise of Pompeii in 79 CE has revealed new evidence for ...
Getting ready to tackle the home maintenance tasks that have accumulated through the year? Make sure you're not falling into ...
A team of researchers from the University of East London (UEL) has found an unexpected solution to one of the construction ...
Isotopic analysis confirmed that the workers in Pompeii relied on hot-mixing when making their concrete. Samples from the ...
For those who attend each year, the World of Concrete event is more than just another trade show. It's a check on the pulse of the industry. It's an opportunity to catch up with friends. It's a chance ...
From the iconic Colosseum in Rome to Hadrian’s Wall all the way in England, there’s one question most people must ask ...
MIT scientists have used modern technology to unravel the mysterious self-healing properties of ancient Roman concrete.
Scientists excavating the ruins of Pompeii have discovered a construction site left frozen in time by the eruption of Italy's ...
Summer brings an influx of tourists and travelers passing through Kentucky, adding new energy and fresh eyes to the marketplace. Fall sees vendors stocking up on holiday decorations and gift items, ...