As cities become more crowded and construction companies struggle to find enough workers, the building industry is searching ...

A new material made of seawater, carbon dioxide, and electricity could give the construction industry a much-needed climate upgrade. Developed by researchers at Northwestern University, the paste-like ...

American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials’ Committee on Materials and Pavements approves Purdue-invented method as a national standard for estimating concrete strength WEST ...

Made from faux Martian and lunar soil, a new sulfur-based compound could also lead to faster construction on Earth. If NASA establishes a permanent presence on the moon, its astronauts’ homes could be ...

Thousands of computer simulations show that concrete slabs and beams from demolished buildings can be reused rather than downcycled, aiding the effort to decarbonize the building industry.

As the construction industry faces mounting pressure to reduce its environmental impact, Green Crete Technologies, based in Indianapolis, is at the forefront of delivering innovative solutions that ...

The new brick can be manufactured with a high density, compressive strength, tensile strength and Young's modulus (the ability to withstand changes under lengthwise compression). Researchers led by a ...

Construction project planning teams can spend years developing what looks like the perfect plan. However, once the project transitions into execution, even the best-crafted plans are tested by ...