Commercial Metals' diversification and strategic acquisitions boost margins and growth amid strong rebar markets. Click here ...
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How much concrete do you really need for your backyard project
DIY projects go? You have an idea, you do a bit of research on YouTube to see how it’s done. Seems easy enough. Then, midway ...
New research shows Roman concrete relied on heat-driven mixing and reactive lime, giving it a surprising self-healing ability ...
Archaeologists in Pompeii discovered a workshop that combined two elements that allowed the concrete to “heal” itself.
The only snag was that this didn’t match the recipe as described in historical texts. Now the same team is back with a fresh analysis of samples collected from a recently discovered site that confirms ...
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How cement 'breathes in' and stores millions of tons of CO₂ a year
The world's most common construction material has a secret. Cement, the "glue" that holds concrete together, gradually ...
Architects also praise rammed earth’s high thermal mass—insulative properties that regulate a building’s indoor temperature.
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Pompeii building site reveals how the Romans made concrete
Excavations of a workshop that was buried in Pompeii almost 2000 years ago have given archaeologists unique insights into Roman construction techniques and the longevity of the empire’s concrete ...
WVDOH awarded Brayman Construction a $10,693,066.17 contract to rehab both spans of the Oakvale Bridge on U.S. 460 in Mercer ...
A unique archaeological site at Pompeii, Italy, reveals the secrets of peculiarly durable Roman building materials.
New tariffs could add $10,900 to construction costs — find out if home prices will rise and what this means for buyers and ...
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