The latest 3D printing application? Forming concrete. That’s according to a team at ETH Zurich who claims that construction with foam forms cuts concrete usage up to 70%. It also offers improved ...
Construction challenges come in all shapes and sizes, and much like the nearly limitless diversity of potential challenges, solutions can be equally unique. For general contractors WW Clyde of ...
The construction industry is highly unsustainable. In fact, 7% of global CO2 emissions result from cement production alone. In an effort to cut down construction-related carbon emissions, researchers ...
With the aim of generating a significant impact on the responsible and sustainable consumption of resources and energy in the construction industry, ETH Zürich in collaboration with FenX AG is using ...
Nudura Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) meet the demands of today's buildings, offering an energy efficient and eco-friendly construction option. ICFs consist of two panels of expanded polystyrene foam ...
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How to pour a concrete slab successfully

Before you even think about raising the walls of a new backyard shed, you need a solid foundation. Learn how to pour a ...
People don’t believe Ray Hartzell when he says he will spend less than $400 this winter to heat his newly built 2,800-square-foot home in Upper Mount Bethel Township. After all, Hartzell’s ...