For Construction Pros

What makes a home 'healthy'?

"Green building" is a popular buzz phrase these days, but does anyone really know what it means? I think of it as a broad term, encompassing many different definitions depending on the context in which it's used. Generally it refers to a building...

Blog • July 10th, 2008

New research on ancient concrete

The Boston Globe recently ran an article about research suggesting the pyramids in Egypt included blocks cast from the world's first concrete. It's interesting research, since no one knows for sure how the pyramids were built. Portland cement wasn't...

Blog • April 30th, 2008

A house of beer and concrete

Really, do I need to say any more? Check out this article about a house made of beer cans and concrete. I only wish there were pictures! I found information about another beer can house in Texas -- this one with pictures and more of a roadside...

Blog • April 28th, 2008

A modern-day tree house becomes an extension for outdoor living

Who says a tree house has to be made out of wood? Sandy Lawton, president of ArroDesign Inc., Waitsfield, Vt., certainly doesn't think so. In September 2007, Lawton completed a concrete tree house made for a homeowner in Warren, Vt. Besides a wood...

Article • January 16th, 2008

Commercial Considerations

Industry insiders and concrete contractors share their thoughts on the booming commercial market.

Article • January 16th, 2008

Forming System Reduces Time and Labor at Luxury Condominium Project

Doka Dokaflex S floor slab system used to save on time and labor.

Article • January 16th, 2008

Formwork Key at Millennium Gate

Job Story

Article • January 16th, 2008

The Worst is Not to Come

Editor's Commentary

Article • January 11th, 2008

Repairing a Concrete Masterpiece

Concrete takes center stage in the renovation effort at the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Guggenheim Museum in New York City.

Article • December 14th, 2007

A $29 million facelift

One of the world's most interesting and famous concrete structures is currentlyÂ undergoing a $29 million repair effort. Concrete repair contractors are currently focusing on numerous cracks in the facade of New York City'sÂ Guggenheim Museum...

Blog • September 12th, 2007

Free concrete homes marketing materials

Wouldn't you love to have the talents of a professional marketing firm at your fingertips to help you promote your concrete homes business, for FREE?!?! Thanks to theÂ Portland Cement Association, you do! The PCA recently rolled out a web-based...

Blog • August 24th, 2007

Movin' On Up

Tilt-up achieves success in multistory construction.

Article • August 21st, 2007

Tilt-Up Concrete Association

The Tilt-Up Concrete Association is a dedicated group of contractors, professionals, and manufacturers with the interest of improving the quality and acceptance of Tilt-Up construction.

Company • June 18th, 2007

ICF Industry Report

ICF construction has grown quietly over the past decade to become one of the fastest growing building systems in North America.

Article • March 21st, 2007

Tips for ICF Construction

Ten tips from the ICF Association.

Article • March 21st, 2007