Owing to its exceptional properties, concrete is one of the most extensively used materials for construction. The creation of building elements using concrete involves pouring it into specially ...

A new slab/beam system that is claimed to allow for the forms to be removed and transferred on within four days, bypassing the need to wait 14 to 21 days for the concrete to harden first, has been ...

While concrete is without a doubt the world's go-to building material thanks to its durability, malleability, and ability to withstand a wide range of climates, it is also the principal source of CO 2 ...

Materials researchers from the Block Research Group at the ETH Zurich, together with architects supermanoeuvre, have revealed a prototype for an ultra-thin, sinuous concrete roof system with an ...

Aiming at connecting construction professionals and general contractors with innovations at CONEXPO, Doka has announced a gamut of solutions ranging from new formwork, to digital services, and jobsite ...

Architects seemingly know no bounds when it comes to building design. The world’s premier cities are dotted with the innovative creations of inspired geniuses whose ideas have been brought to life by ...

Ongoing technological innovation remains prominent within the UAE construction sector as contractors stay at the forefront of formwork techniques in their constant battle with time pressures and ...

Above are the rib and block slabs and below are in situ concrete slabs. The rib and block slabs need less raw material in their making which makes them more economical to use during construction among ...

With over 2.8 million residents and a constant influx of people, the need for housing in Chicago is never ending. To meet this growing need, new residential condominiums are now being built at 2520 ...