When you need to repair a sidewalk, create a space to store a trash can, or build a small storage shed, a few basic concrete skills come in handy. A small concrete slab doesn’t cost much to DIY, and ...

Three new surface finishes for as-cast formed concrete are defined in the new ACI 301-10 Specifications for Structural Concrete, which supersedes ACI 301-05. Rough-Form and Smooth-Form As-Cast ...

A step-by-step look at working with concrete—from building forms to pouring and finishing for a strong, smooth result. Crime sparks state of emergency in New Mexico: What we know Here’s Why You May ...

Canal pavers, such as this GOMACO model, are modified transverse-roller pavers that have been adapted to fit the slope and dimensions of trapezoidal shaped canals. The mainline slipform paver is the ...

Broom finishes, the most common surface textures for exterior flatwork, are created by pulling a broom over freshly placed concrete. Brooming creates a textured or slip-resistant surface with grooves ...

Q. I need to replace a small section of sidewalk that's only 4-feet-by-4-feet. I've never worked with concrete before and wonder if I can actually do this. I see the bags of concrete at the hardware ...

On the lookout for ever more energy-efficient building envelope solutions, a growing number of Building Teams are turning to insulating concrete forms as an alternative to light-gauge steel frame, ...