From countertops to fireplace surrounds, decorative contractors continue to push the limits of concrete. The beauty of decorative concrete begins with the mix design, and with several precast mixes ...

Ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) is rapidly emerging as a premier material for precast concrete construction. First introduced as “reactive powder concrete” in the early 1990s, this material has ...

When it comes to designing and building new student housing, speed is typically of the essence as colleges and universities are eager to get those beds online as quickly as possible. For schools in ...

Precast concrete is a construction product made by curing concrete in a reusable mold or form. Produced in a controlled factory environment, precast concrete can be closely monitored during cure, ...

Q. I've heard all kinds of things from friends about concrete foundation piers. To say the least, I'm confused. Some say you just dig a hole and fill it with concrete. Others say you need to be sure ...

Builders who want to put up a structure fast as well as cut on costs can consider this technology, writes JAMES WANZALA Precast concrete technology (PCT), commonly known as waffles, is gaining ...

The global precast concrete market is experiencing a significant surge, driven by increasing demand for cost-effective, sustainable, and durable construction solutions. Precast concrete, known for its ...

Wieser Concrete workers wire up reinforcing steel bars which will be used to create a pre-cast arch shape for a bridge construction job. In their large Roxana buidling, Wieser Concrete sets forms ...

Construction of ENJOY: A Generation House, the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2011 entry from Team New Jersey, a collaborative effort of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey and New ...