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Avoid Making One Major Error When Building A Concrete Block Garage

Building a concrete block garage can be a dream DIY project for many homeowners. It's fulfilling to bring to life several ...
The Business Journals

Rebuilding for resilience: Building back better with concrete block

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. In the aftermath of the devastating wildfires sweeping ...
New Atlas

Algae-based blocks could make for a more sustainable building

Concrete is a huge contributor to worldwide CO2 emissions, and Concrete Masonry Units (aka cinder blocks or breeze blocks) make up a significant part of this. However, a new project by Skidmore, ...
Architectural Record

The Beauty of Block: CMU’s Bold Return as a Design Powerhouse

Concrete masonry units (CMU) have long earned the trust of designers and builders for their strength, fire resistance and unmatched durability. Whether anchoring key civic buildings like fire stations ...
The Conversation

Concrete with a human touch: Can we make infrastructure that repairs itself?

Mouna Reda receives funding from Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada. Samir Chidiac receives funding from Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada. McMaster ...
For Construction Pros

Faster, Stronger, Greener: How C02-Infused Concrete is Reshaping the Construction Standard

Concrete is at the heart of construction, and the push toward greener solutions has introduced new technologies that directly impact how concrete is made, used, and ultimately performs. One of the ...