The research project will work to determine at what concentration pyrrhotite starts causing problems for buildings. It will also explore better detection methods and how to preven ...

A superstar team of architects and developers insisted on an all-white concrete facade. It could explain some of the building’s problems. A superstar team of architects and developers insisted on an ...

The innovative documentarian John Wilson offers a hilarious but poignant case for rethinking how we build the future. You don’t need to be a business owner to appreciate the critical importance of ...

On February 26, 2025, the residents of Dockside Condominiums in Charleston, S.C. were given a mandatory evacuation notice and just 48 hours to get out of their building. Engineering inspections had ...

One of Manhattan’s tallest and ritziest towers is full of cracks — and some engineers reportedly fear chunks of concrete could rain down on the Midtown sidewalks if a $160 million renovation isn’t ...

Concrete is a popular structural material among homeowners. One of the more affordable options for patios and other structures, concrete also can be durable and attractive. However, because no ...

Self-healing concrete materials like BioFiber provide a path toward a more sustainable building model, which aligns with modern application methods. As the American Shotcrete Association states, ...

San Francisco wants to identify thousands of concrete buildings across the city and retrofit them ahead of a major earthquake. Mayor London Breed has released an executive directive calling upon city ...