To make aerated concrete, add a foam-forming agent and stir in a significant amount of air. This serves to make the concrete significantly lighter, better insulating, and more resilient to fire.

Given how much concrete we use in today’s cities, you’d be forgiven for thinking that we know absolutely everything about the grey stuff. But, as with all materials, the more questions you ask, the ...

With a notoriously large carbon footprint, concrete is a prime target for researchers developing greener materials for the future of construction. A number of studies have shown how old rubber tires ...

This time of year, bushels of rhubarb, potatoes, and lettuce can be harvested in abundance at the People’s Pantry, a community garden that doubles as a fresh food pantry in Blackpool, England. There, ...

The concrete polishing industry has grown very rapidly. Although concrete polishing and other concrete processing steps have been performed for about a decade-plus, it has only been recently that ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Many people struggle with fastening to concrete–and other masonry surfaces, such as ...

Originally put up during the pandemic, the barriers got some mixed reviews over the years. One owner in the restaurant row ...