Lightweight Aggregates: How Do You Make the Right Decision? The Short List…
A decision to use lightweight aggregates rather than normal-weight aggregates is not as difficult as one […]
Concrete Making its Sustainable Case
Given that concrete is the most-produced synthetic material in the world, it makes sense to focus on the green attributes it can offer. To achieve this, the Concrete Sustainability Hub (CSH) was created at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Raising the Roof: Precast Takes Sports Stadiums to New Levels
When designing a 21st century sports stadium, architects and engineers must create a multi-purpose facility that can meet a wide range of needs. To accomplish this, designers and contractors have turned to precast concrete building components for both architectural and structural applications. Precast concrete provides a consistent, durable solution that increases productivity for all phases of the construction process.
