Despite being ubiquitous in countries around the world, particularly in Europe and South America, concrete homes are still fairly rare in the United States when compared to the hegemony of wood.

The doors could soon close on new construction of wood-framed homes. At least that is what many regulators are pushing to make happen. After decades of wood-framed houses being pummeled by wildfires, ...

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In the wake of devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, the urgency for homeowners and construction professionals to embrace fire-resistant building practices has reached a critical peak. Choosing ...

Dear Jim: I am looking at various construction options for our new house. I like concrete for its strength, efficiency and abundant materials. What are some of the common ways concrete can be used for ...

Lynchburg, Va. (WSET) — A Lynchburg developer is reimagining real estate with his new way of making concrete. Zach Baldridge is the developer and owner of KKrane who has brought 3D printing of ...

Back in 2021, researchers came up with a recipe for greener concrete that had building waste and CO2 among its ingredients. Now the same team has used rubble from a demolished school and the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jamie Hailstone is a U.K-based reporter, who covers sustainability. Every sector has its own set of challenges when it comes to ...

INCREASING, THEY’RE LOOKING FOR WAYS TO SAVE. WHETHER IT’S COVID OR TARIFFS, CERTAINLY THE COST OF BUILDING SUPPLIES IS GOING UP AND I DON’T SEE IT COMING BACK DOWN. STARTING IN SEPTEMBER WHEN THEY ...