As the construction industry moves toward more eco-friendly practices, this new plant-based, biodegradable material could be ...

Loren Burnett, the CEO of Prometheus Materials in Longmont, thinks it's time to reconsider the concrete block. His company's proposed alternative is a "bio-cement" first developed at the University of ...

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, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Scientists in Germany have successfully turned urine into bio-concrete, as part of a project aiming to revolutionize sustainable ...

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

Researchers injected CO2 gas into seawater while applying an electrical current. The process transformed dissolved ions, minerals in seawater into clusters of solid particles. The clusters hold over ...

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 ...