The outdoor patio has evolved from a simple concrete slab to become an extension of our living space—a sanctuary where we entertain guests, relax with family, and reconnect with nature. As homeowners ...

According to the American Concrete Institute CT-18, fiber-reinforced concrete is a concrete mixture that is reinforced with dispersed, randomly orientated fibers. These fibers can be used in lieu of ...

Concrete has long been the material of brutalism, yet in residential design today, it’s anything but harsh. These days, designers and architects are softening its edges, warming its tone and using it ...

Because standards are intentionally conservative for most projects, but new design methods are changing, project-specific design optimization is required to provide safe, cost-effective, and ...

Walking the floor of the National Association of Home Builders’ International Builders Show in Las Vegas this past January, many attendees stopped in their tracks when they came across two ...

Pros and Cons of Buying a House on a Concrete Slab Mark Cussen, CMFC, has 13+ years of experience as a writer and provides financial education to military service members and the public. Mark is an ...