The world's most common construction material has a secret. Cement, the "glue" that holds concrete together, gradually ...

Concrete is the unsung hero of residential construction. From driveways and sidewalks to patios and, most importantly, ...

New research shows Roman concrete relied on heat-driven mixing and reactive lime, giving it a surprising self-healing ability ...

Archaeologists in Pompeii discovered a workshop that combined two elements that allowed the concrete to “heal” itself.

New research suggests the Romans used a method known as "hot mixing" to produce self-healing concrete, which allowed them to ...

As architecture continues to shift towards environmental sustainability, the demand for low-carbon materials is increasing exponentially in the construction industry – and the concrete sector is no ...

The only snag was that this didn’t match the recipe as described in historical texts. Now the same team is back with a fresh ...

From the iconic Colosseum in Rome to Hadrian’s Wall all the way in England, there’s one question most people must ask ...

For many, the first step in a long career in construction is education. Understanding this, the Slag Cement Association (SCA) has recognized an opportunity to enhance the education of tomorrow's ...

Architects also praise rammed earth’s high thermal mass—insulative properties that regulate a building’s indoor temperature.

Sublime Systems, a Massachusetts-based low-carbon cement manufacturer, also laid off staff due to the cancellation of an $87 ...