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on April 23,2013

Milliken recently debuted a flexible fabric that allows for concrete installations on slopes, in water, and in other hard to reach places—without the need for molds or mixing.

on April 19,2013

Construction crews are going to extremes to save the ornate brick façade of the Provo (Utah) Tabernacle temple, which was ravaged by a fire in December 2010.

on March 29,2013

Construction on multiple projects in Guangdong Province—including the 660-m Ping'an Finance Center—has been halted after inspectors in Shenzhen, China, have found at least 15 local plants producing concrete with unprocessed sea sand, which undermines building stabity.

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on May 14,2013 in Feature

When it comes to durability, a 50-year building design ideally should include 50-year coatings. Many building products consume substantial amounts...

Decorative concrete is growing in popularity for both interior and exterior appl
on January 03,2013 in Feature

Designing and installing decorative concrete is a lot more difficult that you might think. A veteran of many such installations offers a handful...

Variegated brick at the street level, brushed aluminum, and a mixture of clear a
on May 07,2012 in Feature

The new stadium for the College World Series in Omaha combines big-league amenities within a traditional minor league atmosphere.

on April 03,2012 in Product Review

In Highlandville, Mo., Steven Huff of Wisconsin-based concrete company TF Forming Systems is building a 72,000-sf mansion, called Pensmore, to...

The colorful ribboned flooring at Toronto’s Corus Quay mimics the iconic corkscr
on April 03,2012 in Feature

Laying the foundation for good design.

The design for Red Hawk Elementary School stems from the desire to create a vibr
on April 03,2012 in Feature

Illumination Series panels made for a trouble-free, quick installation at a cost-effective price. The design for Red Hawk Elementary School stems...

on March 02,2012 in Product Review

The architecture team from Jospeh Bellomo Architects was able to use the concrete as a design element, eliminating water seepage, efflorescence,...

on February 02,2012 in Feature

When the University embarked on its first major addition since the opening of Hutchins Hall in 1933, preserving the Collegiate Gothic-style...

AIA: New Developments in Concrete Construction
on January 03,2012 in Feature

Earn 1.0 AIA/CES learning units by studying this article and successfully completing the online exam.

Great Solutions BD+C December 2011
on December 10,2011 in Feature

The editors of Building Design+Construction present 10 “Great Solutions” that highlight innovative technology and products that can be used to...