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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.

2012 Brick in Architecture Winner: Ogden International School of Chicago. Photo:
on February 28,2013

The Brick Industry Association (BIA) has opened entry submissions for its 2013 Brick In Architecture Awards—with a new Renovation/Restoration category and new category divisions this year. BIA’s annual awards honor architectural excellence and sustainable design nationwide that incorporates clay brick products as the predominant exterior building or paving material.

Integral bacteria make limestone when water infiltrates concrete, sealing cracks
on February 22,2013

Two researchers from Delft Technical University in Holland have developed a self-healing cement that can stop microcracks from forming in concrete.

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on November 11,2011 in Feature

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CalStar Products
on December 20,2010 in Product Review
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on October 13,2010 in Product Review

Elco’s selectively hardened fasteners, which were used on Miami’s 570,000-sf Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, resist...

on October 12,2010 in Feature

27th Annual Reconstruction Awards—Special Recognition. Early in the...

on October 12,2010 in Feature

27th Annual Reconstruction Awards—Bronze Award. The Richmond...

on October 12,2010 in Feature

27th Annual Reconstruction Awards — Gold Award. When the Boston Watch Company opened its factory in 1854 on the banks of the Charles River...

on October 12,2010 in Feature

27th Annual Reconstruction AwardsGold Award. Designed by...

on October 12,2010 in Feature

An innovative restoration turns a historic but inoperable coal-burning steam plant into a modern, energy-efficient marvel at Duke University.

on September 13,2010 in Feature

Twenty “do’s,” 8 “don’ts,” 7 tips, and 4 “cautions” from two world-class experts to help you preserve the beauty of your next brick masonry...

on August 11,2010 in Feature
Historic restoration and preservation efforts are accelerating throughout the U.S., thanks in part to available tax credits, awards programs, and...