Pre-cast concrete foundation systems are a new construction feature in homebuilding. Unlike a poured concrete foundation, which requires a separate pour for concrete footings and can mean weeks ...

In this video, we guide you through the art of constructing a precast concrete fence using traditional craft techniques that have been refined over centuries. Whether you're looking to enhance your ...

Commercial construction is an intense and complicated topic. The subject of building envelopes alone is as vast as it is dynamic. Obviously, there’s more than one way to build a building, but two ...

Concrete Decorative Concrete To Cast-in-place or Precast, That Is the Question Bob Harris reviews the issues a contractor should consider when choosing between a precast and a cast-in-place ...

Company: Flying Turtle Cast Concrete Modesto, Calif. flyingturtlecastconcrete.com Decorative services offered: Concrete countertops, sinks, tables, benches, pedestals, fireplaces and outdoor kitchens ...

A working group of the American Concrete Institute’s (ACI) Committee 131 on Building Information Modeling (BIM) is actively developing an Information Delivery Manual (IDM) for cast-in-place concrete.

COLONIE — Mistakes are one thing. Mistakes set in concrete are quite another. Unfortunately, mistakes aren't hard to find in Ray and Karen Smith's new backyard patio. The concrete slab is ...

PPG low e Solarban glass, site cast concrete panels by Tim Pullium Concrete The primary facade is a site-cast concrete panel system which used tilt-up construction with steel anchors cast into the ...

In 1904, Turner Construction finished the first reinforced concrete buildings for Gair, this one at 41-49 Washington Street. Several more floors were added over the years, and the top floors became ...

Pre-cast concrete is currently used in infrastructure like bridges and metro pillars. The project cost stipulation is aimed at ensuring that they will be used in bigger highway projects.

Napa-based architect Chris D. Craiker, AIA, NCARB, loves the Eiffel Tower, built in 1889 and only expected to last 20 years. He has been designing affordable and sustainable housing for almost 50 ...