Follow the essential steps of concrete work, from setting forms and pouring the mix to finishing the surface for a durable, ...

Metal forms that are adjustable to accommodate different paving depths can save time on the job and help reduce costs. These reusable forms are easy to set and strip and are available for use on many ...

The MAXIMO crane-set wall system with one-sided tie installation greatly accelerates formwork operations and eliminates the need of spacer tubes and cones. The tie points on all panel sizes are ...

Q. I've heard all kinds of things from friends about concrete foundation piers. To say the least, I'm confused. Some say you just dig a hole and fill it with concrete. Others say you need to be sure ...

For decades, concrete walls and foundations were made the same way. Plywood or plain boards are built into forms that contain steel reinforcing bars (rebar) and into which wet concrete is poured. When ...

The latest 3D printing application? Forming concrete. That’s according to a team at ETH Zurich who claims that construction with foam forms cuts concrete usage up to 70%. It also offers improved ...

Amber Boyce loved working with her husband and children in the construction industry, pouring concrete. Traditionally, it’s hard and heavy work, setting up forms and pulling them down again. “It was ...

Peter Zumthor, in one of his most emblematic works, gives concrete an almost sacred dimension. The work in question is the small Bruder Klaus Field Chapel, located in a small village in Germany, a ...

ArchDaily has partnered with CEMEX, a global leader in the building materials industry, to bring you an industry perspective into the latest advances that are relevant to architects. In this ...

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