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

New research into an abandoned construction site in Pompeii has revealed the secrets of Roman cement manufacturing.

Join us on an exciting journey as we transform everyday materials into a vibrant miniature skatepark for fingerboarding ...

Not only can you make plant containers for yourself, but you can also craft them gifts for family and friends since the ...

Backer rods are the standard for ensuring you don't use up your sealant when filling cracks. But some of these alternatives work just as good.

PHOENIX — Amid global climate change and a chronic shortage of affordable housing, local construction companies and nonprofits are taking innovative steps to make homes more energy efficient and ...

Scientists at MIT have made an efficient battery out of cement, one that could form the foundation of your house and be used to charge your electric car. They took the existing cement battery and made ...

Temperatures are beginning to drop and that can only mean one thing: pumpkin-flavored and scented goods are starting to pop up in cafés, stores and social media feeds everywhere. From pumpkin bread to ...

In these acoustic absorbers, noise is getting lost – literally. They are thus four times thinner than conventional materials. Image: Empa In construction, blocking noise typically involves using thick ...

Rockford is home to a lot of public art installations. This summer, a group of students is adding even more through the Rockford Area Arts Council’s SPARK Mosaic program. We’re well into week one of ...