The research project will work to determine at what concentration pyrrhotite starts causing problems for buildings. It will also explore better detection methods and how to preven ...

The steel skeletons in our reinforced concrete buildings share a fatal flaw: corrosion. As water seeps in through microcracks in the concrete, the hidden metal swells, gradually eating bridges and ...

Reshoring meant to prevent concrete slab deflection under its own weight, similar to that shown in this photo of another project above, became a point of controversy among the Philadelphia hotel ...

On February 26, 2025, the residents of Dockside Condominiums in Charleston, S.C. were given a mandatory evacuation notice and just 48 hours to get out of their building. Engineering inspections had ...

The innovative documentarian John Wilson offers a hilarious but poignant case for rethinking how we build the future. You don’t need to be a business owner to appreciate the critical importance of ...

Concrete sidewalks are essential for pedestrian safety, but over time, they can develop cracks, uneven surfaces, and other forms of deterioration. Proper maintenance ensures long-lasting durability ...

New eco-friendly concrete captures CO2, reduces emissions, and promises to transform the construction industry forever.

One of Manhattan’s tallest and ritziest towers is full of cracks — and some engineers reportedly fear chunks of concrete could rain down on the Midtown sidewalks if a $160 million renovation isn’t ...

Self-healing concrete materials like BioFiber provide a path toward a more sustainable building model, which aligns with ...

A new method lets scientists 3D-print concrete underwater, potentially transforming how bridges, ports, and pipelines are ...