Lightweight and versatile, molded polystyrene foam is a commercial building material that despite being commonly used remains somewhat misunderstood. Frequently identified by the misnomer Styrofoam, ...

Reflecting changing currents in engineering design and material availability, the American Concrete Institute has updated its 318 standard to ACI 318-25, with a new sustainability guide and updated ...

A recent project for the University of Alabama's Department of Science and Engineering exemplifies Birdwell & Associates' confidence, ambition and talents in concrete construction. The floor was small ...

From patios to driveways, a well-built concrete slab is the backbone of countless home projects. Getting it right means ...

Question: Cracks are forming in my concrete slab foundation and are causing problems with flooring. My master bath floor tile has developed a 4-foot crack (tiles, not grout) and I see a ridge forming ...