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For many homeowners, the monthly mortgage payment is by far their biggest investment, and it’s generally considered a safe one. But what happens if their home starts to crumble? Sue Toomey paid 20 ...

In a sweet twist to sustainable construction, researchers from Idaho State University's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering have discovered that swapping a portion of cement in concrete ...

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Concrete is one of the most widely used construction materials, but its production is a significant source of carbon emissions due to the energy-intensive process of cement manufacturing. As the ...

Archaeologists at a Pompeii site buried by the 79 AD eruption of Mount Vesuvius have uncovered evidence of ancient Roman ...

Scientists are improving 3D concrete printing construction technology with rigorous research to make printable materials stronger, more sustainable and better performing. A research team led by ...

Excavations of an ancient construction site in Pompeii have revealed the process of how Romans mixed their self-healing ...