STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Driving around Staten Island, I began to notice a few concrete-block-like homes. I thought it was probably a smart way to build sustainable, long-lasting homes. But after ...

Concrete homes are common worldwide but less familiar in the U.S., raising questions about their cost, construction, and long ...

Industry Leaders Call For Unified and Stronger Building Codes After Ian Concrete proven more durable and resilient than alternative building materials ORLANDO, FL, April 7, 2023 — Hurricane Ian, which ...

In an ever-warming climate, compressed earth blocks technology is helping communities stay cooler in hot highland regions of ...

What is the most popular concrete block home design in Florida? The coastal-inspired look or perhaps the classic Mediterranean? Block Strong wants to know and is letting the public decide during ...

UConn is using CarbonBuilt’s low-carbon concrete blocks made with up to 50% less cement, cutting CO2 emissions and supporting LEED-friendly construction.

Cruise through Morgan Park in 2008, and you'll see lots of concrete-block homes that hint at happier times. It was an era of street cars and steel workers, all existing in part or entirely thanks to a ...

Q: If I have a concrete block home, as opposed to a wood-framed house, am I safe from having termite problems? A: Many homeowners with block homes think that termites won’t invade their property. But ...

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