Seven hospitals with Raac that were prioritised last year are not expected to be completed on time - some not until 2032/33.

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To make aerated concrete, add a foam-forming agent and stir in a significant amount of air. This serves to make the concrete significantly lighter, better insulating, and more resilient to fire.

Roman architecture stands as a testament to an ancient mastery over materials, outlasting civilizations and weathering ...

This time of year, bushels of rhubarb, potatoes, and lettuce can be harvested in abundance at the People’s Pantry, a community garden that doubles as a fresh food pantry in Blackpool, England. There, ...

With a notoriously large carbon footprint, concrete is a prime target for researchers developing greener materials for the future of construction. A number of studies have shown how old rubber tires ...

Concrete is the defining material of the Anthropocene and takes a terrible toll on the climate. Martha Henriques goes in search of the ways it could be better for the climate. If you stroll between ...

Given how much concrete we use in today’s cities, you’d be forgiven for thinking that we know absolutely everything about the grey stuff. But, as with all materials, the more questions you ask, the ...

Originally put up during the pandemic, the barriers got some mixed reviews over the years. One owner in the restaurant row ...

A truck carrying concrete spilled some of its load, leading to nearly a mile’s worth of concrete on the right lane of Lebanon ...