Big 7 Ventures has acquired Modern Concrete Inc., a specialized construction materials provider based in Elko, Nevada. No financial terms were disclosed. Modern Concrete founder and President Scott ...

Katherine Martinko is an expert in sustainable living. She holds a degree in English Literature and History from the University of Toronto. There is the famous scene in Monty Python's "Life of Brian" ...

Ancient Roman concrete, which was used to build aqueducts, bridges, and buildings across the empire, has endured for over two thousand years. In a study publishing July 25 in the Cell Press journal ...

A Missouri University of Science & Technology researcher aims to combine the durability of ancient Roman concrete with the flexibility of modern concrete to produce a superior building material.

MIT scientists examined concrete samples from the archaeological site of Privernum, Italy (left) and mapped out the ingredients within (right). The red section is a calcium-rich lime clast. Courtesy ...

Scientists reveal that the deterioration of modern concrete and asphalt structures is due to the presence of trace quantities of organic matter in these structures. Scientists reveal that the ...

Scientist looked at bright white chunks of lime found in the concrete used in ancient structures such as the Colosseum. Photo from David Köhler via Unsplash The Colosseum, the Pantheon, and mile after ...

Neglect a modern concrete structure for a few decades and it’ll start to fall apart – and yet, structures built by the ancient Romans are still standing strong after 2,000 years. Now, engineers have ...

The outdoor patio has evolved from a simple concrete slab to become an extension of our living space—a sanctuary where we entertain guests, relax with family, and reconnect with nature. As homeowners ...

Concrete is an incredibly useful and versatile building material on which not only today’s societies, but also the ancient Roman Empire was built. To this day Roman concrete structures can be found in ...

Ancient Roman concrete is more sustainable than modern building materials, according to new research. The Romans used concrete to build aqueducts, bridges and buildings across their vast empire, which ...