August 06, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - Apex Custom Concrete & Masonry has expanded the availability of its backyard outdoor ...

From countertops to fireplace surrounds, decorative contractors continue to push the limits of concrete. The beauty of decorative concrete begins with the mix design, and with several precast mixes ...

Some floor designs are better suited to specific applications than others. Understanding an owner's or tenant’s requirements is critical to recommending a particular type of design. Factors that ...

With outdoor living rooms becoming the space du jour, classy concrete patio ideas are a must for a timeless look in any backyard. The beauty of a concrete patio is that it’s low-maintenance and ...

Description: Principles of prestressed concrete. Prestressing systems, end anchorage, and loss of prestress. Analysis and design of sections for flexure, shear, bond ...

James Moulton, an artisan and the production manager of Pre-Cast, brings aesthetics and an artist’s vision to the ...

“Concrete affords an outdoor space an ‘anchor,’” Simlai relayed. “It’s highly resilient but deeply contextual.” The context is its materiality—modern concrete evokes something industrial and sparse, ...

Concrete has been one of the fundamentals- the very rudimentary structure of architecture. But what if this versatile element is added to the interiors, as it is? The raw beauty radiates a ...

Spring construction season is underway, and many tons of concrete will be used in the coming months. Unfortunately, concrete is a brittle material: Placed under stress, it cannot bend very far before ...