Moisture is something to be managed. A vapor barrier can cut down on earthy smells, mildew, and general humidity.

Over time the residual moisture can even infiltrate basement walls and cause structural damage to floor joists or concrete slabs. Installing a vapor barrier is one of the most effective ways to ...

In April, Concrete Construction magazine ... is to be applied is an effective, low-permeance vapor barrier placed directly beneath the slab. If the barrier below the slab is absent, the results ...

or to establish expected floorcovering performance if the concrete slab has not been placed directly on a vapor retarder/barrier.” Ultimately, these floor slabs and their owners are best served ...

In a world where concrete is as ubiquitous as air, its environmental toll is impossible to ignore. The production of cement, ...

AI-designed concrete could soon allow for self-healing roads that can repair cracks and prevent potholes completely.

It’s time to rethink the way we build American homes, before climate change forces us to,” writes M.S. in Construction ...

According to officials, the 18-wheeler tipped over and hit a concrete barrier on Interstate 35E. A tow truck attached cables to the truck in order to pull it upright. As of 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday ...

Concrete's strength and structural integrity come not only in its material properties, but also from how it's molded during construction. An architecture student has devised a clever way to build ...