A footing trench ranges from six inches to three feet deep, depending on the building size and soil characteristics. Poured concrete is more popular for basement construction than block because it ...

The familiar rectangular blocks are a traditional construction material and the most widely used concrete building system, ...

For centuries, innovations in structural materials have prioritized strength and durability—often at a steep environmental ...

A research team led by GE Hitachi Nuclear has successfully tested an innovative new building block made of steel-concrete ...