Concrete sucks CO2 out of the atmosphere, but making it initially produces a lot of carbon dioxide as a byproduct.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The use of concrete as a construction material has been around for millenia: Historians say that ancient ...

Researchers around the world are working to find ways to make concrete greener, including at the University of Pennsylvania.

New research shows Roman concrete relied on heat-driven mixing and reactive lime, giving it a surprising self-healing ability ...

Danielson's CarbonBuilt produces a lower emissions concrete block. Here's why it's a good thing for builders and the ...

The TCEQ is weighing how to implement two new state laws that could tighten oversight of concrete batch plants.

Touching wet cement can cause a chemical burn that may not appear right away and may get worse over time. Some cases require emergency medical care. Cement burns, sometimes also called concrete burns, ...

Your future house could have a foundation that’s able to store energy from the solar panels on your roof—without the need for separate batteries. MIT engineers developed the new energy storage ...

Concrete work can continue in cold weather, as long as contractors follow certain precautions. While concrete may look stable ...