Cost of State-funded scheme has swelled from €122.3m at the end of February 2025 to €283.1m at the end of February this year ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Driving around Staten Island, I began to notice a few concrete-block-like homes. I thought it was probably a smart way to build sustainable, long-lasting homes. But after ...

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What is the most popular concrete block home design in Florida? The coastal-inspired look or perhaps the classic Mediterranean? Block Strong wants to know and is letting the public decide during ...

The production of the cement used in concrete is a major contributor to worldwide CO2 emissions and since we're reliant on the stuff for our infrastructure, this is a serious problem. However, Nendo ...

Industry Leaders Call For Unified and Stronger Building Codes After Ian Concrete proven more durable and resilient than alternative building materials ORLANDO, FL, April 7, 2023 — Hurricane Ian, which ...

Homeowners across the U.S. are running out of options when it comes to protecting their homes. The problem is that climate change has increased the risk of catastrophic damage due to windstorms, ...

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Q: If I have a concrete block home, as opposed to a wood-framed house, am I safe from having termite problems? A: Many homeowners with block homes think that termites won’t invade their property. But ...

Cruise through Morgan Park in 2008, and you'll see lots of concrete-block homes that hint at happier times. It was an era of street cars and steel workers, all existing in part or entirely thanks to a ...

Cruise through Morgan Park in 2008, and you'll see lots of concrete-block homes that hint at happier times. It was an era of street cars and steel workers, all existing in part or entirely thanks to a ...

Our latest lookbook collects homes with warm, bright and tactile living spaces that are set against a backdrop of concrete blockwork walls. Spanning the US, Australia and Japan, these examples include ...