Climate, including high water tables, frost lines, harsh winters, and vulnerability to storm surge and high winds, will determine whether a slab or below-grade foundation is chosen.

Explore the detailed process of manufacturing U-shaped concrete water blocks in a local factory. From mixing cement to molding and curing, each step ensures strength and durability. Witness the ...

Staten Island Advance Photos/Irving SilversteinSome of the structure's stained glass windows still exist. Note that the structure sports a series of different cement block shapes and textures ...

The base structure of Chambersburg's Spring Street Amphitheater is nearly complete one month into construction.

Related: These recycled plastic concrete blocks are zero-waste Made of a special additive added to concrete, “admixture,” the blocks comply with coastal and marine construction standards.

The shell-like shape of the structure is a nod to the production techniques of the bio-blocks themselves, which imitate a natural process called mineralization that creates seashells and coral reefs.

The concrete block and brick manufacturing market exhibits intense competition with major players, including Celanese Corporation, BASF SE, 3M, Dow, and Alphagary.

Similar in size and shape to the concrete blocks commonly used in construction, ByBlocks are made entirely of reclaimed plastic waste.

The Zacks Building Products - Concrete & Aggregates industry consists of manufacturers, distributors and sellers of construction materials like aggregates, concrete, and other such items. The ...