Wood is, by far, the most common material used in the U.S. for single-family-home construction. But wood construction isn’t engineered for long-term durability, and it often underperforms, ...

A modular, precast system of concrete 'rings' can be connected in different ways to build a range of models of energy-efficient homes. Pablo Moyano Fernández, CC BY-SA Wood is, by far, the most common ...

Dear Jim: I am thinking of building one of those concrete/foam block houses for efficiency, security and strength. Since concrete feels so cold, is it really energy efficient and will I be limited on ...

CAN-DO ATTITUDE: Jennifer Vitagliano has great faith in her husband's renovation skills. She likes to come up with ideas and persuade him to make them happen. "Ric will tell me, 'I can't do this. I've ...

A community of hurricane-resistant concrete homes will soon rise in the storm-battered city of Gulfport, Miss., under a new contract acquired by Royal Concrete Concepts. The company, which builds its ...

WEST PALM BEACH, FL - Royal Concrete Concepts announced today the delivery of two Category 5 hurricane resistant homes that can protect new homeowners from rising insurance rates, not just rising sea ...