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Building with Concrete

As sustainable as it is durable, concrete offers an endless array of cost-effective possibilities and versatile results for residential and commercial buildings

Considering the Liability of Building Green

Building with Concrete Vol. 9 No. 5 - August 2009 by William D. Palmer Jr. Comments are Disabled

Have you considered the liability implications of building green? All construction projects have risks associated with meeting specifications and staying on schedule, but green construction throws in some twists that you should be aware of going in.

Working Roman Aqueduct Built in Homeowners Backyard

This working Roman aqueduct, completed in the fall of 2005 for a home in Dove Canyon, Calif., wasn’t built in a day.

Using Surface Retarders on Vertical Concrete

Building with Concrete Vertical & Carved Concrete Vol. 9 No. 7 - November/December 2009 by Chris Mayo Comments are Disabled

Exposed aggregate finishes are in demand on concrete walls. How do you get that rock to pop? One way is to use a surface retarder.

Building Thin-Shell Concrete Structures

Building with Concrete Vertical & Carved Concrete Vol. 9 No. 7 - November/December 2009 by Amy Johnson Comments are Disabled

There is more than one way to create a concrete home — and the thin-shell method produces dwellings of unparalleled beauty.

A Trip Down Decorative Concrete Memory Lane with The Concretist

Building with Concrete Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 9 No. 7 - November/December 2009 by Michael Miller Comments are Disabled

From floors to countertops, coloring and staining concrete has brought a lifetime of memories to this contractor. Columnist and self-proclaimed "concretist" takes us on a trip back to some of his favorite projects over the years.

Unique, One-of-a-Kind Decorative Concrete

Building with Concrete Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 10 No. 1 - January 2010 by Michael Miller Comments are Disabled

Mike likes his concrete the same way he likes his breads and cheeses, with every bit of the material exuding something interesting and reflecting the character of the ambient conditions and personalities that shaped it. And he’s not the only one who feels like this.

Cheng Concrete Circle of Distinction 2010 Award Winners Announced

Building with Concrete Events & Recognition Vol. 10 No. 3 - April 2010 by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

Fu-Tung Cheng announced the winners of Cheng Concrete’s 2010 Circle of Distinction Design Challenge, the longestrunning awards competition honoring design and craftsmanship in decorative concrete, at the Concrete Decor Show in Phoenix.

Concrete Memories Brought to Life by the Concretist

Building with Concrete Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 10 No. 6 - August/September 2010 by Michael Miller Comments are Disabled

Mike Miller reminicses about the times he was asked to help complete a complex concrete projects from his past.

The Home Planned for the “Concrete Nation” TV Show

Building with Concrete Vol. 11 No. 1 - January 2011 by Dave Berry Comments are Disabled

Imagine building your dream home. All of the right elements are in place: hardwood floors, granite countertops, marble tile in the bathrooms and kitchen, exterior brick siding, flagstone pool deck, rock retaining walls and exposed aggregate driveway. Now imagine taking that plan and replacing all those elements with concrete.

Unique Concrete Pours and Cutting-edge Acid Staining

Building with Concrete Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 11 No. 2 - February/March 2011 by Chris Mayo Comments are Disabled

Take an older home on the beach in need of radical change. Add a designer and a concrete contractor, both of whom are comfortable thinking outside the box. Give them carte blanche and as much time as they need. Allow their creative juices to simmer. What do you get?