Concrete is the unsung hero of residential construction. From driveways and sidewalks to patios and, most importantly, ...

Below-grade waterproofing systems can be critical features of building enclosure design, particularly when the structure has a deep foundation. As the foundation goes deeper, there is a greater ...

New regulations designed to tighten the city's control over residential slab foundations were passed 5-1 Tuesday by the Wichita City Council. Council member Michael O'Donnell voted no. Approved were ...

Jim Fontaine, CEO of Tella Firma, poses for a photograph in front of the suspended foundation of a home construction site in Dallas, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017. A technology that Tella Firma uses protects ...

When you next get the chance to go outside, I want you to find a hole in the ground that is an entrance to some critters den. Make certain the den occupants are not close by. Carefully place your ...

Subsurface voids, loose soil pockets, and hidden cavities under foundations pose serious risks to structural stability. They ...