Concrete Bricks Flow into U-shaped Courtyard in Korea

Concrete Bricks Flow into U-shaped Courtyard in Korea

Brief  Nameless Architecture turned to rough concrete bricks to design the U-shaped two-building complex in Daejeon, South Korea. The concrete bricks cover a curved exterior that culminates in a courtyard between the two buildings.   Insight Below the eastern...
Prefab Tiny House Doubles Down on Flexibility and Views

Prefab Tiny House Doubles Down on Flexibility and Views

Brief  With most of its interior on view, the Tini M isn’t the best fit for busy areas, but it allows its owners to feel immersed in nature. The non-towable tiny house comes with a range of options, including its layout and full off-the-grid functionality....
4 Keys to Digital Transformation in Construction

4 Keys to Digital Transformation in Construction

Brief  Even though a solid majority of construction companies assign digital transformation a high priority, only 15% have actually begun the process, according to a Dodge Construction Network survey. David Brian Ward, CEO of Safe Site Check In, reviews four factors...
How to Plan for Success with Curbs, Gutters

How to Plan for Success with Curbs, Gutters

Brief  Concrete contractors working on curbs and gutters should be mindful of slump requirements, speed consistency and jobsite specs before picking equipment, says Seth Ulmer from Curb Roller Manufacturing. Ulmer notes that there has been a shift toward...
Strength vs. Bonding for Masonry Components

Strength vs. Bonding for Masonry Components

Brief  An excess of specified masonry strength may come at the cost of the ability to form a strong bond, John Chrysler writes. Chrysler explores how individual masonry materials work together to achieve the best combination of strength and bonding and avoid the...
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