Landis Block & Concrete

How Much Does Concrete Cost Per Cubic Yard? Current Ready Mix Concrete Prices

How much does concrete cost. This is a current ready mix concrete company's price list. It lists the cost of a yard of concrete and other concrete additives like fibermesh and accelerators.

Extra-Large Storage Sheds That Solve Stuff & Space Problems

Our Backyard Shed XL and Garden Shed XL, both extra-large storage sheds, are designed to solve big stuff and space problems.

How To Build A Storage Shed

We could all use extra space and a great way to add some storage without taking up valuable square footage within the home is by building an outdoor storage shed. Building a shed is a fun DIY project that any DIYer can accomplish.

Innovative block technology could substitute for concrete blocks

Plastone blocks developed by the Thiagarajar College of Engineering in India are created from plastic waste and stones, and have been found to be five times stronger than concrete blocks. The blocks could be used for flooring, lining canals and more, according to R. Vasudevan, a dean at TCE.

The Pros & Cons of Concrete Block House Construction

Concrete block has been used as a building material for more than a century. In some regions, concrete block is also a common building material frequently used in home construction. Generally, ...

Polystyrene formwork block / for walls / insulating

Discover all the information about the product Polystyrene formwork block / for walls / insulating BB-400 - BuildBlock ICFs and find where you can buy it. Contact the manufacturer directly to receive a quote.

The concrete blocks that once protected Britain

Photographer Joe Pettet-Smith's pictures of the remaining sound mirrors that were once used to detect approaching enemy aircraft.

Are Concrete Blocks the Next Batteries?

This company has a unique plan for storing renewable energy.

Innovative concrete blocks can transmit light

The first commercially available transparent concrete, or Light Transmitting Concrete, was developed by Aron Losonczi, a Hungarian architect. LiTraCon is a combination of concrete and optical fiber strands that comprise just 4% of the block's total volume, and "can theoretically transmit light up to a thickness of 65 feet."

Insulated Concrete Forms: Another Opinion

Scientists Invent Concrete That Could Stop an EMP

Just in case you still want to use your iPad after a nuclear war.

Concrete jungles will lead the way in water solutions of the future

Cities are laboratories of innovative solutions that could solve our water needs of the future.

Recycled Concrete and CO2 from the Air are Made Into a New Building Material

A new kind of concrete could reduce emissions from the construction industry. Calcium carbonate concrete is made from waste concrete and carbon dioxide

Modern Concrete House Built On A Budget And Featuring An Irregular Shape

As a young couple you often dream of having your own house but getting to actually design and build it the way you want is even more wonderful. Of course,

Fun Reminders of Childhood: Concrete Building Blocks

Collect this idea How many times have you thought about the fun times you had with the world-renowned Lego bricks? And how many of you still enjoy playing with the little building pieces? Lego blocks have been around for decades and apparently, it was high time that real building blocks stepped up. The interlocking concrete …

Can these massive bricks solve storage for renewable energy?

These giant towers use a very low-tech solution to store energy created when the sun shines or the wind blows so it can be used later.

How to Enhance the Look of Your Concrete Patio

As beautiful and versatile as a concrete patio is, sometimes you just want to change how it looks. It’s safe to say that unaesthetic concrete can negatively affect your home’s curb appeal – b…