A pro shows you how to build strong concrete forms, place a solid slab and trowel a smooth finish ...

The concrete slab can be thought of as the wearing cap for the building pad and base course. A well compacted and smooth subgrade is critical to a successful slab. Slab formwork, jointing details, ...

Amber Boyce loved working with her husband and children in the construction industry, pouring concrete. Traditionally, it’s hard and heavy work, setting up forms and pulling them down again. “It was ...

Concrete pumping improves productivity and safety on the job site by taking the most grueling manual labor out of a concrete pour. However, concrete pumping isn’t risk free. By understanding the ...

POP Projects is a collection of new and classic projects from more than a century of Popular Mechanics. Master skills, get tool recommendations, and, most importantly, build something of your very own ...

POP Projects is a collection of new and classic projects from more than a century of Popular Mechanics. Master skills, get tool recommendations, and, most importantly, build something of your very own ...