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November 27, 2007
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Covering Chernobyl's Destroyed Nuke Reactor -- For Good This Time When Chernobyl's Number Four reactor blew up in 1986, workers quickly slapped a giant concrete sarcophagus over the site to contain the hazard. Twenty years later, the Ukrainian government is finally planning something more permanent. |
The Motley Fool
February 9, 2005
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Solid Sales for Florida Rock The company, which provides cement, concrete, and other aggregates for building and construction, continues to benefit from the worldwide cement shortage. The stock has been on a tear lately, leaving investors to wonder how long the good times will last. |
The Motley Fool
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Low Demand Sinks U.S. Concrete A lingering housing cataclysm has weighed heavily on the results of U.S. Concrete. |
This Old House
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Driveways That Drain Away Porous alternatives to asphalt divert rainwater runoff from overworked sewers - and look nicer. |
The Motley Fool
February 7, 2005
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Pricey Lumber? Blame China. Asia may be at fault for the rising cost of building materials, especially lumber. Is there any good news from an investor's point of view? |
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Blacktop and Beyond Renewal and replacement options for the driveway that leads to your door. |
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From the Ground Up: Foundations A foundation is forever - how to do it right. |
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Construction Prices Headed Up in 2007 Commercial construction costs will increase on average by 6% to 8% in 2007 -- two to four times faster than inflation -- despite a slowing economy. |
Popular Mechanics
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Building Better Concrete: The Smarter Home 2009 Innovations that lighten your home's impact on the planet in a measurable, meaningful way, like this Integrity Block cement. |
The Motley Fool
March 1, 2007
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Time for a Hard Look at Cement With environmental regulations making the construction of new cement plants problematic, these companies possess progressively more attractive assets and should be watched closely by investors. |
| Garden Gate |
Sand-Cast a Birdbath Looking for a simple project with lots of potential? Try this sand-cast birdbath. It's easy to make, works with any large leaf and it can be finished a number of ways. |
Food Engineering
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Concrete Coating Rust-Oleum's ThermaKrete urethane concrete coating provides protection for concrete in harsh industrial environments. |
Popular Mechanics
July 2006
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Homeowner's Clinic How to tackle termites in your home... How to maximize protection on your roof deck... Building a cellar door for a recessed basement entry... How to make electrical rewiring more affordable... Fix cabinet doors... etc. |
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All About Concrete Pavers When it's time for a new driveway or poolside patio, this easy-to-install option is tough, cost-effective, and surprisingly handsome. |
Popular Mechanics
June 2006
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The Joy of Concrete Concrete is an age-old pillar of civilization, on a par with beer, steel and the T-bone steak. Master concrete and you can build a backyard empire, starting with a spot to fire up your grill. |
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A Look into the Future In its infancy now, nanotechnology will play a large role in redefining how real estate is used and developed. |
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Building Blocks The Carlisle TV project gets a jump start on framing, thanks to floor, wall, and foundation panels. |
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Build It and They Will Swim A pool is one of summer's greatest pleasures. But getting from fantasy to backyard reality takes some hard work. |
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Roger Cook |
From Plan to Plants The author puts David Hawk's landscape plan into action, creating an urban garden from a forgotten side yard. |
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Stone Faced Rock veneer adds depth and texture to walls, foundations, and chimneys. |
The Motley Fool
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Is U.S. Concrete Still Solid? Should this one be in your portfolio mix? U.S. Concrete is a strong candidate for further due diligence -- and the answer seems to be a resounding yes. |
Popular Mechanics
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Four Engineering Breakthroughs Changing the Skyscraper Race Super-strong, next-generation steel... Nanotech-enhanced concrete... Thick cores for disaster... Building in a smart way out... |
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The Foundation of Your Plant Avoid problems with the right choice in flooring. |
| AskMen.com |
Promotion When it comes to career advancement, your professional image and your networking skills are just as important as your dedication and concrete job qualifications. |
Salon.com
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"The Short Sweet Dream of Eduardo Gutierrez" by Jimmy Breslin A great newspaperman returns to form with this true story of a young illegal immigrant and his horrible death on a construction site in New York... |
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February 8, 2008
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The Wonderful World of Cement An industry economist explains the ins and outs of the cement industry. |
