The goof is not expected to cost the county money or delay the Nov. 28, 1988, finishing date, a month before the first conventioneers arrive. Six hunks of concrete — called footings — that are ...

There are many different footing form systems available, but the majority of them share a common thread: non-wood forms. With the concrete industry moving in the "green" direction, and with an ...

In construction, “a firm foundation” is no cliche. It’s a matter of tradition, good technique and honoring the building codes. How well the structure will stand–and stand up to time and ...

A clear approach to setting grade pegs accurately to ensure footings stay level and square. Why is this step critical before pouring concrete?

Question: I believe I read in ACI 332 that footings are to be a minimum of 2 inches outside the face of the wall sides and the IRC states 4 inches. Which one is right? – Concrete Contractor (Alabama).

Q. Tim, I’m flummoxed. I’m about to build a large detached garage. The plans call for a 10-inch-thick by 20-inch-wide poured concrete footing with two ½-inch steel bars that run continuously in the ...

The walls are rough, gray concrete marred by occasional cracks and craters. The floors also are concrete and stained an uneven earthy hue. But the space is not a work in progress. Nor is it the ...

Some pristine-looking walkways have histories stretching back decades, having provided sure footing for countless soles over the years. The time stamps are right there, carved in stone, so to speak.