STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Driving around Staten Island, I began to notice a few concrete-block-like homes. I thought it was probably a smart way to build sustainable, long-lasting homes. But after ...

Homeowners across the U.S. are running out of options when it comes to protecting their homes. The problem is that climate change has increased the risk of catastrophic damage due to windstorms, ...

After their more typical wood-framed homes burned, some are now rebuilding with non-combustible materials. And they’re ...

What is the most popular concrete block home design in Florida? The coastal-inspired look or perhaps the classic Mediterranean? Block Strong wants to know and is letting the public decide during ...

Industry Leaders Call For Unified and Stronger Building Codes After Ian Concrete proven more durable and resilient than alternative building materials ORLANDO, FL, April 7, 2023 — Hurricane Ian, which ...

Cruise through Morgan Park in 2008, and you'll see lots of concrete-block homes that hint at happier times. It was an era of street cars and steel workers, all existing in part or entirely thanks to a ...

The Palisades and Eaton fires are a sober reminder of just how flammable many urban and suburban homes are. Some survivors are responding by planning to build differently. Instead of the usual wood ...

The 4 Corners Carbon Coalition (4CCC) is fundraising to donate low-carbon concrete blocks for use in Habitat for Humanity of Northern Arizona’s next 50 Flagstaff starter homes. In April, Flagstaff ...

OF RAIN IN JUST 24 HOURS A HOME, SO DURABLE IT CAN STAND UP TO WINDS FROM A MAJOR HURRICANE. A FLORIDA HOME BUILDER SAYS IT’S ALL CONCRETE. HOMES CAN DO EXACTLY THAT, AND A SUBDIVISION WITH THAT ...