Construction worker stacking concrete blocks for a newly built structure. - Solstock/Getty Images Sidewalks, subway stairs, and parking garages hardly feel like the epitome of modern design, but the ...

Decorative concrete has come a long way. What was once viewed as just a decorative overlay or backyard patio upgrade is now a key player in modern construction. Today, it’s not only about adding ...

Q. I own a diner where decorative concrete block forms the lower part of the exterior walls. At the front of my building a wing wall extends away from the building. Some of the solid concrete blocks ...

Q. I'm building a new home, and two concrete block piers toppled over when a ladder was leaned against one. The one pier crashed into the second one. Why did this happen and what could have prevented ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Construction worker stacking concrete blocks for a newly built structure. - Solstock/Getty Images Sidewalks, subway stairs, and ...