When the salesman at a new residential development turned a garden hose on full force, the water disappeared into the driveway. Not one drop ran into the street, the gutter and eventually the ocean.

One driveway at a time, many green-minded homeowners and communities are opting for permeable paving options instead of traditional asphalt. “It’s much better for the environment because it helps cut ...

While bright lights, casinos and fabulous hotels come to mind when you hear the name "Las Vegas," pervious concrete probably does not. This zero slump concrete mix is becoming increasingly popular as ...

Last year, the installation of a concrete driveway became a major spectacle in Victoria, Canada. “It was a real big thing,” said Ron Manuel, the owner of the driveway in the coastal capital city of ...

Although concrete lasts a long time — creating durable patios, driveways, roads, and foundations for houses — the production of concrete takes a lot of energy. And that’s not the only problem with ...

Hamann Construction, a general contractor in El Cajon, Calif., has built hundreds of concrete tilt-up and block building projects ranging in size from 5,000 square feet to over 250,000 square feet; ...

Homeowners love concrete, for both interior and exterior use. Outdoors, large expanses of concrete can create environmental problems, though, as they block stormwater from draining off into the soil.

The city of Puyallup replaced the deteriorating pavement on a pair of residential blocks with pervious concrete. Other project elements included new traffic curbs, planter strips, luminaires, street ...

Michael Bratton of Piper Whitney Construction holds a sample of water-permeable concrete. Too much pavement. That was one of the oft-cited reasons Houston flooded so badly during Harvey – and why it ...

You're home's driveway is an important choice. The type of driveway you choose depends on your budget, style, climate, and desired level of maintenance. You'll also need to consider factors like flood ...

Frustrated with your muddy gravel driveway? With a little bit of elbow grease and a quality base product, you can keep it ...