Pervious concrete -- a mix of coarse aggregate, cement, water, and little to no sand -- creates a porous, open-celled structure that allows rainwater to filter through into the ground. This concrete ...

There's a little demonstration Stew Waller enjoys running whenever he gets a chance to demonstrate pervious concrete to a group that's unfamiliar with the product. "Anytime we start a new job, we have ...

With the management of stormwater, the demand for pervious concrete has increased and demand will likely continue. Thankfully, modern pervious concrete mixes have dramatically improved in terms of ...

Understanding how different permeable surfaces respond to winter stress and how to maintain them effectively ensures that ...

As urbanization increases in the modern world, there is a need for new materials that can rise to the challenge faced by modern industry and urban planners. In recent years, scientists working within ...

Pervious concrete and asphalt have a similar appearance to a standard concrete or asphalt driveway, but the special mix allows water to filter through. Concrete grid pavers and composite pavers have a ...

Solid concrete driveways have been the norm, but they come with drawbacks. This trendy option is better for the environment ...

BRATTLEBORO -- It seems like such a simple thing, but it’s the simple things that can make a big difference, even if it’s just 400 feet of sidewalk. Up at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital, which has been ...

The environmental and financial benefits of pervious concrete for paving commercial parking lots have long been recognized in the warmer climates of the United States. But as pervious concrete makes ...

A Sutton, Mass., pavement demonstration conducted as part of an industry seminar provided designers, contractors and materials producers with important tips on using pervious concrete, a building ...