The latest concrete and masonry options include greener concrete mixes, an easier-to-install stone facing system, a line of stone planks finished to look like exotic wood, and artisan concrete options from the U.S. and U.K.

The latest concrete and masonry options include greener concrete mixes, an easier-to-install stone facing system, a line of stone planks finished to look like exotic wood, and artisan concrete options from the U.S. and U.K.

From decorative to structural, this month’s roundup represents the state of the art and technology involved in such innovative materials and processes as versatile steel-frame formworks, light-transmitting concrete panels, special flooring finishes, and veneer cladding systems.

From decorative to structural, this month’s roundup represents the state of the art and technology involved in such innovative materials and processes as versatile steel-frame formworks, light-transmitting concrete panels, special flooring finishes, and veneer cladding systems.