Those techniques could also cut down the time needed to build new homes by 30% to 50%. Think having a home two months sooner.

Concrete is no longer just a niche material in residential construction. As natural disasters become more frequent and severe, the shortcomings of traditional wood-framed homes are being laid bare.

According to Oscar Elizondo, rapid urban growth in emerging markets is reshaping the global construction landscape. Cities across Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia are grappling with the ...