For all the modern tools and heavy machinery found on construction sites these days, one aspect has remained a decidedly manual labor: bricklaying. Just as they did 6000 years ago when masonry was ...

A new bricklaying robot–designed to build an entire house in two days–was originally created to help meet labor shortages. But the robot can also cut construction waste and save so much money that it ...

Bricks are one of the most durable of building materials, but they require periodic maintenance and regular inspection. It is wise to check in early spring for winter damage. A frequent problem is ...