Hotel developers on the crescent of the Palm Jumeirah have been forced to carry out their own vibro compaction after it emerged that the work had only been completed on the trunk and fronds of the ...

This is because neither is ideal for producing the highly compacted sand that is crucial for giving the structures strength. The advice comes from scientists who carried out a number of experiments on ...

This article was originally featured on The Conversation. If you want to understand why some sandcastles are tall and have intricate structures while others are nearly shapeless lumps of sand, it ...

Q: I've decided it's time for a patio in my backyard. After visiting a local business that sells a vast variety of patio pavers, I'm ready to start. Do you think this is a real DIY job, or am I being ...