Nanotechnology has many potential applications in building materials to improve their properties. Concrete could be made stronger and more durable through the use of nano-silica and carbon nanotubes. Nano-silica improves particle packing in concrete and densifies its microstructure, increasing strength and durability by reducing calcium leaching and blocking water penetration. Carbon nanotubes have exceptional strength and stiffness properties and preliminary research shows that adding small amounts of carbon nanotubes to concrete can significantly increase its compressive and flexural strength. Understanding concrete at the nano-level through techniques like atomic force microscopy and focused ion beam imaging can provide insights to optimize its performance through nanoscale engineering of its composition.