YouTube Video Demonstrates Conco’s Problem-Solving Ability

  

During our almost 60 years in the business, The Conco Companies have had to come up with creative solutions to effectively and efficiently solve problems to keep our projects on time and budget.  Many times one of the biggest problems we face is simply a lack of space to stockpile equipment and materials.  This requires us to plan carefully in order to make the best use of the available space. 

One case where it was vital to maximize our limited space in order to get a project done in an extremely tight time-frame was during the building of 1 South Market, a high-rise residential tower under construction in downtown San Jose.  Our task involved the need to backfill 2,900 tons of crushed rock in the space of just three 8-hour days.  Knowing that any delays on our part would impact other job tasks and taking into account the already congested worksite, Conco brought in our Direct Feed trailer to tackle the job.     

In order to get a good look at the process and to see our equipment in action, watch our YouTube videos, Direct Feed Trailer Gets High Productivity in Tight Space Part 1 and Part 2.   Our solution was to bring in a Direct Feed trailer that allowed a Super Dump, Transfer, End Dump or 10-Wheeler to unload its contents directly into the hopper attached to the trailer.   The material was then fed from the hopper onto one of Conco’s Telebelts.   From there, the Telebelt placed the material directly where it needed to be placed.  By employing this system, we eliminated the need to stockpile material on a limited space jobsite along with the need to handle it twice via a loader or bobcat.  Since the material was discharged directly into the back of a truck, it meant we accomplished the task not only quicker but it required less labor than if we had used a loader to move the material. 

Another advantage The Conco Companies bring to our projects is as the proud owner of a trucking company, we can guarantee we will have the equipment we need to successfully get the job done.  Conco’s Reliable Trucking Company provided the Super Dumps we used for the job. 

The Conco Companies are the foremost supplier of concrete services for the Western U.S. We have built a reputation on superior concrete formwork, reinforcing, place and finish, shotcrete and other ancillary services that benefit from our vast experience.  Conco’s concrete services include commercial, educational, parking and other construction development along with public works projects.  Our four regional offices serve California, Colorado, Oregon, Washington, and Nevada. 

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As one of the leading commercial concrete contractors in the nation, The Conco Companies have had the opportunity to be involved in many of the most interesting projects constructed throughout the Western U.S.   Many of the projects we have undertaken include special challenges where we have successfully designed innovative, creative solutions that allowed us meet or exceed deadlines and stay on budget.

To highlight some of our accomplishments, we have posted a number of YouTube videos demonstrating Conco’s mastery in providing a range of concrete services.  Many of our videos are time-lapsed records of our mat foundation pours and are fun to watch.  One recent example, the 5th & Columbia Mat Foundation Time-lapsed video showcases the June 20, 2015 mat pour.  The bird’s eye-view takes you through Conco’s extremely busy day where we did the mat pour for The Mark, which is currently under construction in Seattle, Washington.  During the pour, we laid down 4,925 cubic yards of concrete and used 1.5 million pounds of reinforcing.  In addition around 500 concrete truckloads were needed to complete the job. 

The 44-story, 660-foot (200 m)-tall skyscraper is scheduled for completion in April 2017 and is being constructed on the same site where the Fifth and Columbia Tower once stood. The project is being developed by Daniels Real Estate and will be comprised of a 184-room luxury hotel along with 528,000 square feet of prime office space. 

The Mark is slated to become the fifth tallest building in Seattle and is the tallest building to be constructed in the city since 1990.  It is expected to achieve LEED Gold.  Features include a system that captures rainwater for reuse as well as a 35-foot tall “living wall” with growing plants along the Columbia Street facade.  Additionally the tower will be equipped with a rooftop solar energy system.  The unique design calls for the building to be the smallest at its base and for each floor to be a different size. 

The Conco Companies are a leading supplier of concrete services for the Western United States. We have built a reputation on superior concrete formwork, reinforcing, place and finish, shotcrete and other ancillary services that benefit from our vast experience.  We have four regional offices to serve Southern and Northern California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada and Colorado. 

New Award from the ACI for Excellence in Concrete Construction

As a leader in the commercial concrete industry, The Conco Companies understand that today’s demand for economic, sustainable and aesthetically pleasing structures require more complex technologies and techniques.  In recognition of that fact, the American Concrete Institute (ACI) will host a new event that provides an opportunity to showcase creative, innovative concrete projects from across the globe.  The Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards Gala will be held at this year’s Fall Concrete Convention & Exposition in Denver, CO, USA.  The event will take place on Monday, November 9, 2015 at the Convention site.  The Master of Ceremonies for the event will be George Seegebrecht, of FACI, Concrete Consulting Engineers, LLC.

According to the ACI the awards “were created to honor the visions of the most creative projects in the concrete industry, and recognize those at the forefront of innovation and technology on a global scale.”  Concrete construction will be recognized in the following categories: Low-rise buildings; High-rise buildings; Flatwork; Infrastructure; Decorative concrete; and Repair/restoration.

The ACI states that their new Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards will help provide the “platform to recognize concrete projects at the forefront of innovation and technology, and showcases these projects to inspire excellence in concrete design and construction around the world.”   Winners will be announced during the Awards Gala and there will be one overall Excellence Award picked from among all of the projects. 

We encourage you to take a look at the Conco website to learn more about the many impressive projects we have had the honor to take part in.  Our many decades in the industry has taught us that every project requires the best start and we work diligently to give that to all of our customers.  With a team of highly dedicated professionals, we work closely with contractors, developers, owners and engineers on various concrete methodologies to develop the best standards and practices found in the industry today.

Conco is one of the leading concrete contractors in the Western United States and offers a wide range of innovative, quality services.  Our concrete services include commercial, educational, parking and other construction development as well as public works projects.  We have regional offices serving Northern California, Southern California, Washington State, Oregon, Colorado and Nevada.

Time-lapsed Video from the Construction Site of the Wilshire Grand

If you have been following the construction of the Wilshire Grand Center in downtown L.A., you may be interested in a new time-lapsed video that shows a bird's-eye view of the progress that was released by Wilshire Grand Project/Turner Construction.  The video can be found on the Wilshire Grand’s facebook page.   While you are there, be sure to take a look at the great picture of Conco’s hardworking wall crew that is straight from the jobsite. 

The new video is comprised of images from a camera that was installed at the building site in late 2012.  It starts by documenting the deconstruction of the old Wilshire Grand and continues right up to the current progress in August, 2015.  The tower now stands at more than 50-stories tall and is becoming quite a presence in the area.  

The $1 billion-plus project has experienced many firsts such as when The Conco Companies set a world record for the largest concrete pour in February, 2014, and by employing the use of a special cantilever crane that is more commonly seen in cities such as New York.  Furthermore, the building’s design has been put through rigorous, sophisticated earthquake testing, and as such, is being built to withstand strong seismic activity.  Once complete the 73-story Grand is slated to become the tallest building in the U.S. west of the Mississippi and will stand 1,100 feet tall from the ground level to the top of the spire. 

As well as providing extensive concrete services for the new Wilshire Grand, Conco is busy working on projects throughout the Western United States.  Check out our website to take a look at the vast range of projects we have been a part of as well as those we are currently working on.  

The Conco Companies are a leading supplier of concrete services for the Western United States. We have built a reputation on superior concrete formwork, reinforcing, place and finish, shotcrete and other ancillary services that benefit from our vast experience.  We have four regional offices to serve Southern and Northern California, Nevada, Colorado, Oregon, and Washington.  

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Concrete Management – An Exciting Career Choice

For those interested in a career in the construction industry, you may want to consider concrete management.  The concrete industry makes up a 130 billion dollar segment of the construction industry and employees more than 2 million people.  Career opportunities include positions such as: Production management of concrete block, ready-mixed, pre-cast/pre-stressed, or pipe plants; Concrete specialists in engineering, architectural, or construction firms; Technical sales of products or equipment used in concrete; and Marketing of concrete production, construction, and finishing equipment.

As one of the foremost commercial concrete contractors, The Conco Companies are always on the lookout for talented individuals to fill concrete management positions throughout our organization.  In fact we think the training for a professional concrete manager is so critical that we became a founding patron to the only Concrete Industry Management program in the Western U.S.   The California State University, Chico program not only receives financial assistance from Conco but we also donate our employees’ time and expertise.  In addition we currently have three full time graduates of the CIM program in our employment and look forward to hiring future graduates. 

The CIM program combines the academic disciplines of concrete science with business management.  Upon graduation, the program states you will be “prepared to assume a position as an effective manager of the people, systems, and projects within the thriving concrete industry.”  As a business intensive program, it offers solid management skills that can be used in any industry. Graduates with a CIM degree also complete requirements for a Minor in Business Administration.

Currently Conco is seeking full-time, experienced project managers and superintendents for our Northern and Southern California locations.  Please see our website for complete details regarding all of our job postings and to learn more about The Conco Companies. 

At The Conco Companies, we are one of the leading concrete contractors in the Western U.S. and offer a wide range of quality services and products.  Our experience includes providing services for commercial, educational, parking and other construction development as well as public works projects.  We serve California, Washington State, Oregon, Colorado and Nevada.