Concrete's Plentiful Components

Concrete is nothing short of a wonder material. If we did not have a construction material that can take on nearly any shape or form, our modern life would look very different. Not only is concrete able to be molded, it has an immense compressive strength which allows it to support even the tallest buildings. The other remaining element that makes it truly a wonder material is that its components are extremely plentiful - cement, water, and aggregate. This combination of a flowable material that hardens to have an extreme compressive force, all with materials that are widely available, has completely changed the world we live in today.  It’s this amazing combination that allows concrete contractors, like The Conco Companies, to offer services to create impressive buildings throughout the western U.S.

Advantages of Conco’s Concrete Design/Build Solutions

Santana Row - Lot 11 Office Building

Through The Conco Companies’ extensive experience gained from almost 60 years in the industry, we have evolved it into a full service provider of concrete design/build solutions.  As a Conco customer, you benefit from our efficient, cost-effective services that allow you to construct your project without the need to hire additional layers of construction personnel such as architects or other contractors.  

The advantage to having Conco’s expertise and resources committed to your project is we work to eliminate potential work stoppages or slowdowns that often occur when several contractors are involved.  In addition if we are part of the design process in the early stages, we can more easily identify and resolve problems before they become an issue.  This too helps to keep costs down and ultimately provides a better finished product.  

When you hire Conco’s services on a design/build project, you will receive the benefit of having Conco Reinforcement as well as Conco’s large concrete division on your team.  To ensure your project keeps moving forward, we can quickly move crews and equipment around if a problems should occur at the jobsite such as with rebar, formwork or shotcrete.

We invite you to contact us to learn more about how we can help with your next project.  You have Conco’s guarantee that we will deliver premium concrete pumping, formwork, shotcrete, rebar fabrication and installation, and trucking services as well as our design/build, general contracting and turnkey solutions.  Furthermore, our many years in the industry have given us an opportunity to develop relationships with area suppliers and knowledge of local markets to enable us to offer you the best value.    

The Conco Companies are the foremost supplier of concrete services for the Western U.S.  Our 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. 

Helping to Build the CityCenter in Las Vegas

A few years ago Conco provided concrete services for the CityCenter’s residential towers that are located on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada.  The CityCenter is a 16,797,000 square foot, mixed-used complex that consists of hotels, residential housing, high-end retail, a casino, entertainment venues and a variety of fine dining.  The complex opened in December, 2009. 

Developers on the project were MGM Resort International and Dubai World, and the total cost of the project is estimated to be $9.2 billion.  The contractor was the Perini Building Company.  The massive project includes the Aria Resort and Casino, The Shops at Crystals (an ultra, upscale retail mall), the Mandarin Oriental, a luxurious hotel with an Asian theme, the Vdara Hotel and Spa, and the Veer Towers, a premier residential development.  The CityCenter also includes a 6,900 car parking garage and a Clark County Fire Station. 

The Veer Towers are two 37-story glass towers with 335 residences located above The Shops at Crystals.  The internationally renowned Chicago architect, Murphy/Jahn Architects, designed the towers that are inclined at five-degree angles, and thus aptly named.  The beautiful, spacious lobby contains monumental glass boxes that are flooded with light, and exposed concrete walls that are filled with an impressive collection of modern artwork.  

The modern building offers studios, deluxe studios as well as luxurious ones, two and three bedroom flats and penthouses.  The sizes for the residential units range from 500 to 3,300 square feet.  At the top of each stylish tower there is an amenities and recreation floor that offers panoramic views of Las Vegas and is equipped with an infinity edge pool, sun deck, patio, and fitness center.  The Veer Towers opened in July, 2010.

Conco is a leading supplier of concrete services for the Western United States.  We got our start in the Bay Area in 1959 by offering clients the best value on a wide range of concrete services and products. Our concrete services include commercial, educational, parking and other construction development as well as public works projects.

Using Tower Cranes to Build Skyscrapers

In order to build the super tall skyscrapers of today such as the Wilshire Grand Center in Los Angeles, huge tower cranes are used.  Tower cranes are capable of lifting very heavy loads of steel, concrete, generators and other building materials and can be erected to grow taller as the construction project moves upward.   

Before a tower crane is ready to use, it needs to be stabilized at the jobsite.  The process entails building a concrete pad with large anchor bolts embedded into the concrete that secures the base of the crane.  Once a tower crane reaches its maximum height, it can be tied to the side of the structure with steel collars and moved upward as a project demands.

The gears and motor for the crane are contained in the slewing unit that is attached to the mast and which allows the crane to rotate.  On top of that is the long jib that is used to lift the heavy materials as well as the counter-jib that works as a counter-weight to keep the crane balanced.  The crane operator may control the unit from the ground or in a cab that is on top of the tower.

The tower crane mast is a steel triangular lattice structure that is constructed of vertebras generally 10 square feet in size.  Once a crane has been fastened to the exterior of the building or in some cases to the interior and needs to be raised higher, the process is started to add new pieces.  A climbing frame or metal sheath that sits between the slewing unit and the top of the tower is used to temporarily support that section of the mast while the jib moves a new segment into the space.  Once the new piece is bolted down, the climbing tower then moves higher up along the mast ready for the process to begin again. 

According to Wikipedia, typically the maximum unsupported height of a tower crane is 265 feet and the maximum reach of the jib is 230 feet.  It has a maximum lifting strength of 19.8 tons.  

 

Conco’s team of professional concrete contractors in the Portland area brings the highest level of integrity and principles to each project from pre-construction to finish.  With the rapidly growing construction market, Conco is taking an active role in the Portland area with our expansion of high-quality commercial concrete services.

Conco Was Pleased to Provide Concrete Services to Washington Square Condos

Bellevue, WA has consistently been rated as one of the top places in the country to live, work, and to raise a family.  The vibrant community offers a first-class school district, great restaurants and entertainment venues, and as well as a wide-range of outdoor activities.

The Washington Square condominium project in the heart of downtown Bellevue was the first stage of a large development complex. Amenities include a fitness center, concierge services, massage rooms, and spa.  Built as a model of urban living, the development boasts tree-lined walkways, a beautifully landscaped courtyard, and a convenient dog park.

Conco provided the concrete services for this as well as many other impressive projects over the years.  We partner with clients from the pre-construction stage right through to final completion to maximize efficiency and ensure goals and budgets are met.

New Stadium

The new San Francisco 49er’s stadium is located near several major highways and expressways including Highways 880, 101, 237, San Tomas Expressway, and the Lawrence Expressway.

The design of the new stadium is airy and open. The eye-catching white, painted steel structure allows people to enjoy not only the views to the field but also stunning views of the Silicon Valley surrounding the stadium.  See the Conco site for comparisons of the new and old stadiums and their part in the construction.