Formwork Services from the Experts

Along with our broad range of commercial concrete services including pumping, shotcrete, rebar fabrication and installation, trucking, and design/build, The Conco Companies also offer superior formwork.   This all-important temporary structure is designed to contain and mold poured concrete until it hardens into the required shape. 

Give Your Project the Best Start

One of the most important things you can do to ensure your project’s success is to provide it with a great start.  When you bring in an experienced commercial concrete contractor early-on, they are able to oversee your project from start to finish and resolve problems before they ever become an issue. 

A seasoned concrete contractor provides your project the benefit of the experience they have gained through the construction of many diverse structures.  Their large portfolio gives the contractor an innate understanding of the unique advantages and disadvantages of a process.  Also when they are there from the start, they can work with engineers and owners to deal with constructability issues before any actual construction gets underway.

It may be advantageous for you to work with a commercial concrete contractor that has the capability to deliver multiple concrete services.  By hiring a company with the ability to jointly manage rebar and concrete, it allows decisions to be based on the best end results.  The contractor is able to anticipate and quickly respond to any problems with formwork, shotcrete or rebar by shuffling crews to accommodate scheduling. 

Another money saving idea is to check with the company to see if they offer Design/Build, turnkey, or G.C. services.  Generally your project can be less costly to build if you eliminate the need for an architect or other contractors.  Furthermore, by reducing the layers of communication required when working with other professionals, it can produce a better outcome as all services are committed, coordinated and scheduled accordingly to achieve the best results.

The Conco Companies 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 and highways.  Our four regional offices serve California, Colorado, Oregon, Washington, and Nevada. 

How Do Articulating Booms Enhance Maneuverability?

The ultimate advancement in moving concrete has been the concrete pump.  The Conco Companies own an impressive number of different size pumps that gives us the opportunity to use the very best equipment available in the industry to meet the specifics of each job.

As the saying goes that you need to use the right tool for the right job so is it goes for concrete pumps.  Many jobs could not be done without the boom pumps that can reach up to 184 feet horizontally to place concrete on to the upper floors of today’s super tall skyscrapers but just as important to the industry are articulating boom pumps.    

Articulating booms known as roll-and-fold or Z-fold come in four-section multi-Z booms or five-section Z-Fold booms and offer a lot of versatility and a great working range.  These booms can maneuver around obstacles and be used to reach difficult places but still provide a good vertical reach (the exact amounts depends on the model).  Another advantage to articulating booms is even though they offer a long reach they are able to fold up to a much smaller size when transporting.   

One example of an articulating boom is the Putzmeister 28Z.  Conco thinks it is such an important addition to our booms that we have one in all of our pumping locations including the Seattle area.  The pump offers a smooth concrete flow while having the smallest front outrigger footprint of all models in its class.  Since the 28Z does not require a large vertical clearance to unfold, it can unfold inside of a building when a job calls for it.  The smaller size means it travels easily and can be set up quickly. 

These lighter and very resilient pumps can adapt to different loads and now feature longer straight pipe for a less stressful concrete flow and better wear on parts.  The multi-Z configuration can pump even if the boom is not fully extended and “their elbow-like joints, controlled independently by hydraulic cylinders, often allow the operator to place concrete at any point between the truck and the boom’s maximum horizontal and vertical reach.”

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The Conco Companies has built a reputation in the Los Angeles area with superior concrete formwork, reinforcing, place and finish, shotcrete and other ancillary services that benefit from our vast experience.  We have been offering premium concrete services throughout the Western U.S. since 1959, and have four regional offices serving California, Washington, Oregon, Nevada and Colorado.

High-Quality, Professional Formwork

 

The Conco Companies’ wide range of services includes high-quality, professional formwork.  With our extensive background and expert workmanship, we can design and implement any type of concrete formwork to meet the most challenging job specifications and requirements.  Our numerous in-house resources mean we are fully capable of serving as a single source for all formwork from the design stage, to fabrication, to placement.  Furthermore we provide engineered shoring systems for any kind of concrete surfaces from unexposed to architectural.

To efficiently serve our customers throughout the Western U.S., Conco maintains a large material inventory and operates several complete fabrication facilities in California and Washington State.  Our in-house, experienced design teams are highly qualified to recommend the proper materials that will meet the requirements and expectations of your structure.  In addition, we see to it that all safety regulations are met. 

Even though formwork is a temporary structure that is designed to contain and to mold poured concrete as it hardens into shape, it is important to choose the right material.  The formwork must be strong enough to support its own weight and that of the workers and equipment used in the process as well as to control the concrete’s position and alignment.     

In the past, formwork was mainly constructed out of lumber but today a variety of materials is used such as plywood, aluminum, and steel along with custom-made plastic and fiberglass forms.  These advancements in formwork have helped to improve safety, speed, and manageability on the jobsite.  At Conco, our team works closely with a project’s engineers, contractors, and architects to take into account the quality, cost, and safety requirements as we design and implement forms to meet the specifications of a project. 

Discover the experience of working with one of the top professional commercial concrete contractors in Washington State.  Conco has been in business since 1959 delivering first-rate concrete services and has all the experience and expertise to handle even the most challenging projects.

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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.