If you have a warehouse with a lot of heavy machinery moving around and forklifts transferring skids everywhere; a concrete barrier wall is the best solution to protect your self and your technology. As warehousing and manufacturing continues to skyrocket in the United States, it is important more than ever to be able to work…
Best Pants for Concrete Workers. Period.
I have been working concrete construction for over a decade now and I have not been able to find a solid pair of pants that last the year through the destruction of concrete. Also, why is it that when you sweat, your pants grow 2 sizes? I would wear jeans and in the morning they…
$10,000 Concrete Side Hustles
So you’re a willing and able blue-collar hustler needing an extra $10,000; where do you start?! In this blog post I am going to give you 3 quick and easy Concrete related side hustles that will get you to that $10,000 really quick. At the end of this post I will be offering you an…
Dock Leveler Installation
30 Dock Leveler Pit Installation Today we started excavating and framing 30 dock leveler pits for a warehouse bringing in a new tenant. If you are a commercial property manager, you are no stranger of doing full customization projects for new tenants. With warehousing and logistic industry roaring, we are constantly installing new and improved…
What is Concrete Made Of?
Quick Answer Concrete is made of three main components: Water, Aggregate, and Portland Cement. What?! Cement and Concrete are not the same thing? NOPE! Cement is an ingredient IN Concrete. Below I am going to dive into the basics of Concrete and everything you need to know about this powerful mixture. To understand the basic…
The 5 Critical Components to Reducing Labor Cost
Labor costs are the number one expense for most concrete contractors, especially union contractors. Since robots are not skilled enough to do manual labor or finish concrete, we must find a solution to lower our labor costs. Aside from the obvious solution of utilizing more machinery, these 5 solutions will get the most out of…
Do’s and Don’t’s in Maintaining a Concrete Driveway
My wife and I just invested a large sum of money into a brand new beautiful concrete driveway, and we are wondering what should we be doing in order to make sure that our investment lasts a very long time. Over the last 15 years, I have seen new driveways be completely destroyed and all…
What to Look for when Hiring a Concrete Contractor
My wife’s friend, Carina, who lives out of town, is currently getting bids for concrete around her pool. It is a big investment and her first time installing concrete, so she called me wondering what she should be looking for when hiring a concrete contractor. My exact response to her was this: “There’s a lot…
5 Signs You Need a New Driveway
Your driveway is not looking good and you’re wondering if it is time to get a replacement. There are two types of damage: manageable and unmanageable. Some driveways have visible cracks, pitting, and oil stains; all of these are mostly manageable. However, there are a couple of signs you should be aware of to know…
Concrete Calculator – How Many Bags of Concrete Do I Need for a 10×10 Slab?
Quick Answer This chart shows how the size of concrete bag and the thickness of your 10’ x 10’ slab change the number of concrete bags you will need. 10’ x 10’ x 4” (1.23 cy) 10’ x 10’ x 5” (1.54 cy) 10’ x 10’ x 6” (1.85 cy) 40lb Bag 111 bags 139…