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…
Category: New Construction – Commercial
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…
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…
What is the Best Surface to Put Around a Pool?
Next phase of outdoor remodeling is finishing up your beautiful pool. Selecting which concrete finish to put around your pool can be a tough decision but ultimately a fun decision to make. Life is good an you are blessed, heck, you have a pool! Whenever anyone asks me about which is the best surface to…
How do you Texture Concrete?
Textured concrete is one of my favorite options for concrete finishes because of the ridiculous amount of color variations and patterns you can create. Textured concrete is A LOT like stamped concrete, just without specific patterns. So much so, if you read my post on stamped concrete, you will notice it is almost exactly the…
How Do You Stamp Concrete?
Stamped concrete is one of my favorite options for concrete finishes because of the ridiculous amount of color variations and patterns you can create. It’s always fun for us to get a stamped concrete job because it is a challenge that brings incredible pride when you see the end product. In this post I will…
How Much Does it Cost to Replace a Driveway?
The cost of replacing a driveway with concrete will cost on average $5-7 per square foot. As is the same with everything, price and quality may vary so it is important to get multiple quotes as well as weigh your options with pavement type. When looking to replace your driveway, the two most common options…
Can Concrete Driveways be Repaired?
Your concrete driveway has some damage but it is not in your budget to install a brand new one. Is it possible to repair a concrete driveway? The answer depends on the type and severity of damage your driveway has. Not to worry! I have seen it all and I have listed the most common…