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2021 Best Work Boots for Concrete Workers

Posted on August 23, 2021August 23, 2021 by Vito Presta

As a Concrete Construction worker, we punish our work boots more than any other trade. Each year I find myself trying a different work boot to see if I can find the perfect pair to successfully make it through the season. This year I find myself EXTREMELY pleased with my choice and would put these…

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How To Win More Concrete Jobs

Posted on May 18, 2021 by Vito Presta

If you are looking to grow your Concrete business, it is imperative you learn what it takes to win more jobs. In my experience, there are three simple approaches to adapt in order to grow your sales and ultimately your profit. My most effective method to winning more concrete jobs may not be so obvious…

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Interior Concrete Barrier Wall

Posted on March 24, 2021March 24, 2021 by Vito Presta

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…

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What are the Best Pants for Concrete Work?

Posted on December 31, 2020July 5, 2021 by Vito Presta

After working in the concrete industry for over a decade, I’d been unable to find the best pants for concrete work…until now. Since I can’t stand when blogs don’t give you the link right away I’m going to give it to you right here, and after I am going to rant about why I love…

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Dock Leveler Installation

Posted on December 16, 2020 by Vito Presta

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…

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What is Concrete Made Of?

Posted on December 16, 2020 by Vito Presta

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…

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The 5 Critical Components to Reducing Labor Cost

Posted on July 15, 2020 by Vito Presta

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…

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What to Look for when Hiring a Concrete Contractor

Posted on June 11, 2020June 19, 2020 by Vito Presta

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…

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What is the Best Surface to Put Around a Pool?

Posted on May 14, 2020June 14, 2020 by Vito Presta

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…

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How do you Texture Concrete?

Posted on May 9, 2020June 28, 2020 by Vito Presta

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…

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Vito the Concrete Guy

Hey everyone, my name is Vito and I was born with concrete in my blood. My father has been doing concrete for 50 years, my mother’s father had been doing concrete for his whole career, and my brother and I have been doing concrete since we were 15. You may be surprised to hear I have an Undergraduate degree from DePaul University, I am a certified Yoga Instructor and have been a Career Coach since 2013. I have been to Africa twice, India once, and hope I can hit all of the National Parks in the states before I die. My friends think I’m crazy for doing the work I do, but I love it.

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