Project Labor Agreement (PLA) / Workforce Development System (HireLAX) WHAT IS THE HireLAX PROGRAM? The HireLAX Program provides local residents access to enroll in a comprehensive, construction apprenticeship preparation program offered by select public agencies or community partners. Upon completion, program graduates are competitively … [Read more...]
Oppose Tall Wood – Vote No on Building Code Proposal G108
The International Code Council will soon vote on proposed code changes that among other things, would allow tall wood buildings to be built up to 18 stories, despite a lack of rigorous scientific or in-the field fire and structural testing. Why should these TALL WOOD proposals for mass timber construction be stopped? UNTESTED: Wood-industry … [Read more...]
Gary Brandt to join Conco’s Southern California team
Conco Pumping is pleased to announce the addition of Gary Brandt to the Southern California team. Effective last February and after 41 years with Conco Pumping in Northern California, Gary has moved south to assist with sales and marketing in the Los Angeles area. Originally from the Orange County area, Gary is returning home and to where his … [Read more...]
Wilshire Grand – Best Mixed Use Project Award
The Wilshire Grand Center was recently awarded the Gold Award by the Los Angeles Business Journal for the "Best Mixed Use Project". More information about Conco's role in the Wilshire Grand Center can be found on the following blog posts. Lifting Los Angeles to New Heights On Monday, February 29, 2016, the Conco Companies topped off the … [Read more...]
The Concrete Industry Loses an Icon
The Conco Companies is very sad to announce the passing of co-founder Matt Gonsalves. Mathew William Gonsalves passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, February 15, 2018, in Walnut Creek, California. Matt was born in Oakland, California to Matheus and Mary Gonsalves on September 7, 1930. Matt graduated from Castlemont … [Read more...]
The Conco Companies Partners with CPI to Help Promote Early Work Transition to the Workforce for American Military Veterans
The Concrete Preservation Institute (CPI) is a non-profit educational foundation; an official US military Career Skills Program; partner of industry companies who support CPI and hire active duty and other military personnel transitioning out of the service for civilian careers in concrete, construction, and infrastructure; and partner of the US … [Read more...]
Conco Receives Pollution Prevention Award
Conco’s Martinez facility was honored by Central Contra Costa Sanitary District with an annual Pollution Prevention Award. The award recognizes local businesses that go above and beyond in their pollution prevention and environmental protection practices. Some of the practices that Conco has adopted in our Martinez facility include using … [Read more...]
Joe Santucci Announces Retirement
It is with mixed feelings that we are announcing the retirement of Joe Santucci. Joe has a long history with Conco. His father, Gerald, was one of the original founders of Conco. During Joe’s tenure, Conco experienced phenomenal growth. Joe has played a critical role in the development and success of the Company. It is difficult, if not … [Read more...]
East County Detention Center Topping Out
The Conco Companies is proud to announce the topping out of the East County Detention Center in Indio California on June 15, 2017. The facility being constructed by Clark Construction is a 500,000 SF detention center to expand and replace the existing Riverside county jail with the new facility having a 1,626-bed facility. The Conco Companies … [Read more...]
State of the Industry: Busy Times Anticipated Right Through to the End of the Year
Construction markets have heated up to levels not experienced for many years. In fact, in every market we do business in, The Conco Companies expect construction activity to be greater in 2017 than it was in 2016. In Northern California, the increased business activity has been compressed over a shorter construction season due to the … [Read more...]