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...]
Conco Opens New Office in Portland, OR
The Conco Companies is pleased to announce that we have recently opened a new office in Portland, OR. For many years, we have provided service to the Portland area from our facilities in Kent, WA. Our newest location will allow us to better service the Portland market and the growing number of projects for which we provide concrete … [Read more...]
The Floating Cube – LA Federal Court House
Pictured (L to R): Art Vasconcelos – Clark Construction, Chad Urroz – The Conco Companies, Eric Gutierrez – The Conco Companies, Rick Parker – The Conco Companies and Steve Lode – Calportland. The Conco Companies is proud to announce that the new "LA Federal Court House" project in downtown Los Angeles has won the "2016 Outstanding … [Read more...]
American Subcontractor Association Awards Gala
The American Subcontractors Association of Southern California has recently recognized The Conco Companies as one of the three finalists for Subcontractors of the year Award, and has also recognized Mr. Bob French as one of the three finalists for Superintendent of the Year Award at ASA’s seventeenth Gala Award dinner held on November 17, … [Read more...]
Holiday Season
A Meal For Everyone - Los Angeles As we look ahead to the holiday season, and in the spirit of giving back to our community, The Conco Companies, Southern California Region has held a food drive this year in partnership with the Salvation Army. We are proud to announce that our food drive has collected enough food to help serve meals for over 700 … [Read more...]
Conco’s New Southern California Region General Manager
For The Conco Companies, “Topping Out” the Wilshire Grand was just the tip of the iceberg. We are proud of our part in constructing the iconic tower that has already transformed the Los Angeles skyline and will play an important role in revitalizing the downtown area. Together with our clients and trade partners, we have not only broken world … [Read more...]