Most high-rise towers follow a similar design pattern. The most common design is for the structure to have floors that stack over one another with virtually little deviation from one floor to the next. Look at any city skyline and you will see an abundance of buildings that fit this mold. The consistency of the floorplan allows for easier and less … [Read more...]
Sustainability and the Concrete Supply Chain
Only 25 years ago, the raw materials necessary to produce ready-mix concrete -- namely, cement, fly ash, and aggregates -- were far more available than they are now. These materials were not only plentiful, but they were produced near the markets they serviced. The cement and aggregates industry employed many individuals with local, … [Read more...]
Conco Plans Ahead to Safely Complete Projects within a Schedule
In construction, the most important thing after ensuring safety is meeting a schedule. Ask anyone who works on major home and commercial renovation projects about the top complaints from clients, and they’ll say one is the failure to complete a project on time. Projects that take longer than expected to finish can test patience to the point … [Read more...]
New Santa Rosa Criminal Courthouse Gets Concrete Services from Conco
The new Santa Rosa Criminal Courthouse will use the following Conco services: concrete pumping, concrete reinforcement, concrete formwork, concrete finishing, shotcrete, and Confoam. The courthouse will be located on the Sonoma County Administration Campus on Ventura Avenue, north of downtown Santa Rosa, and on the cleared site where the Old Jail … [Read more...]
Conco to Construct Family Homes, Community Center, and Retreat for the Lytton Rancheria Tribe in Windsor, CA
Conco is providing concrete services for the Lytton Rancheria of CA, a federally recognized American Indian Tribe. The Lytton Rancheria Project is located at the corner of Windsor River Road and Eastside Road, and is a residence consisting of 127 buildings, a Tribal Community Center, and a retreat. The residential units will be broken down into 95 … [Read more...]
Huge Waterfront Apartment & Retail Development in Alameda, CA to be Serviced by Conco
Alta Buena Vista - Warehouse 48 is a new waterfront development in Alameda, CA. Conco’s preparing our tools and equipment to provide concrete services include concrete pumping, concrete reinforcement, concrete formwork, concrete finishing, shotcrete, and Confoam. Conco expects to place 16,000 cubic yards of concrete, including 2,700,000 pounds of … [Read more...]
Conco to Assist with 64-Acre Waterfront Development in Oakland, CA
Conco is partnering with Signature Development Group to complete Parcel G of the Brooklyn Basin project, a new waterfront development located in Oakland, CA that will be about 64 acres large. We’re also partnering with Hawk Development, TCA Architects, and KPW Structural Engineers, Inc to accomplish this major project. To bring this massive … [Read more...]
7-Story Apartment Project in Emeryville, CA to be Serviced by Conco
Conco is providing complete concrete services for the 6701 Shellmound St. - Bayview Apartments project located at Shellmound Street and 67th Street. It is a new development located along the waterfront in Emeryville, CA and will stand at 7 stories tall. The upper 5 levels will contain 186 residential units, and the lower 2 levels will be for … [Read more...]
Sustainable Senior Living Facility in SoCal Will Use Conco for Concrete Services
The Enso Village Project is a new 220-unit senior independent living facility that promotes mindful aging through the joys of environmental stewardship and appreciation of nature. It’s also the first senior living startup to be approved for “Green Bonds,” which distinguishes the project as a sustainable investment. The anticipation for this project … [Read more...]
Conco is Redeveloping Student Housing for UC Davis Families and Graduates
Conco is assisting with the redevelopment of the UC Davis Orchard Park Student Housing Project, located between Russell Blvd and Orchard Park Drive. Originally built in 1964, Orchard Park provided students with families housing. In 2015, the facility was closed for redevelopment. Currently in construction, Orchard Park is expected to reopen to … [Read more...]