The partners that collaborated on the development of the Ilani Casino and resort announced during a press conference the formation of an investment group for expanding the facility to include a 14-story, 300-room hotel. The casino’s hotel will accommodate additional space for gaming. As the development company, the Cowlitz Indian Tribe announced … [Read more...]
Conco Collaborates with Government Agencies and Nonprofits to Transform Our Environment
Like any company you’d find in a community, the Conco Companies provide essential products and services to keep the city running smoothly. At the same time, the nature of Conco’s concrete services pushes us to parts of the city that aren't typically seen by the general public. Our corporate yard is one such “hidden” area, located in an … [Read more...]
Conco is Constructing a New Student Center for Mt. San Antonio College in Walnut, CA
The Conco Companies began construction on the Mt. San Antonio College (SAC) Student Center on December 10, 2020. The original center opened in 1953 on a much smaller campus and needs to be expanded and updated for Mt. SAC’s current needs. Conco is providing a multitude of concrete services including but not limited to formwork, shoring, pumping, … [Read more...]
Going Out on a Ledge with High-Rise Construction
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...]