Over the last year, the COVID-19 pandemic has required us to mask up, stay 6’ apart from others, limit in-person interactions, and make adjustments to our daily lives and schedules to limit the spread of the virus. Unfortunately, the virus has gone on to claim more American lives than U.S. soldiers killed in World War II. Many of us personally know … [Read more...]
Using Technology to Improve Construction Layout
It is often said that the construction industry is slow to embrace technology. Walk on to some job sites and you will see workers perform tasks using the same methods of 30 – 40 years ago! However, some exciting advancements are now being implemented by companies keen to provide their clients with a better finished product. The following … [Read more...]
A Building for the Ages: 2072 Addison St, Berkeley
A building’s design and architectural style will leave an impact for years to come. Poorly designed architecture will cheapen the look and feel of a neighborhood, while a thoughtfully constructed building can accentuate the surrounding architecture. The latter will be the case for 2072 Addison, a new mixed-use building in the Berkeley Arts … [Read more...]
How Conco Tops Out Structures During a Pandemic
We can all agree that 2020 was a year like no other. Our personal lives bled into our professional lives, with little distinction between the two. Even though construction was classified as an essential business, that didn’t mean Conco could continue “business as usual”. Far from it. All businesses have a social responsibility to their workers, … [Read more...]
Apartment Tower Topped Out by Conco in Downtown Vancouver
In May 2020, The Conco Companies topped out Angelo Tower, which is part of a project that produced multiple low-income housing units in the Vancouver community. Also contributing to the project were Robertson & Olsen Construction, Wilson Architects PLLC, and KGA Consulting Engineers. Conco was selected to contribute to the concrete portion … [Read more...]
Conco Tops Off 10-Story Office Tower in Seattle’s Business District
In November 2020, The Conco Companies completed its concrete services for 400 University @ Rainier Square, a 10-story office building in downtown Seattle. We were selected based on our experience with similar tower structures in the Seattle market. This building, which was developed by Wright Runstad & Company, required full concrete services … [Read more...]
Conco Expands Downtown Vancouver with a Mixed-Use Apartment Complex
From June 2019 to November 2019, The Conco Companies helped build the Vancouver Center, a 26,500 SF mixed-use apartment complex in downtown Vancouver. The developer was Holland Partner Group, with KPFF Consulting Engineers in charge of structural engineering and Ankrom Moisan Architects in charge of the architecture. Conco provided the following … [Read more...]
In the Heart of Portland, Conco Provides Concrete Services for New Residential Living Space
In late November 2020, The Conco Companies began providing concrete services for the construction of the EBS Building, a high-end residential living space in Portland, OR. Conco was selected for our expertise in delivering exceptional concrete services and navigating jobsites with limited space. We will provide a range of services, including … [Read more...]
ConFoam™ – Save Your Project Time and Money with Exact Estimates
At Conco, you get what you paid for. Every project starts with an estimate. Cellular concrete is most often sold by volume. When contractors give quotes on projects, they calculate the volume of concrete needed. The problem is that time after time, contractors find their estimate differs from what is actually needed. The original estimation … [Read more...]
Conco Partners with the Concrete Preservation Institute to Help Military Veterans Begin Careers in the Concrete Industry
Every year, approximately 200,000 military men and women transition back to everyday life. For many of those who have sacrificed and served their country, returning to civilian life and finding employment can be challenging. Military Veterans Have the Skills to Thrive Although former military members might lack workplace experience, their … [Read more...]