The new VA Mental Health and Research (MH&R) building currently under construction in Seattle, WA is a prime example of the benefits The Conco Companies bring to a project with our ability to provide a full range of quality concrete solutions. Breaking ground in April, 2015, the 6-story project is being developed by the U.S. Department of … [Read more...]
The Kinects Tower Project
The Conco Companies bring vast concrete services experience to the Kinects Tower, a new mixed-use 41-story high-rise under construction in the Denny Triangle area of Seattle, WA. The project is designed by Bumgardner, a Seattle based architectural firm and developed by Security Properties. Once complete, the 500,000 sq. ft. high-rise tower will … [Read more...]
1650 Broadway – The LuXe Condominiums
The Conco Companies were awarded the concrete contract for a high-end condominium project that is currently under construction in the heart of Pacific Heights in San Francisco. The LuXe is a 34-unit condominium that is being developed by Belrich Partners, LLC and led by the marketing firm of Pillar Capital. Forum Design, an award-winning … [Read more...]
Building for the Future – The STREAM Innovation Center
The De La Salle High School STREAM Innovation Center in Concord, California is currently under construction. STREAM stands for Science, Technology, Robotics, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics. When completed, it will be a state-of-the-art integrated complex for the high school students to pursue learning across the sciences and humanities. … [Read more...]
The Arroyo – Luxury Apartments in Walnut Creek
The Conco Companies were awarded the complete concrete and reinforcement contract on a new luxury, multi-family apartment building in Walnut Creek, CA. The Arroyo is scheduled to open for occupancy in the summer of 2015. The Class A-designed structure of concrete and steel will offer superior acoustic quality when compared to similar … [Read more...]
Conco’s One Stop Shop Approach
The reality is that tight construction schedules demand coordination between building trades if a project is to be successful. With the recent uptick in building activity, this task has become increasingly more difficult for both the developer and the general contractor. In order to alleviate such scheduling difficulties, a simple solution that … [Read more...]
Conco’s Role in the Denver Union Station Redevelopment Project
The Conco Companies, one of the nation’s largest commercial concrete contractors is finishing up concrete work on the new Platform at Union Station, a luxurious 21-story apartment building that is part of the Union Station Neighborhood in the heart of downtown Denver. The building is being developed by Holland Partners and includes 288 … [Read more...]
New Pumps to Meet the Challenges of our Drilling Customers
The Conco Companies just took delivery of two new Schwing M36/31 concrete pumps that are specifically designed to skillfully meet the challenges of our drilling customers. The new M36/31 pumps are currently based out of our Southern California operations. Up until now, one of the problems that drillers have faced is that most concrete booms are … [Read more...]
Pumping Concrete with Safety in Mind
Pumping concrete safely requires a comprehensive commitment throughout the entire organization. Having pumped millions of yards of concrete over the past 50 years, The Conco Companies have developed and implemented some of the most rigorous pumping safety procedures in the entire concrete industry. Safety starts by insisting that all Conco … [Read more...]
Topping Off and Moving On
The first quarter of 2014 saw some significant projects being completed for The Conco Companies. Concrete work for the new Levi’s Stadium (home to the San Francisco 49ers) is virtually complete as only minor concrete remains. The goal posts have been installed and the seats are in as the stadium gets ready for an on time opening this summer. … [Read more...]