On March 13th, the Local 433 Steel and 416 Rebar Ironworkers celebrated the “topping out” of the U.S. Federal Courthouse that is currently under construction in Downtown Los Angeles. The steel erection of the final two levels started in February, and according to Clark Construction, who is providing the design-build services on the project, … [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...]
Record Setting Event Accomplished Without Injury
While Conco is justifiably proud of breaking the World record for the largest continuous mat pour, we are even more proud of doing it safely. Our commitment to safety began with the vision from Conco’s Southern California General Manager, Rick Parker. Five months prior to the pour, he invited John Messing, Conco’s Safety Director, to participate … [Read more...]
Conco’s Equipment Met the Tough Challenges of the Wilshire Grand Pour With Flying Colors
To successfully complete the world’s largest continuous mat pour, one of the biggest challenges Conco faced was to find ways to unload 120 – 150 truckloads of concrete per hour. With the need to unload so many trucks in such a short period of time, Conco’s plan called for thirteen points of placement in the mat foundation. However, only two sides … [Read more...]
Breaking the Guinness World Record for the Largest Continuous Mat Pour
Starting at 4:47 p.m. on Saturday, February 15, 2014, Conco broke the Guinness World Record for the largest continuous mat pour in 18 ½ hours (1 ½ hours under the projected time). To verify the event, there was an official Guinness World Records adjudicator on-site. The mat pour was for the new Wilshire Grand Center that is being constructed in … [Read more...]
The Los Angeles Hall of Justice Building
Another interesting project that Conco has been involved in recently is the renovation of the Los Angeles Hall of Justice. The building, which was constructed in 1925, is a perfect example of how smart solutions were necessary to save the project. Our collective expertise, experience and cost-effective techniques were put to good use. The … [Read more...]
Providing Concrete Services for Entertainment Venues
Our extensive portfolio is diverse in the kinds of projects we have done. Conco’s concrete services have been enlisted for projects in healthcare, education, industry, residential, and parking as well as entertainment. We had the privilege to be involved with the building of the renowned Nokia Theater in Los Angeles, CA. a few years ago. The … [Read more...]
Wilshire Grand Center Project
Conco has been given the opportunity to participate in another landmark project by providing concrete services for the new Wilshire Grand Center being built in downtown L.A. The new tower will become the tallest building in the United States west of the Mississippi. This is one of several of our large-scale projects in Los Angeles. Others include … [Read more...]
Awarded Los Angeles Hall of Justice
Contract Award Turnkey concrete package for Los Angeles Hall of Justice The Los Angeles Hall of Justice has been closed since the magnitude 6.7 1994 Northridge earthquake. The 335,000 sq. ft. building stands 14 floors tall in L.A.’s downtown. Originally constructed in 1925, this imposing structure was meant to convey a sense of justice and … [Read more...]