Monthly Archives: April 2014

Is it Possible to Protect Homes from Damaging Tornados?

Posted on April 21, 2014 by conconow

While architects are continuing to make strides in designing large commercial buildings that can provide more protection from natural disasters, the powerful EF4 and EF5 strength tornados that have occurred through parts of Alabama, Missouri, and Oklahoma over the last … Continue reading →

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How Telebelts and Portable Belts Assist in Projects

Posted on April 19, 2014 by conconow

As highly experienced commercial concrete contractors, we recognize the need for projects to finish on time and on budget. This is why we continue to purchase and utilize the most up-to-date equipment, which helps us to successfully fulfill our commitments. … Continue reading →

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Architectural Concrete Design

Posted on April 18, 2014 by conconow

An important element in building design is the use of architectural concrete. It permits a broad versatility of design that could not be achieved without it. It has the ability to provide an aesthetic finish while still retaining all of … Continue reading →

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Growth in “Green Building”

Posted on April 17, 2014 by conconow

Now that the U.S. economy has moved past the worst of the recession, the construction industry is starting to recover and is showing signs of some interesting trends. One of those developments has been the increase in green building projects. … Continue reading →

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Methods to Measure Sustainability

Posted on April 16, 2014 by conconow

The growing demand for green buildings has been invigorated by green building programs such as the LEED rating system. With new construction projects, owners and builders alike are looking for materials that offer reduced operating costs, improved health benefits, and … Continue reading →

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Using Tower Cranes to Build Skyscrapers

Posted on April 14, 2014 by conconow

In order to build the super tall skyscrapers of today such as the Wilshire Grand Center in Los Angeles, huge tower cranes are used. Tower cranes are capable of lifting very heavy loads of steel, concrete, generators and other building … Continue reading →

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Structural Concrete Design

Posted on April 11, 2014 by conconow

Concrete framed buildings are one of the most common types of construction in the U.S. and offer many advantages over other materials. Concrete does not require additional fireproofing and is safer than other buildings in the event of natural or … Continue reading →

Retrofitting Historic Buildings Against Earthquakes

Posted on April 10, 2014 by conconow

New construction is being built better than ever to withstand the threat of earthquakes. Moreover since earthquake activity is not limited to the West Coast, local building codes throughout the country mandate that new construction be resistant to the strongest … Continue reading →

Willis Tower – Tenth Tallest Building in the World

Posted on April 8, 2014 by conconow

One of Conco’s latest projects is providing concrete services on the new Wilshire Grand Center that will reshape the Los Angeles skyline as the tallest building west of the Mississippi. This got our attention and we started a series of … Continue reading →

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Zifeng Tower – Ninth Tallest Building in the World

Posted on April 7, 2014 by conconow

The ninth entry into our series regarding the tallest buildings in the world is the Zifeng Tower, formerly known as the Nanjing Greenland Financial Center. The 1,476 ft. tall skyscraper in Nanjing, China was completed in 2010. The building is … Continue reading →

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