Monthly Archives: November 2017

The U.S. Concrete Industry

Posted on November 30, 2017 by conconow

The concrete industry produces approximately 10 billion tons of concrete worldwide.  In the U.S. the industry has an annual production of 500 million tons with an estimated value of $35 billion and employs more than 2 million employees.  It is … Continue reading →

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Telebelt® TB 105 Telescopic Belt Conveyor

Posted on November 28, 2017 by conconow

The Conco Companies have an impressive fleet of modern, state-of-the-art concrete pumps in addition to Telebelts.  We use this equipment to help us complete projects faster and more efficiently for our customers. One of our more recent additions to our … Continue reading →

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Concrete is All Around Us

Posted on November 20, 2017 by conconow

An interesting report from the Portland Cement Association (PCA) illustrates the various uses for portland cement as it is one of the key ingredients in concrete.  They suggest that while concrete is very important to the way we live, and … Continue reading →

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Ready for a Challenging Internship?

Posted on November 18, 2017 by conconow

The Conco Companies, one of the West Coast’s largest commercial concrete contractors, is looking for interns and/or graduates to fill our Concrete Estimator positions.  As our team is comprised of some of the top experts in the concrete industry, this … Continue reading →

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Conco’s Expanded Reach Has Resulted in a Busy 2017

Posted on November 16, 2017 by conconow

    The Conco Companies have continued to extend their reach throughout the Western U.S.  Our service areas include the Bay Area, Los Angeles, San Jose, Sacramento, San Francisco, and San Diego, CA; Reno, NV; Seattle, WA; and Denver and … Continue reading →

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Z-Fold Pumps Offer Versatility and Maneuverability

Posted on November 13, 2017 by conconow

At The Conco Companies, we have a long history of adopting the latest concrete technologies as well as purchasing the latest state-of-the-art equipment to provide our customers with the best range of options for their project.  One of the types … Continue reading →

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Our Martinez Facility is a 2017 Recipient of a “Pollution Prevention Award”

Posted on November 10, 2017 by conconow

The Conco Companies’ Martinez facility was recently honored as a recipient of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District’s Pollution Prevention Award.  All private businesses and organizations located within the Central San’s service area are eligible to enter the annual event.  … Continue reading →

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The ACPA is Providing Help to Recruit Concrete Pump Operators

Posted on November 8, 2017 by conconow

Many people have no idea what a concrete pump is and how it is used.  Just as many people are unaware that concrete pump operators are one of the highest paid careers in the construction industry and that the industry … Continue reading →

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Shortages of Qualified Workers are Rampant throughout the Industry

Posted on November 5, 2017 by conconow

  Over the last several years, we have experienced a dwindling number of new workers seeking careers in the construction industry.  Some think this may be due to young people entering the job market feeling that construction work is not … Continue reading →

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The Topping Out of the East County Detention Center

Posted on November 3, 2017 by conconow

Recently The Conco Companies announced the topping out of the East County Detention Center, a 500,000 SF expansion and replacement to the existing Riverside County Jail.  The project’s General Contractor is Clark Construction and the architect is HOK.  The $330 … Continue reading →

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