Category Archives: Concrete Contractors Bay Area

Prestressed, Pretensioned and Post-Tensioned Concrete

Posted on February 23, 2017 by conconow

Prestressed, pretensioned and post-tensioned are methods used for reinforcing concrete. Experts define prestressed concrete as the process used to overcome concrete’s natural weakness in tension by introducing internal stresses to counteract the tensile stresses encountered in service. “The stress is … Continue reading →

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The Aggregate in Concrete  

Posted on November 21, 2014 by conconow

The Conco Companies offer a range of services that include quality concrete formwork, reinforcing, place and finish, and shotcrete.  We also own a fleet of construction hauling trucks and operate one of the largest pumping companies in the U.S.  Our … Continue reading →

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Increasing the Tensile Strength of Concrete

Posted on November 18, 2014 by conconow

The aggregate in a concrete mix effectively carries the compression load to make concrete strong in compression.  However concrete is weak in tension as the cement holding the aggregate in place is susceptible to cracking and can result in the … Continue reading →

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How to Control Shrinkage and Cracking in Concrete

Posted on November 12, 2014 by conconow

  All concrete experiences some degree of shrinkage that can affect its long-term strength and durability as well as result in cracks.  Since shrinkage is an inherent property of concrete, it is impossible to totally eliminate cracking but it can … Continue reading →

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Our Commitment to Being a Responsible Leader

Posted on September 18, 2014 by conconow

There is no question but that the last few years have been exciting times for The Conco Companies. We have had the opportunity to be involved in record breaking events and successfully taking on many new challenges.  While all this … Continue reading →

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Stay Connected with What’s Happening at Conco

Posted on August 27, 2014 by conconow

Along with current news articles published on our website at Conco Now, The Conco Companies have expanded our social media content to include many of the most popular sites.  We welcome our business associates, present and future customers, and the … Continue reading →

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Construction is Underway on the Salesforce Tower

Posted on August 24, 2014 by conconow

Another of The Conco Companies’ projects, the Transbay Tower was recently renamed the Salesforce Tower after the company leased a large portion of the building to become the biggest commercial real estate deal in San Francisco’s history.  The new Salesforce … Continue reading →

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San Francisco 49ers Stadium Opens

Posted on August 22, 2014 by conconow

On August 2, 2014, the Levi’s Stadium hosted the first event to the San Jose Earthquakes VS. Seattle Sounders FC, which is one of the biggest rivalries in major league soccer.  Julio Fuentes, the Santa Clara Stadium Authority Executive Director, … Continue reading →

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Post Tension Cable

Posted on July 16, 2014 by conconow

  By Conco Conco is now one of the largest reinforcing steel and post tension cable suppliers in the Western U.S. Our high-quality post tension (PT) cable meets precise engineering specifications and provides a great value to customers throughout Northern California, … Continue reading →

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Concrete Formwork

Posted on July 12, 2014 by conconow

  Formwork is a temporary structure that is designed to contain and mold poured concrete until it hardens into the required shape. Since formwork controls the concrete’s position and alignment, it must be strong enough to support its own weight … Continue reading →

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