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Shotcrete is the method of applying concrete pneumatically through a high pressure nozzle. It can save both time and money over typical cast-in-place concrete since Shotcrete walls are constructed faster as they need less forming and use less material. Without tie holes (that need to be filled, leaving visible blemishes), it can be an aesthetically appealing alternative.

An exciting new field is developing that takes shotcrete to the next level. Talented shotcrete craftsmen are using sculpted shotcrete as a canvas to create artistic walls that have all of the same structural integrity of a standard shotcrete wall.

The application of sculpted shotcrete is only limited by the imagination. It is a great way to either highlight a structure or blend it into the local landscape with its ability to easily apply color, stains, and textures. Great looking projects are being done with shotcrete that is stained and textured to naturalize an area or to turn plain walls into beautiful murals.

Retaining walls are a great example of where shotcrete’s adaptability and wide range of finished surfaces are designing architectural solutions for stabilizing areas. Rock sculpting and texturing is used to take a functional project and turn it into something that is very artistic and attractive.

When the City of Burien, WA, which sits below the Cascade Mountain range, needed to build a parking garage, they didn’t want a structure made up of stark concrete walls. Their goal was to turn the building into a piece of art that highlighted the city’s most visible landmark, Mount Rainier, and the surrounding mountain ranges. Conco worked to create sculpted shotcrete murals that depicted views of the Cascades, Olympics, and Mount Rainier on all four sides of the building.

For over 50 years, Conco has been providing premium concrete services and is one of the most trusted concrete contractors in Seattle. We partner with clients on every project from the pre-construction stage right through to final completion to maximize efficiency and ensure goals and budgets are met. Our concrete services include commercial, educational, parking and other construction development as well as public works projects.

Coming Out of the Ground in Seattle’s Theatre District

The Holland Partner Group has come out of the ground with a new 40-story apartment building adjacent to the historic Paramount Theatre. This project, with its close proximity to Rapid Ride Transit and Seattle’s retail core, positions itself in the middle of the vibrant downtown. Upon completion this project will consist of 325 apartments, 276 parking stalls, and a restaurant and retail at the ground floor to cater to the theatre clientele.

As part of the Holland Team, Conco is performing all of the cast-in-place concrete, rebar, formwork, shotcrete and concrete pumping for this signature property. The small footprint with minimal lay-down area and five-day form cycle present challenges that require constant communication and coordination with all trades on site. Conco will be utilizing a perimeter protection system and perimeter netting system to ensure the aggressive schedule is met without jeopardizing the workplace. As of August 1, Conco is on schedule having recently completed the 12th floor. Conco will top out the project January 22, 2014.

815 Pine is designed and constructed to achieve LEED Silver status. The project is scheduled to be completed in April, 2015.

The Conco Companies own and operate two large rebar fabrication facilities in Benicia, CA and Rochester, WA. Conco is the largest independent reinforcing steel contractor on the west coast. In our core markets on the west coast there has been a sizable increase in the number of projects coming out of the ground and being contemplated in the future. In order to meet the needs of a growing market, we have spent significant capital to increase our capacity at each of our facilities.

Our newest facility in Rochester, WA (half way between Seattle, WA and Portland, OR) was built in 2008. Recent upgrades will serve to double the capacity of the plant by adding a second shear line, a new overhead crane and a new #14 rebar bender.

In Benicia, an additional overhead crane was purchased and installed and new state of the art auto benders were bought. A straight bar automatic bender (Barwiser) and a Coil 16 bender were bought from Schnell. These upgrades will serve to substantially increase our production capacity at this facility as well.

Furthermore, at both facilities additional stock inventory has been procured and more field fabrication tools such as a new coupler system from Dextra called Bartec have been deployed to give our crews the best equipment to complete a quality job.

By investing in our facilities, Conco is now in a position to better serve a growing market for the public works projects, high technology campuses and other expanding construction markets throughout the western United States. For more information on how we can service your next construction project, please call or email:

Jim Luke :: General Manager: 925-681-6516

Shane Williams :: Pacific Northwest: 425-451-1684

Andrew Valle :: Chief Estimator: 925-681-6510

Conco Pumping has taken delivery of three brand new Schwing 58X concrete pumps.

We purchased the 58 meters as our customers have been asking us to provide them with long boom pumps that meet the latest emissions standards.

Gary Brandt, Vice President of Marketing for Conco Pumping.

The 58 meter pumps are the first of this size to be shipped in California or Washington in the last 5 years making them the only long boom pumps that have engines which meet the latest emission standards. Conco has also placed an order for several 20, 39 and 47 meter pumps along with a couple new Telebelts.

With the uptick in construction activity and the heightened emphasis on reducing emissions on jobsites, it is anticipated that these pumps will be busy for years to come.

Hot News

Conco is pleased to announce the opening of a new regional office in Denver, Colorado. Denver is a dynamic and growing market to which Conco brings its expertise, experience and quality reputation in concrete formwork, reinforcing, place and finish, shotcrete and other ancillary services. The opening of the Denver office aligns with Conco’s mission to be the best supplier of concrete services in the Western United States.

Conco’s entrance into the Denver market began by providing the concrete work for a 21-story luxury apartment building at 1650 Wewatta, which is next to the historic Union Station in downtown Denver. The project will include 288 apartment units, 260 parking spaces, and approximately 7,000 SF of retail space. It broke ground in early 2013 and should be completed in 2014. The project is being developed by Holland Partners, a key customer of The Conco Companies. Conco has serviced several of Holland’s projects in the Seattle, WA and Portland, OR markets.

Russ Soeters will be managing the Denver office, located at 14 Inverness Drive East, Suite F-240 Englewood, CO 80112. Should you be interested in receiving a quotation on upcoming work in Denver please contact Russ or Brandon Petri at (303) 996-9841 or email Russ at rsoeters@conconow.com and Brandon at bpetri@conconow.com. To learn more about Conco please visit our website at www.conconow.com.

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