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Conco is providing a wide range of concrete services for Viamonte, a new continuing care retirement community. For Conco, this work includes concrete finishing, concrete pumping, concrete reinforcement, concrete formwork, construction trucking and shotcrete services. This privately funded, market-rate senior community will serve the local areas with a social and community gathering focus.

The project features one and two bedroom units with 15 distinct floor plans that range from 750 to 1,525 sq. ft. Other amenities include common areas situated both inside and outside the building, resident food service facilities, staff support areas, and a guest and staff parking garage. Known for its caliber of design, HKIT Architects received the 2016 Gold Nugget Award of Merit for “Best Senior Housing Community – On the Boards” in recognition of their innovation and design excellence while managing the complex issues of a previous project. Viamonte’s design follows an elegant, contemporary style that fits seamlessly within the neighboring buildings. The buildings boast eye-catching facades that have lively patterns and recesses that are highlighted by balconies. The largest units are located at the corners of the building and have two bedrooms with raised ceilings and clerestory windows. Viamonte will provide levels of care that include independent apartments, assisted livings units, and memory care services.

Conco will be placing approximately 30,000 cubic yards of concrete as well as shotcrete for the building, in addition to providing over 5,000,000 pounds of rebar and post tension reinforcement. The 174 units sit on a 3.8 acre site with a total building area of 297,216 sq. ft. Additionally, Viamonte attained its LEED for Homes Certification. This large site allows residents the ability to take scenic one-mile walks around the block and is conveniently located near The Orchards, a nearby shopping center with dining options. There is also a state-of-the-art fitness facility, as well as a spa, to provide dynamic living options for residents.

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Conco is one of the foremost suppliers of concrete services for the Western U.S. We got our start in 1959 in the Bay Area by offering clients the best value on a broad range of concrete services and products. Since that time, we have taken a leading role as top concrete contractors in the region. We have regional offices serving California, Oregon, Nevada, Colorado and Washington.

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The Conco Companies is providing a full range of concrete services for the 14th & Alice project. Conco’s responsibilities include concrete pumping, reinforcement, formwork, and finishing as well as construction trucking and shotcrete services. Conco is pleased to work with developer Nash – Holland and architect BDE Architecture on the project. Nash – Holland shares Conco’s value of creating environmentally sound communities that balance ecology with development. Since 1988, BDE Architecture has specialized in the design of multi-family residences and hospitality and brings their significant experience to the 14th & Alice building.

The 14th & Alice building will be a mixed-use seven-story building with 262 units, with five levels of wood frame over two levels of concrete podium. It will feature popular amenities such as a courtyard on the podium and roof deck. The building will also include 17,000 sq. ft. of ground level retail space and 197 parking spaces. The concrete parking structure will be located above ground and centered within the building to allow for street front retail spaces.

This site is just two blocks of Lake Merritt in Oakland, making it within walking distance of Uptown’s shops, restaurants, bars, and museums. Lake Merritt also features green space and a walking path encircling the lake. 14th & Alice is also a transit friendly residence with a local BART station within half a mile, providing seamless access to San Francisco and other destinations on the BART line such as Berkeley and the SFO airport. Construction began in late 2017 and is scheduled to be completed in 2019.

The Conco Companies’ mission is to be the best supplier of concrete services in the Western U.S. and to bring expertise and incomparable quality to each project. We continue to upgrade and expand our facilities to better serve the growing market for commercial, educational, parking structures, public works projects, and other development. Contact us to learn more about the services from one of the most trusted shotcrete contractors.

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The Conco Companies is providing a range of concrete services for the 1430 Q project. Developed by owner D&S Development, this Sacramento project is a single site, mixed-use project across the street from Fremont Park. Conco’s responsibilities on the project include providing concrete pumping, reinforcement, formwork, and finishing services.

1430 Q Rendering - The Conco Companies Adjacent to the 16th street light rail station within the most walkable neighborhood in Sacramento, 1430 Q will be a transit friendly residential building. The building is located in a vibrant area that connects the R Street and 16th Street corridors. The 73 unit luxury residential project will seamlessly link these areas, anchoring Sacramento’s Fremont Park mixed-use neighborhood. The complex will also include 9,000 sq. ft. of retail space at ground level and 97 parking spaces below grade as well as the second level.

The modern design will reflect the industrial character of the neighboring historic buildings in the R Street Corridor with a neutral palette, bold accent colors, and large glass walls. 1430 Q will also feature amenities Sacramento’s residents are looking for today. This includes bike storage, a fitness area, pet washing station, and an outdoor lounge with community grilling stations.

Project architect, HR Group Architects, previously designed the Las Alcobas Hotel, which has received significant recognition from Forbes Travel, the New York Times, and CNN. Conco is also excited to work with D&S Development whose values of creativity, incorporating beauty and function, and community synchronize with Conco’s own. During the course of the project, Conco expects to place over 5,500 cubic yards of concrete as well as shotcrete. Conco is also providing rebar and post tension reinforcement for the project.

Conco’s goal is to be the top supplier of concrete services in the Western U.S. and to bring our expertise and professionalism to each project. We continue to upgrade and expand our facilities to better serve the growing market for commercial, industrial, educational, parking structure projects and other development. For the best value and quality, trust your project to one of the area’s leading lightweight concrete contractors.

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Source: https://www.hrgarchitects.com/1430-q

Cumulus Tower Project - The Conco Companies

On July 14^th, Conco successfully completed over 40,000 square feet of finished slab work for the Cumulus Tower after pouring over 8,000 cubic yards of concrete for the project. This large scale project was first proposed in 2015 and architectural firm Solomon Cordwell Buenz, known for its long history in the residential market, designed this 30-story residential tower. Cumulus Tower will be the first tower in this area of Los Angeles and will be a cornerstone feature of a larger complex that will also include open spaces, offices, and 100,000 square feet of retail, with plans to include a supermarket in the retail space.

Cumulus Tower and the surrounding complex is located in the West Adams neighborhood of Los Angeles and will create 1,210 new apartments. This exciting new development seeks to promote public transit as it provides more housing and retail stores next to new metro rail stations. The Cumulus Tower is located across from the La Cienega / Jefferson station on the Expo light rail line which opened in 2012.

Conco was selected for this large project based on its reputation as the best value in concrete services and its commitment to delivering exceptional quality construction on schedule and budget. This experience was particularly important for the Cumulus Tower as the project requires a fast schedule, that started in June 2018 and will wrap up July 2019. During this timeframe, Conco is providing a range of concrete services including structural concrete forming, structural concrete placement and finishing, pumping, and structural shotcrete services for the project.

The Conco Companies mission is to be the best supplier of concrete services in the Western U.S. and to bring expertise and incomparable quality to each project. We continue to upgrade and expand our facilities to better serve the growing market for commercial, educational, parking structures, public works projects, and other development. Contact us to learn more about services from one of the most trusted shotcrete contractors.

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ACI Southern California Chapter turns 60!

Conco Comittment ACI - The Conco Companies We are pleased to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Southern California ACI Chapter with our colleagues and partners. Conco and ACI share a vision; a commitment to the advancement of the concrete industry. In the spirit of ACI’s motto of “always advancing”, we are proud to see our first ever female president elected for the Southern California chapter, Ms. Ann Harrer, and we wish her a terrific tenure.

As the recipients of the 2017 Charles J. Pankow, Jr. Award for Excellence in Concrete Construction, we have shown leadership, determination and innovation in this vast marketplace. Now, over half-way through another momentous year, let us continue to forge our path the Conco way, and lead our industry forward.