The Conco Companies are proud to report that Conco Pumping was recently honored as a runner-up for the 2017 Subcontractor of the Year Award from the American Subcontractors Association of Southern California. The awards are designed to recognize the various achievements and contributions the recipients have made in the construction industry. The ASA is a highly respected organization that embodies ethical & equitable business practices, quality construction, a safe and healthy work environment, and integrity & membership diversity. This year’s winners were honored at the November ASA’s Awards Banquet.
The entire Conco organization wishes to extend our thanks the ASA. Furthermore, we are extremely proud of our Southern CA team who brings a high level of commitment to each and every one of their projects. Conco is also grateful for the support and trust our partners in the construction community continue to place in us, which enables our success. The demands for our pumping services in Southern California including the San Diego area have rapidly grown over the last several years. To ensure our success, we have a large operation in the area including a fleet of concrete pumps and ancillary equipment as well as an experienced team ready to help out on your next project. Conco Pumping, which was founded in 1975, is one of The Conco Companies’ largest divisions and successfully operates throughout California, Washington State and Oregon. Our experienced team has the ability to identify obstacles even before a job starts, and we can successfully handle projects with the most challenging specifications and time constraints. In addition to concrete pumping, Conco also offers rebar fabrication and installation, formwork, shotcrete, cellular concrete, and trucking as well as Design/Build, General Contracting and turnkey solutions. The Conco Companies are a leading supplier of concrete services throughout the Western U.S. We got our start in the Bay Area in 1959 by offering clients the best value on a wide range of concrete services and products and are now one of the foremost concrete contractors in the region. Our concrete services include commercial, educational, industrial and public works projects as well as parking structures.
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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 of pumps that we find are very beneficial in projects with challenging placement specifications is our articulating boom pumps.
Also known as roll-and-fold or Z-fold, articulating boom pumps are available in four-section multi-Z booms or five-section Z-Fold booms and provide us with lots of versatility and a large working range. The pump is it a good choice for hard-to-reach areas or when you need the ease of their maneuverability. In addition to providing a good vertical reach, articulating booms are very easy to transport as they fold into a compact size. At all of our pumping locations, we have a Putzmeister 28Z, which is the perfect example of the versatility of a four-section Multi-Z boom. Its compact size and great flexibility makes it a great choice for congested job sites. Features include the smallest front outrigger footprint of all models in its class, a smooth concrete flow, and a vertical reach of 89 feet 7 inches. Also since the 28Z does not need a large vertical clearance to unfold, it can be set up and used inside of a building. The versatility of the multi-Z’s configuration does not require the boom to be fully extended in order to pump; and as the longer, straighter pipe allows for a less stressful concrete flow, it can result in better wear on parts. The Putzmeister 28Z is also adaptable to a variety of material. Please visit our website to see our full list of concrete pumps and Telebelts that are available at each of our Southern California, Northern California and Washington State locations. The Conco Companies are a leading supplier of concrete services for the Western U.S. and got our start in the Bay Area in 1959 by offering clients the best value on a wide range of concrete services and products. Since that time, we have taken a leading role as one of the top concrete contractors in the region. We currently serve California, Washington, Oregon, Nevada and Colorado. 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 is actively recruiting people who may be interested in a career as a concrete pump operator.
Back in October of 2016, the ACPA (American Concrete Pumping Association) implemented the new “Workforce Development Program” that is designed to help members recruit new labor to fill open positions. Representatives of the program as well as members are attending trade shows and job fairs to promote concrete pumping careers. The group is also using using social media as a way to garner more attention. Furthermore, the ACPA has improved their online ACPA Career Center (at ConcretePumpers.com.) to allow members to post job openings and job-seekers to post resumes. Based on the increase in the number of resumes that have been posted over the last year, the Workforce Development Program is working. In addition ties have been established with several technical schools and programs in order to introduce students to the benefits of a concrete pumping career. One of the relationships forged is with the Heavy Construction Academy in Brentwood, New Hampshire, which runs a 6-week training program. The academy has students from around the country including many vets who are taking advantage of the G.I. bill to fund their training. The Workforce Develment Program’s newly appointed coordinator is Chay Ibarra who will carry on the work started by one of the program’s developers and its first coordinator, Sidney Andrews. She is working closely with Andrews and the Board to define the program’s goals. At The Conco Companies, we are continuously seeking experienced carpenters, cement masons, ironworkers, laborers and operating engineers. Please see our website for more details. The Conco Companies are a leading supplier of concrete services for the Western U.S. We got our start in the Bay Area in 1959 by offering clients the best value on a wide range of concrete services and products. Since that time, we have taken a leading role as one of the top concrete contractors in the region. We have four regional offices serving California, Nevada, Washington, Oregon and Colorado. Source:mydigimag.rrd.com/publication/?i=440368#{"issue_id":440368,"page":26} If you need the services of a concrete boom pump, did you know you can order it from one of the area’s leading commercial concrete contractors? On The Conco Companies’ website, we provide comprehensive instructions on what you need to know and what we need to know to ensure you get the best pump for your job. Some of the facts we need include the scope of the job and the particulars of the jobsite where the pump will be used. In turn, we let you know what to expect from us including the fact that all of our pump operators are ACPA certified as well as the terms of their work conditions.
At Conco, we recognize the trust our customers place in us when they turn to us for pumping services, which is the reason we approach each project as a partnership from concept right through to completion. To accommodate your project specifications, there are a few things we will need to know before we deliver a pump to your jobsite. Here are some examples of the information we require:
You will find the complete detailed instructions on our website and contact information. Our pumps need a minimum of ½ hour setup time and our large pumps or difficult setups can require additional time. We also have an updated version of the Conco Concrete Pumping Guide, which is a free app for all Android and iOS devices that shows you all of the pumps available for rent in your region. The Conco Companies are a leading supplier of concrete services for the Western U.S. and got our start in the Bay Area in 1959 by offering clients the best value on a wide range of concrete services and products. Since that time, we have taken a leading role as one of the top concrete contractors in the region. We currently serve California, Washington, Oregon, Nevada and Colorado. Conco Pumping is accepting applications for Concrete Boom Pump Operators at all locations including the Reno, NV area. While we prefer applicants to be experienced, Conco is willing to train the right, motivated individuals. We do require that all applicants possess a commercial driver’s license and have a clean driving record.
Conco’s Concrete Boom Pump Operators are highly trained and ACPA certified, and as such, receive an excellent union scale wage. In addition our operators receive a comprehensive benefit package that includes family health insurance, life Insurance, disability insurance, vision insurance, paid overtime, paid holidays, and other above market benefits. We also provide company paid funding into a generous Operating Engineers pension, and a profit sharing plan. The duties of a Concrete Boom Pump Operator include controlling the operation of the pump and the output of concrete by directing the boom. An operator is responsible for getting the pump to the jobsite, safely setting the pump up once there, and making sure the pump is clean and ready for the next job. Since 1975, Conco Pumping has been the premier concrete pumping and belting company in the area and currently serves Northern Nevada, Southern and Northern California, Washington and Oregon. Our large-sized operations and resources provide us with the capability to handle the most challenging projects, and our vast portfolio includes some of the most distinguished projects constructed on the West Coast over the last several years. Furthermore, The Conco Companies are committed to providing a safe workplace for all of our employees and pride ourselves on creating a drug-free work environment that fosters personal growth and overall satisfaction. Please see our website for more information regarding our Concrete Boom Pump Operator positions and details on how to submit your application and resume. At The Conco Companies, we are one of the leading concrete contractors in the Western U.S. and offer a wide range of quality services and products. Our experience includes providing services for commercial, educational, parking and other construction development as well as public works projects. We serve California, Washington State, Oregon, Colorado and Nevada. The Conco Companies have a long history of providing exceptional concrete services for a wide range of projects using our extensive fleet of concrete pumps and ancillary equipment. Since 1975, we have owned and operated one of the largest concrete pumping and belting companies in the U.S., and have the capability and resources to handle the most challenging project specifications.
Our highly maneuverable concrete boom pumps provide access to areas on the jobsite that would otherwise be difficult to get including tight, confined spaces. The long reach of Conco’s boom pumps such as our Schwing S 58 SX with a vertical reach of 187’9″and horizontal reach of175’1″, offers solutions for efficiently placing concrete on high-rises and other large-scale projects. By using the appropriate boom pump for each job, our crews can place concrete not only faster but with more precision. Pumped concrete requires less handling as the pump places it directly where it is needed and allows a project to be completed much more cost-effectively. Furthermore, as placement is so accurate, it produces a more professional outcome and typically results in fewer delays. Another time-saving aspect to using large boom pumps is the job requires fewer smaller pieces of equipment. This saves time by eliminating the need to move the smaller machinery around the jobsite and then having to set it up again. Pumped concrete also offers better quality control and produces a more durable and stronger finished product. As pumped concrete requires less water, it helps prevent or mitigate shrinking and cracking problems that are common in concrete. Lastly pumped concrete is not as affected by weather conditions as other methods that often result in work stoppages and delays. Please visit our website to view the broad range of projects Conco has had the honor to serve as the placement specialist. In addition to concrete pumping we also provide concrete reinforcement and installation, formwork, shotcrete, construction hauling, and design/build and G. C. services. The Conco Companies are a leading supplier of concrete services for the Western U.S and we got our start in the Bay Area in 1959. Our success has come from offering clients the best value on a wide range of concrete services and products and we are now one of the region’s top commercial concrete contractors. We currently serve the areas of Southern and Northern California, Oregon, Washington Colorado, and Nevada. The Conco Companies have recently opened a new office in Portland, OR. While not new to the area as we have performed services for Portland from our facilities in Kent, WA, this is our first actual office in the city. The need for the office made sense as we are working on several large projects throughout the city and having a more established presence allows us to better serve our current clients as well as future clients.
One of our new projects is the Modera Glisan, a 12-story mixed-use high-rise that will offer 291 residential units on the upper floors and retail and commercial space at ground level. The project also includes an underground parking garage for approximately 223 vehicles and parking for 445 bicycles. The exterior will be comprised of granite colored brick, metal panels in two colors, glass balcony railings and aluminum storefronts. Conco will be responsible for providing concrete pumping, reinforcement, formwork, finishing, shotcrete, formwork, and construction trucking. As the job requires an aggressive schedule, we will need to use multiple placing booms. Another one of our new Portland project is 14 & Glisan, a 16-story high-rise that when finished will have 230 residential units and approximately 4,285 square feet of ground floor retail space. The tower’s exterior includes pre-cast concrete panels, brick veneer, aluminum storefront glazing and a unitized window/wall system. It will also have three levels of below grade parking to accomodate 201 vehicles. Conco’s duties include concrete pumping, reinforcement, formwork, shotcrete, and finishing as well as construction trucking services. During the course of the project, we will place 16,000 cubic yards of concrete and expect the job to take us approximately 10 months. The Conco Companies are 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. As one of the nation’s leading commercial concrete contractors, The Conco Companies have undertaken many challenging jobs placing concrete over our nearly 60 years in the industry. We attributed our success to our seasoned team of professional engineers, managers, pump operators, and finishing crews as well as to our large fleet of state-of-the-art concrete pumps.
We know that many projects Conco has been a part of, and in fact a large majority of structures built since WWII, would not have been possible without the use of concrete pumps. Before pumps, cranes were used to lift large buckets known as skips to move the concrete where it was needed. Since a bucket could only hold around 2 cubic yards of concrete, it was a time-consuming, labor-intensive job. Although records indicate that the first patent for a concrete pump was applied for in 1913 by C. A. Cornell and S. A. McKee, they did not do much with it. After unsuccessfully attempting to lift concrete to the top of a German war memorial in 1927, engineer Fritz Hell began working on a pump that would handle that type of job. By 1930, the Rexnord Company in Milwaukee, WI introduced the Pumpcrete, invented by C. W. LeValley. Following WWII, Germans and other Europeans made a number of innovations to the pump’s design in order to meet the demand for more sophisticated equipment during the reconstruction period. The first hydraulic pump was developed by the Torket Company of Germany in the 1950s and operated with water. The EverythingaboutEquipment website explains that by 1957, “the Schwing Company manufactured a fully hydraulic double-cylinder pump that used an oil-operated ram with a water-flushed cylinder.” During the 1980s and 90s, many of the largest manufacturers of concrete pumps were either German or Japanese. The Conco Companies are a leading supplier of concrete services for the Western U.S. We got our start in the Bay Area in 1959 by offering clients the best value on a wide range of concrete services and products. Since that time, we have taken a leading role as one of the top concrete contractors in the region. We have four regional offices serving California, Nevada, Washington, Oregon and Colorado. Sources: ritchiewiki.com/wiki/index.php/Concrete_Pump concretepumping.com/dictionary/index.php/The_PumpCrete_by_Rexnord_or_Chain_Belt_is_believed_to_be_the_worlds_first_Concrete_Pump_1930 The Conco Companies have owned and operated one of the largest concrete pumping companies in the United States for over 40 years. To remain a leader, we continue to invest in new concrete pumps to provide customers one of the most modern, state-of-the-art operations on the West Coast.
To serve our customers, we have a large fleet of concrete pumps that are located in Northern California, Southern California and Washington. Our pumps are manufactured by two of the top names in the industry. Putzmeister America, Inc. is the North American division of one of the most recognized and respected manufacturers of concrete and material placing equipment. Schwing America is a member of the SCHWING Group, a worldwide designer, manufacturer and distributor of premium concrete production and handling equipment that is headquartered in Herne, Germany. All three of our pump locations have a Schwing 58SX long boom concrete pump that meets the latest emissions standards and is helping to reduce emissions at our jobsites. With a 4-Section Overhead Roll and Fold, the innovative boom design works well on bridges, commercial and industrial work and has a reach of 175 feet. The versatile boom has a main section that articulates 180-degrees, which allows it to be angled away from the pour and then guided horizontally into enclosed areas, positioned vertically for elevated work, and stretched out over the cab for flatwork. Another impressive pump we have available in all locations is the Putzmeister 36Z. With its detachable Putzmeister Z-Fold boom, the 36Z has great reach. It is the only four-section, 116-foot 10-inch boom on the market using X-style outriggers. The powerful pumping performance with a small footprint makes it perfect for restrictive job sites. Please see our website, iPhone App or Android App for access to a complete list of our concrete pumps along with descriptions, diagrams, specifications and instructions for ordering. Conco’s mission is to be the best supplier of concrete services in the Western United States and to bring expertise, experience and quality to each project. We continue to upgrade and expand facilities to better serve the growing market for public works projects, commercial, parking structures, educational, and other construction development. We serve California, Washington State, Oregon, Colorado and Nevada. At The Conco Companies, we have earned a reputation for delivering high-quality concrete services and proudly deliver these services in the most efficient and cost-effective manner. As a team of dedicated professionals with a broad scope of experience, Conco works closely with contractors, engineers, developers and owners on various concrete methodologies in order to develop the best standards and practices in the industry today.
To be able to offer customers a variety of innovative concrete solutions, we have all of the tools and resources at hand starting in the pre-construction stage right through to an on time and on budget finish. One of the ways we are able to achieve such stellar results is our willingness to develop and implement unique solutions that take advantage of high-tech equipment and techniques. When we needed to pump concrete to the upper levels of a new skyscraper without generating air pollution or creating too much noise for adjacent office buildings, we purchased a state-of-the-art electric pump. Conco was the first concrete contractor on the West Coast to use the powerful electric pump to pump concrete, which became our workhorse by successfully pumping more than 100,000 yards of concrete 650 feet horizontally and as high as 1,125 feet vertically. Another innovation Conco helped to design was the Schwing M36/31 concrete pump. The new pump (Conco has two of them), was specifically designed to meet the challenges of our drilling customers and was a result of a collaboration between Conco and Schwing America. The innovative tremie pump is capable of lifting long tremmies into caissons without the need for a crane assist. In addition the roll and fold design of the boom does not interfere with typical drilling operations. Please visit Conco’s website to learn more about one of the nation’s leading commercial concrete contractors. We have the resources and manpower to tackle your project’s most difficult challenges. At The Conco Companies, we are one of the leading concrete contractors in the Western U.S. and offer a wide range of quality services and products. Our experience includes providing services for commercial, educational, parking and other construction development as well as public works projects. We serve California, Washington State, Oregon, Colorado and Nevada. |
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