Steel and lumber prices got you down?

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In the Mountain States Region, Wells Concrete is seeing more and more funded projects being stalled, and in some cases stopped, by uncertain commodity pricing and an unpredictable supply chain.

Precast as a Viable Alternative for Warehouses & Distribution Centers

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With the increase in warehouse and distribution center projects going up to feed the demand of an ever-increasing population, coupled with rising steel costs, now may be the right time to consider total precast as an alternative to traditional tilt-up with steel joist structure. Here are a few thoughts to help you make the right choice.

Your solution to the long span steel joist shortage

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Ongoing pandemic-related disruptions in the supply chain of a range of construction materials are causing escalated costs and lengthy delivery times. A wide range of materials are experiencing delays, including lumber, steel joists, insulation, and stainless steel – which in turn is making long span joists more expensive and harder to obtain.

Benefits of total Precast Structures

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A Total Precast Structure combines standard structural elements such as beams, columns, floors, & roof with insulated wall panels or cladding to make an efficient, aesthetically pleasing building with an accelerated timeline. The benefits of total precast concrete structures accrue from the architect, general contractor, structural engineer, and ultimately the owner. With the owner’s goals and bottom line being paramount, …

Tackling Sustainability with Infinite Facade

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Today’s structures must be built to be sustainable, reduce operational and maintenance costs, last longer, and offer an iconic façade due to more stringent aesthetic requirements. Design teams are constantly looking for new finish offerings and meticulous detailing. Contractors are demanding more and more offsite prefabricated assemblies which save time and reduce costs. Infinite Facade offers a single source solution …

Precast Shipping Trailers

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Precast concrete is poured in a factory and delivered to a job site. But how does it get to the job site? Wells has specialized trailers for shipping oversized and overweight pieces of concrete. For this blog I will describe each kind of trailer and how it is used.

Double tee roofs and floors

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In the fast-track construction world we live in today, designers, contractors and owners are looking more and more at precast concrete to shorten the time to completion. When they think of precast concrete, wall panels are probably their first thought, but do you know Wells also offers double tees for flooring and roof applications? Most people think double tees are …