Wells has recently formalized a training program we refer to as the Engineer Development Program (EDP). Our goal is to take young engineers fresh out of college and give them broad exposure to the entire business: making them well-rounded and preparing them to become registered. It also gives them a glimpse into other avenues that they may wish to pursue …

One of the great things about architectural insulated precast panels is that they can incorporate all aspects of a standard wall in a single prefabricated assembly. This includes the structural load-bearing perimeter, exterior air and vapor barrier, insulation, and yes, many times electrical conduit for everything from outlets and light switches to lighting and egress signage. how all of these …

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.

Working Remotely – A Silver Lining from the COVID-19 Pandemic

Precast Interior Finishes – What should you expect?

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.

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.

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, …

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 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.