Howdy partner, this is Cowboy Kev from the Wild Wells West where the girls carry six-shooters and the sheep run scared. I’m here to let you know that one of the most powerful things to do within the construction industry is to figure out how to “Partner” and who to “Partner” with. Now we aren’t talking about a square dance …
Yes and No. With the ever-changing building codes and a desire to make all new buildings perform as well as possible, there is a push to figure out how to make envelopes both beautiful and thermally superior. However, oftentimes the drive for unique and innovative skin design makes it difficult for the thermal system to stay in touch from the …
When deciding on building types it is always good to consider what kind of up front support you will get in the design and development phase with your chosen building materials. Your local precast provider is always a good resource to tap for assistance in specification writing, color and texture samples, details, and panel layout assistance. Helping assist in these …
Smart Owners? Everyone has had one… but what do you do when your Owner is smarter than you? ** Appreciate • Acknowledge • Accept • Apply • Absorb ** The design of the new Broomfield Community Center – in a northern suburb of Denver, Colorado – began in early 2018. I had the opportunity to employ what I call the …
Speed: The use of precast concrete components facilitates a faster construction process, while also minimizing onsite material and labor costs. Durability: Precast concrete is a quick way to construct long-lasting and durable buildings that can withstand severe weather conditions no matter what region of the country you live in. Safety: With Student safety being a top priority to family, staff …
Over the years, you tend to get inquiries on what is bead board, what is Styrofoam, what is the blue stuff, what is the white stuff, is it XPS or EPS? How are they different? A few of the important terms you will hear when dealing with rigid insulation are: R-Value – The resistance to heat flow. Measured by 1” thickness, …
Urban density has become increasingly more important in planning for municipalities across the country. Urban renewal and infill projects are at the forefront of the construction industry. Designers, now more than ever, are utilizing every square foot of a parcel to provide the most sustainable design and cost-effective solutions for the client. Historically, precast cladding on high-rise structures are commonplace. …
In late 2017 Wells rolled out a Safety “best practice” that was originally pioneered by Clark Pacific, a California based precast company that had become an industry leader in worker safety. The Wells initiative was called the SEE Program, or Safety Enhancement Efforts Program. Its focus was simple; ask plant and field employees to look for job hazards and address …
In any format, the advantages of precast benefit every member of the construction team, but especially the owner, whose goals are always paramount. Speed to market is one of the largest benefits to the owner. With precast construction the amount of time the construction team is onsite actually building can be reduced since all precast products can be produced off …
Wells combines the economy of architectural precast concrete and the artistry of formliners to shape unique architectural façades. Since concrete’s invention by the ancient Romans, designers have imagined ways to use this material to create architectural masterpieces. Because of concrete’s fluid form, it is easily poured and molded into any shape thinkable. One way Wells Concrete is helping designers achieve …
