Tag: Concrete
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The Quest for Meaning: Embracing Life’s Purpose in Work and Daily Life
In the labyrinth of human existence, the search for meaning often stands as a profound, yet elusive quest. Whether in moments of intensive labor or amidst life’s tumultuous challenges, the question of finding sufficient meaning resonates with all of us. In today’s blog we’re going to talk about finding the meaning in our day to…
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ADAPTING TO A CHANGING WORLD: REDEFINING BELIEFS AND IDENTITY
What happens when everything changes? What happens when connections are severed to the things we used to know? If the connection was with your favorite pair of shoes that were destroyed on a camping trip, well…there may be some frustration and dismay proportionate to the time and energy spent on finding those exact shoes in…
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Overcoming Setbacks: Embracing Growth, Resilience, and Self-Discovery
As I write this I am waiting to hear back from the gentleman who will tell me whether the data on my hard drive can be recovered. I was driving, you see, and trying to transfer data at the same time. The car in front of me came to a sudden stop and naturally I…
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CONTRACTING PROBLEMS? WHAT PROBLEMS??
Today we’re going to drop in on a job site that we dropped in on previously and witnessed some of the problems Gold’s Concrete was experiencing on the job! We’re going to look at the nature of those problems, how those problems were resolved, and at the final outcome of the project. This is a…
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Life Behind the Lens: A Concrete Story of Hard Work and Dedication
It’s the end of April and beginning to get warm outside. I climb down through the hole in the wall and into the cool basement. At first it seems dark, but a string of lights shine strong on certain areas where guys are working. Other areas remain tucked away in the shadows. In This Blog…
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Silo Floor Waterproofing: Application and Finishing Techniques
It’s difficult to understand the person you’re talking to because the echo inside one of these giant hollow cylinders is like being inside of a massive cave. It takes a minute for your eyes to adjust to the darkness as you climb inside. In this blog we’re going to discuss: Last time we were here,…
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Grain Silo Repairs: Purpose, Problems, and Solutions
In the vast expanse of agricultural landscapes, grain silos stand tall, silent guardians of a vital global food supply chain. In this blog we’re going to discuss: As usual, we’ll discuss these points in real time as we step onto the job. Today we pull up to a giant agriculture farm just east of Denver,…
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Basement Foundation Underpinning: Placement, Dowels, and Tying
Today we’re going to swing by the crawl space conversion job and see what new information we can glean about this process. In this vlog we’re going to discuss: What is Underpinning? We’ll answer these questions in real time as we go down into the basement. Please come along. We arrive as Tim and JC…
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Gutter Pan: Purpose, Installation, and Cost Explained
Today we’re going to talk about some of the basics when it comes to pouring a curb and gutter or, in this case, a simple gutter pan. The questions we’re going to address in this vlog are: We have Tim here with the pump truck today. He’s getting the pump started up and ready to…