Tag: Contracting
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How Much Does Concrete Flatwork Actually Cost? The Truth Behind the Price Tag
So you’re thinking about extending your driveway. You’ve never done this sort of thing before—or maybe it’s just been a while since you’ve dabbled in any kind of construction—and you run a quick Google search to find out what it’ll cost to pour some new concrete in the Salt Lake Valley. The results? Anywhere from…
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Gold’s Concrete Lands an Interesting Job in the Salt Lake Valley of Utah
Gold’s Concrete is a small, privately owned concrete construction company that has established a reputation in the Denver, Colorado area for hard work and reliability since 2010. Gold’s worked initially on landscaping and flatwork projects only, but demand called for partnerships with local builders and Gold’s expertise in structural concrete applications was soon put to…
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How to Collect Multiple Cost Estimates on Your Concrete Project – Quickly, Ethically and Efficiently
A few questions we’ll present in this blog post are: Note: This blog post discusses ways of presenting your bid request in a way that will appear attractive to and inspire the best deal from the bidder. The post references only concrete construction, but the information here can be applied to the estimating phase of…
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The Shovel and the Sword: A Jobsite Story About Grit, Labor, and Respect
Part 1: The Shovel — When the Day Starts With a Grudge I showed up on the jobsite for the umpteenth day in West Denver — same foundation we’ve been prepping for over a month. It’s hot. The work is back-breaking. The gravel is heavy, and my entire body is still sore from yesterday. I…
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A Brief History of Concrete
From Mud Huts to Modern Marvels Early humans built shelters with whatever was on hand—mostly mud, clay, and straw. These primitive materials offered protection, but little durability. Ancient Ingenuity By 6500 B.C., early builders in regions like Syria and Jordan were using lime and crushed stone for basic construction. The Egyptians soon followed, creating a…
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From Colorado to Utah: How Gold’s Concrete Is Supporting Salt Lake City’s Development
Nestled between the Wasatch Mountains and the Great Salt Lake, Salt Lake City isn’t just Utah’s capital — it’s a bold experiment that actually worked. Founded in 1847 by Brigham Young and a group of Mormon pioneers fleeing religious persecution, the city rose from what was then dry desert brush. Young reportedly declared, “This is…
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Cracks, Sinking, and Drainage Problems: When a New Driveway Is Worth the Cost
Is It Time to Replace Your Driveway or Patio? Here’s What to Look For When it comes to concrete driveways or patios, knowing when to repair versus replace can be a tough—and expensive—decision. Whether you’re seeing signs of wear or simply want to avoid future headaches, there are a few key questions to ask before…
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From the Peak: A New Chapter for Gold’s Concrete in Salt Lake City
Last night, I stood at the top of Ensign Peak, just above Salt Lake City, watching the sun slide behind the Oquirrh Mountains, spilling light across the valley like molten gold. Around me stood couples, hikers, tourists, and dreamers. All of us — strangers bound by a shared silence — watched the same view, caught…
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Gold’s Concrete Roars Into Utah: From Hard Times to Hardened Surfaces
There was a time—not so long ago—when the founder of Gold’s Concrete was patching jeans instead of pouring patios. A time when dinner meant cup-o-noodle and not a celebratory meal over a completed project. A time when the future looked like a busted trowel and an empty calendar. But that’s not where the story ends.…
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Embracing Growth: How Letting Go of the Past Can Lead to a Brighter Future
Have you ever found yourself locked out of an old account, unable to regain access no matter how hard you try? Whether it’s a forgotten password or outdated contact info, the frustration is real. At Gold’s Concrete, we recently faced this situation with our business profile. After almost a decade of solid reviews and connections,…