Tag: Structure
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Finding Opportunity in Adversity: A Personal Journey
It was dreadfully cold in December as I stepped down into the snow covered trench and started to dig. Every muscle in my body was sore and it was difficult to move. Condensation freezes on the handles of all the work tools. When you use them, from the heat of your body, the ice melts…
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Navigating the Building Permit Process: When, Why and Who
Wanting to make repairs or renovations to your home or property without a contractor’s education, and not knowing how to navigate the maze of bureaucratic steps in the administrative process can be frustrating and overwhelming. In this blog we’re going to answer some basic questions in the permit-pulling process, such as: Why do we need…
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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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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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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…
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How Much Does a Crawlspace Conversion Cost?
In this blog I’d like to address some questions about crawl space conversions. My name is Ricardo, and I work as the Sales Manager for Gold’s Concrete, a locally owned and operated concrete company from Denver, Colorado that has earned a reputation for reliability in executing crawl space conversions. The questions we’ll address in…