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Logistically Challenging Concrete

Some jobs just aren’t easy. When you face a project that requires concrete at the top of a 30-floor downtown high rise on the busiest street in the neighborhood, you need a contractor that knows how to do that. Raffin Construction is highly experienced informing and placing concrete for logistically challenging projects.

What types of concrete jobs are logistically challenging?

Interior buildout modifications done to upper floors of a high rise building often involve either infilling existing floor openings with concrete or creating new concrete openings for stairs, mechanical, etc. The need for additional space in these buildings may involve adding mezzanine composite deck levels between floors.

New or modified mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems in these buildings will often require the following:

  • Concrete pads to support equipment
  • Encasing with concrete elevated electrical conduit runs
  • Patching slab cuts for underground pipe runs

 

How does the concrete get from here to there?

This work will usually require bringing concrete ready-mix trucks into a building’s loading dock.Concrete buggies are then used to wheel concrete into the freight elevators and up to the required floor. Another option is to pump concrete from street level through a hose to the correct floor.

Is any special equipment used?

In this instance, it’s not so much about what equipment is used as it is about how the equipment is used. Our team has extensive experience on these types of jobs and we’ve done it all. Trust Raffin Construction to come up with the most efficient and cost-effective way to lay your concrete, no matter what challenges arise.

Ready to Work with Us on Your Next Concrete Project?

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