FOUNDATION SERVICES
Concrete construction and foundation services provide forming and installation of structural concrete for foundations, subgrade walls, stairways, walkways, floors, footings, and other building applications. In the foundation construction process, forms are put in place, reinforcement bars are positioned for strength, concrete is poured, and the forms removed. These services also include those which construct concrete blocks.
Core Construction
The primary operations provided by concrete construction and foundation service vendors include:
- Structural excavation and backfill
- Concrete formwork design and installation
- Concrete reinforcement installation
- Concrete placement and finishing
Preconstruction
- Conceptual estimating based on historic costs
- Design assist and value engineering to identify alternate materials and methods for cost-effectiveness
- Technical and construction reviews
Project management
- Project scheduling via coordination with other trades to build a master schedule
- Safety, quality, productivity management
- Materials procurement and logistics
- Field engineering
Specialty
Some concrete construction and foundation services providers may also offer specialized services such as:
- Concrete sealing, staining, and other surface treatments
- Decorative or stamped concrete/overlays
- Tunnelform construction
- Tilt-up construction
Repair and restoration
Although concrete is a durable building material, degradation can occur if built on unstable soil or if exposured to chemicals. Signs of foundation damage include cracking, bowing, or buckling in walls. Concrete construction and foundation services often provide repair and restoration services to fix degradation. Steel push piers or helical piers can be driven deep into the ground and attached to the foundation for stabilization. In cases of damaged or buckling walls, carbon fiber strapping can reinforce the load-bearing capacity and stop further bowing.
