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June 12 – Our Golden Anniversary

Still Going Strong After 50 Years! First known as Universal Form Clamp, then as Universal Building Products, and now as SureBuilt Concrete Forms & Accessories, concrete forming and related accessory products have been our legacy for fifty years. With more than 200,000 square feet under one roof in Melrose Park, IL, and six other factory […]

Special Ties, Special Attention

Even 156″ HD Loop Ties! It doesn’t happen very often, but when you need something really special you should be calling SureBuilt. We can make whatever you need for one of those unique concrete forming circumstances. Click here for the Concrete Construction Products brochure and the Form Ties data sheet, but always call SureBuilt when […]

Bolt Panels to the Foundation

Eliminate Embed Plate and Field Welding The Panel Base Connector for precast applications is easy to position and fasten at the bottom edge of the form. It can be placed in either a face-up or face-down orientation depending on the forming and handling preference. The high-strength, purpose designed drill-in 3/4”x10” screw anchor provides an immediate […]

Houston. Closer Than You Think

Help is Just a Phone Call Away! Of course, you’ve heard of SureBuilt Concrete Forms & Accessories, but did you know we’re as close as Houston?! That’s right, SureBuilt has a manufacturing operation and distribution facility that’s ready to help with your next project. Here are just a few of the items we have on […]

Rely on the Easy-Lift System

The Easy Way to Handle Precast Panels The Easy-Lift System is an effective and economical method for setting, stripping, and handling precast concrete elements. Some of the advantages for your operation include: Versatility – applicable for almost any precast element High-strength – Up to a 6-ton SWL, with 4:1 safety factor. Easy-to-install – Reusable recess […]

More Accepted Than Ever

The Diamond-Shaped Taper Dowel More designers, specifiers and contractors than ever, now understand and accept the Taper Dowel. They realize the Taper Dowel provides joint stability, load transfer and smooth slab-to-slab transition, without restraining floor movement. A properly installed Taper Dowel also minimizes joint spalling and eliminates tripping hazards. A Taper Dowel Set includes the […]

I Didn’t Know You Made That!

Seven US Factories, Thousands of US Products Even some long-time customers are surprised by the growing list of SureBuilt products. Be sure you know what we make, especially those of you new to the industry, so you don’t miss out on the best value in concrete construction products. Bar Support (slab bolsters and chairs) Bridge […]

Something Up Our Sleeve

Dowel Sleeves for Lumber Edge Forms Positioning smooth dowels with lumber edge forms is easy with the plastic Dowel Sleeve and Nailing Plate. The plate is attached to the form at the required spacing and the sleeve is pushed onto the plate before concrete placement. When the lumber edge forms are removed, a smooth steel […]

Better Insulated Panels

Insulated Panels Using FRP Truss More insulated panel producers are switching to FRP Truss… that might surprise you, but here’s what they said: “There are a lot of different connectors for insulated concrete walls, but most are not very good and the others are too expensive.” “We’ve found the FRP Truss to have the lowest […]