A Lot to be Thankful For!

As we approach the holidays and the end of another turbulent year, we have a lot to be thankful for: Thankful for our customers - We've made new friends and shipped to lots of new locations. We've tried our best to meet the demand from both…

NEW Panel Base Connector

Eliminate misaligned embed plates and field welding by bolting the Panel Base Connector directly to the foundation. [...]

SEE YOU AT THE TILT-UP EXPO!

We're planning to be in St. Louis for the Tilt-Up Convention and Expo in September... and we're planning to feature innovative products that make your projects go even faster! [...]

Articulating a Solution

Build the radius forms you need with the beams you already have... then turn the screws to change the radius and start forming again... fewer parts, more versatility, lower cost and a smooth concrete surface. [...]

Coil Ties… Yet Another Way to Form Concrete

Coil Ties are resistance-welded for strength, performance and safety. Exactly what you need for job-built plywood forming versatility. [...]

All New Modular Brace!

The new Modular Brace means 50% fewer braces for typical tilt-up applications. Of course, fewer braces reduce brace inventory, job site handling, panel attachment and dismantling time. Lots of savings.   And the savings don't stop there. There are 50% fewer brace inserts, 50% fewer brace attachments, 50% fewer bolts, 50% fewer man-lifts, and 50% fewer shipments. [...]

From the Ground Up

Stop cutting and fumbling with lumber blocks. Start forming faster with the reusable 9x11 Edge Form Bracket. The new bracket can be nailed, screwed or glued to lumber and concrete surfaces. Brackets can be stripped, stacked, saved and reused. The one-piece, wedge-shaped plastic design braces tilt-up edge forms. The Edge Form Bracket has a 9” side for thinner slabs (9” to 11”) and a 11” side for thicker slabs (11” to 13”). Both faces of the bracket have holes for attachment. [...]

It Comes Down to the Plywood!

It Comes Down to the Plywood! A handset form might not be worth the money without a high-quality plywood face. After all, the appearance of the concrete and life of the form comes down to the plywood. The type of wood, number of veneers, laminating pressure, final sanding and overlay, all make a difference in plywood performance and longevity. In the side-by-side picture, you can see the extra veneers in SureBuilt birch compared to brand X. [...]

Ongoing Price Uncertainty

Since many of you handle rebar and mesh, you already know the cost of steel items has been erratic and delivery unpredictable. The same is true for the green rod, wire and steel shapes we purchase every day. While we always do what we can to counter cost increases with product improvements and/or manufacturing efficiency, we find it necessary in this instance, to temporarily suspend "standard" pricing. We will be reviewing every RFQ and PO, checking raw material availability, evaluating quantities and prices, and replying with a limited time confirmation and commitment. [...]

Stop Waiting for Imports!

American products... made by American metalworkers... for American contractors and their crews! We make thousands of concrete construction products right here in the U.S. You’ll recognize some, but there are others you need to learn more about. Look through the Concrete Construction Products brochure to get acquainted with all the SureBuilt products. [...]