Yorkton Concrete 2012 Ltd

Tidbit Tuesday Did you know that a woman pioneered the aesthetic use of reinforced concrete... a material that proved to have superior seismic performance in the California Earthquakes of 1906 & 1989. ... Her name was Julia Morgan, and she was also the first female architect to be licensed in the state of California. Julia designed more than 700 buildings over her long & prolific career #bossbabe #girlpower https://www.google.ca//ob/julia-morgan-overlooked.amp.html

Just a reminder in case you see theis de-icing recipe or similar ones floating around social media. Please please please do not pour warm or hot water on frozen concrete...no matter the concoction your are mixing with...it IS detrimental to your concrete.

Just a reminder of our winter hours: Mon 9am-5pm Tue 9am-5pm Wed 9am-5pm... Thu 9am-5pm Fri - Closed Sat - Closed Sun - Closed The phone lines are transferred to Nicole’s cell Friday-Sunday if you need to contact us outside of office hours, or you can send an email to [email protected]

VALUE THAT LASTS (AND LASTS) There’s no stronger investment than #concrete ... Wood products pricing surge expected to persist, raising 2021 house, renovation costs Kevin Lee, CEO of the Canadian Home Builders' Association, says the price volatility and shortage of supply of some wood products means builders are having difficulty taking advantage of the current strong market for new houses that is expected to continue in 2021. He says escalating lumber and panel prices this year have added as much as $30,000 to the construction cost of a typical 2,500-square-foot (232-square-metre) house in Canada. PSSSSST... Why not build with #ICF Here are 5 Key Elements to Maximizing Your Budget: 1 Lifecycle Savings Using quality materials during construction means having a structure that lasts longer & reduces overall lifecycle costs 2 Energy Efficiency Concrete’s thermal mass properties save 5-8% in annual energy costs compared to softwood lumber 3 Resources that Last Starting with a strong material like concrete, means you can actually use less and get more, helping you save on upfront costs 4 Lower Greenhouse Emissions Concrete saves 3-5% in reduced greenhouse gas emissions over the building’s lifecycle 5 Maintenance-free Design Concrete requires very little upkeep. This is a lasting advance for builders and contractors, but also for landlords and building supervisors. #concrete #buildwithstrength #buildforlife #concretestrong #builditrightthefirsttime #icf #icfconstruction #residentialconstruction #commercialconstruction #concreteconstruction #concretedesign #concretebuilding

There’s a new kid on the block at Yorkton Concrete. Introducing our new completely interlocking lego blocks These blocks interlock on the straightaways AND the 90 degree corners. The have a lifting cable with indent for easy lifting/moving. These blocks weigh 4200lbs each and are 2.5’x2.5’x5’. ... We have 8 forms and the ability to produce 40 blocks per week

Oh the weather outside is frightful...but these interior stone/brick inspiration photos from our friends at Creative Mines are delightful! If you’re building new or planning an interior reno take a peek at the warmth & beauty stone & brick can add to various spaces throughout your home. Then be sure to visit our showroom for grab & go sample boards to help finalize your selections

WELCOME We’ve gained 80 new Facebook followers in the last 48 hours so what better time to reintroduce ourselves. Alright let’s get to it - who is Concrete S...ask? We are a non-profit Association, governed by a Board of Directors from within the Concrete Industry, which represents small & large companies reaching all parts of Saskatchewan. Our mission is to provide leadership, represent, and promote the concrete industry in Saskatchewan. Have you made it this far Did you know #concrete is the Worlds #1 building material? It is the 2nd most used material on earth after water Concrete & Cement are NOT the same thing! Cement is an ingredient in concrete. Cement provides the bond between rock and sand particles when mixed with water. Identifying concrete as cement, is like calling a cake flour. Keep following for more fun facts about our favorite building material ... #concrete Below are our Producer Members who have a Facebook page Swayze Concrete Ltd Yorkton Concrete 2012 Ltd BURNCO Rock Products Ltd Inland Concrete Regina J-Dubs Concrete ltd. Lyndell Trucking Brockman Enterprises LTD Crushrite Concrete Twin River Concrete Cindercrete Products Ltd. Lafarge Saskatchewan Site Management Services Duracon Concrete Corp. Cypress Paving Ltd. Botkin W F Construction Ltd Bedecs Ready Mix Ltd. #concretecanbecool #readymixedconcrete #concretesask #concreteconstruction #saskatchewan #locallymade #locallysourced #buildwithstrength #buildforlife #concretestrong

A huge shout out to this crew They woke up early & began to shine before the sun did Our guys kicked off this Wednesday morning with a 4am pour at The City of Yorkton Operations Centre. With 2 loads left to go out, we’ll be wrapped up with concrete supply for today’s pour before 8am ... BCB Concrete Pumping Ltd.

Pumping raft slabs for a pair of bins at Richardson pioneer with Yorkton Concrete 2012 Ltd and Flynn Bros Projects