SF Bay Area Concrete Contractors Unveil Concrete Services

In addition to new installations, SF Bay Area Concrete Contractors excels in concrete repairs. Over time, concrete surfaces can develop cracks, spalling, or other forms of deterioration. The company’s repair solutions restore the integrity and appearance of existing concrete, extending its lifespan and maintaining the safety and aesthetics of the property. Source link
Here’s the story behind St. Petersburg’s iconic hexagon-block sidewalks

The brown pelican is St. Petersburg’s official city bird. Sunshine City is the nickname. And if cities had official shapes, St. Pete’s would be the hexagon. Hexagon-block pavers line sidewalks in historic neighborhoods like Roser Park, Uptown and Kenwood. Revelers trip on the six-sided slabs while bar-hopping across downtown. The shape is tucked inside logos […]
How to build green infrastructure initiatives with porous pavers

Increasing green cover for added environmental benefits When it comes to stormwater management, permeable pavers offer many benefits. The void space in porous paving systems can be filled with sand to create a conducive environment for natural grass and low-maintenance plants to grow. Besides facilitating an aesthetically green landscape, including sand increases the system’s compressive […]
Incorrect heavy pavers sit in San Jose front yard for 2 months after Home Depot contractors forget forklift 6 times
SAN JOSE, Calif. (KGO) — Tons of trouble. That’s what a San Jose man bought when he ordered some pavers for his backyard remodel. If you’ve ever undertaken a remodeling project, chances are you’ve brought home samples to ensure the color of the paint or tile is what you want. That’s what one local man […]
Concrete shortage threatens construction surge

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — The construction of every building begins with a good foundation and that foundation is formed out of concrete. “On average, I’d say we’re booking about I’d say 260 to 300 yards (of concrete to pour) a day,” said Bill Yates, the general manager of Carroll’s Building Materials in St. Petersburg. What […]
Former Accountant Funnels $800k From Employer to Her Bank Account

463 Martinez, California – A former accountant for a paver company in Richmond has been charged with a six-count felony complaint related to embezzlement, money laundering, identity theft, and tax evasion. Angela Fae Brown, 53 from Olivehurst, CA in Yuba County was arraigned today on charges in Contra Costa Superior Court. Between September 2017 and […]
Slow Streets will return to Oakland

A year after Oakland shut down its pandemic-era network of Slow Streets, the city’s transportation department is working on bringing the bike and pedestrian-friendly roadways back as part of the city’s redesigned bike plan. At next week’s Bicyclist and Pedestrian Advisory Commission meeting, OakDOT will announce that some sections of its planned 70-mile neighborhood bike […]
Pavers to open new shop in Weymouth town centre
Pavers will open in St Mary Street on Wednesday, June 19 in central town premises previously occupied by a discount bookstore unit and before that, BrightHouse. The premises, on the corner of St Mary Street and Bond Street, has been empty for a while. Weymouth was formerly home to a Pavers store, also in St Mary […]
Pool company owner sentenced to 18 years for defrauding nearly 100 Florida homeowners
TAMPA – Nearly 100 Floridians dropped thousands of dollars to have the pool of their dreams only to end up with a hole in their backyard, resulting in a Palm Springs pool company owner being sentenced to 18 years in prison Thursday. Building a backyard pool is expensive, but Diana Decker of Westlake had saved […]
Maine Attorney General warns of paving scams

As the weather warms, the Office of the Maine Attorney General warns consumers to watch out for paving scams. The Office of the Attorney General has received many reports about too-good-to-be-true paving scams that end up costing consumers hundreds, or even thousands, of dollars. How the scam works A seller of paving services comes to […]