Concrete
The 411 on Recycled Concrete: Uses, Benefits, and How To
Old and unwanted concrete can be an eyesore and inhibit the process of a project. Many people think they only have two options: work around it or get rid of it. However, trying to work around old concrete is equivalent to putting lipstick on a pig—it won’t look good—and tossing
Common Concrete Problems and How to Fix Them
Concrete can add beauty and durability to many residential and commercial projects. It works great on driveways, patios, parking lots, walkways, roads, and so much more, and it creates a timeless look. While concrete offers many benefits, it’s not always perfect. Improper processes and maintenance, as well as certain weather
How to Clean Concrete
Concrete is an attractive and durable material that’s perfect for a variety of residential and commercial applications. Knowing how to clean concrete can help your patio, driveway, countertop, floor, etc. remain aesthetically pleasing while also extending its service life.
How to Maintain Concrete
Whether you have a large concrete driveway or a small concrete patio, you want to extend the life of the flatwork and keep it looking great for a long time. Knowing how to maintain concrete can be the difference between concrete that grabs attention versus concrete that people are scared
Together There’s Nothing We Can’t Handle – Taylor Excavating
During a recent excavation job in Skokie, Illinois, Taylor Excavating and Wrecking Inc. had 175 loads of broken concrete that needed to be swapped out for 100 loads of aggregate, but they weren’t able to crush the leftover concrete onsite.
Ozinga Earns Three Design Awards for Outstanding Concrete from IRMCA
Ozinga earned three awards and recognition from the Indiana Ready Mixed Concrete Association (IRMCA) for our concrete application. Our first award was for Bulldog Park in Crown Point, IN. Of the 2160 cubic yards in this project, nearly half was used on the exterior flatwork and a pavilion/ice rink floor.
Bruce Mitchell Takes Second Place at NRMCA Championships
Bruce Mitchell, Ozinga Driver in our Indiana West region, bested 95 other competitors to place second at the 2019 National Ready Mix Concrete Association’s (NRMCA) National Mixer Driver Championship in Florida earlier this month.
Do You Know How to Safely Wash Out Your Truck?
The washout area at a plant or job site can be one of the least safe areas drivers will encounter throughout their day according to Ozinga Operations Manager Matt Janas. Slick conditions due to water runoff can lead to dangerous slip and falls.
Ozinga Coworkers Get Hands-on Training in Concrete 101 Course
At Ozinga, learning is one of our core values. We truly believe you can never know everything about our business and it’s important to seek out opportunities to increase your knowledge on a daily basis.
Village of Glen Ellyn Uses Ozinga Concrete Blocks to Create Custom Storage Solution
Imagine in mid-winter the municipality you manage runs out of road salt and you are at the mercy of supplier stock levels and peak season market prices. For Julius Hansen, director of public works for the Village of Glen Ellyn, running out of salt is not an option. The Village
Condotte – Tremie Pour
Such a cool project to work on at the Hard Rock Stadium the home of Super Bowl LIV!
Concrete Parking Lots Are a Safe Bet
Customer and/or employee safety is extremely important to a business’ bottom line. And while you’re sure to address safety concerns inside the building, you might not give as much thought to parking lot safety, other than providing adequate lighting. Concrete is known for its durability and versatility, but did you