In the fast-paced world of construction, efficiency is paramount. Meeting deadlines without compromising quality can be a challenge, particularly in regions with extreme weather conditions, such as Northern BC and Alberta. Wilson Concrete offers a solution that not only addresses these challenges but also enhances the overall construction process: precast concrete. The pressure is on…
Mitigating the Effects of Hot Weather on Concrete: Products to Cure Cement in High Temperatures The weather is starting to heat up, which means that construction season is in full swing! For contractors working with concrete, this can mean curing problems. Any professional who has placed and finished concrete understands that the prevailing environmental conditions…
Offering High-Performance Epoxy & Polyurethane Products That Can Save you Time and Make You Stand Out as an Industry Contractor If you're like most professional contractors, you have a lot of things on your plate. You're always looking for ways to save time and money, while making sure you stand out from the competition. Yet,…
Wilson Concrete is launching our new precast concrete root cellar. Fast, efficient, durable; with 269 cu ft of total storage space. Our root cellar comes with two compartments, floor drains, and venting to help control humidity and temperatures. All you need to do is dig a hole as per our drawing dimensions and we will…
As the world becomes more aware of the full impact of climate change, the Provincial and Federal governments continue to regulate environmental concerns in every industry, including construction. The liability that a construction project takes on from transforming previous water absorbing surfaces (i.e. soils, vegetation, low-lying areas) into impervious surfaces (i.e. concrete, asphalt, buildings) is…
It is the last call for concrete septic tanks! Winter is coming and that means that the ground will be frozen soon. If you’re in need of a new septic tank or need to do repairs or maintenance on your septic system, we highly recommend you do it as soon as possible. When the ground…
Supply Chain vs Buying Local The vast network of ports, container vessels and trucking companies that moves goods around the world is badly tangled, and the cost of shipping is skyrocketing. More than 18 months into the pandemic, the disruption to global supply chains is getting worse, leading to shortages of consumer products, and making…
L-Panel Retaining Walls L-Panel retaining wall systems are specially designed to resist soil pressures and stand up to weather changes that are inherent to the Canadian climate. L-Panels are often used in lieu of conventional block retaining walls. The L-shape design has two parts: the vertical section called the face, and the horizontal section at…
The design of concrete safety barriers has changed and evolved quite a bit over the last few decades to slow, redirect, or stop errant vehicles from causing crashes with other vehicles or going off the side of the road. They are most commonly used between lanes of opposing traffic, known as a median barriers, and…
If you happen to be in the market for a new septic system, or simply looking to replace an old septic tank, there are a number of factors to be taken into consideration and there are a lot of different septic system options available for your home. The three most popular types of septic tanks…
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