Concrete. It is critically essential to building America and is truly the foundation of the construction industry. Working it is difficult, frustrating, dirty, gritty and hard to manage. And for those who pour it…most want to get it in… and get out. Well not here…to us the job is more…much MORE. At Concrete Strategies we pour in more Management...more Organization…more Resources and more Expertise to every job.
The old saying is…Concrete doesn’t wait...and we don’t either. We plan for it... pour it…work it… control it… finish it…and stand behind it…more than anyone in the business. We out manage them all… And we do it by putting our best thinking…our best people…our proven processes and our own best state of the art equipment on the job.
WELCOME TO Concrete Strategies
Our people are hardened…experienced…determined and fiercely dedicated. We cuss the weather…and praise our ability to work through it. Always safe…On budget…On schedule...and Right the first time.
No one is more capable…no one is more accomplished…no one is more equipped…In short... no one gives you more. We are Masters of Concrete. …with us…there’s “More To The Pour”…That’s what we deliver…That’s who we are…That’s Concrete Strategies.
WORK SAFE. LIVE SAFE. 24/7.
We take a proactive approach to safety by identifying and correcting risky behaviors, reinforcing compliance and recognizing the execution of exemplary safety practices.
OUR TEAM OF THE INDUSTRY’S MOST TALENTED AND KNOWLEDGEABLE CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONALS IS DEDICATED TO PUTTING MORE INTO THE POUR TO ENSURE SUCCESS IN EVERYTHING THAT WE DO. WE HAVE AN UNPARALLELED TRACK RECORD IN ARCHITECTURAL SITE CAST CONCRETE, STRUCTURAL CONCRETE, FLATWORK, SITE UTILITIES AND ALL TYPES OF SELF-PERFORMING CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION FOR COMMERCIAL PROJECTS.
1 Concrete Strategies Overview
2 Safety
3 QA/QC Approach
4 Project Experience
CONCRETE STRATEGIES OVERVIEW
CONCRETE STRATEGIES –MORE TO THE POUR
Concrete Strategies is a full-service national concrete contractor with the in-house resources and expertise to safely self-perform a wide variety of commercial construction including all aspects of cast in place concrete, precast erections and concrete restoration. Concrete Strategies began as Clayco Tilt-Up in 1988. In 2005, our services expanded and we re-branded the company to showcase the additional offerings. Our 30 years in the business has enabled us to learn and refine our craft to meet the current market needs.
We provide the integrated services our clients expect, achieving Construction Success through:
• Economical pricing
• Safe jobsites
• Efficient, on-time delivery
• High-quality, innovative results
Builders engage Concrete Strategies because we have invested in our people, equipment, and assets. We believe that the more services we provide, the more effective we will be. That’s why we batch our own concrete and use our own equipment, from concrete pumps, cranes, and excavators, to small hand tools. This independence further enables us to avoid paying mark-ups to other lower tier vendors and eliminates our reliance on the schedules of other contractors. We make it easier for general contractors, as they only have to manage one subcontractor. By leveraging these in-house resources, we are better able to control the schedule and commit to the safety of our workers.
Whether the job is hard bid, negotiated, or design-build, Concrete Strategies will partner with you to achieve Construction Success. Currently ranked the 8th largest concrete contractor in the United States by Engineering News Record, we have an unparalleled track record in tilt-up concrete, precast erection, foundation systems, structural concrete, and flatwork.
NATIONAL PRESENCE
Our projects have been recognized with awards from the Tilt-Up Concrete Association, American Concrete Institution, The Associated General Contractors of America, Concrete Council, and St. Louis Council of Construction Consumers.
At Concrete Strategies, our work speaks for itself. Examples of our Construction Success include:
• Completing 5,500 cubic yards of flatwork and tilt-up in three weeks (Express Scripts Technology & Innovation Center)
• Erecting 48 tilt-up panels in one eight-hour shift (Johnson & Johnson, Pennsylvania)
• Implementing early strength shrinkage compensating concrete mixture to reduce cure time, resulting in total bridge replacement 43 days ahead of schedule (The Page Avenue bridge over River Des Peres)
• Ability to work multiple shifts and weekends to accelerate schedules or make up for lots time due to inclement weather (multiple projects)
SEATTLE OFFICE
PHOENIX OFFICE
CAROLINA OFFICE
CONSTRUCTION EXPERTISE
The Concrete Strategies management team has over 100 years of combined experience in the construction industry, specializing in concrete, construction management, and safety. Our leaders are committed to providing high-quality outcomes and cost-effective solutions without sacrificing safety or schedule.
CONCRETE STRATEGIES MANAGEMENT TEAM
PAT MORIARITY
President
Pat ensures that Concrete Strategies provides concrete services with the highest quality outcomes and cost-effective solutions without sacrificing safety while committing to aggressive schedules. Pat oversees Concrete Strategies’s diverse construction management team.
Pat joined the Concrete Strategies team in 2012 after nine years with Clayco and four years with Clayco Tilt-Up. A LEED Accredited Professional, he brings to the leadership team expertise in sustainable construction and project management. Pat has managed numerous concrete projects, including multiple cast-in-place concrete structures at Washington University in St. Louis and facilities that have achieved LEED Gold certification.
JEFF CLARK
Executive Vice President
Jeff is responsible for ensuring all project requirements are met in the field. He plays a very active role and participates in all phases of the project from pre-bid through final completion.
Jeff joined the Concrete Strategies team in 2015 after thirteen years with Clayco. Jeff exhibits a strong sense for the balance of quality with construction costs and works diligently to maximize the highest quality for the best value. Jeff is also responsible for manpower and key resource distribution.
BILL MUELLER
Chief Estimator
Bill oversees the day to day operations of the estimating department, and helps to ensure that accurate, competitive and cost-effective estimates are produced in all hard-bid and design-build projects.
Bill joined Concrete Strategies in 2008 after 12 years with a national concrete contractor. He is involved with all phases of bidding and estimating. Bill has over 20 years’ experience in estimating and management in the concrete industry and is an ACI Certified Tilt Up Technician.
BARCLAY GEBEL
Executive Vice President
Barclay oversees field operations from day to day activities, coordinate manpower on the project, and assists in estimating and project safety as well.
Barclay started his career as a general foreman at Clayco Tilt-Up in 1988 and became executive vice president of Concrete Strategies in 2023. He understands all aspects of concrete construction and is active in the industry, serving as the 2021 President of the Tilt-Up Concrete Association and as a member of the Concrete Council and the American Society of Concrete Contractors. Barclay has managed more than 100 projects, including well-known structures like the St. Louis Rams corporate headquarters and training facility, The Plaza in Clayton, and Chevron’s corporate headquarters.
GRANT SMITH
Chief Operating Officer
Grant is involved with all aspects of managing the construction process. His processes managed range from estimating, negotiating contracts, material procurement/buy-out, job scheduling, manpower scheduling, quantity tracking, processing invoices, and pay applications.
Grant brings over 15 years of Construction Management experience to Concrete Strategies. Past project experience ranges from 1 million SF Tilt up warehouses and multi-story concrete frame office buildings, to projects located within the protected area of Nuclear Power Plants. Grant utilizes his experience and expertise in the Construction Industry to manage the office operations of Concrete Strategies which includes 30 Project Managers/Engineers/Directors distributed between 2 offices (STL & KC) along with numerous support staff.
SPENSER OWENS
Senior Associate Council
Spenser is an experienced construction and real estate attorney who provides strategic legal advice and counsel to Concrete Strategies.
JOE ROCK
Vice President of Risk Management
Joe is responsible for all corporate safety programs, policies, and procedures. He advises management and field employees in the proper planning, safe work practices, and control measures for project safety.
Joe has over 25 years of experience in safety and environmental compliance. Joe is a multi-experienced safety professional; knowledgeable in many fields of construction, manufacturing, and industrial settings. He possesses a wide variety of training certifications that include BCSP Certified Safety Professional, OSHA Authorized Trainer and Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor.
KYLE KAMMER, PE Director of Quality
Kyle is responsible for the oversight and implementation of the company’s quality program. This includes consulting with day to day project issues as well as assisting with preconstruction. Kyle also handles inspection and verification of work for conformance with specifications and standards.
Kyle recently joined the Concrete Strategies team to ensure the highest quality is maintained and delivered to our clients. He brings over 13 years of experience in project management and quality control. He is an active member of the American Concrete Institute (ACI) and is a member of the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC). Kyle brings a wealth of knowledge to the team having worked on a variety of projects including parking garages, institutional, and infrastructure.
MIA MOIA Director of Talent Management
A multi-lingual speaker with a multicultural background, Mia is in charge of recruiting and hiring the best team members for Concrete Strategies.
FINANCIAL CAPABILITY
Concrete Strategies exceptionally strong financial base is built on geographic and product diversity. Our business model is stable because it does not rely on any single market, customer, or type of work. Concrete Strategies also offers a formidable bonding capacity, aggregate line of $150 million and single project line of $50 million. Concrete Strategies takes pride in the fact that we pay our subcontractors and suppliers in a timely manner, which further solidifies our relationships with our sub-tier partners.
DIVERSITY / INCLUSION
Concrete Strategies is committed to a diverse workforce. Fifteen percent of our workers are minorities, and we have the resources to meet any project diversity requirement. In addition, we provide equal opportunity to qualified small business suppliers and contractors and are eager to partner with minority and women-owned businesses.
SUSTAINABILITY
Concrete Strategies understands the requirements for USGBC LEED facilities and is committed to helping contractors and owners meet project sustainability requirements. Our regular sustainable practices include operating an on-site batch plant, reducing trucks on the road, and re-using materials, such as flyash, to the fullest extent. Concrete Strategies also employs multiple LEED Accredited Professionals, led by President, Pat Moriarity.
PRECONSTRUCTION
Concrete Strategies takes pride in our ability and experience leading preconstruction efforts to successful conclusions, with the ultimate goal of evaluating the most cost-effective building components. We understand the high standards required by our clients and their equally high expectations of their partners. Through estimating as well as early evaluation of the designs for concrete and steel framing systems, Concrete Strategies identifies the factors and activities required to meet project goals. Our team assesses constructability, means and methods and performs reviews to ensure every structure is built efficiently and effectively. We are accustomed to sitting down with the architects, engineers and general contractor’s project managers to discuss alternative options. Conceptual estimating for projects not yet fully designed and creative solutions to save time and money offer our clients a great value during preconstruction.
Tilt-Up Concrete Precast Erection Cast In Place & Precast Garages
Concrete Strategies is a leading edge, full-service, design-build and general contracting firm. The firm has an unparalleled track record in all types of self-perform concrete construction for commercial projects.
Concrete Strategies has a diverse portfolio of repeat general contractor customers across the
AECOM Hunt – Indianapolis, Indiana
Alberici – St. Louis, Missouri
Alston Construction - Tacoma, WA & Edison, NJ
ARCO Construction - St. Louis, Missouri
ARCO Murray - Chicago, Illinois
Brinkmann Constructors - St. Louis, Missouri
Clark Construction - Seattle, Washington
Clayco – St. Louis, Missouri
Coil Construction – Columbia, Missouri
Contegra – Edwardsville, Illinois
Crossland Construction – Columbus, Kansas
DPR Construction – Redwood City, California
FCL Builders – Itasca, Illinois
Fluor Constructors - Greenville, South Carolina
HITT Contracting – Falls Church, Virginia
Holland Construction Services – Swansea, Illinois
Impact Strategies - Fairview Heights, Illinois
JE Dunn - Kansas City, Missouri
Kadean Construction – Fenton, Missouri
KAI Design & Build – St. Louis, Missouri
Layton Construction – Salt Lake City, Utah
McCarthy Building Companies – St. Louis, Missouri
Miller Stauch Construction – Kansas City, Kansas
Opus Group – St. Louis, Missouri
Paric – St. Louis, Missouri
Poettker Construction – Breese, Illinois
Ryan Companies - Minneapolis, Minnesota
SM Wilson – St. Louis, Missouri
Turner Construction - Chicago, Illinois
The Weitz Company – Lenexa, Kansas
Whiting Turner – Kansas City, Missouri
Safety is our First Priority
A SAFE COMPANY. CONCRETE STRATEGIES IS COMMITTED TO ENGAGING ALL MEMBERS OF OUR COMPANY TO CREATE AN INJURY-FREE CULTURE ON EACH AND EVERY JOB SITE.
SAFETY MANAGEMENT
Concrete Strategies takes a proactive approach to safety management. We own the responsibility of keeping jobsites safe and have developed an elite safety management system that differentiates us from our competitors. We have 25 fulltime safety professionals on staff to ensure our safety practices are being followed and implemented at every jobsite. Inspired by the fundamental belief that ALL accidents are preventable with the appropriate safety measures in place, our goal is to complete every project injury and accident-free.
Concrete Strategies’ core belief that no job is so important it cannot be done safely starts with our leadership and carries through to every worker. No matter how small or large the job, we are committed to making safety a priority. Every Concrete Strategies employee is invested in the safety culture and empowered to stop unsafe activities and take corrective action.
Concrete Strategies takes initiative managing our own safety, but we will tailor it to complement a general contractor’s safety initiatives as long as our safety program is not compromised. We make sure we place the right skilled workers in the field and that they understand the safety plan. Key components include:
• Project site-specific safety plans that address the actual risks of each project
• Preconstruction meetings to introduce & implement the safety plan
• Require OSHA 30 training for all office and key field personnel
• Safety training for all site workers, including CPR, first aid, excavation, rigging, lifts, and respirator fit tests
• Monthly safety dashboard creating accountability at all level
• Weekly toolbox safety meetings and jobsite toolbox talks
• Daily pre-task planning to identify activity-specific risks and hazards
• Written, not just verbal, safety standards
• Frequent jobsite safety inspections performed by full-time safety professionals.
• Recognition for achieving safety milestones and injury-free days/hours (Zero Heroes)
• Safety steering committee that includes upper management and implements new safety initiatives company-wide
• “Click Safety” is our branded safety program used for continuing education
Concrete Strategies also enforces a Substance Abuse Program, requiring drug and alcohol testing of all employees. Testing occurs pre-employment, randomly, at cause, and post-accident.
SAFETY RECORD
Construction Success is measured by the results, and our safety record lives up to our goals. Some of our most notable safety achievements include:
• An Experience Rate Modification (EMR) rate well below the industry average. Currently it is 0.40.
• 2021 ASCC Safety Award - Certificate of Recognition
• 2021 ASCC Safety Award - Safety Improvement
• 2019 ASCC Fleet Safety Award
• 2009 Outstanding Safety Award for the lowest incident rate in the highest work hours category from the American Society of Concrete Contractors, Safety & Risk Management Council
Concrete Strategies is the first self-perform concrete contractor in the nation to receive
QA/QC APPROACH
QA/QC Approach
QUALITY ASSURANCE AND QUALITY CONTROL. ENSURING EVERY PROJECT IS DESIGNED, PLANNED AND CONSTRUCTED CORRECTLY TO ACHIEVE A QUALITY RESULT.
constructable in the field. During this critical step, Concrete Strategies researches and suggests solutions to potential problems before construction begins, ensuring projects are designed efficiently and effectively. If the design does not use the best materials or methods to meet the owner’s expectations, we offer solutions that will.
QUALITY ASSURANCE & CONTROL
There’s a reason people say things are final when cast in concrete — it’s expensive and time-consuming to repair or replace it. At Concrete Strategies, we are committed to building it right the first time and have developed a detailed Quality Assurance and Control program to reduce rework and warranty call-backs. We want to be the best at what we do and be the preferred concrete contractor for our clients.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
At the Assurance stage, our goal is to identify and resolve issues as early as possible. Our years of experience give us the expertise to address a design issue before it is cast in concrete or erected in steel. We know what works and how to implement it using new technology and innovative systems. Communication and documentation are integral to a quality outcome. We start by ensuring our project management team has a thorough understanding of our portion of the project. Once we confirm the scope and expected outcome, we perform reviews to assess whether what is on paper will be
Once the design is finalized, Concrete Strategies develops a project-specific checklist to confirm what has been designed is constructed exactly as planned. We start with a master checklist that includes the following categories:
• General Project Coordination
• Excavation
• Site Work
• Foundations
• Hoisting
• Slab-on-Grade
• Layout
• Concrete Purchasing
• Place & Finish
• Ready Mix Supplier
• Pumping Contractor
• Testing Agency
• Reinforcing & PostTensioning
• Waterproofing
• Embeds
• Arch/Exposed Areas
• Wall Forms
• Column Forms
• Horizontal Decks
• Stair Formwork
• Shoring & Reshoring
• Cold/Hot Weather Concrete
• Mass Concrete
• Miscellaneous CONSTRUCTION
Concrete Strategies then modifies the checklist to fit the current project, creating additional inspection forms, procedures, and drawings for unusual conditions. The projectspecific checklist accounts for potential issues and how to address them, providing written instructions on who, when, where, how, and what to do if a problem arises, as well as the tolerances for acceptability. This Quality Assurance plan prepares Concrete Strategies to deliver a quality in-place product.
QUALITY CONTROL
At the Control stage, Concrete Strategies ensures the work is installed correctly. Our clients hire us to provide quality work, and that is what we deliver. We make sure we have the right people in the field that they take a proactive approach to Quality.
Led by the on site project manager and superintendent, our team follows the project-specific checklist, confirming the quality of the workmanship at each step. For example, if the checklist calls for a specific concrete mix, we inspect the mix at the plant (if needed) and when it reaches the jobsite, comparing individual truck tickets and batch times to ensure high quality concrete. Included in our on-site inspections are verification of mix temperatures, slump, and admixtures on concrete from every pour or every 100 yards placed as taken for cylinders. We also perform visual inspections on materials including concrete, rebar, embeds and aggregate, drawing on our experience in the field to confirm the correct materials are in place.
Our goal is to minimize warranty work and call-backs, but if issues do arise, they are recorded and Concrete Strategies will engage the proper party to get this issue resolved (i.e. structural engineer or architect). Everything is confirmed in writing, creating a detailed history of the project’s documents that validates the in-place quality of our work. Our QA/QC checklists are kept on file in the job trailer and available for review by our contracting partners.
Our QA/QC process is continually evolving to reflect issues we resolve on the job, industry innovations, and solutions to construction challenges. As a result of our QA/QC process, we have:
• Started using specialty admixtures to mitigate future flooring failures
• Developed a method of bending exposed rebar ends to provide a safer work environment
• Developed a method to prefabricate concrete bollard tops to ensure consistency and finish every time
• Developed an internal library of Best Practices and standard operating procedures to be shared between project teams
The above examples are just a few of the solutions we have created. As we learn, we update our master checklist to ensure our knowledge is shared across all projects. It is more than a list of tasks we check off. It is the road map Concrete Strategies follows to continue achieving success and delivering “More to the Pour” for our clients.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
SK BATTERY AMERICA, INC. MANUFACTURING FACILITY COMMERCE, GA
TILT-UP experience
EXPRESS SCRIPTS TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION CENTER
JOHNSON & JOHNSON SALES AND LOGISTICS COMPANY LLC DISTRIBUTION FACILITY
EDWARD A. DOISY RESEARCH CENTER AND CLOISTER WALK AT SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY
CHEVRON GULF OF MEXICO HEADQUATERS OFFICE BUILDING
PROCTER & GAMBLE MANUFACTURING AND DISTRIBUTION FACILITY
ZENITH RIDGE AT SOUTHPOINTE
PRECAST ERECTION
STRUCTURAL CONCRETE
REINSURANCE GROUP OF AMERICA
GLOBAL HEADQUARTERS
STEPHEN F. & CAMILLA T. BRAUER HALL AT WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
CENTENE CENTRE
ST. LOUIS COLLEGE OF PHARMACY
STRUCTURAL CONCRETE
ST. LOUIS COLLEGE OF PHARMACY
FLATWORK experience
INLAND PORT IV WAREHOUSE
ARCHITECTURAL CONCRETE
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY FLATWORK
COTTLEVILLE STREETSCAPE
experience
BRIDGE MAINTENANCE
MOBILE BATCH PLANT
MOBILE BATCH PLANTS
In addition to performing concrete work, Concrete Strategies has a Mobile Batch-Plant Operation. We have setup on site batch plants all over the nation Delaware, Texas, Indiana, Missouri, etc. Although Concrete Strategies’ preference is to batch the concrete to our own operations/placement, we are willing to supply concrete to other customers and contractors on site.
Quality and consistency are the underlying goals of Concrete Strategies Batch Plant Operations. As such, we have dedicated quality control personnel and operate an on site testing lab. Our testing lab has all the equipment to check the fresh concrete for temperature, slump, air content, unit weight; moisture content of the coarse and fine aggregates daily; and shakers for aggregate gradations.
On Site Batch Plant Advantages:
• Shorter drive time ~ half or third of drivers / trucks required
• Flexibility with start times
• Flexibility with DOT hours
• Quality concrete – shorter times in drum
• Batching for paving / dump trucks
• Minimize interference with DOT roadway projects
Batch Plant Operation Overview:
• Vince-Hagan Batch with Central Mixer (Wet Batch)
