Property & Construction | Atlas Concrete
Precast tilt slab concrete Atlas Concrete has been supplying Auckland’s construction industry with quality concrete for more than 60 years, specialising in precast concrete and decorative mixes. The company supplies ready-mix concrete, pre-cast concrete, aggregate and other related supplies to the greater Auckland market through its nine branches across four divisions: Atlas Concrete, Atlas Quarries, Atlas Shipping and Atlas Tilt Slab. Still owned by the Collie family, the company employs a total of 220 staff and offers a top level of service through its long standing business relationships. Dave Russell says an important part of the company’s operation is its precast tilt slab division. Precast concrete comes in a variety of finishes and textures, shapes and sizes to meet the precise requirements of each project.
Pre cast panels are normally specified by an architect. A drawing set is required to supply orders with consideration to current leadtimes in producing the panels. In addition, Atlas Concrete employs subcontractors to build raft floors, which offer a number of benefits including cost savings, reduced construction time, increased strength and superior insulation.
Decorative mixes and aggregates Russell says decorative mixes and exposed aggregates are a specialty of Atlas Concrete, which produces a large amount of practical aesthetic products. Atlas sources decorative natural products from rivers and quarries around New Zealand. Whether specifying concrete for a driveway, commercial property or an entertainment area, these products are designed to give a natural look and texture to complement any situation. Customers can choose different aggregate and oxide colours to achieve a unique look to their property. Most aggregates can also be used in house floors for a polished finish.
A driveway laid by Atlas Concrete in exposed pebble mix with oxide.
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The panels represent speedy engineered solutions, which enable the construction of larger residential and industrial buildings to be completed faster and more cost effectively than conventional methods.
Atlas Concrete offers a range of decorative mixes and exposed aggregates, including: • Longburn pebble 20mm – a true river pebble with a rounded finish, which is the most popular in the Atlas range due to its soft tones of blue, grey and brown • Waipa pebble 20mm – a versatile natural pebble with both grey and brown toning from a dry mining site along the Waipa River • Mangatangi pebble 20mm – a grey and gold toned pebble reflecting the look of a typical New Zealand river • Maungaturoto chip 16mm – a quarried chip with brown and green tones and an even chip size offers great results • McCallums chip 20mm – used widely in the roading industry on roundabouts, motorways and traffic islands, it is a durable chip with a distinct red colour • Standard mix 10mm, 14mm, 20mm – Atlas’s standard concrete chip is used in daily production and is a consistent dark grey colour, available in different sizes for a variety of applications.
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