Why use concrete

​Concrete is a material that has many advantages, including being fireproof and able to withstand natural disasters. It's also relatively heavy which provides more stability during manmade events like earthquakes or terrorist attacks. In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey in 2017, when much of Houston was flooded by water up to 6 feet deep with over 60 inches rainfall within 24 hours (reaching 5-10% flooding on average), concrete buildings were still standing strong while houses made out other materials succumbed quickly due to their lighter weight.

While the cost of cast-in-place concrete construction may be more expensive upfront, it can yield a higher ROI. This is due to the reduced material prices for this type of building project as well as an increased labor pool that has experience with concreting projects.

When you are looking at your next major commercial or residential development, make sure to consider casting in place so that all aspects - from initial construction costs and onsite workability issues - will benefit you down the line!


Construction is a never-ending process and its time constraints are often overlooked. Cast in place concrete can be built faster than steel, sometimes even twice as fast! Developers who choose cast in place concrete over structural steel have the opportunity to finish their projects quicker which leaves them with more profit potential and speedier turnaround times on new developments.

The old adage “time is money” was never truer when talking about construction schedules. Buildings made from reinforced concrete can usually rise one floor every other day while those constructed of structural steel take up two days for each story added making it not uncommon that developers will finish jobs sooner by choosing cast in place sound rather than structure beams though there may a look difference, the finished product will be the same. When considering concrete foundations call Los Angeles Concrete Contractors Pros