“Safety in numbers means a group has more protection than an individual,” shares Manny Rodriguez, National Safety Director for Kent Companies. “Our safety program has two fundamental tenets. Our people are our first priority, and our data drives accountability.” Rodriguez is a 25+ year safety veteran in concrete construction. For […]
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Building restoration services increase the value of your property while preserving its history. They also keep your commercial building aesthetically pleasing and sound. Most importantly, restoration services find and fill any tiny cracks where water may be leaking in. People love historical buildings, monuments, sites, and houses. But older assets […]
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Architects task themselves with maximizing the potential utility and comfort of a space. While some obvious design elements—such as a building’s layout—may come immediately to mind, the construction of functional and peaceful spaces also demands consideration of more subtle design choices, such as sound transmission control. The materials used during […]
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Kent Companies delivered the commercial concrete package for Addison Business Park, a two-building commercial complex centrally located near the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. The site includes 390 parking spots and move-in ready office space for businesses looking for a fresh and modern workplace. Kent Companies’ scope of work included: Our market […]
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Kent Companies Division Manager Taylor Sittig spoke at the ENR Top Young Professionals Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana in March 2023. This annual conference attracts young AEC professionals in pursuit of career and skill development. With over 15 years of progressive leadership experience in the construction industry, Sittig oversees Kent […]
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Kent Companies provided a full scale Underlayments package at Dreamtroit to bring this old commercial campus back to life. Dreamtroit is a multi-family renovation project of an existing campus located in the art district of Detroit. Originally an auto plant built in 1908, the space has been transformed into an […]
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Contractors have been battling sinking foundations for hundreds of years, and it’s not always easy. It takes a solid solution to prevent a settling foundation from causing further damage to a structure. But with a wide range of options, it can be hard to determine which is right for a […]
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In celebration of Women in Construction Week, we are highlighting three team members who bring grit and tenacity to their construction careers every day. Detail-Driven Rachel Hinson joined our Southeast team in 2020 as a Project Coordinator. Through her dedication, attention to detail, and on-going professional education, she quickly earned […]
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Andres Construction turned to Kent Companies to deliver the structural concrete package for Korina at the Grove, a mixed-use property located in Austin, Texas. Featuring 371 apartment units and 29,000 square feet of retail space, Korina at the Grove offers luxury, convenience and a sought-after view of downtown Austin. Kent […]
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Despite the overall structural stability of a building, environmental factors can still cause micro-movements that jeopardize the structure over time. That’s why architects and contractors include expansion joints during the design phase—to combat building movement. But how exactly do expansion joints prevent shifting? Let’s explore the basics of the expansion […]
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