Sometimes called a split face block
Backfilling is the process of replacing or reusing the soil that is removed during excavation construction to strengthen and support a structure’s foundation. Sometimes the process will be done with stone instead of soil
Equipment: Used to dig both continious and spread footings
The quantity of concrete produced as a result of one mixing operation
Below ground/ above ground
Concrete filled steel pipe to protect areas fromvehicle traffic
Anti-bonding agent sprayed before panels are poured to insure panels release from slab or casting bed.
45 foot to 80 foot typically used at Martin Concrete
Braces that hold the tilt panels in place and prevent them from falling until the roof is tied in.
Concrete that has been brushed with a broom when fresh in order to improve its traction or to create a distinctive fine-lined texture when finishing.
Tool: A tool used in the finishing process to correct the imprefections from the screeding process.
A piece of concrete poured outside the building to form and pour panels on because the panels will not all fit onto the slab.
Controlled Enviorment Warehouse/Controlled Tempreture Warehouse; usually cold storage (Picture is of our 2018 project; Preferred Freezer)
Beveled Edge of caulk joint or side of panel
Floor to lowest point in ceiling that allows free passage, usually the bottom of the bar joists
Concrete Mansonary Unit AKA concrete block
A visable lone that forms when the placement if concrete is delayed. The concrete in place hardens prior to the next placement of concrete against it.
An insert into the slab that is placed in like a diamond would be formed with a cover to pour around and leave the space open for the column to be placed when the steel erectors arrive
Tool used by finishers to move and disperse concrete
Used to pump concrete to locations where a concrete truck can’t reach. Used on all panel & mezzanine pours.
Equipment: Used to insure that the concrete becomes compact while placing concrete i.e. the concrete is placed without the inclusion of air bubbles which can affect its strength and it is necessary in most cases because the fluidity of concrete is limited by the amount of water used in the mixture.
The type of joint where fresh concrete meets existing concrete.
Tooled or Sawcut straight grooves made on concrete floors to “control” where the concrete should crack.
Used for inspection purposes
Gorilla Saw
The process of maintaining freshly placed concrete, mortar, plaster, or grout at a particular temperature for a period of time so that the desired properties of the mix can develop properly.
Seperates column foundations from the floor slab
Area of concrete poured outside right next to the building. These pours are not permitted until the roof steel is 100% tied into the builing.
Located at the dockpits to prevent trucks from hitting the concrete
Perimeter steel around the dock leveler flush with the concrete floor. Will be painted safety yellow upon completion.
Allows forklift to drive inside trailer
Area of the building where the trucks back into to be loaded or unloaded
Connected to the gutter from roof
Special concrete floor system with joints only at column lines
Definable Work Phase Meeting. This meeting is held between the project team to discuss the next large phase of the project to plan the best plan of action and/or work through any safety, quality, or performance issues.
The term may be used to identify the height of a building structure or land. Common terminology of elevation is referred to as Average Mean Sea Level in this context.
Epoxy is an adhesive used for bonding concrete. Epoxy resins are used with concrete in the form of coatings, repair materials, grouts, bonding agents, paints, adhesives, epoxy mortars, sealers, penetrating sealers, wearing surfaces, and as admixtures to hydraulic cement concrete to make epoxy polymer-modified concrete.
Dig or move dirt
Meeting held with the project team after the tilt panels are stood to discuss the most safe & efficient way to finish the project.
An expansion joint, or movement joint, is an assembly designed to hold parts together while safely absorbing temperature-induced expansion and contraction of building materials, and vibration, or to allow movement due to ground settlement or seismic activity.
A variant of concrete that is produced by adding fibers made of stainless steel, glass or carbon to the mixture.
Operations like leveling, smoothing, compacting, and otherwise treating surfaces of fresh or recently placed concrete to produce the desired appearance and service
Usually 2-4 Hour rated, protects from having a fire spread through the entire building
Field Operations Manager
Also known as a Lull; Typically we rent 6k, 10k, or 12k on projects
A temporary erected structure or mold for the support and containment of concrete during placement and while it is setting and gaining sufficient strength to be self-supporting.
Ribbed or decorative area cast into a tilt panel
Equipment: A concrete truck that discharges concrete from the front of the truck
Provides electricity with a gasoline motor
The leveling of the surface. Dirt from higher up is moved into the lower lying areas to create a nice level surface to serve as the foundation. Typically the grade must be given to us at a +/- 10th
A high-slump mixture of cement, aggregates, and water which can be poured or pumped into cavities in concrete for the purpose of embedding rebar, and/or increasing the amount of load-bearing material in a wall.
Usually on the dock side of the building, used to control rain water run off from the roof.
The concrete pour where a laser screed is not used as a part of the finishing process.
High Efficiency Particulate Air Filter; These must be used on any vaccum to control silica
Voids in concrete caused by the mortar not filling the spaces between the coarse aggregate particles. It usually becomes apparent when the formwork is stripped, revealing a rough and ‘stony’ concrete surface with air voids between the coarse aggregate, and often times caused by not vibrating concrete enough.
Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
Insulated Metal Panel; interlocking panels used to form an insulated wall.
AKA Pick Points AKA Lifting Eyes. Area used to hook the rigging to lift panels with crane.
Allow movement between two different slabs, typically at column diamonds or equipment pads
Tool used by finishers to put joints into concrete
Jobsite Safety Analysis Form. This form is utilized to assess all task and their hazards for that day’s work. This information is used to inform all employees of the day’s tasks, hazards associated with the tasks, and ways to control any hazards they may encounter.
Meeting held with the entire project team to discuss and create a plan of execution prior to the project beginning. Topics of discussion are safety, setting KPI’s, project budget, bonus potential, and roles & responsibilities.
Usually a chamfer strip to show where to cut for a future door, window, or opening.
High-precision leveling equipment for concrete. MCC owns 3 different types (940s (Small), SRS-4 (Medium), S-22 (Large))
Limited Access Zone; Area of project marked off with barricades and/or tape that only trained and authorized personnel are permitted to enter while highly dangerous duties are happening. An example would be the area marked off were tilting procedures are happening.
AKA Inserts AKA Pick Points. Area used to hook the rigging to lift panels with crane.
Lock Out, Tag Out, Try Out. A safety procedure used in industry to ensure that hazardous machinery/situations is properly locked before starting maintenance.
Vent
Intermediate floor within a floor
Equipment: Used to dig larger sized footings, break-up rocks, or help speed up the excavating process
Used with joint filler pump to mix 1:1 materials
Equipment: Used to bring soil to the proper grade
Slang term for concrete
Occupational Safety & Health Administration
A concrete tilt panel is the use of concrete panels for walls.
Permissible Exposure Limit. This is the amount per area during a specified amount of time an employee can be exposed to a specific chemical.
AKA Inserts AKA Lifting Eyes. Area used to hook the rigging to lift panels with crane.
Equipment: Used to compact the soil at the base of foundations, pourbacks, or ramps.
Meeting held at the end of a project between the project team to discuss lessons learned from the project. This can be positive or negative things learned. Two of these lessons learned must be documented and submitted to SLT for review.
Space between floor and wall ususally poured after all walls and roof are in place
Personal Protective Equipment
A list compiled by the owner or customer listing all items still outstanding to complete our scope of work.
Shelf System for storage in a warehouse
Equipment: Used to compact the soil at the base of foundations, pourbacks, or ramps.
Strip of concrete on the floor aroudn the walls. Typically 18 inches wide.
Request for Information
Equipment: Machine used to finish large areas of concrete
A method of work where rebar is installed and tied prior to concrete placement.
Equipment: Equipment that has a cylinder that rotates around a central axis and is used to flatten and compact dirt
Fine patch material used to repair and smooth out a concrete wall prior to painting.
A Martin Concrete Standard kept on every job. The board contains all needed safety information, panel of physcians, first aid kit, and accident reporting procedures.
Meeting held between the customer and Martin team to work through any issues and set expectations prior to the contract being signed or the project beginning.
Equipment: Used to move or rearrange smaller quantities of dirt
The inside concrete floor of a building.
Senior Leadership Team
Safety Operations Manager
Removing formwork from concrete
Company hired outside of Martin Concrete Construction to work for Martin to perform a scope of work.
The act of pouring concrete out the back of the concrete truck
A telebelt conveyor is suitable for transporting concrete over long distances both horizontally and from one story-level to another. A concrete conveyor performs the same function as a pump truck but offers more versatility.
Equipment: Machine used to finish concrete in smaller or elevated areas
Equipment: Can be used for dust controland improve soil compaction. Also can be used to perform proof rolls.
