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Industrial Concrete Solutions in Edmonton, Alberta, and Western Canada

An Edmonton Concrete Company Serving Alberta and Western Canada

Welcome to Forward Concept Construction, your trusted Edmonton Concrete partner for industrial and heavy commercial concrete services. With our expertise and dedication to excellence, we specialize in delivering high-quality concrete solutions for a wide range of industrial and commercial projects. From foundations to structural elements, we offer comprehensive services tailored to meet the unique needs of industrial and heavy commercial applications.

Industrial Concrete Services

We understand the unique challenges and requirements of industrial projects. That’s why we offer expertly executed industrial concrete services to meet the demands of even the most complex projects. Our services include pile caps, foundations, slabs, formwork, and concrete placing and finishing. Whether you’re building tank foundations, silo foundations, or chemical plant foundations, you can trust us to deliver exceptional results that meet your specifications and exceed your expectations.

Heavy Commercial Concrete Services

In addition to industrial projects, we also specialize in heavy commercial concrete services for a variety of applications. Our services include foundations, slabs, formwork, concrete walls, and cutting/coring. Whether you’re constructing high rises, parkades, or other commercial structures, you can rely on us to provide high-quality concrete solutions that meet your project’s specific requirements.

Concrete Restoration and Modification

We offer specialized concrete restoration and modification services. Our comprehensive service offerings include concrete restoration, crack and spall repair, and surface restoration, tailored for Industrial and Heavy Commercial projects. We also provide cutting and coring services and our expertise extends to epoxy and cementitious grouting, enhancing concrete durability for industrial and heavy commercial concrete applications.

Our Concrete Projects

Oil Tank Foundation Concrete Placing and Finishing

Oil Tank Foundation Formwork Placing and Finishing, Imperial Oil – Kearl Lake

Concrete Transformer Foundation and Oil Containment

Altalink Concrete Transformer Foundation and Oil Containment

Mine Stacking Tower Concrete Rehabilitation

Mine Concrete Stacking Tower Rehabilitation

Boiler Flu Gas Foundation and Formwork

Boiler Flu Gas Foundation and Formwork, Imperial Oil – Kearl Lake

Oil Tank Ring Foundation Concrete Formwork and Embed Plates

Oil Tank Ring Foundations Concrete Formwork Reinforcing and Embed Plates

Concrete Demolition and Replacement Mine Chute Pad

Mine Concrete Chute Pad Demolition and Replacement

Our Industrial and Heavy Commercial Concrete Services

Forward Concept Construction stands as a distinguished Edmonton Concrete Company, specializing in industrial and heavy commercial concrete projects across Alberta and Western Canada. With a proven track record of excellence, our expertise in concrete construction ensures that your project receives meticulous attention and superior craftsmanship. Trust us to deliver results that exceed your expectations, backed by our unwavering commitment to quality and professionalism.

Cementitious Grouting

Cementitious Grouting

Cementitious grouting is a construction technique used to fill gaps and voids between concrete elements with a cement-based grout. Cementitious grouting is commonly used to secure structural steel elements into final position once they have been shimmed and installed.
Epoxy Grouting

Epoxy Grouting

Epoxy grouting is a specialized service used in construction to fill gaps and voids between concrete and steel elements, such as anchor bolts and base plates. This high-strength grout is made of epoxy resin and hardener, providing excellent bonding properties and chemical resistance.
Concrete Foundations

Foundations

Foundations are essential concrete structures that support buildings and infrastructure, transferring loads from the structure to the underlying soil or rock. These structures provide stability, prevent settlement, and distribute loads evenly, ensuring the long-term integrity of construction projects.
Concrete Finishing

Concrete Finishing

Concrete finishing is the process of refining the surface of freshly poured concrete in industrial projects to achieve the desired texture, appearance, and durability. This typically involves techniques such as smoothing and leveling to ensure a uniform and functional surface.
Concrete Foundations

Foundation Walls

Foundation walls are load-bearing structures that provide support and stability to buildings, transferring the weight of the structure to the ground. Typically made of reinforced concrete, these walls resist lateral pressures from soil and water, preventing settlement and ensuring structural integrity.
Mass Concrete

Mass Concrete

Mass concrete refers to large volumes of concrete typically used in heavy commercial and industrial projects. This type of concrete is characterized by its high thermal properties, strength, and durability, making it suitable for applications such as dams, bridges, and large foundations.
Concrete Cutting and Coring

Cutting / Coring

Cutting and coring are precision techniques crucial in industrial projects for modifying or extracting concrete structures. Cutting involves sawing concrete surfaces to create openings for doors, windows, or utility passages, while coring drills precise holes for pipes, conduits, or anchor installations.
Concrete Slab

Slabs

Slabs are flat concrete surfaces used as flooring or roofing elements in construction projects. They provide durable, usable surfaces for buildings, roads, and other structures, supporting loads and have a smooth finish. Slabs are crucial components in construction, offering strength, durability, and versatility for various applications.
Anchor Bolts

Anchor Bolts

Anchor bolts are fasteners embedded in concrete that are installed with very little tolerance (3mm). They secure structural elements such as columns, beams, equipment, or machinery. These bolts provide stability and resist uplift forces, anchoring structures to the concrete foundation. Crucial for structural integrity, anchor bolts ensure the safe and secure attachment of components in construction and industrial settings.
Concrete Pile Caps

Pile Caps

Pile caps are concrete structures that distribute loads from columns or heavy structures to piles below. These caps ensure stability and load-bearing capacity in construction projects, providing a strong foundation for buildings, bridges, and other structures.
Structural Slab

Structural Slabs

Structural slabs are reinforced concrete elements used to provide support and stability in construction projects. These slabs distribute loads evenly across the structure, enhancing strength and durability. They are integral components in buildings, bridges, and other infrastructure, providing essential support for various structural elements.

Concrete Walls

Concrete walls are structural elements made of concrete that provide support, division, or enclosure in construction projects. These walls can be cast in place or precast, offering versatility in design and construction. Concrete walls offer strength, durability, and fire resistance, making them suitable for a wide range of applications in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
Shear and Blast Walls

Shear & Blast Walls

Shear and blast walls are critical structural components designed to withstand lateral forces such as wind, seismic activity, and blast impacts in buildings and other structures. These walls are engineered to resist horizontal movements and pressure, ensuring stability and safety by redirecting and absorbing energy during such events.
Suspended Slab

Suspended Slabs

Suspended slabs are concrete slabs that are supported from below, typically by columns, beams or walls, without the need for additional supports from below. They offer versatility in design and are commonly used in multi-story buildings and bridges to create open spaces or accommodate mechanical and electrical services.
Concrete Restoration and Remediation

Concrete Restoration

Concrete restoration involves repairing and rejuvenating deteriorated or damaged concrete structures. Concrete restoration techniques such as shotcrete application, epoxy injection, and carbon fiber wrapping are commonly used to extend the lifespan and enhance the performance of industrial concrete structures.

Formwork

Formwork is the temporary mold or framework used to hold wet concrete in place until it sets. Formwork plays a crucial role in creating walls, columns, beams, and other concrete elements, facilitating efficient and precise concrete placement.
Concrete Placing

Concrete Placing

Concrete placing involves the precise deposition of concrete in desired locations during construction. This process ensures that concrete is distributed evenly and accurately to form structural elements such as slabs, walls, and columns. Proper concrete placing techniques are essential for achieving the desired strength, durability, and finish in construction projects.
Containment Walls

Containment Walls

Containment walls are robust barriers constructed to confine or control the movement of materials, fluids, or substances within a specified area. Typically made of reinforced concrete, these walls provide containment for hazardous materials, storage tanks, or industrial processes.

Indigenous Owned and Operated

Forward Concept stands as a premier Indigenous-owned and operated Construction company in Edmonton, specializing in scaffolding and concrete. With an industry-leading COR Certified Health and Safety Program, we prioritize safety through continuous training, ensuring reliable risk mitigation. From scaffolding to concrete projects, trust us for safe and successful execution.

Our Most Common Types of Concrete Projects

Compressor Station Foundation

Compressor Station Foundations

Compressor station foundations are concrete structures designed to support heavy compressor equipment in natural gas pipelines. These foundations ensure stability and vibration isolation, crucial for the efficient and reliable operation of compressor stations. Concrete’s durability and resilience are essential for withstanding the dynamic loads and environmental conditions in compressor station installations.
Mill foundations

Mill Foundations

Mill foundations are concrete structures designed to support heavy machinery and equipment in industrial settings such as factories and manufacturing plants. Built to endure dynamic loads and vibrations inherent in milling operations, they safeguard the stability and optimize the efficiency of production processes.
Chemical plant foundation

Chemical Plant Foundations

Chemical plant foundations are concrete structures engineered to support the equipment and infrastructure of chemical processing facilities. These foundations must withstand corrosive chemicals, extreme temperatures, and heavy loads while ensuring safety and stability for the entire plant operation.
Wind Turbine Foundations

Wind Turbine Foundations

Wind turbine foundations are concrete structures that anchor wind turbines securely to the ground. These foundations must withstand immense forces from the turbine’s blades and ensure stability for efficient energy generation. Concrete’s strength and durability make it ideal for supporting wind turbines in various environmental conditions and terrains.
substation foundation

Substation Foundations

Substation foundations are concrete structures designed to support and stabilize electrical equipment in power distribution systems. These foundations ensure the reliable and safe operation of substations, protecting equipment from environmental factors and vibrations. Concrete’s durability and strength make it ideal for supporting substations in various utility and industrial settings.
Stair Cores

Stair Cores

Stair cores are concrete structures within buildings that house staircases, providing essential vertical circulation. These cores offer structural support and stability, ensuring safe and accessible movement between floors. Concrete’s robustness and versatility make it an ideal material for constructing stair cores in various building types, from residential to commercial.
Parkades

Parkades

Parkades rely on concrete structures for their support and stability. These multi-level facilities use concrete for columns, beams, and slabs to accommodate vehicle weight and traffic. Concrete’s durability and versatility make it an ideal choice for constructing parkades, ensuring safe and long-lasting parking solutions in urban areas.
Agricultural Foundations

Agriculture Facilities Foundations

Agricultural facilities foundations provide stable support for various structures used in farming operations, such as barns, silos, and storage facilities. These concrete foundations ensure stability and durability in agricultural environments, safeguarding equipment, livestock, and stored crops. Concrete’s resilience makes it ideal for withstanding the demands of agricultural operations and harsh weather conditions.
Utility Foundations

Utility Foundations

Utility foundations support infrastructure for essential services like electricity, water, and telecommunications. These concrete structures ensure stability and protection for utility equipment, such as transformers, pumps, and communication towers, contributing to reliable service delivery in residential, commercial, and industrial areas.
Pump Station Foundations

Pump Station Foundations

Pump station foundations are concrete structures designed to support and stabilize pumping equipment in various industrial applications, such as water treatment plants, sewage systems, and oil refineries. These foundations ensure the reliable and efficient operation of pump stations, providing stability and vibration isolation for critical pumping processes.
Silo Foundations

Silo Foundations

Silo foundations are specialized concrete structures designed to support the weight of silos and distribute their loads evenly to the underlying soil. These foundations are crucial for ensuring the stability and integrity of silos used in industrial storage facilities for storing bulk materials such as grain, cement, or chemicals.

Heavy Equipment Foundations

Heavy equipment foundations are robust concrete structures designed to support the weight and withstand the dynamic loads generated by heavy machinery. These foundations provide stability, minimize vibrations, and ensure safety in industrial settings such as factories, warehouses, and construction sites.
Transformer Foundations

Transformer Foundations

Transformer foundations are concrete structures that provide support and stability for electrical transformers in power distribution systems. These foundations ensure the safe installation and operation of transformers, protecting them from environmental factors and vibrations. Concrete’s durability and strength make it ideal for supporting transformers in various utility and industrial settings.
Metering Station Foundation

Metering Station Foundations

Metering station foundations are concrete structures designed to support and stabilize metering equipment used in oil and gas pipelines. These foundations ensure the accurate measurement of fluid flow rates and pressures, critical for monitoring and controlling pipeline operations. Concrete’s durability and stability are essential for maintaining the reliability and integrity of metering stations in harsh industrial environments.
Solar Farm Foundations

Solar Foundations

Solar farms utilize concrete foundations to support solar panels across vast areas. These foundations ensure stability for the panels, maximizing energy production in renewable energy projects. Concrete provides durability and longevity, essential for supporting the infrastructure of solar farms in various terrains and climates.
Pulp Mill Foundations

Pulp & Paper Mill Foundations

Pulp and paper mill foundations are concrete structures designed to support the heavy machinery and equipment used in pulp and paper manufacturing processes. Enduring dynamic loads, vibrations, and challenging environments, they guarantee the uninterrupted reliability and stability of the manufacturing process.
Reservoirs

Reservoirs

Reservoirs are large-scale concrete structures designed to store water for various purposes, such as irrigation, drinking water supply, or hydroelectric power generation. These concrete reservoirs play a crucial role in water management, providing storage capacity and regulating water distribution in urban and rural areas.
Pipelines

Pipeline

Pipelines require concrete foundations to support and protect them as they traverse various terrains. These foundations provide stability and prevent damage to the pipelines, ensuring reliable transportation of liquids or gases in industrial and infrastructure projects.
Tank Foundations

Tank Foundations

Tank foundations provide crucial support for storage tanks, distributing their weight to the soil and ensuring stability for industrial storage facilities. Carefully engineered, these concrete structures are designed to withstand the immense loads imposed by the tanks and their contents, safeguarding against structural failure and environmental hazards.
High Rises

High Rises

High-rise buildings are towering structures supported by robust concrete cores and frames. These structures utilize concrete for their foundations, cores, and suspended slabs, ensuring stability and strength in vertical construction. Concrete’s durability and load-bearing capacity make it indispensable for erecting safe and resilient high-rise buildings that define modern cityscapes.
Elevator Cores

Elevator Cores

Elevator cores are concrete structures that house elevator shafts in buildings. These cores provide structural support and stability, ensuring safe and efficient vertical transportation. Concrete’s strength and durability make it ideal for constructing elevator cores, essential components in tall buildings and high-rise constructions.

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Uncover unparalleled expertise in heavy-commercial and industrial concrete projects with our Edmonton Concrete Company, extending our services across Alberta and Western Canada. From meticulous planning to advanced project controls, we’re poised to ensure the success of your next concrete project. Reach out today to discuss your concrete needs with us.

Concrete Project Safety and Execution

We prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Our experienced team and state-of-the-art equipment ensure that your concrete project is completed to the highest standards, on time and within budget. Whether you need industrial concrete services, heavy commercial concrete services, or both, you can trust us to deliver exceptional results that exceed your expectations.

Choose Forward Concept Construction for all your industrial and heavy commercial concrete needs and experience the difference of working with a company that is committed to excellence. Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can help you achieve your project goals.