Management of a Concrete Company

Jonathan Smith

Professional Development Nights

Career Goals

October 16, 2006

Business Management of A Concrete Company

Owning a concrete business can be rewarding in that your work is seen by many, you also have the opportunity to meet many new and interesting people along the way. There is a great opportunity for networking, finding out about all the diverse ways concrete is being applied, and used in the modern home. Concrete is the most versatile and widely used building material. Concrete maybe used for fire, water, and fire proofing. This building product has a yearly production of approximately one ton per capita, and can be traced back 5000 years in its use.

To work in the concrete business does not require much training at first, basic high school is all that is needed. Many business owners say taking advantage of seminars, and classes to better able market yourself, such as concrete mix designs, decorative concrete and equipment operation. Many business owners go to the trade shows, such as the World of concrete in Las Vegas. The knowledge needed next would be excellent people skills, some basic math for estimating, and knowledge of how the weather affects concrete.

A result of working in concrete, the physical aspect keeps you in shape. You are working outside nine months out of the year; you also have about three months off in the winter. The average pay of the small business owner may range from 40,000 to the large companies making millions. Being a small concrete business, you would more than likely do residential property such as steps, porches, and driveways. Being the owner of the business there is always job security, most homes have been built with some type of concrete product; renovations are frequent so there is always work.

The duties of a concrete business owner would be many, to include knowledge of the demolition process, equipment maintenance, sales and marketing, carpentry, the management of workers, payroll and...