Jose holds a Bachelors of Architecture and a Master of Science (Construction Management) both from the Georgia Institute of Technology.  He is a registered Planning and Scheduling Professional with the American Association of Cost Engineers, and is a LEED Accredited Professional. Jose will be focused on development of Carter’s next level of project controls.  Specifically, he will develop processes that assure achievement of project outcomes, processes which will keep Carter Concrete Structures on the leading edge of providing uncommon service, assurance, and superior value.

Carter Concrete Structures was recently recognized by the Associated Builders and Contractors of Georgia, Inc. (ABC) for it’s Safety Training and Evaluation Processes (STEP) and received a 2012 Gold-level STEP Award.  In addition, CCS also received an Award of Safety Excellence from the Georgia Chapter of ABC.

The STEP program provides members with an organized approach to analyzing and further developing their safety and loss prevention program. It gives companies a valid, objective method with which to measure safety program improvements. Awards are based on 20 key elements of contractor safety programs such as commitment of company management, responsibilities of safety personnel, and budget.

The Associated Builders and Contractors of Georgia, Inc. (ABC) presented its 2012 Safety Awards to the honorees in the field of construction at its annual luncheon held June 7th. The association’s national STEP Awards and Georgia Chapter Awards of Safety Excellence are given yearly to Georgia contractors who have achieved low rates of on-the-job accidents and demonstrated the highest commitment to safety.

We are actively seeking selected contracting opportunities appropriate to this designation.  CCS expects to favor other small businesses with the SDVOSB/VOSB status with appropriate purchasing and subcontracting opportunities in all prospective projects.

Carter Concrete Structures hosted a topping out ceremony today, October 7th, 2011, at the VA Hospital Parking Garage Expansion project.  The ceremony marks the completion of the primary structure that adds a two level expansion above the existing five level parking garage.  The lower levels of the parking garage have remained in use for the duration of the project.

Subcontractors, vendors, engineers and Carter employees gathered for lunch on one of the new levels to recognize the planning, execution, and hard work that has gone into making this parking deck expansion such a successful project.

This design-build project began with a seismic retrofit of the existing structure before the additional two level overbuild could begin.  When complete, the new levels will add over 400 parking spaces for the patients and staff of the VA Hospital.  Construction continues on the new elevator and stair tower as well as the architectural metal cladding and glazing.  The final phase of the project includes painting and signage.  The project is on schedule for a January 2012 completion date.

Carter has associated with Tim Haahs Engineers/Architects for design services and produced its own 3D model.  Carter self performs formwork, reinforcing detailing and installation, concrete placing and finishing, surveying and hoisting.  Ready mix concrete is produced to designs developed by Carter in its Atlanta concrete laboratory, optimizing local aggregates and cementitious constituents for density, durability and economy, with an eye on ensuring a light ecological footprint.

Whiting-Turner Contracting Company selected Carter for this assignment, which will require intricate coordination amongst design disciplines and trades. Carter’s often demonstrated ability to integrate BIM techniques with production processes was a key factor in the award, one in a string of several assignments in recent years with Whiting-Turner. Concrete work is to begin in August and will be completed in January of 2012.

Stadium seating will be enhanced through improved sight lines and a redesigned concourse and concrete bowl.

Carter was selected by Archer Western/Demaria JV, the Prime Contractor to the VA, for this assignment, the company’s first with the Chicago based firm. Sam Carter, President of Carter Concrete Structures, stated the firm is delighted to be back in Florida, working again with the Veterans Administration and launching a productive relationship with a new client.

Significantly, Carter uncovered a sixty inch diameter reinforced concrete pipe located 16 feet below grade that is running well over design capacity. The line was suspended from a grid of beams temporarily as the new concrete structure was constructed around the pipe which was then cribbed. When completed, the structure and its gates will divert flows to the 27′ diameter tunnel bored by Shea-Traylor, which is located 400 feet below the surface. This is the first of five such structures that Carter is building as subcontractor to Shea-Traylor, each with its own set of challenges.

Carter has completed Phase I of a design-build Prime contract to expand the VA hospital parking garage in Nashville, TN.  Upon completion of seismic design by Tim Haahs Engineers/Architects, Carter undertook demolition and foundation excavation and rock removal at the basement level.

Pin piles were drilled and grouted in conditions that provided only ten feet of overhead clearance.  Through Carter’s BIM application, underlying competent rock was penetrated at optimum depths by battering piles in two directions, carefully avoiding interference and providing an efficient structural solution.

Four reinforced concrete walls were erected through the existing four level deck and which will support two additional levels as part of the expansion.  Over 2000 holes were cored through the existing post-tensioned decks, through which vertical reinforcing was threaded.  Precedent to coring the deck, Carter scanned the existing structure with a 3-D laser, contrasting the existing conditions with both the original documents and as-constructed survey data.  Armed with this information, Carter utilized ultrasound equipment to verify the location of existing reinforcing.  Only one cable was nicked in the entire process.

As a part of Carter’s design, existing expansion joints were eliminated.  The two halves of the structure were bonded with concrete beams formed and reinforced from below.  The two new levels will be erected utilizing pour strips, thereby eliminating expansion joints for superior long term durability.

Additional phases of the work include restoration of the existing deteriorated structure and a two story overbuild providing 400 new parking spaces.  Architectural features include new and relocated elevators, lobbies, and architectural aluminum cladding.

The deck remains open during construction.  A substantial element of Carter’s work is to provide replacement parking for patients and staff, which has been achieved by Carter working directly with neighboring Vanderbilt University.  The project is on schedule for completion in January 2012. ]]> http://carterstructures.com/?feed=rss2&p=685 0 http://carterstructures.com/?p=834 http://carterstructures.com/?p=834#comments Wed, 25 May 2011 18:51:34 +0000 admin http://carterstructures.com/?p=834 Stone Mountain, GA

Carter Concrete Structures was recently recognized by the Associated Builders and Contractors of Georgia, Inc. (ABC) for it’s Safety Training and Evaluation Processes (STEP) and received a 2011 Gold STEP Award.

The STEP program provides members with an organized approach to analyzing and further developing their safety and loss prevention program. It gives companies a valid, objective method with which to measure safety program improvements. Awards are based on 20 key elements of contractor safety programs such as commitment of company management, responsibilities of safety personnel, and budget.

The Associated Builders and Contractors of Georgia, Inc. (ABC) presented its 2011 Safety Awards to 51 honorees in the field of construction at its annual luncheon held May 23. The association’s national STEP Awards and Georgia Chapter Awards of Safety Excellence are given yearly to Georgia contractors who have achieved low rates of on-the-job accidents and demonstrated the highest commitment to safety. ABC heightened requirements for achieving various STEP award levels in 2010.

Rollins School of Public Health received the first place award for mid-rise buildings.  The 169,000 square foot, nine story facility was constructed with over 9,000 cubic yards of concrete.  The combination of strength and aesthetic appeal of cast-in-place concrete allowed for design features such as a tri-level open plaza six-tiered auditorium, exposed structural concrete columns and ceilings throughout, and cantilever balconies on every floor.

The Georgia Tech G. Wayne Clough Undergraduate Learning Commons received an outstanding achievement award for mid-rise buildings.  This academic enrichment center will play an important role for every student on the Georgia Tech campus.  The structural concrete design was an easy choice for the owner and designers.  This 215,000 square foot, five story facility was constructed with 14,000 cubic yards of concrete.  The bold and enduring characteristics of concrete were used in the exposed floors, exposed columns, elevated plates and elaborate exposed cast-in-place staircases.  Georgia Tech anticipates using this facility as a cornerstone for their recruiting tours with students for the next several years.

The American Society of Concrete Contractors has presented a 2010 Safety Award certificate of recognition to Carter Concrete Structures.  The ASCC Safety Awards are based on low incident rates during the 2009 calendar year.  Carter Concrete Structures is dedicated to actively maintaining jobsite safety.  Our participation in the ASCC safety program is one way we demonstrate our commitment to safety in all areas of our operations.

The ASCC was established in 1964. Its mission is to enhance the capabilities of those who build with concrete. To fulfill this vision, the ASCC undertakes a wide variety of promotional, educational and sustentative endeavors to benefit its individual members and better the concrete industry as a whole. Members are concrete contractors, manufacturers, suppliers, architects, engineers and others interested in the advancement of the concrete industry. Its members are leaders in concrete construction.

Carter Concrete Structures has partnered with Tim Haahs Engineers/Architects who will provide design services for this project. Tim Haahs maintains a national practice and is widely experienced in parking structures.

The design-build project includes a two level vertical addition of 400 spaces to be erected above an existing parking deck.  Improvements include a new elevator shaft and elevators as well as restoration and code upgrades of the existing structure. ]]> http://carterstructures.com/?feed=rss2&p=611 0 http://carterstructures.com/?p=594 http://carterstructures.com/?p=594#comments Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:00:52 +0000 admin http://carterstructures.com/?p=594 Atlanta, Georgia

Carter Concrete Structures has successfully topped out the Clough Undergraduate Learning Commons at Georgia Tech. The 220,000 sq. ft. Learning Commons is expected to be completed by Turner Construction Company in May 2011. The concrete frame was completed ahead of schedule and is comprised of 13,500 CY of concrete and 1200 tons of rebar.

The five story building’s design includes classrooms, offices, laboratories, lecture halls, project team rooms, a Language Resource Center, Writing and Presentation Skills Center and an Information Commons equipped with computer workstations.  The building is on target to earn LEED gold certification upon completion of the project.

The School of Dentistry building presented unique opportunities for Carter to demonstrate our six core competencies.  Carter provided Surveying, Structural Excavation, Reinforcing, Formwork design and placement, Concrete Production and Hoisting for our client BE&K Building Group.  Carter employed BIM modeling during the pre-construction phase using Revit Structures to produce accurate shop drawings, to aid in rebar detailing and installation as well as to provide precise formwork designs and building layout.

The size and scope of this project also allowed CCS to provide for on-site production of concrete.  The mobile plant is capable of producing concrete of varying mix designs on an as-needed basis.  This led to more flexibility in the pour schedule and productivity in the placement of concrete.

This is the most recent in a string of successful projects completed by Carter for client BE&K Building Group. ]]> http://carterstructures.com/?feed=rss2&p=563 0 http://carterstructures.com/?p=548 http://carterstructures.com/?p=548#comments Tue, 01 Jun 2010 18:38:05 +0000 admin http://carterstructures.com/?p=548

Carter Concrete Structures was recently recognized by the Associated Builders and Contractors of Georgia, Inc. (ABC) for it’s Safety Training and Evaluation Processes (STEP) and received a 2010 Gold STEP Award.

The STEP program provides members with an organized approach to analyzing and further developing their safety and loss prevention program. It gives companies a valid, objective method with which to measure safety program improvements. Awards are based on approximately 20 key elements of contractor safety programs such as commitment of company management, responsibilities of safety personnel, and budget.

The ABC presented its 2010 Safety Awards to 52 honorees in the field of construction at its annual luncheon held May 17th.  The association’s National STEP Awards are given yearly to Georgia contractors who have achieved the lowest rate of on-the-job accidents in the state, and have demonstrated the highest commitment to safety.

ABC heightened requirements for achieving various STEP award levels in 2010.  To achieve Gold, a company must have had an incidence rate equal to or less than 1 1/2 times the NAICS average.

Carter previously erected the first phase of the project under a design-build arrangement. The multistory structure supports manufacturing machinery and features a 420 psf live load in 30′x30′ bays. ]]> http://carterstructures.com/?feed=rss2&p=500 0 http://carterstructures.com/?p=509 http://carterstructures.com/?p=509#comments Wed, 31 Mar 2010 19:35:35 +0000 admin http://carterstructures.com/?p=509 Cobb County, Georgia

South Cobb Tunnel Project - Photo from ENR

Carter Concrete Structures has been awarded construction of five diversion structures by Shea-Traylor on the on Cobb County’s South Cobb Tunnel Project.  Carter will perform excavation, excavation retention and concrete work in five locations along the path of the tunnel, a 27 foot diameter bore that extends 29,000 feet at an elevation of 450 feet below grade.  This is Carter’s second outing building these types of structures for tunnels in the Atlanta area.  Follow these links to learn more about this project and Shea-Traylor.

Carter Concrete Structures has completed concrete work on the Tuttle Courthouse. The project is ahead of schedule and on the safety outcome, incident free.

The Tuttle Courthouse was originally erected in 1910. The courthouse and two adjacent structures were modified to include below grade parking and a pedestrian tunnel. A new reinforced concrete parking structure ties into existing load bearing stone walls, timber framing, and board-formed/square bar reinforced concrete.

This is the most recent in a string of successful projects completed by Carter for client The Beck Group. Carter provided BIM modeling during the pre-construction phase using Revit Structures to produce accurate shop drawings, to aid in rebar detailing and installation as well as to provide precise formwork designs and building layout.

Carter is producing concrete on the site of the Medical College of Georgia Dental School project  for BE&K Building Group.  Centrally mixed concrete is produced in Carter’s mobile plant utilizing a twin shaft compulsory mixer.  Concrete is in the formwork within two minutes of water being added to the mix resulting in steady flow, precise slump control, and more strength with less powder.  This is a highly productive practice that is also a significant improvement on the sustainability scale.

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On February 22nd Carter Concrete Structures will begin work on the G. Wayne Clough Undergraduate Learning Commons at Georgia Tech.  The concrete structures is scheduled to take 6 months to complete.  The 260,000 SF (elevated) building will have five elevated slabs and over 10,000 CY of concrete.  The job is expected to be certified LEED Gold and CCS is working with client Turner Construction Company to meet that certification.

Project Manager Brian Gravitt and Superintendent Andy Higgins will be leading Carter’s construction team on this project at the heart of the Georgia Tech campus.  Read more about the project here: http://www.development.gatech.edu/capital-projects/ilrc.php

Carter launches Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry project for BE&K Building Group

Carter began foundation work December 21st on the new School of Dentistry building.  The 260,000 SF (elevated), 5 story reinforced concrete structure will require 13,000 cubic yards of concrete and over 1,000 tons of rebar.  Scheduled completion of the concrete frame is June 2010.  Carter will self perform excavation, hoisting, reinforcing detailing and installation, surveying and formwork.  Additionally, Carter will produce concrete on-site with it’s central mix mobile plant.

To learn more about the MCG Dental School click here.

To learn more about this project click here.

Carter Concrete Structures has just completed erection of the 188,000 SF concrete frame of the Augusta Judicial Center for Potts Construction Company.  The frame was completed ahead of schedule despite unseasonably high rainfall this year.  This $67 Million dollar building is scheduled to be opened in 2011.

Carter Concrete Structures was recently recognized by the ABC for it’s Safety Training and Evaluation Processes (STEP) and received a 2009 Gold STEP Award.

The STEP program provides members with an organized approach to analyzing and further developing their safety and loss prevention program. It gives companies a valid, objective method with which to measure safety program improvements. Awards are based on approximately 20 key elements of contractor safety programs such as commitment of company management, responsibilities of safety personnel, and budget.

Every year, ABC recognizes member companies that demonstrated outstanding safety performance the previous year. Entries are evaluated based on the type of member company – general contractor, subcontractor or supplier – and the total number of manhours worked.

Read more about the ABC and the STEP award at the ABC Georgia Chapter website.

Carter Concrete Structures topped out at Emory’s new Rollins School of Public Health building.  The project included eight elevated levels containing over 12,000 cubic yards of concrete.  The job was completed ahead of schedule.  This is the latest in a string of successful projects for client Whiting-Turner Contracting Company.

Carter Concrete Structures began construction at the Tuttle Courthouse Annex today in downtown Atlanta, Georgia. The project, scheduled to be a year long, is part of a larger renovation of two existing historical buildings.  This project is the most recent for client The Beck Group.

Core Competencies – We self perform the following elements of work:

	Surveying – CCS affirms and reconciles dimensional aspects of the contract documents modeling tolerances. We create 3D matrices from which property, design and construction survey dimensions are defined. We locate points using robotic total station survey equipment.
	Structural Excavation – We excavate and backfill footings, pile caps and grade beams.
	Reinforcing – We estimate, produce shop drawings, detail, procure and place bar reinforcing. We install post-tensioned reinforcing.
	Formwork – We evaluate and select the optimum form work system, then design, erect and cycle our own vertical and horizontal structural and architectural form work.
	Production, Place and Finish – We control every aspect of the concreting operation as dictated by the requirements of each project. CCS designs and tests concrete mixes in its own laboratory, produces concrete on-site, and controls every aspect of conveyance, placement, consolidation, striking, finishing and curing concrete.
	Hoisting – Each structure requires a unique solution. We evaluate all aspects of the lifting equation, research and draw hoisting plans, procure the right equipment and operate the machines with our own labor.

• Budgeting/Cost Control
  • We provide accurate cost estimates throughout early programming, concept, and design development stages of the project.  Our GMP quotations are relied upon by our repeat business clients.
  • We utilize our extensive historical cost base to furnish timely, reliable estimates.
  • We provide a road map at every stage which shows how to keep structural costs contained within agreed limits and reconciled with schedule, quality, and risk objectives.

• Planning/Scheduling – We perform detailed analyses of erection scenarios, including casting sequences, dimensioned staging plans that depict access, hoisting, construction loading, safety hazards, and other operational concerns that bear directly upon our clients ability to deliver predictable outcomes.  These plans are furnished with critical path schedules indicating accurate sequences and durations.  The CPM schedule (which is essentially a plan for allocating time) is further supplemented by other planning tools.

• Quality/Constructability Review – CCS accommodates directed client requirements and balances these outcomes with associated cost, schedule and safety requirements.  We will find an effective, comprehensive solution.

• Delivery – We are a specialized contractor that excels in all kinds of contractual situations.  We work  under bid-build and design-build arrangements in both public and private sectors.  We will gladly work as a subcontractor, trade contractor or prime contractor, and will find a way to satisfy our client’s contractual requirements, as we have for seven of the top ten construction managers in the U.S.A.

• Risk / Safety – Through careful analysis, we identify prospective jobsite hazards which are developed into project specific safety plans.  We expect to incorporate our proven techniques into comprehensive plans for our clients to provide a high level of collaboration with all trades.

• Design – We work with highly regarded professionals whom we know to be experienced in particular types of work.  We will undertake design and produce appropriate insurance coverages to deliver a comprehensive design-build solution.

Tanyard Creed Diversion Structure is a project for the City of Atlanta including box culverts and a vortex inlet.  This civil project contained over 4,000 CY of concrete.

Tussahaw Dam in Jackson, Georgia is a project consisting of a spillway and primary water control structures.  The 1600 acre reservoir supports the water needs of Henry County.

IDI Water Basins in Lithia Springs, Georgia is an 11,500 CY project consisting of water basins and covers.  This 2007 project was specialty/industrial construction for a large office campus.

Clear Creek Diversion Structure is a project for the City of Atlanta including box culverts and a vortex inlet.  This civil project contained almost 8,000 CY of concrete.

Carter Concrete Structures participated in a partnership with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), McCarthy Building Companies Inc. and the Georgia Tech On-site Consultative Service to ensure the highest level of employee safety and health during construction of the Georgia State University Science Park.

“The primary goals of this agreement are to reduce employee injuries and illnesses and eliminate fatalities during this major construction project,” said Andre Richards, director of OSHA’s Atlanta-West area office.

The Georgia State University Science Park Project will consist of one building containing nine floors covering 334,580 square feet at the corner of Decatur Street and Piedmont Avenue in downtown Atlanta.

The partnership will focus on increasing the number of construction companies with effective safety and health management systems and incident-prevention programs. It will also work to increase the number of employees who receive effective safety and health training. The agreement requires participating employers to train non-English speaking employees.

More than 1,284,000 employees and more than 21,000 employers across the U.S. have participated with OSHA in 484 Strategic Partnerships since the program began in 1998 (163 partnerships currently open).