May 25, 2001
A Special Section of
DJC.COM

Awards from the Washington Aggregates and Concrete Association


Stories

"A concrete learning experience,"
By Marta W. Aldrich, Associated Press Writer


"Getting creative,"
By Garth E. Glasco, Skilling Ward Magnusson Barkshire


"Concrete helps apartments stretch to the sky,"
By Cary Kopczynski, Cary Kopczynski & Company


"Today’s concrete IS rocket science,"
By Robert Berman, Strategic Marketing Alliance


"Seattle’s heavyweight champ,"
By Brian Pavlovec and Nate Schwab, KPFF Consulting Engineers


"Throwing a curve into tilt-up,"
By Grace Weaver, Rafn Company


"10 tips for maintaining concrete,"
By Norm Eckert and Jennifer Faller, ConcreteScience Services NW


"A bullet-proof fix for aging concrete,"
By Terry Stephens, Special to the Journal



Bellevue Art Museum
Bellevue Art Museum
We walk on it, we drive on it. We use it to build foundations for skyscrapers and homes.

In this special section, the Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce looks at the use of concrete in modern construction, from getting creative with modern technology to 10 tips for maintaining your concrete investment.

We also take a look at the projects that received this year's Washington Aggregates and Concrete Association awards.
-- Ben Minnick, Construction Editor


2001 Washington Aggregates
and Concrete Association
award winners
Decorative Concrete
Aerocell Inc.
Public Works - Sidewalks
2000 Downtown Kent Sidewalk Replacement
and Gateway Improvements
Special Applications - Technical Merit
Experience Music Project
Community -- Skateboard Parks
Burien Community Center Skate Park
Public Works - Bridges
Allen Street Bridge
Special Applications - Environmental Merit
Renton City Hall access ramp
Parking Garages
Sea-Tac International Airport Parking Terminal expansion
Tilt-up Structures
North Creek Technology Campus III
Decorative Paving -- Non-Residential
Space Needle remodel and expansion
Concrete Paving
West 27th Avenue intersection
and Kennewick Avenue to State Route 182



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