no cracks ) and even our historical concrete replacement at the Griffith Observatory .
We share our experiences on how to construct everything from footings , walls , stem walls , and hardscape to prevent cracking and other inherent problems , and what color , textures , and materials work best with each other and the other project selected materials and pallets with Architects and Owners on an individual basis . We also recommend finishes and materials that wear the best and stay clean .
My personal commitment to our clients is to help design and build projects that will look and perform the same in 50 years as they do when first completed . Almost all of our project work comes from repeat customers who after many years tell us , “ how great our projects still look ,” and that they can ’ t believe “ how clean it stays .”
OUR WORK
We are all grateful for the opportunity to be part of such a meaningful and productive way of life . Architectural landmarks on which we have worked include the Getty Villas , Griffith Observatory , the Reagan & Nixon Presidential Libraries , some of LA ’ s largest and most complex parks , many countless hospitals , office building and plazas . We have safely constructed well over 800 structural projects and 1800 architectural projects .
Every time I pass by one of these developments , I can still envision my mentors , family members and friends with whom I worked to make the project a reality and in many cases , an important part of the community . A lot of our mentors and friends are gone now but the memories of our work together are still strong , and for me they are very important and never forgotten . It ’ s so good to see how durable and attractive these projects are because each one has , in many ways , become a part of us at Shaw & Sons .
We have been disciplined to strictly follow our own rules and procedures that greatly exceed general standards and specifications , to never take shortcuts , and to pay close attention to even the minute detail . This degree of professional training and the resulting foundation of workmanship have been the underpinning of our forty-plus construction-related patents that ensure the expected outcome and quality of a product by following an exact combination of criteria and methodologies .
Our consistent quality has become recognized in the industry and is where our competitors typically fall short . We know from experience that other companies take shortcuts to save money ; however , the final quality of the project is often compromised by leaving out critical steps and / or procedures . All systems and components that make up our products are absolutely necessary ; they are the reason our projects continue to look “ new ” after years of heavy use in harsh environments .
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