OUR PROJECTS
We recently completed an award-winning , large plaza in McLean , Virginia for Macerich at its Tysons Corner Center , for which they used several of our patented Lithocrete finishes . Tysons Corner Center is the largest shopping mall in the Washington , D . C . area and is one of the top retail centers in terms of size in the United States . What makes this plaza unique is that all placed concrete and Lithocrete included a special waterproofing admixture . This formula not only helps to repel chemicals and stains , but it stops the freeze-thaw problems that typically destroy exposed concrete plazas in a very short time in these weather conditions .
Our method of using the waterproofing admixture validated through testing with CTL Group laboratory . The admixture proved more consistent than relying on the accuracy of targeting 6 % air entrainment which is the current ACI guideline . The procedure we followed with this project required more labor due to the difficulty of working with the admixture plus the additional cost of the admixture , but it fit the Shaw & Sons ’ philosophy of craftsmanship to give the owner a superior plaza in a four-season environment that will outperform the quality and durability of any other concrete plaza in the Washington D . C . region .
As you will see in the following pages , it is our commitment to build everything properly so the owner avoids future potential legal or construction problems . Regardless of the complexity of the work or the challenges of the location , we have never had a defective workmanship or personal injury claim filed against our company . And our greatest asset is to build with the highest level of quality safely during construction and retain total project safety for decades after the project is completed .
I am truly grateful to everyone at Shaw & Sons and the Owners , Architects , and Contractors who continue to believe in our company and who have included us in so many unbelievably great projects . Without them , we would not be where we are today .
We appreciate what the past has given to us and look forward to helping you in building the next decade of fine projects .
SHAW & SONS PEOPLE PROFILES
PRESIDENT / CEO : RON SHAW Owner for more than 35 years , Ron serves as head of Business Operations and Design . From carpenter to carpenter foreman to estimator and project manager , Ron ’ s hands-on experience aids designers and architects in relation to constructability , use of materials and assurance of proper structural design prior to construction . Ron has unsurpassed knowledge of concrete construction which is reflected in his ability to perform complete scope evaluations , eliminating errors and mistakes prior to construction . He delivers design criteria with quantities , design perimeters and scope . Ron earned a degree in construction management and currently holds over 40 U . S . patents and trademarks .
VICE PRESIDENT / CFO : JEFF COUNTERMAN With a thorough understanding of structural , architectural , and civil designs and structures , Jeff has a keen eye in identifying and correcting potential construction problems well before actual field construction begins . Through the use of AutoCAD and Revit , Jeff is able to develop , draft , and provide precise details , layouts , and plans for early design coordination all the way through field construction and as-built documentation . Jeff serves as the interface between the field and office for each project . With over 15 years at Shaw & Sons , Jeff has played a critical part in all our projects and especially notable ones such as Tongva Park , Santa Monica Place , SoFi Stadium , and Grand Park LA .
VICE PRESIDENT / COO : JOHN WILLS Owner and head of Operations , John has 35 years of experience in the construction industry , 16 of those with Shaw & Sons . John previously worked for Koll Construction where he oversaw $ 250-million in construction projects .
He is gifted in applying his experience and knowledge to prevent many of the typical construction problems before they occur .
John ’ s strength is applied to scheduling , details , layouts , contracts and general trade interface . He strives to push design to its full construction capability . John earned his degree in construction management .
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