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company and client superintendents on a daily basis to aid in all
The Shaw & Sons construction process begins with an intensive
aspects of construction. Many of Shaw & Sons’ superintendents
in-house plan review during which its staff can find and correct
started as apprentices and have continued working for the com-
design, elevation and dimensional flaws prior to starting construc-
pany, and themselves have trained new employees who eventually
tion. Next in the process is determining what design modifications
are able to manage projects on their own with 100% confidence
need to be made to ensure the project’s best esthetic value and
in their abilities.
longevity. Design modifications to prevent future problems and failures can be as simple as moving cold joints to align with detail pat-
PROVEN PROCEDURES
Shaw & Sons has learned from a generation of experience that
terns, to completely redesigning the sections, or changing details
and/or reinforcing schedules. This is an important exercise, and
building methodically by following proven procedures, coupled
unfortunately a comprehensive review process such as that undertak-
with years of knowledge and expertise, is necessary for success in
en by Shaw & Sons is frequently overlooked by other concrete firms
all forms of concrete construction. Following time-tested proce-
until the project is too far along to make necessary changes without
dures ensures that every component is properly constructed and
significant additional cost, or in some cases, changes cannot be made.
will retain its original color, texture and function over a given
Following the design review check is the standard pre-con-
period of time.This in turn gives the project development/owner
struction process of project submittals, procurement of materials,
the absolute best value for the investment.
shop drawings, general requirements and contracts, all leading up
to the sample and mock-up process prior to start of construction.
Shaw & Sons has its own lab where its experts can produce
samples with a day’s notice. They can duplicate materials and
“During the past 15 years, Hathaway Dinwiddie has had the
pleasure of working with Shaw & Sons on numerous projects.
Shaw & Sons is under contract or has completed more than $20
million worth of work for us over the years. Shaw & Sons recently
finished the site concrete work for our Constellation Place/MGM
Tower project in Century City. The Lithocrete flat work and site
walls were completed on time at the $1.3 million budget we anticipated, and with the quality we have grown to expect. Shaw &
Sons is currently working on our Ronald Reagan Library expansion project to accommodate the Air Force One display, and we
are pleased to be working with them on the 2000 Avenue of the
Stars office project in Century City.
colors for specific projects with integral materials that best repre-
“The reason for our successful relationship with Shaw & Sons is
simple . . . they provide the service, quality, and attention to detail
that we require and our clients expect. I know if we have Shaw
& Sons on the project, our concrete work will have the highest
quality possible. I can also rest assured that the owner and architect will be pleased with the finished product. Lee and Ron Shaw
have instilled a sense of pride in their workmen; they will do
whatever it takes to provide the service and quality second to
none. If by chance a mistake is made or the quality is not up to
our standards, Shaw & Sons will correct this problem without
question because they know that their finished product is their
business card. We look forward to many more years of association with Lee, Ron and the entire Shaw & Sons organization.”
quality possible with strict attention to details. The company’s
sent indigenous quarries that are available, and fit the overall
color and design medium for the project at its start.
The company’s field personnel have a strong sense of pride in
their work and are highly experienced in all aspects of construction.
They are known in the industry for their ability to find on-site
dimensional and elevation errors prior to starting construction.
They will immediately fix imperfections if something being constructed doesn’t measure up to expectations or may exhibit
potential problems later. Shaw & Sons strives for the highest
officers, project managers and superintendents are well versed in
math and civil engineering and understand such key factors as elevations and dimensions and how they relate to architectural drawing and details, as well as actual on-site conditions.
As a project progresses, Shaw & Sons’ project superintendents
also monitor the work of other trades that interface with the
company’s work, and occasionally find errors that need to be
corrected to ensure that the project is properly built. It is against
company policy to continue building on other people’s mistakes.
This commitment of quality and “doing the job right” is the reason
Steve Smith
Vice President
Hathaway Dinwiddie General Contractors
why concrete plazas, walls and slabs built by Shaw & Sons exhibit
a unique flatness quality, and why edges, saw cuts, joints and
drainage systems always follow specified geometric shapes with
strict adherence to material and design tolerance.
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