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The Largest Fleet of Mobile Heat!

Thaw the ground, warm the concrete or even heat up the next story. No matter where you are on the project schedule, you can always use some heat to keep things running smoothly. From portable heaters to trailer-mounted systems, including all the big brands, like DRYAIR and QUEST, we have the equipment and advice you need.

Big Project? We Can Help!

UIUC Hydro Lab and Smart Bridge “A groundbreaking ceremony held on Saturday, March 30, 2019, marked the beginning of construction for a new building addition to the Hydrosystems Laboratory, of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). The laboratory will be expanded and modernized over the […]

It’s Safety… It’s Not Negotiable!

Minimize Hazards… Get More Done! Every member of the crew should have personal protection equipment (PPE). Hard hats, vests, safety glasses, ear plugs, boots, lanyards and D-hooks are just a few of the things needed to satisfy DOT, OSHA, union and insurance requirements. CCS safety / PPE products can help keep your crew and job site safe so you can get more done. Contact or visit a branch today.

Draw the Winning Card!

Since construction has been identified as an “essential” industry by most government entities, we’re open and ready to deliver whatever you need. When it comes to concrete construction, CCS has the supplies, rebar fab, form rental, power tools, accessories and services you need for your job site. […]

Join the Panel Discussion!

Be a Handset Panel Expert   A handset panel is the most economical, the most versatile, and the most efficient way of forming large or small projects! Here are just a few of the more noteworthy features: 1000 psf Rating With nearly 20% more weld contact, SurePly side rails, end rails and crossmembers hold up […]

Diamond-Shaped dowel for slabs

The diamond-shape Taper Dowel provides concrete joint stability, reliable load transfer and smooth slab-to-slab transition, without restraining floor movement. Diamond Dowels for concrete floors are available at CCS Chicago Contractors Supply.

A Real Gem!

Diamond-Shaped Taper Dowel The size and diamond-shape of the Taper Dowel provides joint stability, load transfer and smooth slab-to-slab transition, without restraining floor movement. A set includes the void sleeve, nails and dowel plate. The sleeve is nailed to a lumber edge form before concrete placement. After the form is removed, a dowel plate is […]

Keep Rebar Off the Deck!

Call CCS for Bar Support! Slab Bolster Slab Bolster is used to support rebar and mesh at the proper elevation in concrete slabs. The legs are spaced 5” on-center and spot-welded to resist bending. When a runner wire is spot-welded to the feet along the full length it becomes Slab Bolster Upper. This provides support […]

Have a Seat… I Mean a Chair…

An Individual High Chair! We have wire chairs that meet almost every project spec. Just give us the quantity, size and finish so we can get started on your order. We have sizes from 1″ to 12″, in 1/2″ increments, with every fractional height in between. We have Plain, Plastic-Dipped or Plastic-Tipped (pictured). We can also provide an optional epoxy coating […]

Don’t Let Forming Taper Off!

Get the Taper Tie Size you Need High-capacity Taper Ties spread out the tie spacing, reducing the number of ties… saving you time and money! Make sure you realize all the benefits of gangforming with Taper Ties. You may need different sizes as wall dimensions change, but those costs are more than offset by the […]