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Big Gangs… Big Walers!

Just Build the Size You Need! The end plates on each Butt Plate Waler have holes for full-moment, end-to-end connection. It’s easy to build the Waler you need. Butt Plate Walers are available in 2′, 4′, 6′, 8′, 10′ and 12′ lengths. The possible Waler size combinations are enough for almost any gang. Contractors put together […]

Coil Rod… When You Need It!

The size you need… in stock right now! You already know Coil Rod can be used for a variety of concrete forming applications, including ties, inner units, blind-side walls and other forming challenges. But did you know CCS has all the sizes you need? Coil Rod is available in standard 12′ lengths, in all the […]

Oh, Well.. That’s Just Grate…

Looking for a Safe Way Out?! Do the building codes in your area require residential basements to have an escape window? If the answer is yes, then you should call CCS for the window wells, ladders and grates. Window Wells allow access to the basement or below-grade space by acting as a barrier to the surrounding backfill. […]

Don’t Settle for a Tie…

Go for the Win! CCS has all the form tie styles, sizes, capacities and options you need for your next concrete forming project. HD Loop Ties HD Loop Ties w/Cones X-Flat Ties Snap Ties – Long End Snap Ties – Short End Snap Ties – Odd End Aluminum Form Ties Residential Form Ties Base Ties […]

Don’t Let Joint Specs Scare You…

Be Prepared With These New Dowel Products!   Some architects and engineers are writing new specs for concrete slabs, especially industrial and warehouse slabs with lots of wheeled traffic. They’re looking for the best possible load transfer at the joints, including conformance to ACI 302.1R Guide for Concrete Floor and Slab Construction and ACI 360 […]

CCS opening Frankfort location

With a new place opening in Frankfort, Illinois, plus five other current locations, we’re ready to supply concrete forming products and services, whenever and wherever you need them. https://ccs-ces.com/locations/

Fiberglass Rebar now available from CCS

The new Fiberglass Rebar made by Owens Corning represents a compelling alternative to conventional steel reinforcement. The corrosion resistance, light weight, easy installation and tensile strength are just a few of the advantages. Fiberglass Rebar is intended for low-load bearing slab-on-ground applications with a projected service life of less than twenty-five years, such as driveways, […]

New Form Rental brochure

We’ve created a brochure to highlight all the forming and shoring rental options we have available. We’re always willing to look at your plans and recommend the best system for your job. From handset panels, to shoring frames, to self-climbers, we can help your crew be more productive. https://ccs-ces.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/ccs-form-rental.pdf

Concrete tanks quickly take shape

Williams Brothers Construction successfully formed two 180-foot diameter, 18’ tall clarifier tanks for the city of Joliet, IL with the new SureCurve RC system from SureBuilt. CCS Account Manager, Mike Hammerstein, said “Each SureCurve panel has a series of turnbuckles that “flex” the form to the desired radius. Panels can then be joined and stacked […]

Fly Around the Jobsite – CCS Forming Project at UIC Campus

Residential Housing Structure University of Illinois – Chicago (UIC) campus Fly around and get an aerial view of the construction site with the beautiful Chicago skyline in the background. Project Location: 840 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607. Contractor: Pepper Construction. CCS made this project possible by supplying SureBuilt’s SureCore Self-Riser System, SureLoad Shoring, Symons […]