Commercial Concrete
Can Concrete provides commercial concrete construction for defined project scopes throughout Richmond and Metro Vancouver. We work with general contractors, builders, property managers and commercial clients on concrete preparation, forming, reinforcement, placement, finishing, repairs and related site concrete work. Drawings, specifications, access and sequencing are reviewed before we quote.
The Problem
What goes wrong with this work
Commercial concrete work runs into trouble when scope boundaries are unclear, drawings and details are incomplete, or access and sequencing aren't coordinated with the other trades on site. Elevations and grades, reinforcement requirements, concrete mix and specification requirements, pour scheduling and inspection timing all have to line up — and a missed detail at any of them shows up as rework, a failed inspection or a messy handoff. We plan around these risks before the pour so the concrete scope lands where it should.
What We Do
How this service works
We quote and carry out defined commercial concrete scopes — slabs and pads, sidewalks and walkways, curbs, concrete walls, stairs and landings, equipment and service pads, and concrete repairs and restoration — including Q-deck topping where specified. Preparation, forming, reinforcement, placement, finishing, stripping and cleanup can be included where they are defined in the quoted scope, with the work coordinated around the drawings, specifications and the broader site sequence.
Scope
What's included — and what isn't
Every quote identifies the scope, the handoff, and what is by others. Here's what this service typically covers.
Included scope
- Commercial slabs and pads
- Sidewalks, walkways and exterior flatwork
- Curbs, concrete walls, stairs and landings
- Equipment and service pads
- Concrete repairs and restoration
- Q-deck topping where specified
- Preparation, forming, reinforcement, placement, finishing, stripping and cleanup where defined in the quoted scope
- Coordination with the GC, project manager and other trades
By others / exclusions
- Engineering and stamped drawings by others unless specifically included
- Permits, traffic control and testing by others unless stated in the quote
- Utility work by others unless specifically included
- Work outside the defined concrete scope, quoted separately when needed
Process
How the work proceeds
A clear sequence so you know what happens and when.
- 1
Review plans and scope
We review the drawings, specifications and site details, confirm the defined concrete scope, and quote with clear inclusions and exclusions.
- 2
Coordinate
We coordinate with the GC, project manager and other trades on sequencing, access and responsibilities.
- 3
Prepare and form
Preparation, forming and reinforcement within the quoted scope, to the specified elevations and grades.
- 4
Place, finish and hand off
Concrete is placed, finished and handed off complete per the quote, with stripping and cleanup where included.
Options
Finishes, applications & suitability
Slabs and pads
Commercial slab and pad placement and finishing to specification.
Exterior flatwork
Sidewalks, walkways and curbs for commercial sites, placed and finished to grade.
Formed concrete and walls
Formed concrete walls, stairs and landings within the defined scope.
Repairs and restoration
Concrete repair and restoration of existing commercial flatwork and slabs.
Q-deck topping
Concrete topping on composite metal deck, placed and finished to specification.
Why Can Concrete
How we approach this work
You get a clear written scope with defined inclusions and exclusions, coordination around the drawings and specifications, and communication with the GC and project manager. Where included in the quote, we carry the concrete scope from preparation through finishing — and we stay accountable for that defined scope of work.
A clear, coordinated scope
Your written quote sets out the agreed work, the handoff, and what is by others — so responsibilities are defined before the work begins, and changes are discussed before they proceed.
Recent Work
Project examples of this work
Real Can Concrete projects that included this service. Open any project to see the full scope, photos and result.
Cost
What affects project cost
We don't publish prices or instant quotes. These are the factors that shape a written quote.
- Scope size and concrete volume
- Specification and finish requirements
- Access and timing constraints
- Coordination with other trades
- Site conditions and preparation required
FAQ
Questions about this service
Can you quote commercial concrete from our drawings?+
Yes. Send the drawings, specifications and project details through our project-plan form. We review the defined concrete scope, access, sequencing and specification requirements before preparing a quote.
What is Q-deck topping?+
Q-deck topping is a concrete topping placed over composite metal deck. We place and finish the topping to the specified thickness and finish. Structural design and stamped drawings for the deck are by others.
Do you coordinate with our other trades?+
Yes. We coordinate with the GC, project manager and assigned trades on sequencing, access and responsibilities. The quote sets out the concrete scope and what is by others.
Tell us about your commercial concrete project
Send your project details, photos, measurements or drawings. We'll review and get back to you about the next step.