Commercial & Industrial General Contractor
Grade Beam & Structural Foundations
Commercial grade beam & structural foundations for developers and property owners in Richardson, TX
Grade beam foundations and structural foundation systems for commercial buildings, warehouses, and heavy structures requiring specialized engineering.
Concrete Contractors of Richardson is a commercial and industrial general contractor delivering grade beam & structural foundations throughout Richardson, TX and the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. We work directly with developers, property owners, and facility managers – not as a subcontractor. You get direct communication, single-point accountability, and commercial-grade execution.
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Grade beam foundations provide structural support for buildings on sites with challenging soil conditions or where pier foundations are required to reach stable bearing strata. The system combines drilled concrete piers extending to competent soil or rock with reinforced concrete grade beams spanning between piers to distribute building loads. This foundation type is common throughout North Texas where expansive clay soils make conventional shallow foundations problematic.
Grade beam design depends on structural loads, pier spacing, and soil conditions. Beams must span between piers while supporting wall loads, floor slab edges, and equipment foundations. Reinforcement patterns resist both positive and negative bending moments as soil conditions change. We work with structural engineers to construct grade beams per design specifications while coordinating embed locations for structural connections.
Pier drilling and concrete placement must be carefully coordinated with grade beam construction. Piers must be properly located and plumb to align with grade beam reinforcement. Concrete must achieve required strength before grade beam loading occurs. We sequence construction to optimize schedule while ensuring proper structural performance.
North Texas expansive soils require special attention during grade beam construction. Void forms may be specified under grade beams to accommodate soil movement without transmitting heave forces to the structure. Moisture management around foundations helps reduce soil movement over time. We implement foundation systems that address these regional soil conditions.
As a commercial general contractor, we deliver complete grade beam foundation systems from pier drilling through grade beam completion. Direct contracts provide clear accountability for foundation quality and schedule performance.
Why Choose Concrete Contractors of Richardson for Grade Beam & Structural Foundations?
Direct General Contractor
We work directly with developers and property owners – not as a sub. One point of accountability from bid to completion.
Commercial-Grade Execution
Decades of experience delivering grade beam & structural foundations for warehouses, distribution centers, retail, and industrial facilities.
On-Time, On-Budget
Detailed project scheduling, daily communication, and coordinated logistics to keep your development on track.
Scope Includes
- •Pier drilling and reinforcement
- •Pier concrete placement
- •Grade beam excavation and forming
- •Grade beam reinforcement installation
- •Embed and anchor bolt placement
- •Grade beam concrete placement
- •Void form installation as specified
- •Foundation surveys and documentation
- •Coordination with structural contractors
- •Backfill and site restoration
Ideal For
- •Commercial buildings on expansive clay soils
- •Industrial facilities requiring deep foundations
- •Multi-story office and retail construction
- •Warehouse and distribution center foundations
- •Manufacturing facility construction
- •Institutional and public facility projects
Scope of work we deliver
Commercial Building Grade Beam Foundation
Location: Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
Scope: 80,000 square foot office building foundation with drilled piers to 25 feet and reinforced grade beams on expansive clay site
Client: Commercial developer with foundation concerns due to soil conditions
Our Approach: Direct contract with developer, close coordination with geotechnical recommendations, detailed embed documentation for steel erection
Outcome: Foundation completed on schedule, embeds verified accurate, building performing as designed without foundation movement
Contact us to discuss your foundation project. We deliver grade beam foundations engineered for North Texas soil conditions.
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Learn MoreFrequently Asked Questions About Grade Beam & Structural Foundations
Do you handle complete grade beam foundation systems?
Yes, we manage complete grade beam foundation construction including pier drilling, reinforcement, concrete placement, and coordination with superstructure contractors. As a general contractor, we provide single-point accountability for foundation delivery.
What is the typical timeline for grade beam foundations?
Grade beam foundation timelines typically range from 3-8 weeks depending on foundation size and complexity. Pier drilling may add time if rock or difficult soil conditions are encountered. We provide detailed schedules with every bid.
How do you address North Texas expansive soils?
We implement foundation designs that address expansive clay conditions common in North Texas. This may include void forms under grade beams, proper moisture management, and other measures specified by structural engineers based on site conditions.
Do you coordinate with structural steel contractors?
Yes, we coordinate foundation embed placement with structural steel connection requirements. Precise embed locations allow efficient field connections and prevent costly corrections during building erection.
What documentation do you provide?
We provide foundation surveys, concrete test reports, inspection documentation, and as-built information. Documentation packages meet requirements for commercial construction and building department inspections.
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