A British company recently showed off a new type of concrete which can absorb more than 1,000 gallons of water per minute. The demonstration shows copious amounts of water being dumped onto what looks like an asphalt parking lot and disappearing just as quickly. The “asphalt” is actually a permeable concrete that allows water to […]
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How Curb Inlets Keep You Safe
Those innocuous slits in the curb found every so often along city roads, which are mostly ignored by many motorists, are an elegant way to keep water off the roads and cars on them. Without these structures, called curb inlets, roads would flood even during light rains. The inlets, which work on a gravity-fed system, […]
This Plant Is No Pipe Dream
When a big concrete pipe maker refused to sell its pipe to Del Zotto Products in 2008, we decided to come up with a way for our customers to make their own pipes. Tapping into our can-do background as a company founded by the son of an Italian bricklayer more than 50 years ago, Del […]
Get in the Mix with Concrete Mixers
Our mission at Del Zotto Products is to improve how concrete is made in every aspect of the industry. That is why we have worked hard to develop our different concrete mixers and accessories. Our units come assembled, tested and ready to go as soon as you get them. Our mixers do not use conveyor […]
A Spotlight on Hole Forms
Our Company Over the years, Del Zotto has gained renown within the concrete industry as the source for quality products. Founder William Mario Del Zotto started out making step forms and then moved on to septic tank forms. From those early forms, we have worked hard to continue creating state-of-the-art precast forms and equipment. One […]
Concrete Cutouts: The Top Five Coolest Concrete Buildings
At Del Zotto Products, we don’t just work with concrete, we live it! We love seeing all of the amazing things that can be created with concrete. We have put together a list of what we think are the coolest concrete buildings from around the world! Church of Seed by O Studio Architects in Huizhou, […]
The Most Creative Ways to Use Concrete
We know that concrete is one of the greatest materials that you can work with, so we have decided to compile a list of the most creative ways we have seen concrete used. With the help of our Pinterest page, we have found some pretty unique ways to use concrete. Fire Pits From fire pits […]
How Does Heat Affect Concrete Projects?
With our headquarters being located in Ocala, FL, Del Zotto Products has had its fair share of dealing with concrete in the heat. We oftentimes are asked about how concrete projects are affected by these extreme temperatures and we have the answer for you! Spoiler alert: Even though 100 degrees seems like a cruel joke […]
Characteristics of the Brutalist Movement
When discussing the different facets of the concrete industry, it is difficult to avoid discussing architecture. Since the construction of the ancient Roman Pantheon, concrete has been an invaluable construction material. At Del Zotto Products, we are experts in the concrete industry. As a result, we want to help you understand the most important trends. […]
Learn All About Precast Bridge Girders
At Del Zotto Products, it’s no secret that we love concrete. This revolutionary material and forms of it have been around since the time of the ancient Romans, and it is still widely used in engineering and construction today. In bridge construction, concrete is the preferred material of choice because of its strength and stability. […]
How We Built Before Concrete
It is hard for people nowadays to fathom, but ancient engineers were able to create giant structures that still exist today, even before our modern building technologies. So how exactly did those civilizations build without steel, precast concrete, conveniences like cranes, bulldozers and other heavy machinery? We would like to take you on a trip […]
How 3D Printing Will Affect the Construction Industry
As the popularity of 3D printing increases, it is becoming clear that it will change the future of construction. Using 3D printing, you can create solid objects based on a digital file. What makes it so incredible is that, unlike traditional architectural design, there is almost no limit to what 3D printing can do. If […]
Precast Concrete Industry Analysis 2015
As demand for precast concrete increases, we can expect industry revenue to also increase. Although the industry has been a victim of a widespread recession, there is a clear light at the end of the (precast concrete) tunnel—over time, the market will return to its former glory. At Del Zotto Products of Florida, we’re passionate […]
Connecting Generations in the Workplace
The modern workplace or construction site is a hubbub of activity. The noise can span several generations, too—sometimes as many as four. If you’ve found yourself surrounded by people much older or younger than you with no real idea of how to connect, keep reading to learn some tips for connecting generations in the workplace. […]
How to Plan a Precast Project
Planning is a vital part of any construction project, but especially for those involving precast concrete. Planning limits wasted time, prevents mistakes and increases efficiency. Here’s how to go about creating a plan for your next precast project. Do You Need a Plan? You might be thinking several successful precasters do not utilize plans, and […]
Our Favorite Precast Concrete Tools and Equipment
It’s obvious that Rome wasn’t built in a day, but imagine how modern technology might have helped. Today, precasters and concrete contractors often take their tools and equipment for granted. At Del Zotto Products of Florida, we are committed to developing and providing new technologies to further the precast concrete industry. Here are some of […]
Three Construction Apps to Make Your Job Easier
Technology exists to make our lives easier. Since the dawn of the Industrial Age, men and women have made all kinds of advancements to everyday life, including the invention of the vacuum cleaner, washing machine and even forms for precast concrete. The construction industry can also benefit from these advancements in technology. With the advent […]
Precast Concrete and Accelerated Bridge Construction
It should come as no surprised that precast concrete beam sections have been used in bridge construction for over half a century. Building with precast is as easy as ABC. However, in the world of precast concrete, those three letters have evolved to stand for something new and a little more complicated: Accelerated Bridge Construction. […]
Precast Columns Support a Cloud-Shaped Campsite
Precast columns are incredible. They’re capable of supporting a variety of structures, from houses, churches and parking decks to terraces, porches and archways. As modern society continues to evolve, innovations in concrete will lead to new uses of precast columns in everyday life. One potential use for precast columns? Serving as support structures for a […]
Precast Concrete Panels for Building Twisted Skyscrapers
As global population increases, so do the demands for construction and concrete. We’ve covered this topic in a blog article before, but we haven’t gone into the ways in which precast concrete is changing the future of construction. Modern skyscrapers are tall and thin, and each new building is taller and thinner than the one […]