________________________________________________________________________________________ Seretta Construction
As a renowned specialist in tilt-up construction, Seretta is highly selective when it comes to the type of projects it undertakes. While it isn’ t the primary general or full contractor on projects, the company operates as a concrete subcontractor specializing in foundations, tilt-up construction and slabon-grade. Tilt-up construction is similar to precast construction, but there are significant differences. One notable difference is where the wall panels are created. In precast construction, the manufacturing of wall panels is done off-site at a plant, and the panels are subsequently transported to the construction site for assembly. On the other hand, in Tilt-up construction, the wall panels are built on-site. The panels are constructed horizontally on top of the foundation slab on grade and then tilted upright into position using a crane – hence the name“ tilt-up construction”. Additionally, Seretta handles all concrete-related tasks within the building footprint, such as flatwork for upper floors or mezzanines. Nevertheless,
the business exclusively stays in that lane and refrains from venturing into public or residential work; focusing entirely on private projects. Seretta also steers clear of heavy formed concrete projects, such as those seen in downtown high-rise buildings with concrete decks; its specialization lies solely in concrete work, with a scope primarily encompassing footers, slabs, walls, paving, and sidewalks.
Growth story
Recently, the company underwent a transition in its leadership team. Scott Hosking, President, talks us through the company’ s history, covering major milestones.“ Richard McPherson, P. E, an engineer by trade, founded Seretta in 1987. Prior to that, he ran a general contracting business that offered a variety of trades, ranging from millwork to concrete, in Houston, Texas. In the 1980s, when Texas faced the oil glut and the savings and loan crisis, the economy went terribly awry, leading Richard to move to a different place. As he wanted to
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