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Expert: - 8/21/2009


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I am doing research to determine the largest concrete and glass suppliers in the US and in the world. Do you know who those suppliers are or can you suggest any resources that may identify the companies?

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Hello Bill,

Since you are computer savvy, I think you could find that information by Googling the subject.  My career as a contractor did not require that I know that information.  Michigan had cement mills near the city of Alpina.  It was a wholesale manufacturer and I bought ready mixed concrete from various companies in each city where I had a project.  The same applies to Florida, where I have been for the past 43 years.

I think you should contact the Portland Cement Association and they probably have the data on cement and concrete suppliers.  As for glass, I am sure they have an association also - such as "Glass Manufacturers of America" or some similar title.

My quick look revealed that there are over 1,600 glass manufacturers and nearly 600 cement manufacturers in the US.

Sounds like a good research project.

Hope this has been helpful.

Roger
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I am experienced in all types of construction: residential, industrial and commercial; single family, multi-family, mid-rise and high rise buildings (16 story office building) as well as remodeling, additions and tenant improvements. I can field most any question that relates to general construction. I have consulted with infrastructure (utility) contractors also and have a good general knowledge of underground utility construction for subdivisions and commercial projects.

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After college, I began my career in the construction industry. I chose to become an apprentice Architect and 4 yrs later I opened my own architectural design firm. Six years later I moved to Florida to buy & develop land and build. I became a State of Florida Certified General Contractor and operated my business for 45 years. I built all types of residential and commercial buildings including warehouses, shopping centers, high rise apartments and office buildings and developed sites for other contractors. I retired and became a consultant to the construction industry. I maintain my license and continuing education requirements, operate a small construction company and write a weekly newspaper column for the Palm Beach Post (a Cox publication) with the byline "Ask The Contractor". I am the "technical editor" for a publisher of books that relate to home maintenance.

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Michigan State University University of Detroit BS in Engineering

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I built a home in Palm Beach for a member of the Pulitzer Family. I was responsible for the completion of a twin hi-rise condominium project for G.E. Credit. I was a partner in the successful development of a P.U.D. (Planned Urban Development) subdivision. I represented the largest home builder from France (Bati Service, S.A.) in the development of a subdivision and the design and construction of the homes.

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