Concrete Industry Consulting

I greatly help new people or existing concrete producers in the industry by teaching and improving their manufacturing process of concrete products. We will find the right solution and combine solid proven engineering concepts and technology together to fits your needs. This includes all the related aspects involved in a concrete business of a concrete business including manufacturing layouts, costing, and inventory control, sales and marketing.

I offer several programs to assist startup and existing producers in consulting which can be tailored to meet their needs. The most common program is where I become your consultant for your project and you pay me a onetime fee. My role is not to sell you anything because you have already paid me for my time. I provide you an honest non-bias opinion and provide you unlimited access to me by phone, email, text or Skype.

The major topics that are most commonly discussed but not limited to these subjects are listed below.

What does it cost to make concrete products?

I will provide you with all the tools and my customized computer software program to teach you how much it cost you to make the your concrete products.

The customized program is designed to show the individual labor, material and overhead cost on each concrete product you want to produce. Once your cost information is added into the program it will graphically illustrate your profit margins along with how many units made that day. In addition the program shows the amount of labor required to operate plant, gross and net profit on each item based on your selling prices.

I have many clients call me and we insert the cost figure numbers together and discuss the various issues and options that can occur in a typical plant operations.

The good news is after we complete inputting your cost figures into the program you have a powerful tool that shows the profit on each product that being projected or currently being produced.

I had one customer use the basics of this program to make a formal presentation to secure a three million dollar loan for his start-up company. It is a great story how a simple program when used properly is an extremely powerful tool in making sure you make money. To hear about a great success venture ask me about the Ryan Murphy story!

Helping in choosing the correct machinery for your application.

I help new and existing producers by educating them along with gaining the knowledge about all the different machinery systems available in the world market. Together we will match your production output needs, plant constraints, budget, and time frame to be in production finding a solution that make senses for you.

My job is to teach you all the options available so you don’t make any huge costly mistakes. I have seen company’s large and small make enormous mistakes because they didn’t understand the options and technology available in the market today. I will ensure that does not occur in your operation with my three generations of family equipment manufacturing experience in the concrete industry.

Concrete Mix Designs.

Mix designs should never be over looked to ensure you are making the highest quality products at the best possible production cost. Just having quality materials is one part of the journey. My clients learn the vital importance of proper ingredient selections and proportioning of the aggregates, sands, cements, add mixtures and colors to create a consistent and value added quality product.

In today’s concrete industry marketing blended colors in concrete products can increase your sales and profit margins. I provide solid solutions in creating and maintaining respectable cohesive colored mix designs which exceeds your markets ASTM requirement for PSI strength, water absorption, tensile strength, freeze thaw and wear ability. My theory of success for my clients making concrete products is always recommend to make your product slightly above the industry standard. This will make you more money with happier customers, less scrap rate and eliminate cost risk variances of going below what the average producer is making.

You will be taught the questions to ask and sieve analysis numbers you need to know in order to make the highest quality concrete products. All you will have to do to start the journey is send to me 10 lbs. (4.5Kg) of your sand (4.5Kg) and 3/8” (9.5mm) of rock and I will provide complete mix designs for each and every product you want to manufacture for an additional small fee. Along the process I will be able to teach you all the aspects of your specific mix design.

I have consulted with many different materials to make a variety of concrete and various products. Listed below is a brief sample of the aggregates, sands, cements, add mixtures and colors to create a consistent and value added quality products I worked with my clients and formulated and recommended mix designs.

In regards to documentation users can be supplied with many different types verifications of mix designs and quality of mix.

• Official Documented Report of Testing and Certifying Testing Methods
• FM Rating that you can take to your quarry to obtain the proper sizings.
• ACI Ready Mix designs.
• All designs can be in Metric.
• Sieve Analysis Graph.

For the price of a few bad batches of mixed concrete you can make sure you don’t make the same mistakes I have seen so many companies and individuals make. If you have any questions about the consulting packages and how I can tailor me service to meet your needs please give me a call at 314-960-0540.

Besides what you and I specifically want to focus on, many of my clients like to discuss many of the below topics. I can also help you with these same items if you desire. Here’s a random sample of what you’ll discover and I will be providing you…….

75 Years of Experience. Real life guidance that can save you thousands of dollars from my families three generations of experience in the industry.

Land Size. I will teach and explain the many different levels of plant set ups including the building and land space required for a concrete operation.

Understanding Equipment. Used, New or Reconditioned Equipment. You’ll be learning the differences between each level and which choice is best for you.

Where are the New Markets in the Concrete Products Industry? Learn the newest products that are exploding onto the market.

What you don’t know about Plant Operations. Listen to what other companies have done to maximize production and efficiency.

Talk unlimited with Bill Fleming. You will have unlimited access to me by phone, email or skype to discuss your situation and provide honest advice and answers to your questions after my visit for one year.

Sample Business Plans. I will provide you with sample business plans that you will be able to alter and use to meet your specific situation (such as financing).

What Equipment Makers Don’t Want to Tell You. Learn the tactics of machine builders and how to save money.

Which Trade Shows you Need to Know and attend. Discover the industry trade shows, Industry journals and Associations to quickly speed up your learning curve.

How Many Employees are Required to Operate a Plant? In detail, develop an understanding of the number of employees you need to operate your plant and the qualifications they require.

Are you serious about learning the concrete business?
These topics will greatly help you learn and grow your business from my three generations of family experience in the industry.

You can also always call me at 314-960-0540 to learn how to get started as soon as possible.