2016 Articles on ChaneyEnterprises.com

• December 15, 2016: Avoid Cold Weather Concrete Problems
As the temperatures drop, it’s only a matter of time before we get our first cold weather concrete phone call. If we plan for cold temperatures, we can avoid problems and make more money instead


• December 15, 2016: Better Base for Your Bottom Line - Recycled Concrete
Recycled concrete aggregate is a great cost-saving alternative and can be used in place of virgin aggregate in many typical construction applications.


• December 7, 2016: Jan Holt Honored with 'Heavy Hitter' Award
Jan Holt, Chief Customer Officer at Chaney Enterprises, was recently honored by the Maryland Ready Mix Concrete Association with a “Heavy Hitter” award.


• November 22, 2016: Moss Neck Sand and Gravel Opens
We're pleased to announce the opening of our first sand and gravel operation in Virginia.


• November 22, 2016: What If 10-Story Buildings Were Made of Wood?
A very scary thought particularly if you are living or working in said building or if you are a firefighter.


• November 22, 2016: 7 Things You Can Do To Place More Concrete
Over the last ten years, concrete has lost over 8% market share of the low/mid-rise building market.


• October 6, 2016: Build Disaster Proof Before Not After
Natural disasters occur every day even in our own backyard with the recent flood in Elliott City and the tornado in Howard County. It is time to take building more resilient more seriously.


• October 3, 2016: Hall Chaney Named President
We are proud to announce the promotion of Hall Chaney to President of Chaney Enterprises.


• August 23, 2016: Virginia Concrete Mixers Now Fully Loaded
Now able to save you thousands of dollars simply by placing an order, Chaney Enterprises newest concrete mixers are able to carry a full 10 cubic yards of concrete on federal roads.


• August 23, 2016: Community Center Hits Home Run with Chaney Ball Field Mix
Revitalizing the ball fields as part of the William Beanes Community Center’s Expansion is a key finishing touch to their two-year project.


• July 11, 2016: Top 3 Uses for 3/4
It may be no surprise to you that the number one use for 3/4


• July 11, 2016: Granular Integral Color Now Available in Annapolis
Granular integral color is the easiest, most cost-effective way to add color to ready-mix concrete.


• July 11, 2016: Bishopville Concrete Plant Now Open
Our local, family-owned and operated company, has now opened a new concrete plant in Bishopville, Maryland that will serve new and existing customers on the Eastern Shore. 


• June 7, 2016: St. Paul’s School Honors CEO Bill Childs as Distinguished Alumnus
Bill Childs received recognition as one of St. Paul’s School’s 2016 Alumni Award


• May 24, 2016: Concrete Plant Opens in Gainesville, Virginia
Chaney Enterprises is pleased to announce the opening of its newest concrete plant located at 14505 Lee Highway in Gainesville, Virginia.


• May 24, 2016: Build With Strength
The National Ready Mix Concrete Association has launched a new advocacy program for concrete buildings called Build With Strength.


• May 24, 2016: 5 Best Uses for Pea Gravel
Pea gravel is a great inexpensive aggregate for many common projects.


• May 24, 2016: SmartCEO Magazine Names Chaney 2016 Family Business Winner
On Wednesday, May 4th, Chaney Enterprises was the proud winner in the large business category for the Baltimore Family Business Legacy Award from SmartCEO Magazine.  


• May 16, 2016: Chaney Recognized for Excellence in the Workplace for Eighth Straight Year
Chaney Enterprises has won its eighth consecutive workplace quality award, once again joining an elite group of companies that place a priority on their employees through policies and best practices.


• April 19, 2016: 10 Construction Industry Trends to Watch This Year



• April 13, 2016: Frank Chaney Helps to Connect Virginia Tech with College of Southern Maryland for Bachelor's Degrees in Construction, Real Estate



• March 18, 2016: Improving the Journey - Dover Bridge Project



• March 18, 2016: New Granular Integral Color
Powder color can be a mess.  Liquid color can be a pain.  The newest innovation in color is now available at The Concrete Store: granular integral color. 


• March 1, 2016: Chaney Trio Brings Home Heavy Hitters Award
Three members of the Chaney Enterprises team scored big when their efforts in introducing roller compacted concrete (RCC)


• February 10, 2016: Whether Land or Sea, We Deliver



• January 15, 2016: The National Mall Restoration Project



• January 15, 2016: Watch Out For Chlorides - How Salt Damages Concrete



• January 15, 2016: Aggregate Sizing Explained