Yearly Archives: 2024
05
Dec
JVAZCO pioneered polished concrete in the Philippines. Over the years, we’ve faced and solved a variety of challenges with flatwork: significant cracks, delamination, wavy surfaces, dusting, moisture issues, and embedded debris. These weren’t just problems for the owners—they were problems...
05
Nov
Flatwork Is Specialty Work: Why Hiring a Specialty Contractor Matters
It has become a habit that whenever I walk into a building, I instinctively scan the floor, just as my eyes are drawn to fancy lights and sleek interiors. Like a built-in radar, I glide down to feel a rogue...
25
Sep
Haluhalo Reminds Me of Concrete
Haluhalo Reminds Me of Concrete
Haluhalo, simply translated as "mix-mix," is a classic Filipino treat enjoyed not just during summer, but all year round. Markets, stalls, and malls serve various versions of this delicious, colorful, icy dessert that many crave. When...
21
Aug
Concrete Blind Spots: Unveiling the Hidden Crisis in Philippine Concrete Quality
Written by: Erika Mae Buela, RCE“The Philippines has some of the worst-quality concrete we’ve encountered.”
These are the exact words of one of JVAZCO’s international partners, and this claim cannot be dismissed lightly. A recent project highlighted the critical importance of onsite...