Articles
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...
30
Sep
Concrete for Endless Possibilities
JVAZCO has added both GFRC and Architectural precast production to their repertoire, a new milestone for the company as we end the year. As the official distributor of RECKLI formliner in the Philippines, the company saw the opportunity to venture into GFRC...
30
Sep
The Right Floor: Polished Concrete or Epoxy Coating
Floor CoatingFloor coatings are highly resistant to oil and acids. But, it’s non-reactive nature to chemicals is what makes it the best type of flooring for areas with corrosive chemicals. Areas that do not require extreme pH substances, toxins, and chemicals do...
30
Sep
Understanding Polished Concrete
With the rising demand for warehouses in the Philippines and to align with the ever changing trends in the construction industry, JVAZCO has evolved and elevated what it means to do polished concrete. Treating it like the specialized field that...
30
Sep
Working Under Pressure
One of our company’s clients is a large membership big box store located in different areas of Metro Manila. After opening its newest store, the team behind the project noticed that the floor was slowly deteriorating and losing its shine...
30
Sep
Philippine American Concrete Institute Awardee
Concrete Flatwork is a specialty work, a belief that has been dismissed by the Philippine construction industry for the longest time. The floor is the most utilized and exhausted part of any property, and yet ironically, people tend to skip...
29
Sep
Concrete Flatworks
Concrete is one of the strongest materials in the construction industry. It is made up of three components: cement, aggregate and water. More durable than asphalt and less expensive than brick or stone, individuals and companies have developed numerous applications...