Legacy Business Park
Major corporate campus and office development
Collin County Commercial Concrete
Plano, Texas Commercial Concrete Contractors
Concrete Contractors of Plano is your full-service general contractor for commercial and industrial construction throughout Plano, Collin County. We work directly with developers and property owners on tilt-wall buildings, structural foundations, industrial warehouse slabs, and complete facility construction. On-site (our main office location) from our Plano hub—rapid mobilization for your Plano project.
Location
Collin County
Population
Major Collin County city
Response Time
On-site (our main office location)
Plano Commercial Areas
Where We Build in Plano
Our concrete network serves commercial developments throughout Plano's key business districts and industrial corridors:
Plano Commerce Park
Industrial and distribution centers
Granite Park
Mixed-use commercial and retail
Plano Parkway Industrial Corridor
Logistics and warehousing
Plano Neighborhoods We Serve
• Legacy West
• Granite Park
• Heritage Creekside
• Plano Business Park
• Collin Creek (redevelopment)
• Preston Park
• Shops at Willow Bend area
Foundation Engineering
Plano Soil Conditions & Foundation Requirements
Geotechnical Characteristics
High-plasticity clay (Eagle Ford formation) with PI values 35-55. Active zone typically 6-9 feet deep. Requires drilled pier foundations for most multi-story buildings. Swell potential 3-6 inches. Geotechnical investigation mandatory for commercial work.
Critical for Plano Developers
Always commission a geotechnical investigation before designing foundations in Plano. Soil conditions can vary dramatically even within the same development. We coordinate with your geotechnical engineer to ensure foundation systems are properly designed for actual site conditions—not generic assumptions that lead to costly failures.
Permits & Inspections
Plano Building Department Coordination
City of Plano Building Inspection Department
Requires structural shop drawings stamped by Texas PE, geotechnical reports for foundations, third-party special inspection for tilt-wall and post-tension work. Typical permit turnaround 10-15 business days. Inspections scheduled through city portal.
Typical Plano Commercial Permit Requirements:
- • Structural drawings stamped by Texas Professional Engineer (PE)
- • Geotechnical investigation report with bearing capacity recommendations
- • Shop drawings for tilt-wall panels, post-tension slabs, or specialty concrete
- • Third-party special inspection agreements (tilt-wall, PT, high-strength concrete)
- • Concrete mix designs meeting ACI 318 and city specifications
- • Site development plans with drainage and utility coordination
We coordinate all permitting and inspection logistics with the City of Plano Building Inspection Department, ensuring your Plano commercial concrete project stays on schedule and passes inspections on first submission.
Plano Market Intelligence
Commercial Concrete Trends in Plano
Understanding Plano's commercial construction landscape helps us connect you with contractors who have relevant local experience:
Plano's 2024 Comprehensive Plan prioritizes mixed-use development along DART rail corridors and redevelopment of aging retail centers like Collin Creek.
Legacy West continues expanding with Class A office towers requiring deep pier foundations due to 8-10 story heights and poor surface soils.
Industrial growth concentrated along Sam Rayburn Tollway (SH 121) and President George Bush Turnpike (190) with large-format distribution centers.
Most Plano commercial slabs require vapor barriers due to high water table in some areas and moisture-sensitive warehouse applications.
Major Transportation Routes in Plano
These major routes provide access to batch plants, aggregate suppliers, and equipment yards—critical for large-scale commercial concrete operations:
Sam Rayburn Tollway (SH 121)
President George Bush Turnpike
Legacy Drive
Preston Road
US-75 (Central Expressway)
Recent Plano Work
Plano Commercial Concrete Projects
Representative commercial concrete projects coordinated through our network in Plano:
Need references from recent Plano commercial concrete projects? We can connect you with contractors who have completed similar work in Plano and surrounding areas. Contact us for Plano project references.
Plano Concrete FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions - Plano
What types of construction projects do you handle in Plano?
As your general contractor, we handle all types of commercial and industrial construction in Plano, Collin County, including tilt-wall building construction (warehouses, distribution centers, retail), structural foundation systems (drilled piers, spread footings, grade beams), industrial warehouse slabs with super-flat specifications (FF 50+), commercial parking lots and site paving, loading docks and truck courts, retaining walls and site work, concrete repairs and restoration, masonry, stucco, roofing, and painting. We work directly with developers and property owners throughout Plano.
How quickly can you start a project in Plano?
For Plano commercial projects, typical mobilization time is On-site (our main office location) from our Plano office. Once you approve the proposal and provide notice to proceed, our crews can typically be on-site within 7-10 business days for standard scopes (foundations, slabs, paving). Tilt-wall projects require slightly longer lead time (10-14 days) for panel engineering shop drawing submittals and City of Plano Building Inspection Department review. Emergency concrete repairs in Plano can often mobilize within 48-72 hours. Mobilization speed depends on project size, material procurement, and Plano permit approval timelines.
Do you understand Plano's soil conditions and foundation requirements?
Yes. Plano's soil conditions are: High-plasticity clay (Eagle Ford formation) with PI values 35-55. Active zone typically 6-9 feet deep. Requires drilled pier foundations for most multi-story buildings. Swell potential 3-6 inches. Geotechnical investigation mandatory for commercial work. Our team has extensive experience with Plano soils and coordinates closely with geotechnical engineers to design proper foundation systems. We've completed Plano projects ranging from single-story warehouses on spread footings to multi-story buildings requiring deep pier foundations. Understanding local soil behavior is critical—improper foundation design is the #1 cause of expensive concrete failures in Plano commercial buildings.
What is the permitting process for commercial construction in Plano?
Commercial construction permits in Plano are managed by the City of Plano Building Inspection Department. Requires structural shop drawings stamped by Texas PE, geotechnical reports for foundations, third-party special inspection for tilt-wall and post-tension work. Typical permit turnaround 10-15 business days. Inspections scheduled through city portal. We handle the entire permitting process including: submittal of structural engineer's sealed drawings, geotechnical report compilation, special inspection agreements, and concrete mix design documentation. Our experience with Plano's building department ensures smooth permit approval and helps avoid common rejection issues that delay project timelines.
What concrete services are most common in Plano commercial construction?
Based on Plano's commercial development patterns, the most requested concrete services are: Legacy Business Park area drives demand for structured parking decks, office building foundations, and architectural site features. Plano Commerce Park require large-format distribution center slabs, loading dock construction, and truck court paving. We match your specific Plano project with contractors who have relevant experience in that building type and commercial district.
Have specific questions about commercial concrete construction in Plano? Call us at (214) 305-9505 to discuss your Plano project requirements, timeline, and budget.
Your General Contractor
Ready to start your commercial project?
Talk with our project managers about your development. As your general contractor, we handle everything from site work through building turnover—with direct communication throughout.