Newly designed website

Hi!
I am so excited!!!  Have you seen our new website www.yoderconcrete.com? I know some of you have because you came to our blog via the new website.  But if you didn't get here that way, stop reading, go check it out, and then come back...

So, what do you think? ?

Our previous site was a good one;  I used to get compliments on it all the time. It showcased our decorative concrete work very well. Because of this, I felt a twinge guilty about replacing it with a new one. However, in fairness to the company, we are changing, and our website needed to change along with it. Change is good, right?! The previous website was very residential and decorative oriented. As you all know, the economy has struggled over the last few years, and the residential market declined. To ensure survival and to meet our company goals, we have been developing the industrial, large agricultural and light commercial markets.  Our website needed to reflect this change. I hope the new website represents us in this new light, while still showing the residential and decorative market as well.

I would love to get your feedback on the new site. If you were a fan of our old website, what do you miss? My plan is to update the new site on a regular basis with new projects, testimonials and photos.  Feel free to give me feedback anytime.

Thanks for visiting!

Now Hiring Concrete Workers

We are hiring! We have more work than our current crews can keep up with...which is not a bad problem to have as a company, but our customers are not going to appreciate it if we can't get the work done that we've promised.  Here is the ad that is being posted in local papers: Growing concrete contractor seeking skilled concrete finishers/form carpenters. 7 yrs+ experience preferred with leadership potential. Join a positive, team oriented work environment. Commercial, industrial & residential work, regular & decorative. Paid time off, holiday pay & retirement plan. Must have a valid driver’s license and pass a pre-employment drug screen. EEOC. Call Yoder Concrete Construction, LLC at 937-362-3210.  If you or someone you know is interested in applying, call us to schedule a time to come out to our office. We'll have you  complete an application and a few other forms. You get to see where we are located and find out a little about us, and we also get a chance to meet you face to face instead of making a first impression from a piece of paper.

Congratulations to a five year employee!

Meet Gary Skaggs, ACI Certified Concrete Flatwork Finisher & Technician. He has been an employee of Yoder Concrete Construction, LLC for five years. To celebrate his five year anniversary, he was awarded a jacket of his choice embroidered by All About Stitches with the company logo, his name and five years of service. He was also given a gift certificate to Chattan Loch Bistro & Public House so he and his wife could enjoy dinner out. I understand they had an excellent meal including dessert and wonderful time.

Gary is a valued member of our staff with not only many years of concrete experience but also outstanding skills in carpentry and masonry.  He is often a crew leader and works well with training newer members of our crews. He rarely misses a day of work and can be counted on to help out wherever needed. Thank you, Gary, for your years of service!

He is also celebrating 30 years of marriage to his sweetheart, Debbie. If you see him, wish him a big congratulations!

Not Just Gray Concrete Anymore

Koi fish pond & fountain

Not your typical concrete: I was privileged to join a group of ladies to Hocking Hills, OH last weekend for a Weekend Retweat. No, I didn't stutter...we "tweet" about our retreat through various social media outlets.  Our stay was at The Glass House, one of the 4 Seasons Hideways in the beautiful Hocking Hills. This house was built in 2010 and was a 2010 award winner for Best of the Best Green Home Design by the Builders Industry Association. It is beautiful and energy efficient, but of course what caught my eye was their use of concrete countertops throughout the house. In the photo above, you'll see concrete seating around a Koi fish pond and fountain right in the middle of the house. This same concrete countertop was used throughout the house in the kitchen, bathrooms and in the laundry room.  I loved the polished finish that exposed the aggregate in the concrete. The concrete vessel sinks were great to see as well. 

While we were there, we visited many of God's wonders including Old Man's Cave, Cedar Falls and Ash Cave. Due to all of the rain we have had this spring, the falls were amazing. I heard people exclaim that they had never seen so much water coming over the falls! Again, the use of concrete caught my eye (I am trained well!) I was expecting dirt or mulch trails at a state park, but at Old Man's Cave, the trails were very well made with both natural and man made elements that gave the look and feel of having been there for years. Beware of those who are not in shape because if you want to see Old Man's Cave, you will need to traverse many steps. But it is well worth the effort! 


Ash Cave is ADA accessible with their concrete walkways back to the cave and waterfall. When making the walkways, they used colored concrete to match the natural dirt color of the area, and they did not use typical straight forms to form up the sides of the sidewalk. The result was a more natural flow blending in to the beauty of the area. 

I would encourage anyone looking for a getaway to go to Hocking Hills in southern Ohio.  You can have the ultra modern conveniences offered by 4 Seasons Hideaways, stay in one of the many cabins, or camp at a local campground. You can walk through the parks or zip line from above with Hocking Hills Canopy Tours.  I can't wait to take my family back to Hocking Hills.