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Carlos Ramos Wins Plant Manager of the Year for Knight’s Companies in Midlands market
COLUMBIA, S.C. - Carlos Ramos, plant manager at the Knight’s Companies Pineview plant, used his lifetime of experience in the concrete industry to win Midlands Plant Manager of the Year Award for 2026. Ramos began his...
Former Mixer Truck Driver Cynthia Wilson Excels as First Female Plant Manager
COLUMBIA, S.C. - Cynthia Wilson, plant manager at the Knight’s Companies Lugoff plant and the organization’s first female plant manager, is challenging gender norms in the concrete industry through her outstanding performance and leadership. When someone envisions...
How to Maintain Commercial Concrete Surfaces
You’ve completed your commercial concrete construction project and are now ready to enjoy the fruits of your labor. However, if you want your high-quality concrete surface to have the longest life possible and to keep looking great for years to come, you’ll need to...
Baby, It’s Cold Outside: Tips for Placing Cold Weather Concrete
Baby, its cold outside! Just like hot weather, cold weather effects the setting characteristics and strength of concrete, too. Once average daily temperatures fall below 40 degrees more than three days in a row, contractors and suppliers should start taking the...
Redi-Mix versus Site-Mixed Concrete: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters
When it comes to concrete for construction, there are two primary options: Redi-Mix concrete and site-mixed concrete. Understanding the differences between these two solutions is essential for builders, contractors, project managers, and even homeowners involved in...
The Best Sub-Bases for Your Commercial Concrete Project
When you need a strong base to support your commercial construction project, you will want to order a high-quality concrete mix. Having a high-strength concrete base will provide excellent long-term performance for your structure, but what exactly needs to be beneath...
Tips for Preparing Your Site for Ready-Mix Concrete Delivery
Ordering ready-mix concrete is one of the most efficient ways to complete a project, but proper site preparation is critical for a smooth delivery and successful pour. Even the highest-quality mix can lead to problems if the jobsite is not adequately prepared. From...
Preparing your site location for a redi-mix concrete delivery
When it comes to pouring concrete, preparation is everything. Ordering redi-mix concrete from a trusted supplier like Knights Companies ensures top-quality material, but if your site isn’t ready when the trucks arrive, you risk delays, wasted product, and added costs....
Saving Time on the Jobsite: Why Ready-Mix Keeps Projects on Schedule
The Science Behind Redi-Mix Concrete: What Every Contractor Should Know In the world of construction, precision and reliability are critical. When it comes to concrete, the foundation of virtually every project, there is no room for guesswork. That’s why Redi-Mix...
Top 5 Problems with On-Site Concrete Mixing And How Ready-Mix Solves Them
When it comes to building strong, long-lasting structures, consistency matters. Yet one of the biggest challenges on construction sites is achieving uniform quality when mixing concrete on-site. Improper ratios, weather exposure, and time delays can all compromise the...