Could You Work With Us Pouring Concrete? Watch This, Comment Below

[@johnds6621]

35 years ago I think I could have kept up with you guys but today I'm worn out and couldn't. You guys show a lot of skill but like you even said it's the good relationship you and your guys have. I've worked with guys like that and it makes the job easier more so on days when you don't feel so hot. Keep up the good work.

[@timbutler89]

Not a problem. All looks pretty much normal to me. Then again, I have trained a lot of guys using design mixes and stamping so I'm probably just a bit mad in the head. I've worked in Nairobi Kenya, Uk, Italy, and all over Ireland as an installer and trainer. I actually wrote my thesis on decorative concrete for my honours degree in Contemporary Art. Now I teach construction basics to the younger generation. Love the Channel so keep it up Mike.

[@wingwatcher7184]

Well, that is the sign of a true professional !! They make it look so easy anyone thinks that they can do it

[@awac4577]

I've been around concrete flatwork just enough to know that you guys make a hard job look easy and, for that matter, like a Rembrandt! You'd probably have to fire me after the first day as I figure this older guy wouldn't be able to keep up. One thing I know, though.......I might be worn out at the end of the day but I'd be a whole lot smarter about concrete! Hey, Mike, thank you for putting these videos together (a job in itself). It's nice being able to watch and learn as a crew of craftsmen perform their "magic" with a truck load of concrete. Take care.

[@granterickson9294]

Honestly I’ve felt I’ve been on every pour you’ve done. And amazingly I’m not the least bit tired at the end of the day.😊 Truthfully though I could step right in and feel right at home after watching all your videos. I’ve done it enough and after watching you do it and your approach I could blow the mud with you. I think one thing that goes unnoticed is the fact that a big key in any pour is the driver. If you got to coach the driver in to what to do, you could be in for some frustration. Most of the guys around here are pretty seasoned but I can see it coming that the younger generation isn’t stepping into these jobs soon enough and the no experience is going to cost them. Nice work as always to you and your crew!

[@etudigger3340]

Another great video, Mike. Luke, Darrin, and you make a great team. I do enjoy the new format too. Sometimes you narrate what you are doing, and other times, you let the sounds of the construction site do the talking. I also want to commend you as an owner/boss. You are willing to share all the chores with your crew. I do the same thing where I work. I supervise 15 police officers at our crime lab, and I have told them, "I will never ask you do something that I'm not willing to do myself." I sweep, mop the floor, take out the trash, wash their police crime scene vans, etc. Mike, you and I are still part of the team, we just have a different job title. Keep the videos coming. God's blessings to you all.

[@MikeDayConcrete]

Thank you 😊

[@mingthemerciless6855]

First, let me say that you and your entire crew are at a level that is beyond journeyman. Yes, you do make it look very easy in all kinds of weather. My family was cement masons back in the day and as a kid I learned that what you see is harder than it looks. My daughters know how to mix concrete, yours know how to finish. Congrats. I enjoy your jobs that show how to and why. I never stayed in the construction industry (went IT because AC/Heat). One thing I like to add is when I deal with contractors and asked them questions about materials and installation, they look at me like how would you know. Once again, thanks for you great videos.

[@moemanncann895]

Yes,master craftsmen is the term and all of them qualify 👍

[@michaelgilliland389]

Absolutely. Concrete work is my passion, regardless of what type it is. While stamped is my weak area for sure as I hardly do much of it, I pick up on things quickly.

[@crazyhandshands9028]

Mike you sir are truly the king of concrete.The way in which you move that slump make looks so easy-to-use, but we know it isn't. You need a team of guys that knows how to work and finish. And at the end of the day it all comes down to respect for the team and the willingness to finish the project.

[@richmaynor8496]

Fit in like I’ve been there for years. You have a great crew

[@phillipsprangiii3112]

Let's review the basics, from the standpoint of "the set of the bar": No yelling; loudest voice was the mixer driver. Economy of movement': you make it look consistently easy...almost effortless, if I didn't know better. Cooperation: you work as a team with a seamless fluidity that is a wonder to behold. Knowledge of your craft: masters says it all, and succinctly. I'm 70, been in the trade since dirt was new. Still have my own 10 yarder; that's the depth of my insanity. An old (1964) aluminum frame Mack. For those saturday night/Sunday can't reschedule pours. Some highlights of my transit across the territory of mud: 1,000 foot seawall, 10' high, 8" thick...shotcrete on a braced bulkhead of Symons forms, in alternating 90' sections...on bay mud west of S.F.O. (airport, Bay Area)...where the tide rose and fell 4' over a 24 hour period, so the screeding crew did the bottom half, set up scaffolding and did the top with the water lapping at their feet. 14-day break-out tests over 11k, which was lucky for all involved: with seven days of cure on the finished 1,000 feet the Loma Prieta earthquake hit...and nothing failed. Then there's the 300'x300' heated slab in two pours with the trucks lined up down the road 7 at a time and a crew of oh, about 24 guys all told... with that said, I'm a rookie compared to you guys. If I came looking for a job with you I'd just ask quietly whether you might let me pull mud and mag some edges for a day or two before you paid me.

[@MikeDayConcrete]

Great comment, thanks for sharing that with us 😀

[@keithgeorge2541]

Mike and crew… a concrete ballet!

[@arronagnew5611]

70? Hang up the tools and relax man 👨

[@stevenjacobs3559]

@@MikeDayConcrete you make it look effortless. You guys are a well oiled machine. We placed a lot of concrete but I’m a little too old at this point. Also California going back east I would freeze.

[@WvMnts]

You guys make it look easy

[@GRUBB-MUDD]

you call ot tu tunnin in we call it pealing the grade. your man knows how important wide grades are w that thing. i really do like them

[@GRUBB-MUDD]

great video

[@MikeDayConcrete]

Thanks Bobby

[@GRUBB-MUDD]

i would def work with u guys and im going to, as soon as i can mike, i will let you know. cold or not i dont care

[@GRUBB-MUDD]

i wana learn how to viber screed

[@GRUBB-MUDD]

tbh i think its just the slump was wrong on our video when i tried it. i mean i got 1 but i never use it, it would be nice to be a beast on it!

[@MikeDayConcrete]

Anytime, May or June would be better than March or April. Weather is a lot better then.

[@ytelpeloncito5151]

Its even more fun when it's a waaaay bigger slab and trucks lined up!

[@gunfisher4661]

You mean like when you pull up on a job and there are 25 trucks sitting in line [ cold weather ] and they empty their loads in a flash and more trucks start pulling in before they are all finished and being bottom on totem pole we`d have our 500 yards down in a flash and I would be headed home by 12 noon with 8 hrs pay.

[@markprater4016]

Absolutely. I already have worked on 1,000,000 Sq ft jobs for General Motors, Walmart and some other companies. We traveled all over pouring mostly flat work but some loading docks also. I also set tons of forms, both prefab and we built forms also..

[@markprater4016]

On that GM job we were pouring 75,000 Sq ft a night. They actually set up a batch plant on site because we were on flint Michigan and they were afraid of trying to get concrete through the traffic fast enough. We had the 16 foot laser screed and that thing really put down the mud.

[@JoeDavis82]

You, Darren and Luke make it look easy because you’ve got your system down pat. It can be hard work if there are guys that are lost or not pulling their weight. I’d say your 3 man crew would best any crew I’ve seen in central Illinois.

[@greenconstruction71]

Hi Mike you and your guys are the best in buisiness its fast and easy when you know what to do best team all around

[@tommywalton1974]

Yes it’s fast. Yes it’s easy if you know how to place it, know how to order it with the right reducer. So the answer is no, it’s not easy for anyone but some skilled guys. Nice work

[@ytelpeloncito5151]

From a professional finisher this is a day in the park!

[@denisheery8155]

Smooth and steady always wins the race. I would love to work with you guys. My rakers love banging into my power screed board messing up the rhythm etc

[@mwc6985]

In my twenties yes. Now, no way. Would love to learn it from you by doing it with you.

[@tnolan3176]

Pretty lucky now adays with all the equipment to make things easier ,skid loaders I started out using just wheel barrows to move material, power screeds we hand screeded everything. Troweling machines we finished everything by hand unless it was a big job ! Then all the admixtures and dyes,fibers and stamps !! Up until 2019 I screeded everything myself by hand ! Could never get use to having 2 guys on the strait edge !!

[@MikeDayConcrete]

I was a do it all guy to, over the years I learned to adjust. Took me a while, I was kind of stubborn

[@BenBNC]

I would absolutely work for you. No question.

[@chadfernelius9096]

My concrete sub sent over 6 guys just to do 1000sqft basement. After watching your videos and seeing how many guys they had I thought for sure they would do the garage floor and porch the same day, but no. The lead said they have guaranteed pay during winters but a lot of times there are up to 30 guys just standing around their warehouse sweeping the floor during the winter.

[@fernandosanchez6611]

I really get the impression that I’m right there watching in real time. Good job guys.

[@danwalters4865]

It’s fast and it is an easy pour no wire or steel to pick up, no steel spanning the over dig from the floor to the short-wall. Very easy and stressful with no dragging because of the use of the conveyor belt.

[@douglasblack2689]

I could definitely work with you guys. We do everything pretty much the same.

[@alexanderbordeau7417]

When I retired 18 years ago, I had 18 years of concrete construction experience. I'm 78 now, but I think I could mag float and edge the outer edges along the forms, and possibly bull float without making a fool of myself. All my experience is in Calif.'s easy climate.

[@aaronmedina4395]

We are from North Carolina we do mostly Apartment foundation and we use you same method to pour all the way up to 20-30k sqft we can kick screed the same amount with 2-3 screed boards running + I’m 25 years old

[@MikeDayConcrete]

That's how I was taught, on the big floors. You learn how to kick screed pretty fast when you do 10,000 sf a day.

[@marcosmunoz4006]

I don't think fast or slow even matters in this pour in my opinion. You don't have anyone waiting on you or any reason to be fast for. I think you guy's are moving at a good pace and putting out a top quality work. Great job guys. Just wish you daughter was in the video. I like to see her work because then I can show my daughters that even they could do it too. Keep up the great work guys.

[@j.m.k.3406]

Extra help is always nics

[@degrom542]

Big thumbs up from me Mike that was smooth and creamy as can be . I do high end woodworking but I almost want to go out and get a screed demon for when I build another house .

[@bennardone5105]

You have a concrete orchestra 👌👏😀

[@pabloescocar6316]

Here I come I love playing in the mud 🔥💪🏾

[@TheKingOfInappropriateComments]

You definitely seem like the kind of guy I would want to work for.

[@jameshawk2537]

yes

[@brettcrawford8878]

Have done concreting a bit. Hate it. I will most likely do more. I will still hate doing it. Have some steel for some columns. Will likely get some more some time. Hope to build something tall one day. Most likely to be a shed type garage.

[@jimfoster2476]

Another great pour by Mike day concrete I'm surprised by the location of the building directly on the edge of the ravine?

[@steventhury8366]

Mike must be a good guy to work for, because good crews just don't magically happen.

[@cgindustrial1859]

It looks easy to an experienced old contractor like myself...but a lot of people can do a really terrible job doing floors for sure.

[@craigmcknight1279]

Happily

[@c5back9]

I used to sub occasionally for my buddy’s company when he was short handed. That was 30 years ago or more. Most things are still done the same way, and my buddy was a concrete perfectionist so, even though I only subbed a few times, I know what’s done and a bit about how it’s done the right way. So my head says, yes I could work with you. My body however, is old and weak now, so no, if we’re being real, there’s really no way I could do the job today and pull my weight. I wouldn’t mind subbing without pay just to try my hand at it again and to get somewhat in shape.

[@richardsmith6769]

If I was 40 years younger I could learn your system and keep up with you.

[@proconcretecoatings4916]

Definitely could pour or finish with you guys! 28 years we can do this in our sleep 💤

[@craiguglandrealty3705]

Another great video. Personally, I prefer the narration over the captions.

[@kellenwhitney4505]

Professional, fast paced , quality. For a fair hrly wage there’s no skilled tradesmen that wouldn’t. (Unless they want their own business , $$$)

[@maxsands3861]

I feel like it's 35 years ago and I'm on the back of an old Osh Kosh working the barrel and chute for a crew that knows exactly what they are doing. You guys make it look easy but I know dam well that's a whole lot of skill and experience in action. I learned a ton driving a mixer every day. That screeder is awesome is it a 2 or 4 stroke?

[@mehmet284]

amazing job as always mike

[@BenBNC]

One day Mike, I'll be as good as you at concrete work.

[@mls8668]

Dang, I wish you guys were in upstate New York I would definitely work for free just to learn how a concrete project goes from beginning to end. That would help me greatly on my own property.

[@thomasmorin1855]

Hey Mike, I left California for Maine in August 2020. I have decades of experience placing & finishing concrete & I would very much like to work with you and your crew. How do I contact you? I live in Norway and haven't any real connections around here so it's been frustrating trying to find concrete work since granite & asphalt seems to be the prevalent materials commonly used. In California I started out doing curb & gutter work but I also did floors, sidewalks, steps, etc. Give me a shot & we can take it from there, either yay or nay. Thanks a lot, I really enjoy your vids, keep up the great work!

[@ChikoWhat]

Man, when you guy were doing the bull floating. The surface was so uniform and smooth that I was able to wipe the stains off my computer screen as I was watching haha

[@tommyhinojosa6716]

Nice job guys…how thick is floor?…And how thick for walls?…And depth for the footing for the walls?…what’s is the psi of concrete?

[@georgeslade4696]

Thanks for all the great videos! So, can this fibermesh be used for the footing as well without using rebar?

[@davidjaye710]

no reinforcement screen? does it have fiber in it?

[@nyc_superman5450]

Looks easy, but I know it’s most definitely harder then it looks

[@davidjaye710]

i could work with you as a water boy.... you guys got skills i dont have lol

[@randyeddington4405]

At one time I could and would love to but this stage 4 lung cancer has me down, Man how I miss putting in a good days work

[@robleblanc1571]

Ide come work with ya if I’m Ever in the area

[@Peter-V_00]

The perfect conditions to hand finish that slab.

[@Praterphil]

Could've, but I had a rough year. I still pour, but I'm 64 & don't have your crew!

[@FormulaXFD]

It would be interesting if you offered in-person training classes like the shelter institute does for their timberframing. Get some homeowner or whatever that says "OK" for a discount, and then compensate for the discount + obtain a school fee for training us FNGs.

[@volleydave2012]

Is there a housing boom in Main?

[@mrbigcat9]

It depends on how much you would pay?

[@jessesawyer3875]

Hi Mike do you snap a line on the wall or do you just set leads?

[@DonAmos_stories]

As an Euro seeing Americans making buildings made of concrete and not match sticks make me feel warm...

[@fatbob785]

Could you tell me if that floor would be strong enough for a 4 tonne motorhome or would you recommend 6" deep concrete ? Love your videos

[@timbiggam2626]

Tim from Ohio how much does that cost

[@GrumpyAndCricket]

Good morning from Cape Cod! Just let me know when you guys need an extra guy and I'll come up for a few days and give ya a hand. Gonna be 70 February 5! I think I can keep up with ya! Dare me to try! Have a fun week!

[@iowamatt2519]

Would love to work with u guys, we do most everything the same except the way u hand strike off. Not gonna lie, I love pouring floors, especially if I didn't have to set up and grade like we do here. I've been bombarded with people wanting me to do their work here in Florida, it just might happen for 8 months of the year. Then go home or to Maine for the summer.

[@thedoor5442]

I've had 4 back surgeries, when can I start work?

[@steveg8337]

With you and for you, two different things...

[@bryaningle6034]

I've been doing street and highway work so long I have trouble with slumps over about 4 inches. I will say everyone I personally know who thinks they can wet screed is doing it wrong.

[@lachlanitis2311]

Once I taught yous how to pull a flat screed, sure.

[@joeturbo64]

Beautiful job 👏

[@abelnajera560]

What’s the pay look like.

[@mikeknoll1130]

It doesn’t get any easier than that.😄

[@greenconstruction71]

to answer your question i would work with you guys and gals

[@samdiamond7642]

Sorry Mike it looks like Luke has you LOL Do you ever plan to do a collaboration with Ryan from victory outdoor services

[@bhepp344]

I would love to work with you and your crew. You helped me learn so much from your videos! Thanks to you, I’m one of our best concrete guys at my job. We only pour about 10 -20 projects per year but, I always enjoy it. Thank you!

[@austineverding5978]

Easy money

[@billnorris8457]

Could I pour? Yes. Could I finish like a master craftsman? No. BUt thank you for the lessions!

[@tireballastserviceofflorid7771]

No steel of any kind? Your building code is way different than the 4 states I have poured in.

[@dougleach7323]

piece of cake

[@fortitudinefarm]

I’d love to work with y’all, but at the pace you did this one, I’d be too slow lol

[@AF-O6]

No. Placing concrete is backbreaking work and it is almost an art form to get a smooth flat surface. Your crew makes it look far easier than it is.

[@charlessolomon5901]

It’s not called a bull float, and are crew is faster with no power screws, same amount of guys

[@gunfisher4661]

You`ll find across the country that they have different names for all the same tools here they call it a pole darby.

[@robertmarino2158]

Team work & knowing what to do , making it happen , congratulations , stay safe , enjoy ! Well done by the pros !

[@robertmarino2158]

The motorized screen , how much does it weight ? The length & purchase price , thank you !

[@kalijasin]

Concrete guys do the foundations, slabs, etc.. so their work has to be high quality.

[@retiredperson4054]

Seems that NEW guy decided he didn't like the job?

[@tpep1693]

Oh yea, I worked construction for 40yrs., I worked for some of the biggest jackass out there, and I worked around some even bigger. I know it's not easy, I've done it. construction work is hard work , and I enjoyed "most" of it. The only problem I have now is that leaning over, hard on my back. Let's face it, if you piss off too many guy's in the middle of a pour, could cost you a lot of problem's.

[@mikewest712]

Any young man looking to get into the concrete trade should be begging you to work everyday.

[@BobL84]

if you had me you wouldnt need Luke and Darrin

[@psidvicious]

You show me someone who thinks placing and finishing concrete is easy and I’ll show you someone whose never done it.

[@laftch]

It is easy when you know exactly what to do. If you don't you're uh, what's the word?

[@richardmckrell4899]

I'd have to gain 40 lbs first.

[@Ashroyer86]

You guys would probably be decent to work with and very knowledgeable. But if youre working 7 days a week I wouldnt. Id also have to be making no less than 80k at 5 days if i were there as long as your crew has been.

[@gunfisher4661]

the concrete trade does`nt pay that kind of money to workers unfortunately.

[@Look_What_I_Did]

I make the big bucks so I can pay you guys the big bucks. I'll do a lot of work. Concrete is not one of them. I don't bicker on price with the two outfits I use. I need those companies to be better than just solvent.

[@peters6850]

Did you lose your voice or something?

[@elplata7224]

I would for free for a few weeks if I had the time. New guys just slow you down I am sure, lol.