Introduction
Most construction projects will require at least a small amount of concrete to complete. Concrete is one of the most versatile building materials and is relatively inexpensive. However, when you need a large quantity of concrete, these costs increase! So, how much does it cost to mix concrete yourself?
This is a topic that we frequently discuss with our clients. While mixing your own concrete has its advantages, we have found that outsourcing the delivery, mix and lay of your concrete can be more cost-effective and typically leads to faster completion.
Ready-mix concrete vs manual concrete mix at the site
Mixing your own concrete doesn’t always come at a price that’s lower than hiring a company. You’ll still need to pay for supplies and hire a concrete mixer machine, and these costs will increase with the size of your project.
You’ll also need to pay a set price for the work, which is usually easier to budget since the company will give you a quote before any work begins.
Pre-mix concrete is prepared in a factory to your specifications and shipped to your site in an un-hardened form. Ready-mix concrete (RMC) arrives in trucks and is ready to use immediately without the need for mixing equipment.
Efforts to keep the cost within limits
SD Conmix understands the importance of sustainability in the construction industry and takes it very seriously. We meet sustainability requirements at project sites in several ways and this has a bearing on cost-effectiveness.
We use energy-efficient equipment and processes to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. We regularly monitor and improve our energy consumption, resulting in the lowest energy costs in the industry per square meter.
We have a comprehensive waste management plan in place to reduce waste generation and properly dispose of waste.
Our water usage is one of the lowest in the sector. We are committed to water conservation and use water-saving technologies to reduce our water consumption.
We recycle and reuse materials whenever possible to reduce our environmental impact.
We use recycled aggregates as part of our concrete mixes, reducing the need for virgin materials and conserving natural resources.
We source our materials sustainably and responsibly.
Pre-mix concrete tends to cost more than site-mix concrete because of the transportation and logistics involved. The tools and labour required for pre-mix concrete are usually more expensive. However, on larger projects, pre-mix concrete can be more cost-effective.
Ready Mix Concrete is economical because it allows for faster construction using reduced inventories, as well as proper material handling and site storage of raw materials does not arise.
Ready-mix concrete is more cost-effective in the long run. For instance, labour costs are lower and transportation is cheaper. If you choose onsite concrete mixing, you will need to purchase or rent a mixing machine. If you choose ready-mix concrete, you can include different RMC in the same order. With us at SD Conmix, you don’t have to hire multiple Ready-mix concrete suppliers to meet your different needs. This saves you even more money!
Conclusion
A smart city must be energy efficient, sustainable, and eco-friendly. SD Conmix has carved a niche for itself by providing cost-effective, innovative building solutions that meet a variety of customer needs. We are expanding our product portfolio to deliver high-quality, tailored solutions for a variety of applications.
FAQs
- How does ready-mix concrete (RMC) from SD Conmix meet the quality standard?
The company uses rigorous testing to ensure the quality of all ingredients, strong controls on process variables, monitoring important concrete qualities in both the fresh and hardened states, and application of the well-known Cusum technology to promptly identify any changes in concrete properties.
No. SD Conmix employs several methods to keep the concrete price at par with competitors along with superior quality.
- I intend to get a multistoried house constructed. Should I go for RMC or get the cement mixed at the site?
Having mentioned it as multistoried, it is inferred that the utility of concrete is above 4 cubic meters. Hence, using RCM is recommended. It is economically a viable option too.
- Trucks can’t enter the approach road as it is narrow. How can RMC be brought to my project?
Don’t worry. We at SD Conmix use the pumping of ready-mix concrete to great heights. Hence, in your case also construction sites pumped concrete, which is fluid in nature with high workability, could be used to enable the pumping of the concrete mix through pipes or flexible hoses.