If you’ve ever driven by the King’s Material location on 12th Avenue in Cedar Rapids, you’ve surely noticed the car propped in the air. Maybe you’ve even been confused as to why a concrete, masonry and landscaping product supplier hoists a car in the air. The short answer to “why the car?” is that we aren’t exactly sure!
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With over 40 years of experience with King’s Material, the work we do is in Charlie’s blood. Learn more about some of his favorite projects, and how he’s always looking forward to the next one.
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There are many misconceptions when it comes to the sustainability of concrete. So, we’ve rounded up three reasons you should consider concrete when building It Lasts. It’s hard to find another building material that can last as long as concrete. This long lifecycle equates to fewer maintenance costs, higher energy
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A backyard fire pit offers your friends and family a place to gather and enjoy your evenings. We recommend using one of our fire pit kits for a quality and beautiful product. Here’s how to get the fire started in five easy steps. Chose a location for your fire pit:Before
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Like everyone, we are keeping our employees’ and customers’ health at the forefront of our thoughts and actions. It’s because of this, we want to give you a few quick tips to work with us during this time. Give us a call. We are still available by phone to consult
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Want to work with us but don’t know where to start? The first thing you should know is we are known for our quality products, industry experience, and knowledge of products. So, you can just reach out to us today to put that experience to use on the project you
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Jesse Borcher has been with the company for over 27 years. As the location manager in our Eldridge location, he oversees sales and production operations. In fact, the construction of the plant in Eldridge is still a favorite project of his.
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It’s hard to forget meeting Tim Martin, our Coralville location manager. Tim brings incredible energy to our team as well as logistics and sales support. He is quick to lend a helping hand to any project we have in the company and brings with him more than enough sarcasm.
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When it comes to building your outdoor living space, the ideas and options can be overwhelming. At King’s, we understand that. Our professionals know stone and landscaping products, how to use them, and have the experience needed to help you achieve the exact look you want. Here are a few
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You might recognize Monica’s chipper hello and bright smile as she is the Director of First Impressions for our Cedar Rapids Ready Mix location. She has brought her positive energy to our office for over eleven years. Learn more about what she loves about her job, and how that coincides with Thunderstruck by AC/DC.
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Dennis is the Location Manager at our Block Plant in Cedar Rapids. He oversees the plant, office and yard activities while finding time to help make coffee.
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When it comes to enjoying your outdoor space, there’s not a whole lot better than a backyard party around a fire. And, if you're thinking about putting in a fire pit of your own, here are three things you should ask yourself. Gas or wood burning? You can choose! We
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