When the opportunity arises, \u201cBrokk it.\u201d That\u2019s the motto for Steve Johnston and his concrete cutting and coring business, Di-Tech International Inc. To Johnston completing a project involves more than simply the removal of concrete. It\u2019s also about ease of use, efficiency and, most importantly, safety \u2014 which is why he couldn\u2019t say no when a friend offered a new alternative to work in conjunction with concrete cutting.<\/p>\n
Di-Tech International, a full-service concrete cutting and coring contractor in Winnipeg, Manitoba, specializing in a variety of applications requiring selective demolition. Since 1984, Di-Tech has been utilizing flat saws, wall saws, wire saws and coring equipment for concrete demolition.<\/p>\n
In 2002, a friend and fellow contractor out of Alberta, Canada introduced Johnston to Brokk equipment. The Alberta contractor was looking to upgrade his Brokk 150. He showcased the Brokk 150 and impressed Johnston with its capabilities \u2014 Johnston was sold.<\/p>\n
\u201cSometimes concrete-cutting can consume more time than breaking \u2014 but when both methods are utilized together, incorporating the Brokk equipment just makes good sense,\u201d Johnston said. \u201cIt allows us to work faster and more efficient than ever before.\u201d<\/p>\n
Johnston explained that while demolishing a 38,000 square-foot parking garage floor in Winnipeg, Manitoba, he and his crew caused minimal vibration and noise disturbances for the existing tenants, and that was due to the use of Brokk equipment.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe parkade structure was attached to two fully occupied buildings,\u201d Johnston said. \u201cBy using the Brokk 150 and Brokk 180, paired with Darda Concrete Crushers, we were able to complete the demolition of the parkade floor efficiently without disrupting any of the tenants. It blew away the general contractor and engineers, since they received numerous noise complaints due to only the light jackhammering that was going on by others.\u201d<\/p>\n
In the end, it doesn\u2019t matter whether you\u2019re an operator or general contractor, you need the right tools to complete your projects\u2019 productively and effectively. Johnston\u2019s willingness to try a different approach with concrete cutting ultimately increased efficiency and safety for his crew members and that is what makes him a Brokk Star.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith the Brokk, we are far more competitive now because we are consuming less diamond wire and blade products in our project scope, \u201d Johnston said. \u201cThe Brokk has opened up more opportunities for additional work on projects sites where only concrete breaking may be required.\u201d<\/p>\n
Since his first Brokk purchase, the company has added a Brokk 100 and Brokk 180 to his fleet. Looking toward the future, Johnston has his eye on the next prize \u2014 the Brokk 260.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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