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Concrete Cutting for General Contractors in Houston
A subcontractor-grade cutting, coring and selective demolition resource for GCs — plan takeoffs, tight schedules, and clean handoffs to the trades that follow.
General contractors carry the schedule, and concrete cutting almost always sits on the critical path. A missed penetration, a blind cut into a post-tension tendon, or a saw crew that shows up without a silica plan can stall the mechanical, electrical and plumbing trades stacked behind it. Crews we route work to are set up to read your drawings, coordinate with your superintendent, and cut only what the RFI-approved scope calls for.
Where cutting lands on a GC schedule
Most GC-driven cutting is downstream of layout and upstream of rough-in. Openings, sleeves and cores must be located before the trades set their runs, and flatwork demolition often has to happen between concrete pours and finish work. Because Houston projects frequently use post-tension slabs, coordination is not optional — cutting blind risks striking a tendon under load. Crews scan first, mark the field, and cut inside the cleared zones.
- Layout-driven core and sleeve openings before MEP rough-in
- Wall openings for door, borrowed-light and equipment relocations
- Selective slab removal for revised trenching and plumbing routes
- Curb, ramp and dock cuts tied to site-work milestones
Plan takeoffs and RFI-clean scoping
Upload your structural and MEP sheets and a takeoff can be built from the drawings — opening counts, core diameters, depths, and the scan work needed to cut safely. That turns a vague 'cut some holes' line item into a sequenced scope your PM can schedule against.
- Opening and core schedules pulled from your sheets
- Depth and reinforcement assumptions flagged before mobilization
- GPR scanning recommended where cutting blind is a risk
Services GCs route most often
Concrete Core Drilling
Sleeves, cores and penetrations from your MEP layout.
Learn moreWall Sawing
Door, window and equipment openings in structural walls.
Learn moreSlab Sawing
Flat cuts for revised trenches, drains and removals.
Learn moreConcrete Scanning
Locate rebar, PT tendons and conduit before you cut.
Learn moreSelective Demolition
Controlled removal without disturbing adjacent work.
Learn moreTrench Cutting
Utility and drainage trenches saw-cut to line.
Learn moreSilica, cleanup and the handoff
On any occupied or multi-trade site, dust is your liability as much as the cutter's. Crews follow OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1153, using wet-cutting or vacuum-integrated tools to control respirable crystalline silica, and coordinate slurry containment so the next trade inherits a clean, dry surface. That matters most on renovation and tenant-improvement work where finishes, ductwork or occupants are close to the cut.
Coordinate before the blade touches concrete
Confirm structural type (especially post-tension) and utility locations with the design team before scheduling cuts. A scan-first sequence protects the slab, the schedule and the crews behind you.
Frequently asked questions
- Can you scope cutting straight from our construction drawings?
- Yes. Upload your structural and MEP sheets and a takeoff can be built from them — opening counts, core diameters, depths and the scanning needed to cut safely — so your PM has a sequenced line item instead of a guess.
- How do crews handle post-tension slabs?
- Post-tension slabs are common in Houston, so crews scan with GPR before coring or sawing, mark tendon and conduit locations in the field, and cut only inside cleared zones to avoid striking a tendon under load.
- Who manages dust and slurry on an active site?
- Crews cut wet or with vacuum-integrated tooling to control respirable silica under OSHA 1926.1153, and contain slurry so the following trade inherits a clean surface. Containment scope can be coordinated with your superintendent.
- Can work be sequenced around other trades?
- Yes. Cutting is typically staged after layout and before rough-in, or between pours and finishes. Share your schedule and the work can be planned to your milestones rather than dropped in ad hoc.
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