Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Architectural Precast Concrete Experts in Woodbridge, VA
Arban & Carosi has been a leader in architectural precast concrete for over four decades. Our state-of-the-art facility, designed by founders Nick Carosi, Sr. and John Arban, Sr., enables us to handle projects of any scale while maintaining rigorous quality standards. With a 50,000-square-foot production plant and a 30-acre yard, we offer custom mold creation, acid etching, sandblasting, and extensive storage capabilities. Our team includes craftsmen with decades of experience, some serving the company for over 50 years, ensuring unmatched expertise in every project. We prioritize material quality control through bulk raw material purchases and maintain a dedicated quality control lab.Our portfolio spans commercial, educational, government, and residential sectors, including landmarks like the Pentagon 9/11 Memorial and National Cancer Institute. We combine visionary design with practical execution to deliver durable, aesthetically precise precast solutions. Our recent merger with American Stone Virginia, LLC expands our capacity to serve clients across the Mid-Atlantic region. Client trust is built on our commitment to transparency, technical innovation, and adherence to project timelines. As an industry leader, we continue investing in facility upgrades and employee development to maintain our reputation for excellence.
Services
Architectural Precast Concrete
Custom Mold Design
Quality Control Testing
Acid Etching Services
Sandblasting Finishes
Details
- Year established: 1973
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of specialized precast concrete expertise
- Our custom-designed facility handles projects of any scale
- We maintain strict material quality control through bulk purchasing
- Our team includes craftsmen with 50+ years of average tenure
- We provide end-to-end solutions from mold creation to finishing
Services
Architectural Precast Concrete
We manufacture custom architectural precast concrete components for commercial and institutional buildings. Our products combine structural integrity with aesthetic precision, meeting exacting specifications for projects ranging from government facilities to medical centers. Our 50,000-square-foot plant enables large-scale production while maintaining tight tolerances.
Custom Mold Design
Our modeling tables allow creation of project-specific molds that ensure dimensional accuracy. We design molds for complex geometries and surface textures, supporting architectural visions while maintaining structural performance. This capability enables unique faade designs and intricate detailing for signature building elements.
Quality Control Testing
Our on-site quality control lab conducts comprehensive testing of raw materials and finished products. We verify compressive strength, surface finish, and dimensional accuracy through standardized procedures. This ensures compliance with project specifications and industry standards before any component leaves our facility.
Acid Etching Services
We offer acid etching to achieve specific surface textures and appearances for precast concrete. This process reveals aggregate patterns and creates non-slip surfaces while maintaining material durability. Our technicians control etching depth and pattern consistency across large production runs.
Sandblasting Finishes
Our sandblasting bay produces uniform surface textures that enhance architectural details. This technique removes surface cement paste to expose aggregates, creating decorative finishes that meet design requirements while preserving structural integrity through controlled abrasion processes.
People
Nick Carosi, Sr.
Co-Founder
Co-founder of Arban & Carosi with over 50 years in precast concrete. Designed the company's innovative production facility that remains an industry benchmark. Pioneered custom mold creation techniques still used today.
John Arban, Sr.
Co-Founder
Co-founder who shaped the company's quality control standards. Instrumental in developing the 30-acre production yard that enables large-scale project execution. Established the company's commitment to long-term employee development and technical excellence.
Questions
What types of projects do you specialize in?
We specialize in architectural precast concrete for commercial buildings, government facilities, educational institutions, medical centers, and residential developments across the Mid-Atlantic region.
How long has your company been in business?
We've been serving clients since 1973, with our founders establishing the company's technical foundation that continues to guide our operations today.
What makes your precast concrete different?
Our custom mold design capabilities, 40-year-old facility optimized for quality control, and craftsmen with decades of experience ensure superior product consistency and architectural precision.
Do you serve areas outside Washington, DC?
We serve the entire Mid-Atlantic region including Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC, with completed projects from Richmond to Rockville and Fort Belvoir to Baltimore.
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