Tom’s original swimming pool business afforded him the opportunity to become technically proficient in many aspects of concrete
construction. In the mid ‘90’s, he saw the opportunities available in the arena of decorative concrete. At the same time, Tom and
his family relocated to Myrtle Beach to be closer to family in the area. In 1996, Tom started Impressive Concrete and became
one of the first installers of decorative concrete on the Grand Strand. Early projects included the NASCAR Café and Captain
George’s Seafood Buffet, while more recent installations include the front entrance to Brookgreen Gardens and the entry and pool
deck at the Marriott on 82nd Avenue North.
A driving interest in taking on new technical challenges pushed Tom toward other facets of concrete construction. He has built a dozen
concrete homes with Insulated Concrete Form technology. Impressive Concrete also ventured into tilt-wall construction, in which concrete
walls are poured flat on the ground and lifted into place. Local tilt-wall projects completed by Impressive Concrete include several Waves
beachwear stores and Tom’s new Concrete Design Studio, located at 320 Reindeer Moss Ct. off of Hwy. 707. And, proving that we
always return to our roots, Tom has established a pool construction division of Impressive Concrete and has built custom pools
on the Grand Strand and in Charleston.
Tom has always worked with an eye toward synthesizing different technological systems for improved function and efficiency. When he
saw the energy-efficient characteristics of his concrete homes and buildings, he began exploring the combination of concrete and
alternative-energy technologies, including solar, wind and geothermal. All of these systems will be in operation at his Concrete Design
Studio which also houses his new company, Impressive Green Buildings, Inc. In addition, the Concrete Design Studio features a
pervious concrete parking lot and pervious roof, providing storm-water abatement systems so important for environmental impact in our
coastal region.
Tom is convinced that the time is right to offer innovative green building systems that combine concrete technology and alternative
energy resources. Tom’s aspiration for Impressive Green Buildings is the construction of buildings with increased longevity
and lower energy needs, built in a cost-effective manner with environmental responsibility.
