lay concrete

Cold gusts of wind whip around them as they lay concrete and operate forklifts.

On the construction site, labourers scale up walls, lay concrete and carry heavy loads, using ragged scarves around their heads as protection against the sun.

Two weeks ago, I saw workmen building an ingenious triangle-shaped structure around the poured foundation in order to create a warm environment in which to lay concrete blocks.

Clardy works with Green’s Pools of Tupelo where he helps to lay concrete and build in-ground pools.

“I remember seeing her lay concrete block for our house in the winter. She was always pushing back at stereotypes. And to her, the biggest sin was being lazy.”