An Issue to Sink Your Teeth Into
James Baty jbaty@cfaconcretepros.org As a reader of Concrete Facts, whether this is your first issue or you have been appreciating its content for a while, I hope you can sense the diligence that goes in to making each of these quarterly issues impactful to your business. They are designed to inspire, designed to challenge, designed […]
Foundation Contractors Night: Enthusiastic Participation at The Strat
I am thrilled to reach out to you following the recent Foundation Contractors Night hosted at The Strat in Las Vegas. Once again, our Concrete Foundation Association staff has demonstrated their exceptional talent in pulling off another fantastic event. With over 320 attendees gracing the occasion, the night was filled with lively conversation, networking opportunities, […]
Fall Board Meeting Highlights
I trust this letter finds you well and thriving. As we approach the end of another successful year, I am delighted to share some highlights from our recent Fall Board Meeting, which was held in beautiful Oklahoma City. The gathering served as a powerful reminder of the strength and camaraderie that defines the Concrete Foundations […]
The Challenge of Time
The calendar is telling me it is December, and I’m still trying to convince myself it can be true. How is it that 2023 is nearly over, and by the time you are reading this, 2024 has likely arrived? I hear this in nearly every conversation where I get the chance to catch up with […]
Holiday Blues: How To Manage Seasonal Depression
The holiday season is often seen as a time of joy, family gatherings, and celebrations. However, it’s important to recognize that not everyone shares in this festive spirit. For some, this time of year can be challenging, filled with feelings that are less about joy and more about coping with stress or sadness. This lesser-discussed […]
What A Convention!
I am delighted to share how thankful and excited I am following our 2023 Summer Convention. The city of San Antonio provided the perfect backdrop for our gathering. The breathtaking venue, situated amidst the bustling energy of the city, combined with the picturesque River Walk, the historic Alamo, and the exhilarating rodeo, collectively crafted an […]
Falling Out of Line
Convention is over and autumn is here. On the pages of this magazine, you get to feel some of the energy that is still flowing from the great even that CFACON23 in San Antonio generated. There was so much energy generated that some of you have reached out to us multiple times about when the […]
Get Involved
Español | Translation Provided by the CFA I love “playing in prototype”! While some individuals require a meticulously crafted plan before getting started, I often choose to dive in and learn as we go. That’s why I was so excited to be part of the first CFA Executive Retreat. Our Executive Director, James Baty worked […]
Words of Aspiration
Español | Translation Provided by the CFA This issue comes to you at the end of Q2 2023. In many ways, it is hard for me to write this. The lingering winter weather seemed to transform into May in an instant. Likewise, the market reversed the radical break that was induced last September, and companies […]
What Does the Board Say…
Español | Translation Provided by the CFA We live in a very complex world where business and personal lives do not mix as much as they once did. Yet, all aspects of our lives are stretched to the very limits of their respective capacities, resulting in challenging decisions to be made every step of the […]
