Introducing the New CFA Board: Bromley, Jordan and Zamora join during CFACON23

An organization’s Board of Directors is a valuable part of building professional leadership and legacy. The aspect of giving back to the industry through this leadership is balanced with the technical and professional advantages gained from serving so closely with others. This holds true for the Concrete Foundations Association, where the Board is currently comprised […]

NEx and the CFA Partner to Advance the Use of Nonmetallic Building Materials in Concrete Foundations

Español | Translation Provided by the CFA Farmington Hills, MI – NEx, an ACI Center of Excellence for Nonmetallic Building Materials, is excited to announce a new partnership with the Concrete Foundations Association (CFA) aimed at advancing the use of nonmetallic building materials in concrete foundations. NEx is a leading research center focused on the […]

Carbon Zero Youth Initiative Launches to Empower Youth to Support Green Building Practices

Español | Translation Provided by the CFA Youth can help make buildings more carbon-conscious–if they know what – and who – makes a building “green”. That’s the core idea behind the Carbon Zero Youth Initiative (www.carbonzeroyouth.org), founded to engage students ages 12-18 in the rapidly growing movement to decarbonize the built environment. While currently responsible […]

Concrete Foundations Association Announces Partnership With Informa Markets at WOC 2023 for Inaugural Wall Foreman Qualification Certificate 

Español | Translation Provided by the CFA Mount Vernon, IA – Concrete Foundations Association is excited to announce that sixteen individuals received recognition in the first year of a new industry professional development program titled “Wall Foreman Qualification Certificate.” This newly established education effort pairs management skills with technical development education to fill a void […]

Dennis Purinton: An Abrams’ Law Story

Español | Translation Provided by the CFA “When work becomes work and not enjoyable, it’s time to retire. Most businesses are you and some equipment. The only real value to your business without ‘you’ is the equipment.” – Dennis Purinton Dennis Purinton, an outstanding foundational figure in the concrete industry, recently retired after an impressive […]

Recruiting Is Not Magic – Results Of Talent-Attraction Transformation Seem Magical!

Español | Translation Provided by the CFA Would it be amazing to have a line of qualified candidates waiting for an opening in your organization? It can happen by abandoning the old-fashioned Talent Acquisition method of recruiting and transforming your company into a Talent Attraction firm. What is wrong with Talent Acquisition for professionals? Nearly […]

Concrete Foundations Association Taps Into Next Generation of Membership Through New “Emerging Leaders” Group

Español | Translation Provided by the CFA The Concrete Foundations Association (CFA) is excited to announce the development of what’s commonly known as a “young professionals” or “YP” group. With many CFA member companies being multigenerational, this new Emerging Leaders group provides space for the new generation to experience the benefits of team learning and […]

CFACON23 | SAN ANTONIO, TX, JULY 27-29

REGISTER HERE ->>> bit.ly/3ZKsUGZ 2023 SCHEDULE THURSDAY, JULY 27TH FRIDAY, JULY 28TH SATURDAY, JULY 29TH Additional considerations: ACCOMMODATIONS Grand Hyatt San Antonio Riverwalk | 600 E. Market Street, San Antonio, TX 78205  The CFA has reserved a block of rooms with a special rate of just $199/night at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio Riverwalk. If […]

American Concrete Pumping Association Unveils Job Site Safety Campaign at World Of Concrete

Español | Translation Provided by the CFA This week at World of Concrete, the concrete industry’s largest annual gathering, the American Concrete Pumping Association (ACPA) launched a major safety campaign to bring heightened awareness to ASME B30.27, the Safety Standard for Material Placement Systems. The campaign highlights the responsibilities of each trade working with or […]

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