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Concrete Foundations Association Invites Public to Score 2025 “Projects of the Year” Finalists

Mount Vernon, IA – June 9, 2025 – The Concrete Foundations Association (CFA) is excited to announce the public evaluation period is now open for its 2025 “Projects of the Year” competition. This annual program highlights some of the most impressive and technically challenging cast-in-place concrete foundation projects in the residential and light commercial market—and now, the public has the opportunity to help choose the winners.

🏆 What Is It?
Each year, CFA members submit their best projects to be judged by a panel of industry professionals, with finalists selected across a variety of categories. The final stage invites the broader community—builders, contractors, designers, and enthusiasts—to view and evaluate the finalists based on quality, complexity, creativity, and execution.

🗳 How to Participate:
Public scoring takes approximately one hour and can be completed online at:
👉 https://freeonlinesurveys.com/s/ZSUwa85J

Each entry includes detailed descriptions and photos so participants can make informed evaluations. The public’s input is combined with peer review scoring to determine the overall winners.

Why It Matters:

• Recognizes Excellence – These projects represent the best in concrete foundation craftsmanship and innovation.
• Inspires the Industry – From complex foundation systems on sloped lots to decorative above-grade concrete, these entries showcase the versatility and strength of poured concrete solutions.
• Supports Skilled Labor – Every vote helps honor the crews, companies, and engineers behind these outstanding projects.

About the Competition:
Now in its 26th year, the CFA “Projects of the Year” competition receives submissions from across North America. Categories include small to large residential foundations, commercial/multi-family work, decorative concrete, and non-foundation structural elements. Winners are featured in Concrete Facts magazine and honored at the CFA Summer Meeting. Evaluation for the projects submitted ends at 11:59 pm on June 12th. Projects will be publicly announced during the Association’s signature event, CFACON25 in Deadwood, South Dakota (July 17-19) during the Kick-Off Bash and Awards Gala on Thursday, July 17th.

About the CFA:

Now in its 50th year, the Concrete Foundations Association is the leading nonprofit organization representing cast-in-place concrete contractors. With a mission to support professionalism, safety, and technical advancement, CFA serves as the industry’s voice and resource hub.

Learn More:
Explore past winners and learn more about how to participate in this members-only competition at www.cfaconcretepros.org or www.concretefactsmagazine.com.

Media Contact:
James Baty, Executive Director
Concrete Foundations Association
Email: info@cfaconcretepros.org
Phone: (319) 895-6940

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