Caught in Action: The Foundation of Excellence with Ekedal Concrete
In the world of concrete construction, the final product often steals the spotlight. But as Ekedal Concrete, from Irvine, Ca., reminds us, a good finish starts long before the final pour. It’s the unseen details, the groundwork, the preparation and the materials that truly set the stage for success. “Our reputation is everything, especially in […]
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Finding meaningful ways to connect the field and the office can be a challenge for any construction company. At The Bartley Corporation, a simple idea turned into a powerful program that does just that, while also celebrating craftsmanship, engaging customers and showcasing the pride crews take in their work. The company’s Pic of the Month […]
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At Thompson Concrete, excellence starts with people, and Steve Hanna and his crew continue to prove that every day. Living out the company’s mission “to entrust and empower our team to create the best possible experience for clients, communities and families,” this group exemplifies what it means to lead with purpose and pride. Steve, along with Assistant Crew Lead Marlon Perdomo and Wall Techs William […]
Caught in Action: Beaver Concrete Construction
The summer heat can be relentless, but it hasn’t slowed down the Beaver Concrete Construction crew in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
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Often, friendly crew competition is one of the ways to inspire quality to increase within your company. Even the everyday, mundane tasks can be claimed as recognition of the great work that is accomplished for the customer. CFA contractor member, Coello & Associates from Waukesha, Wisconsin recently evidenced this through social media with the self-proclaimed […]
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Often, the menial tasks of the construction environment go unnoticed or unrewarded. Contractors tend to consider the major schedule stages and the completion of the project in general as the time to appreciate overall accomplishments. Yet, thriving company cultures are built on identifying the important in-between steps. In January, The Bartley Corporation demonstrated this value, […]
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Timing on jobsites is not always precise, yet, as quality firms recognize, good crews always find a way to be productive. This photo was captured and sent in by CFA member, Bartley Corp, showing team members, who were waiting on forms to arrive to the site, capitalizing on available time. “This job was run by […]
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Attention to detail This is a trait every employer hopes to inculcate in the workforce they send outward to jobs. It is the mark that often establishes the strata in the marketplace, elevating the most professional teams. Although never surprised when this is identified, the leadership at Beaver Concrete Construction is proud of the individual […]
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Challenging the industry to always improve, this photo was captured by a CFA member proud of one of their crews. “This photo shows some of our team members forming and shoring an elevated structural concrete slab,” states Doug Herbert, President of Herbert Construction Co. in Atlanta. “The award-winning project was made possible by the […]
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Challenging the industry to always improve, this photo was captured by a CFA member proud of their excavator. The team at Custom Concrete is incredibly proud of Jeff Schooley. “This is not unusual for him when soil allows, this is the type of excellence he strives for and what’s more, it doesn’t take him much […]
