Kicking Off a Major Anniversary
Congratulations! That is to say, congratulations to those reading this article, knowing that you and your company are members of the Concrete Foundations Association, an organization that turns its golden anniversary in 2025. Fifty years of existence is an impressive mark. Looking back on those fifty years reveals the staggering perseverance, endurance, patience, and tenacious […]
Falling Forward
I find this happening every year—fall comes sooner than I feel prepared to handle. While it really shouldn’t surprise me, the leaves have already fallen and daylight hours have shortened, which means winter is not far off. Normally by now, I am looking forward to a short break from the chaos of a busy construction […]
CFACON24 – The Risks Worth Taking
As your executive director now for the past decade and having participated in your journey since 2001, I have experienced some wonderful examples of this Association taking calculated risks that pay great dividends. In this rich history, planning a summer convention in the remote parts of northwest Oregon was quite challenging. Committing to an extensive […]
Taking the Reins
Sean Smith is Vice President for Modern Poured Walls located in Wellington, Ohio. He became a board member in 2012, beginning his officer track in his second term. A second-generation president of the Concrete Foundations Association, Sean brings his passion for the Association, the relationships he has made, and the powerful influence on his business […]
Gratitude and a Sense of Accomplishmen
As I pen this farewell letter, it is with a heart full of gratitude and a sense of accomplishment that I reflect on my two years serving as your president. These past two years have been an incredible journey, marked by significant milestones, collaborative efforts, and shared triumphs. One of the initiatives I am most […]
It is Hard to Believe
June is here and with it a rush of activity in most of your businesses and the CFA. June is the last month of our fiscal year. It is the last month of significant work to get CFACON24 right. It is also the first true month of summer and the myriad of conflicts surrounding key […]
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 […]
