Moving in the Face of Adversity
Español | Translation Provided by the CFA Some of the most impactful dates that come frequently to my mind include, in no particular order: the fall of the Berlin Wall, the Challenger explosion, President Ronald Reagan being shot, 9-11, my marriage, graduation day from college, the births of our three children, the Great Recession, and […]
Better Businesses Together
Español | Translation Provided by the CFA We just wrapped up our annual summer convention, and it was a blast! Great speakers, fantastic food, a wonderful venue, and all in the beautiful city of Boston. I always walk away from these events enthused and rejuvenated, having spent time with my peers and other professionals who […]
Commitment to Excellence
Español | Translation Provided by the CFA As a regular reader of Concrete Facts, I hope you recall the article announcing the retirement of our long-time staff member, Janette Barr (Concrete Facts 29-2, winter 2022, p. 23). As we published that article, I was considering the impact of employment transitions I have been experiencing through […]
It’s a Great Time to be a Member of the CFA
A lot has been happening here at the Concrete Foundations Association. The CFA convention in Boston is right around the corner. This event has an outstanding lineup of speakers and activities planned. We’ll hear from NFL legend, Rocky Bleier. Economist Connor Lokar will be there to tell us what the future may hold for the […]
Let’s Make Change Great…Always
As a regular reader of Concrete Facts, I hope you recall the article announcing the retirement of our long-time staff member, Janette Barr (Concrete Facts 29-2, winter 2022, p. 23). As we published that article, I was considering the impact of employment transitions I have been experiencing through the witness of so many of our […]
More Ways to Improve Your Concrete Construction Business
The Board of Directors of the Concrete Foundations Association (CFA) and the CFA Staff have recently made huge improvements for our members. Towards the end of 2020 and into 2021, we determined what services our members need the most to help their business succeed. Since then, we’ve been in rapid implementation mode to make those […]
The Big Deal About Community
We are at a crossroads in our culture. Although some will suggest a decade-long transformation, grinding through the pandemic emphasizes two stark realities. First, societally we believe information is easiest to find on our own, at the exact moment we need it. Second, in order to profit and produce more, we must focus with greater […]
Rebooting Member Networking
We can all agree that in 2021 (well, even looking back to this time in 2019), this Association has made an enormous amount of lemonade from the bushel baskets of lemons we were given. Were I to enumerate our accomplishments, this article would be far greater than a letter calling you into this quarter’s magazine. […]
Las Vegas, Here We Come!
If you are like most concrete contractors, you have not been to a World of Concrete convention in two years. For many of us, attending World of Concrete is a yearly pilgrimage. Like most events, however, it did not take place at the beginning of this year due to the coronavirus. A World of Concrete […]
Build Confidence by Building Up Your Team
Take a moment to read the article in this issue of Concrete Facts about this year’s recipients of the CFA’s professional awards. As the executive director, it brings me great pride and joy to continue seeing the variety of individuals and companies who provide thought leadership, issue challenges, and roll up their sleeves to drive […]
