An Unbalanced Market: Demand, Development and What’s Ahead
By Chris Hancock, CEO, Builders Association of Greater Indianapolis The U.S. homebuilding industry is operating in an increasingly unbalanced market, shaped by persistent economic pressures, structural supply constraints and evolving buyer behavior. According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), builders across the country continue to face a convergence of challenges that complicate both planning and production. Elevated interest rates remain the most significant headwind, directly impacting affordability and […]
Routine Versus Rocket Science: Thirteen Rock-Solid Ways to Keep Your Customers Coming Back
By Kate Zabriskie You know that friend who’s always there when you are in need? The one who shows up on time, follows through on promises and genuinely cares about what’s going on in your life? That’s exactly what your business needs to be for your customers. Sure, those splashy marketing campaigns and point-collecting apps might turn some heads. But keeping customers? That’s more like maintaining a good friendship—it’s about consistency, trust and showing up […]
From Builder to CEO: Why Most Construction Companies Never Break $50 Million
BY GERARD ALIBERTI, OWNER OF PRO-ACCEL You started your construction company because you love building things. You were good at it. Maybe great at it. You could see a project through from concept to completion, and you took pride in every detail. Fast forward to today, and you’re running a $10 million, $15 million, maybe even $25 million company. You’re still operating like you’re running a $5 million business. You’re the bottleneck. Every critical decision flows through […]
Capturing Field Knowledge and Preserving Your Legacy with AI
Learn how AI can capture and organize field knowledge from notes and photos into a searchable data asset, improving efficiency and preserving expertise for your firm. The construction industry is experiencing a significant operational shift. Recent data indicates that a substantial number of construction businesses are now using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve efficiency and accuracy. In fact, the […]
Building More than Just Concrete…Building Futures!
BY JENN OTT, MODERN POURED WALLS CONSTRUCTION SERVICES Bringing classrooms and careers together at the 2025 Lorain County Career Pathways Expo, Modern Poured Walls (MPW) Construction Services proudly represented the concrete construction industry demonstrating that we build more than concrete structures- we build futures. Held in late October at the Lorain County Fairgrounds Ross Expo Center in Wellington, Ohio, which transformed into an array of […]
Building Back Better Resiliency
BY JOE NASVIK This is the fourth and final article of the Building Back Better series. After the decision is made to build a house, the next issue to resolve is how it should be built. The best building system is one that will be best for the current and future occupants. Using sustainability and resilience guidelines is […]
2025 CFA Consulting Members Directory
CFA works with many great consultants. If you are looking for consulting services, visit one of the companies below: BIC bicauctions.com BIC is a used concrete equipment specialist serving contractors, manufacturers and lenders nationwide. The company helps industry professionals unlock value from idle or underutilized assets—whether it’s a single unit or an entire fleet. Their […]
Honoring CFA Legacy and Milestones
In 2018, the CFA Board of Directors established the Legacy Committee to recognize and preserve the contributions of its members to the Association on behalf of the concrete foundations industry. This committee, composed of Association leaders, serves as a steward of institutional knowledge, ensuring the continuity of best practices and fostering mentorship for future generations […]
2025 CFA Fall Executive Retreat: Two Days of Learning, Collaboration and Inspiration
The 2025 CFA Fall Executive Retreat offered members a unique opportunity to connect, learn and explore how peers in the industry operate, providing insights and ideas that can be applied directly to their own businesses. Attendees arrived and began the retreat with informal networking, reconnecting with fellow members and building new relationships. The day concluded […]
Staying Connected: How CFA Members Can Make the Most of Social Media
By Trenton Baty, Membership and Marketing Director Social media has become one of the best ways to stay connected with everything happening across the Concrete Foundations Association. Between events, publications and new initiatives, there’s always something going on, and our social channels have become the go-to place to keep up with it all. From industry […]
