OSHA Extends Compliance Date for Crane Operator Certification Requirements
Industry News OSHA Extends Compliance Date for Crane Operator Certification Requirements WASHINGTON – The Occupational Safety and Health Administration today issued a final rule extending the deadline for crane operator certification requirements in the Cranes and Derricks in Construction final rule* published Aug. 9, 2010 by three years to Nov. 10, 2017. The rule also […]
Identify Your Employees by the Theory of 21
“FOR EVERY PERSON WHO WILL SAY YES, THERE ARE TWENTY WHO WILL SAY NO. FOR A POSITIVE RESPONSE YOU MUST FIND THE TWENTY-FIRST PERSON.” – THE THEORY OF 21 by Chuck Reaves The CEO of an electronics company had an idea. He was a solid business person but was not as well-versed in electronics as […]
40 Is The New 30!
So what does it look like for an association to turn the calendar to its 41st year? This is a particularly poignant question one might ask in an industry that is as pressing and full of hard work as that of the concrete industry. But what of the people, the places and the technologies found […]
Sauter to be Honored During World of Concrete
Ed Sauter will retire as Executive Director of the CFA at the end of 2014. World of Concrete will officially celebrate his legacy after 22 years of service. 1993 – ED SAUTER BECAME THE FIFTH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR THE CONCRETE FOUNDATION ASSOCIATION and began expanding the benefits of membership as well as increasing the Association’s […]
CFA Continues Popular Hotline for Members
CFA Continues Popular Hotline for Members Email hotline offers active CFA members convenient access to a wealth of information resources and experience. Access to technical information and solutions has never been easier. CFA members continue to have access to three levels of support for project, material and system questions. A technical staff member is available […]
Schwing Adds New Boom Pump
Schwing Adds New Boom Pump October 6, 2014 – St. Paul, Minn. Schwing has expanded their boom pump lineup with a new model, bringing the Schwing truck-mounted concrete pump with placing boom line to a total of 16 different models. The S 20 offers a unique boom design in a compact package, affording pumpers, […]
Cygnus Business Media Sells Heavy Construction and Logistics Groups to AC Business Media Inc.
Cygnus Business Media Sells Heavy Construction and Logistics Groups to AC Business Media Inc. FORT ATKINSON, Wis. – Aug. 11, 2014 – Cygnus Business Media today announced that it has sold its Heavy Construction and Logistics Groups to AC Business Media Inc. for an undisclosed amount. The transaction was handled by Corporate Solutions, Inc., and […]
ThermalDrain™ Chosen as Finalist for 2013 RISE® Durable Product Awards
ThermalDrain™ Chosen as Finalist for 2013 RISE® Durable Product Awards Cleveland-based GMX, Inc.’s ThermalDrain nonwoven drain protection board is a finalist for the 2013 RISE Durable Product Awards. The award recognizes and rewards innovation in new, durable products that utilize nonwoven fabrics in a way that expands the usage of nonwovens in the consumer […]
2014 Projects of the Year: Private Single-Family Residence >5,000 sq.ft.
Private Single-Family Residence >5,000 sq.ft. Norman Home Basement Contractors of Edmond, Oklahoma Norman, Oklahoma The final project to receive recognition this year represents the large-scale single-family residences over 5,000 square feet category. Basement Contractors from Edmond, Oka. submitted this challenging project that consisted of complex footings, tall foundation wall heights, concrete floors throughout all levels […]
2014 Projects of the Year: Private Residence Foundation < 2000 sq.ft.
Private Residence Foundation <2000 Marietta Home Herbert Construction Marietta, Georgia The project award this year for foundations under 2,000 square feet goes to Herbert Construction of Marietta, Ga. for a very complex foundation system that accommodated severe elevation change and complex forming heights for such a relatively small footprint. Most projects of this size are […]
