Nebraska’s Leading Concrete Construction Company Obtains New Resource
Lincoln, NE – Stephens & Smith Construction Co., (www.stephensandsmith.com) has announced that Jereme “Bird” Montgomery has joined the S&S team as their Business Development Coordinator. His primary duties will focus on new and existing clients, sales, marketing, and social media. Mr. Montgomery has a wealth of experience within the concrete construction industry, having spent the […]
For Sale: 2005 Western Star Crane Truck
For sale by a CFA member is a 2005 Western Star Crane Truck. Truck is in excellent running and working condition. My shop manager has thoroughly reviewed the equipment and verified no repair is required. Details of the equipment are as follows: Model: 4900SA Engine: Mercedes OM460LA, 450 HP Mileage: 174,574 Hours: 10,381 Vin: 5KKHALCVX5PU00833 […]
FOR SALE: Trimble 5600 Geodimeter and Miscellaneous Equipment
CFA member looking to sell a used Robotic Layout machine. To go along with the machine, we have multiple data collectors with and without pole mounts, 360 prisms, and charging units. For more information contact Bob Nickoloff at 440 647 6661, or bnickoloff@mpwcs.com. List of items can be seen pictured below and includes: Trimble 5600 […]
Winter Walls – The Walls Are “Leaking”
As published in Concrete Contractor Magazine, April 10, 2017. This column presents a comparison issue between what is assumed to be faulty construction or installation and the natural hydration process combined with the change of seasons. Question: Last winter we installed several foundations for a builder in one development. He called this week asking us […]
Safety 24/7
Last fall a truly “by the book” safe GC tendered a project. Submission of our OSHA training certifications and Safety Program was part of the subcontractor selection process. The submittal included a full-page list of questions about our safety practices. I met with the safety officer on the jobsite and explained that I chose to […]
March Madness
Let’s face it, I’m about this entirely and I’m guessing many of you are too. I don’t have many conversations it seems without someone having a college team that inspires them. Now, maybe you’re not a basketball fan and prefer wrestling or football, but you have to admit that there is a frenzy, a delirium, […]
Why Attend Convention
Between podcasts, YouTube tutorials, webinars and google.com, why would I invest the time and money to attend a convention? What will I learn there that I can’t learn online? If this is your mindset, I challenge you to take your company to the next level and explore the real benefits of attending your industry events, […]
Top Safety Awards Call For Entries
The Board of Directors for the Concrete Foundations Association has created a Top Safety Awards program to recognize contractors in the industry committed to maintaining safe working environments on their job sites. In 2011, OSHA rescinded the exemption from fall protection for residential construction, including that of residential foundation construction under the belief that significant […]
Millennials in the Workforce
Millennials: we have all heard the word used in some way or another. In the workforce, it can carry a negative connotation among employers. Lazy, high maintenance, ignorant, entitled, and self-righteous are just a few of the words used to describe them. But this word carries with it another implication that the world is changing […]
The Power of Following Up
You can get many of the things you want in life simply by following up. Follow up with that prospect that hasn’t returned your call. Follow up with your customer to let them know your men are on the jobsite. Follow up to ensure the concrete is on the way. Follow up with your employee/coworker […]
