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 […]

CFA Recognizes Additional Projects from the 2025 Projects of the Year Competition

A three-building property stands in a field of red and yellow wildflowers under a blue sky.

The winners of the prestigious 2025 CFA Projects of the Year were revealed at the 2025 CFA Convention (CFACON25), but owing to the intense competition among the submissions, they weren’t the only projects that achieved recognition. Seven more amazing projects are recognized due to the high scores they received. These impressive projects include six by […]

We See You: Custom Concrete Shouts Out Their Interns

Interns posing in front of Custom Concrete building

Custom Concrete recently took time to celebrate the next generation of industry leaders by highlighting the contributions of their interns.

Caught in Action: Beaver Concrete Construction

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The summer heat can be relentless, but it hasn’t slowed down the Beaver Concrete Construction crew in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

Happy Anniversary to Our Members!

As we close out 2025, the CFA celebrates four standout members who are marking significant anniversaries.

CFA Charter Member Passes: Robert Taylor “Buck” Bartley, Jr. 1938-2025

Buck Bartley smiles at the camera while at a job site.

The CFA commemorates the life of Robert “Buck” Bartley, one of the founding members of the association.

When ICE Comes Calling: U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement on the Jobsite

Learn how to best comply with the law and handle visits from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Celebrating 50 Years of CFA: CFACON25, Deadwood, South Dakota

Three people stand and talk at CFACON25.

By Trenton Baty, Membership & Marketing Directors, CFA Each summer, the CFA Convention is a date circled on the calendar for many of our members. This year’s convention in Deadwood, S.D., was no exception, and in many ways, it felt bigger than ever. Not only did we gather contractors, national associates, and consulting members from […]

Why Membership Matters: Jeff Dumas Concrete Construction

A group of people stand on the ground looking at the beginning of a concrete foundation below ground-level.

For more than two decades, Jeff Dumas Concrete Construction has set the standard for foundation work across Utah, serving everything from custom homes and subdivisions to commercial offices and small businesses throughout Salt Lake City and the surrounding areas. Specializing in concrete footings and foundations, the company brings both craftsmanship and innovation to every project. […]

Building Back Better: Reinforcement for Concrete Homes

By Joe Nasvik People who love concrete tend to believe that it’s magic because it performs well under a wide variety of conditions: fires, earthquakes, high winds, hurricanes and tornados. It can do all this and more, but it requires a special ingredient: reinforcement. Reinforcement added to concrete, designed by structural engineers, provides concrete structures […]