Science Fair 2020: Final Report
By: Calvin Menke, 7th grade Abstract The question being asked is “Does freezing concrete affect the long term strength?” The purpose of this experiment is to determine the long term strength of concrete after being frozen. The experiment will test concretes breaking points after being frozen. This researcher hypothesized freezing concrete will affect the long […]
Oppose Increases to Motor Carriers’ Federal Insurance Requirements
Support truckers, farmers and manufacturers by rejecting unnecessary increases to their operating costs. The Concrete Foundations Association is one of more than 60 national and regional organizations actively working to prevent the legislation discussed in this article. We believe that such a drastic increase in the minimum requirements for insurance is an overreach of the […]
Innovative Product Reshapes Concrete Use Forever
By SARAH WRIGHT | The Municipal In areas with harsh winter conditions, concrete takes a beating. Common deicers can result in calcium oxychloride growth that rots concrete joints, and freeze-and-thaw cycles cause surface delamination or scaling. Such deterioration proves frustrating when it occurs well before the concrete’s life expectancy is up. However, an innovative product […]
A New Year Brings Forth New Leaders
Introducing the New Board Members for the Concrete Foundations Association It is hard for many to believe how quickly the time flies, yet here we are in February with half the fiscal year already behind the Association and a race to the finish already in mind. This race has more than one meaning and significant […]
Comparing Innovative Concrete Material Options for a Residential Home
It’s no secret that the unparalleled COVID-19 pandemic has had some unpredictable impacts on industries worldwide. For the first time since 2010, the cost of construction has fallen. However, material costs are rising. In June alone, raw material costs rose by 2.2%. The price of lumber jumped 16.5% in July and is up 19% overall. […]
Bartley Corp – 50 Years in Business
A founding member of the Concrete Foundations Association, two generations of Board presidents and now Legacy Committee members, a Certified Residential Foundation Company and a host of awards, Bartley Corp is a celebrated CFA member. It is their engagement and active involvement in this Association and all of the organizations they are committed to, sharing […]
Celebrating Membership Anniversaries
Every year during Concrete Foundations Convention, members are recognized for the membership milestones they have achieved. This year, with the event held in a virtual campus, the ceremonial Awards banquet was set-aside and the Projects of the Year competition held live during the week for viewing and voting. Milestone anniversaries are celebrated for just about […]
Congratulations…O’Risky Excavating Turns 25!
O’Risky Excavating has been a member of the Concrete Foundations Association since 2014. President and owner, Jeff O’Risky, now serves as a member (2018) of the Board of Directors and has been an active participant in networking within the Association since joining. “Jeff has been one of those guys you just immediately feel energy from,” […]
Joe Carr, Custom Concrete (1934-2021)
The Concrete Foundations Association owes considerable gratitude to Joe Carr of Custom Concrete (member since 1986) a true pioneer in this industry. His passing leaves both a hole in the spirit that established this Association and a legacy of leadership to continue building the future. “Joe had a very influential part in allowing me to […]
Why Wait to Form Walls on Cold-Weather Footings?
by JAMES R. BATY II As most contractors realize, it is quite normal for walls to still be formed on footings the next day (or two) during the colder months of December to March. While concrete does gain strength at a slower rate during this time of the year, the footing concrete placed with just […]
