For Sale: 1994 Western Star Boom Truck
We’re looking to sell our 1994 Western Star Boom Truck. The model is a 4964F with a 60-series, Detroit 12.7 liter 460 hp and an 8LL transmission. Chassis has a 3-stage jake brake and is rated for 12000 lb front, 22560 lb rear with a 57000 lb gvw. The truck also has an air ride cab and suspension. […]
PURINTON BUILDERS INC., EAST GRANBY, CONN.
This contractor believes that industry involvement is the key to success. By Zack Zerndt: As published by Concrete Construction Magazine. As a builder who had difficulty finding a concrete contractor who could install foundations when he needed them, Dennis Purinton took matters into his own hands. Purinton Builders Inc. opened in 1984 and his son, Michael, […]
Tips for Pouring Concrete Foundations in Cold Weather
As published in Concrete Contractor Magazine December 04, 2013By James R. Baty II, F.ACI, F.TCA Question: Concrete foundation pours in cold weather will be affected by temperatures in the mid 30s to mid 40s or lower. How should I ensure my customers and our building inspectors that the walls will perform as designed? – Concrete Contractor […]
Confirming the Connection Detail for a Residential Footing
As published in Concrete Contractor Magazine, January/February 2017. This column is an expansion of the footing detail discussion offered in the December 2016 edition. In this issue, a CFA member asks for an interpretation of the cover requirements for dowels in a footing used to provide connection between the concrete footing and the foundation wall. […]
Opiates and Workers’ Compensation Injuries: Dangers and Solutions
In combating the epidemic of addiction, the U.S. Surgeon General has just announced plans to tackle alcohol and drug abuse, nationally—especially opioid addiction—urging doctors, policymakers and the public to ramp up efforts to combat the growing U.S. healthcare crisis. The numbers are real! Since 2000, the rate of overdose deaths involving opioids—Fentanyl, Percocet, Vicodin, […]
Trick of the Trade Corner: Labor Savings & Quality Improvement
This issue’s Trick of the Trade is shared by Andy Stachler of Stachler Concrete Inc. in St. Henry, Ohio. Andy responded to last quarter’s column featuring the inside corner stripping tool offered by Dennis Purinton and answering the challenge by our President. Andy’s tip has rewarded his member account with 50 points he can redeem […]
Marijuana At Work
On November 8, four states approved the use of recreational marijuana bringing the total to eight states and the District of Columbia. Alaska, Colorado, Oregon, Washington, and the District of Columbia had already approved recreational use. California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Nevada joined the recreation use states on November 8. In addition, Arkansas, Florida, and North […]
Impressed To Success
Many years ago, a customer made the comment that he only wanted to do business with successful people. He explained, part of being successful is acting successful and dealing with successful people. The mission of this Association for the past forty years has been to promote and help Concrete Contractors along the path to success. […]
What’s In Your Wallet?
Another round of Capital One commercials are streaming across every form of my media these days. While I enjoy seeing the newest way to get (or prevent) a point across, it did give me a reason this week to pause and contemplate what it means for our industry. Seriously, what’s in your wallet (if I […]
Association Board Adds New Leader
Beginning a new, three-year term on the CFA Board of Directors is Chris Ward, Vice President for the Americas with Western Forms of Kansas City, Missouri. Each year during the Annual Meeting for the Concrete Foundations Association, held in conjunction with the summer’s big event, transition takes place as Board members end their time in […]
