Responsabilidad civil profesional: ¿Están los contratistas protegidos adecuadamente?
English | Translation Provided by the CFA Amedida que se fusionan las líneas de responsabilidad entre las empresas de diseño y los contratistas, los contratistas asumen riesgos no tradicionales que sus coberturas de seguro principales pueden no abordar. La cobertura de responsabilidad civil profesional se ha vuelto tan esencial para un contratista como para un […]
Backfilling Basics: Backfilling the Wrong way Often Costs More than Doing it Right
Español | Translation Provided by the CFA BY R. T. BUCK BARTLEY As originally published in Concrete Construction, 1991 Editor’s Note: One of the most recently technical inquiries to Association headquarters pertained to a basement foundation that had two walls fail when the builder was backfilling. The concrete contractor was under scrutiny and being considered […]
Conceptos básicos para el relleno: Rellenar de forma incorrecta a menudo cuesta más que hacerlo correctamente
English | Translation Provided by the CFA POR R. T. BUCK BARTLEY Publicado originalmente en Concrete Construction, 1991 Nota del editor: Una de las consultas técnicas más recientes hechas a las oficinas centrales de la Asociación se refiere a los cimientos de un sótano en el que se derrumbaron dos muros cuando el constructor estaba […]
Tight Market Conditions Briefing
Español | Translation Provided by the CFA Provided by the Portland Cement Association Material specifiers frequently need to choose between concrete and alternative building materials. As concrete’s use has grown, cement shortages have begun to surface. Specifiers need accurate information about the shortage situation, and this briefing is an effort to provide the latest available […]
Informe sobre las condiciones difíciles del mercado
English | Translation Provided by the CFA Introducción Los especificadores de materiales con frecuencia necesitan elegir entre el concreto y materiales de construcción alternativos. A medida que ha aumentado el uso del concreto, la escasez del cemento ha comenzado a aparecer. Los especificadores necesitan información precisa sobre la situación de la escasez y este informe […]
2022 CFA PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION AWARDS
Español | Translation Provided by the CFA RECOGNIZING EXPERIENCE, COMMITMENT, AND PERSEVERANCE Annually, the collective leadership receives and makes nominations for individuals and companies embodying the spirit, mission, and vision of the Association. These exemplify the energy, influence, passion, and servant leadership that advances industry, fosters relationship, and elevates the professionalism for all member organizations. […]
PREMIOS DE RECONOCIMIENTO
English | Translation Provided by the CFA RECONOCIENDO LA EXPERIENCIA, COMPROMISO Y PERSEVERANCIA Anualmente, el liderazgo colectivo recibe y nomina a personas y empresas que personifican el espíritu, la misión y la visión de la Asociación. Estos son ejemplos de la energía, la influencia, la pasión y el liderazgo de servicio que hacen avanzar la […]
How Does a Job in High School Predict Success Working for a Concrete Contractor?
Español | Translation Provided by the CFA By Bill Humbert, The Recruiter Guy / www.RecruiterGuy.com / Bill@RecruiterGuy.com Interviewing candidates is always interesting for me. We have an opportunity to learn about the candidates and their professional lives. (Yes, even laborers have professional lives.) You have seen laborers who you trust to do their jobs, no […]
¿Cómo un trabajo en la escuela secundaria predice el éxito de trabajar con un contratista de concreto?
English | Translation Provided by the CFA By Bill Humbert, The Recruiter Guy / www.RecruiterGuy.com / Bill@RecruiterGuy.com Entrevistar a candidatos siempre es interesante para mí. Tenemos la oportunidad de conocer a los candidatos y su vida profesional. (Sí, incluso los trabajadores tienen vidas profesionales). Has visto trabajadores en los que confías que hagan su trabajo, […]
How One CFA Member is Growing and Diversifying by Taking Control of Their Concrete
By Kris Moorman CFA member, Custom Concrete, a family-owned and operated organization that is headquartered out of Indianapolis, strives to be the industry leader in providing concrete solutions. They specialize in residential, commercial, multi-family, and room-addition foundations. Due to the current industry demands, Custom Concrete had its busiest year in 2021 in over a decade. […]
