Concrete Foundations Association Continues to Lead

By Skye Kelley Over the last decade, CFA has documented in numerous articles in our magazine the interpretations for certification requirements in operating the staple equipment of the foundation contractor referred to as knucklebooms or truck cranes.  The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires employers in the construction industries to comply with a requirement […]

MAX New Battery Announcement

MAX USA CORP. would like to announce our new MAX JPL91450A /JPL92550A 5.0Ah batteries. The increased Ah allows for more ties and cuts per charge for our rebar tying and cutting tools. Features

Euclid Chemical Acquires Cement Grinding Aids and Additives Business

Euclid Chemical Company, a leading manufacturer of concrete and masonry construction products, announced today that it has acquired Chryso’s North American cement grinding aids and additives business. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The acquired technologies are sold to cement manufacturers to enhance the performance of cement and to reduce CO2emissions during its production. […]

Marsh McLennan Agency Acquires Pelnik Insurance Expands Presence in Mid-Atlantic Region

Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA), a subsidiary of Marsh, today announced the acquisition of Pelnik Insurance, a leading independent agency in North Carolina. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Founded in 1994, Pelnik Insurance, led by CEO Chris Pelnik, offers business insurance, employee health and benefits, and private client services to midsize businesses and individuals […]

Euclid Chemical Wins 2022 Top Products Award from Concrete Contractor

Euclid Chemical, a leading manufacturer of concrete and masonry construction products, recently took home the 2022 Top Products Award from Concrete Contractor in recognition of its Dural Aquatight 100 Plus product. Presented by Concrete Contractor, a nationally recognized magazine serving concrete construction professionals, the 2022 Top Products Award recognizes the industry’s best products that have […]

It’s a Great Time to be a Member of the CFA

A lot has been happening here at the Concrete Foundations Association. The CFA convention in Boston is right around the corner. This event has an outstanding lineup of speakers and activities planned. We’ll hear from NFL legend, Rocky Bleier. Economist Connor Lokar will be there to tell us what the future may hold for the […]

Let’s Make Change Great…Always

As a regular reader of Concrete Facts, I hope you recall the article announcing the retirement of our long-time staff member, Janette Barr (Concrete Facts 29-2, winter 2022, p. 23). As we published that article, I was considering the impact of employment transitions I have been experiencing through the witness of so many of our […]

Diversity Equity and Inclusion

By Kimberly Kayler, CPSM DEI Practice Leader, AOE President Certificate in DEI bythe University of Michigan Building on almost 25 years serving technical industries in an organizational, strategy and marketing role, Kimberly leads the AOE DEI practice. Trained in DEI by the University of Michigan, she brings a wealth of experience in organizational development, HR, training, […]

A 10-Step Process that will Guide you through Building a Distracted Driving Policy

by Julia Kunlo, Evolution Safety Resources  The dangers associated with distracted driving are difficult to dispute. In 2017 alone, it is estimated that 391,000 drivers were injured in distracted driving crashes (Distracted Driving Statistics, 2019). Due to the recent spotlight on the topic, many companies have decided to implement their own distracted driving policies to […]

INTERDEPENDENCE  CFACON22  EDUCATION

FEATURED KEYNOTE:  ROCKY BLEIER Vietnam Vet and Four-Time NFL Super Bowl Champion.  Rocky Bleier’s life story – a gripping tale of courage on both the football fields of America and the battle fields of Vietnam – has held audiences in rapt attention for years. Yet, the motivational message behind it, detailing how ordinary people can […]