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 […]

INTERDEPENDENCE CFACON22

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Janette Barr Retires After 25 Years

How does one mark the end of an era?  Phrasemix.com offers that an “era” is a period of history in which something important happens. An “era” usually lasts for a long time: hundreds or thousands of years. Some examples of well-known eras are: The Victorian era (in Britain in the 1800’s); The Cold War era […]

Soil Connect Marketplace Curbs Rising Fuel Costs by Finding Materials Closer to Where They Are Needed

As fuel prices soar, contractors are finding help controlling costs online, with the Soil Connect marketplace.  This industry leading platform helps contractors find soil and aggregates closer to where they are needed, thus saving fuel and time, while minimizing their carbon footprint.  Award-winning Soil Connect dirt and aggregates marketplace uses matching algorithms to create close […]

YOUR ADVANTAGE IN THE MARKETPLACE

The following articles are excerpts of important topics and research information.  Full content is made available to CFA members through the website you will access with the QR Code following each piece.  Note:  If you are already logged in, the code will take you directly to the article.  All article content will also be available […]

World of Concrete 2022 Wrapped a Highly Productive and Well-Attended Event, Fueling Industry Connection and Advancement

Nearly 37,000 construction and masonry professionals convened in Las Vegas this week for peer-to-peer connection, deal-making, education, and competition. Las Vegas, NV (January 21, 2022) – World of Concrete, Informa Markets’ premiere exhibition serving the thriving construction and masonry industries, concluded the event’s 47th annual event held this past week – Expo, January 18-20; Education, […]

Euclid Launches Three New Admixtures at World of Concrete

Euclid Chemical, a leading manufacturer of concrete and masonry construction products, announced the launch of three new concrete admixtures at this year’s World of Concrete—the concrete industry’s largest event for building professionals. The following high-performance admixtures were developed to respond to the rapidly evolving needs of construction and concrete professionals: · EUCOSHIELD™ An integral finishing […]

Euclid Chemical Wins two Innovative Fiber Project of the Year Awards at World of Concrete

Euclid Chemical, a leading manufacturer of concrete and masonry construction products, took home two 1st place Innovative Fiber Project of the Year (IFPY) Awards at this year’s World of Concrete—the concrete industry’s largest event for building professionals. Presented by the Fiber Reinforced Concrete Association (FRCA), the IFPY Awards recognize distinguished projects that involve the specification […]