Celebrating 50 Years of CFA: CFACON25, Deadwood, South Dakota
By Trenton Baty, Membership & Marketing Directors, CFA Each summer, the CFA Convention is a date circled on the calendar for many of our members. This year’s convention in Deadwood, S.D., was no exception, and in many ways, it felt bigger than ever. Not only did we gather contractors, national associates, and consulting members from […]
2025 CFA Projects of the Year Opens for Evaluations
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Concrete Foundations Association Invites Public to Score 2025 “Projects of the Year” Finalists Mount Vernon, IA – June 9, 2025 – The Concrete Foundations Association (CFA) is excited to announce the public evaluation period is now open for its 2025 “Projects of the Year” competition. This annual program highlights some of the most impressive […]
Board of Directors Announce New Management for Association and Celebration Strategies for 50th Anniversary
Mount Vernon, IA (date) – The Concrete Foundations Association (CFA) Board of Directors has announced a management change for the organization, which coincides with its 50th anniversary. Beginning Jan. 1, 2025, CFA will be managed by the AOE Team – an association management and marketing consulting firm with headquarters in Farmington Hills, Mich., after more […]
Using Decorative Concrete to Refresh Outdoor Spaces
In both residential and commercial construction, decorative concrete is gaining popularity as a transformative element that revitalizes outdoor spaces. No longer reduced to just a functional, utilitarian solution, decorative concrete now serves as a versatile canvas for architects and designers looking to create aesthetically pleasing, durable, and cost-effective environments. The adaptability of decorative concrete allows […]
New Identity for Central Wisconsin CFA Member
Dane, WI – With a 77-year history of building trust, excellence, and strong foundations, Wisconsin-based concrete contractor Hottmann Construction, Inc. announces a rebranding initiative that reflects the company’s evolving vision, values, and commitment to the future. “We are excited to re-introduce ourselves to the marketplace in mid-December as Cru Concrete,” states company president, Ken Kurszewski. […]
2024 PROJECTS OF THE YEAR
The Rest of the Best The last issue of Concrete Facts presented the top-voted project and each of the respective category winners from the 25th annual competition for the Concrete Foundations Association. Two ways to revisit these project awards are available in the toolbox accompanying this article. The feature image from each project can be […]
What Are Your Concrete Company’s Plans for 2025?
Consider the 1980s industry-leading companies like Blockbuster, Atari, Pan American Airways, Nokia, MCI Communications, Compaq, Eastern Airlines, TWA, E.F. Hutton, Woolworth’s, and Radio Shack. What do they all have in common? They no longer exist. Each company had unique reasons for its decline. However, a unifying thread is evident: leadership became too comfortable, didn’t adapt […]
In Memoriam, Karl Schlecht
The Concrete Foundation Association and the entire concrete industry regrets to inform you of the passing of Putzmeister founder and visionary, Karl Schlecht. Putzmeister has asked us to share this tribute and obituary. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Schlecht family and Karl’s worldwide network of friends and co-workers. With deep sorrow and great […]
50th Anniversary Celebration Begins
The Concrete Foundations Association will reach its 50th year of supporting the cast-in-place concrete contractor in the Spring of 2025. A yearlong effort will celebrate the significance of fifty years of enduring challenging economic cycles, an evolving marketplace, and a host of labor, legal, code, safety, and technology influences. The year of celebration was kicked […]
CFA Establishes Preferred Supplier Program
Membership networks generally have a variety of participation and recognition levels based on the interests of individuals and organizations and the services and resources provided. Tiered membership levels, labeled as “sustaining” or given common titles (i.e., gold, silver, diamond, and platinum) typically follow a pay-to-be-recognized system. Instead, during the fiscal year 2023–24, CFA’s Board of […]
