Obituary of David Edgar Isaacson
July 17, 1939 – Feb. 10, 2022 BLOOMINGTON – David Edgar Isaacson, 82, of Bloomington, passed away peacefully Thursday, February 10, 2022, in his home surrounded by his family. His funeral will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at Holy Apostles Orthodox Church, Bloomington. Burial will be in East Lawn Memorial Gardens, Bloomington. […]
Portland Cement Association Issues Roadmap to Carbon Neutrality
In 2015, industrialized nations signed the Paris Accord, committing to a goal of keeping the maximum average global temperature at no more than 1.5 degrees Celsius by 2060. This directed attention to the primary systems and industries that release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere and, correspondingly, led to plans for participating in or influencing this […]
Selecting Relevant Education During World of Concrete – Baty’s Top – 10 List
The Concrete Foundations Association has played a significant role in what education opportunities are offered at the World of Concrete for many years. The CFA has consistently brought engaging educational content, with thought leadership by former executive director, Ed Sauter; current executive director, James Baty; such influential thought leaders as engineer, Brent Anderson; and contractors […]
A Major Win—Motor Carrier Insurance Increase Not Carried in Federal Legislation Proposal
Previously, the Concrete Foundations Association served notice of transportation and infrastructure legislation being developed that would have resulted in a federally mandated increase in minimum liability coverage for all commercial motor vehicles from $750,000 per truck to a proposed $2,000,000. Executive director, James Baty, participated in over two dozen virtual conferences with staff members of […]
YOU’VE RECEIVED AN OSHA CITATION – NOW WHAT?
The 4-Step Process Every Company Should Know By Julia Kunlo, MSOSH, CSP The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) usually conducts around 32,000 inspections a year. For companies who are involved in an inspection and receive fines/citations, most are surprised by the hazards discovered and unsure of next steps to take. While avenues exist to […]
Comparing Innovative Concrete Material Options for a Residential Home
It’s no secret that the unparalleled COVID-19 pandemic has had some unpredictable impacts on industries worldwide. For the first time since 2010, the cost of construction has fallen. However, material costs are rising. In June alone, raw material costs rose by 2.2%. The price of lumber jumped 16.5% in July and is up 19% overall. […]
Why Wait to Form Walls on Cold-Weather Footings?
by JAMES R. BATY II As most contractors realize, it is quite normal for walls to still be formed on footings the next day (or two) during the colder months of December to March. While concrete does gain strength at a slower rate during this time of the year, the footing concrete placed with just […]
Getting Paid
Among the many advancements this Association has made for its members over the last decade, the growing affinity programs, those services and contract opportunities that bring you significant discounts or performance advantages, are among our greatest source of pride. One such program is that from C2C Resources, a global commercial collections agency. Established at the […]
Chapin Concrete Anchors the Return of Certified Foundation Companies to South Carolina
Some of the concrete foundations constructed in the state of South Carolina will once again be produced by the state’s only CFA-certified foundation company, Chapin Concrete Contractors Inc., a company based out of Chapin, South Carolina. “Certified Residential Foundation Company” is a program rating that offers third-party quality assurance for professional concrete foundation companies. This […]
OSHA Webinar Launches 7th Annual National Stand-Down To Prevent Falls on Sept. 14, 2020
U.S. Department of LaborOccupational Safety and Health AdministrationOffice of CommunicationsWashington, D.C.www.osha.gov For Immediate ReleaseSeptember 11, 2020Contact: Office of CommunicationsPhone: 202-693-1999 WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced today that it will host a webinar on Monday, Sept. 14, 2020, to kick-off the 7th annual National Stand-Down to Prevent […]
