2013 Projects of the Year Overall Grand Project: Private Single-Family Residence >5000 sq.ft.
Private Singe-Family Residence >5000 sq.ft. Private Residence Ekedal Concrete Laguna Beach, California The Overall Grand project for 2013 is a cliff-dwelling private residence foundation from Laguna Beach, California. Submitted by CFA member, Ekedal Concrete, Inc., this 11,000 square foot California “cliff-hanger” has a mat slab footing ranging from 4 feet to 4 feet 6 inches […]
Jack Paul Renfroe Obituary – Foundation Builders, Greeley, Colorado
Jack Paul Renfroe Nov. 29, 1939-July 27, 2013 Age: 73 Residence: Eaton Jack Paul Renfroe, 73, of Eaton, Colo., died of congestive heart failure, July 27, 2013, at Greeley’s North Colorado Medical Center. He was born Nov. 29, 1939, in North Platte, Neb. He was preceded in death by his wife, Karen (Cederburg) Renfroe, whom […]
CLIFTON CONCRETE HOME SHELL BY BARTLEY CORP
Attention to Detail and Production Meet Value Concrete Walls Poured Measure thrice, pour once. Bartley successfully poured a 152.5 cubic yard wall in the heat of the summer (88 degrees). Inside the wall contained rebar, PVC blockouts, electrical boxes, Thermomass, ThermaEZE, wall spacers, wall ties, insulation blockouts and pressure treated window and door blockouts. All this material and labor […]
Bilco Announces New District Sales Manager
NEW HAVEN, CT/July 16, 2013 – The Bilco Company is pleased to announce that it has appointed Mike Enderlin to the position of District Sales Manager, Residential Products, for the states of Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and North and South Dakota. Enderlin is a seasoned sales professional who has built a highly successful track record […]
Modern Efficiency Meets Classic Values
by REBECCA WASIELESKI As published in Concrete Contractor Magazine Created: June 26, 2013 Third generation concrete contractor Martinson Construction embraces technologies that help it improve efficiency while maintaining the ideals of a family-owned business. Earlier this year, Martinson Construction installed a GPS fleet tracking system on its trucks, pump trucks and skid-steer loaders. Despite a relatively short […]
William L. “Bill” Esker (61) of Teutopolis Passes – J.B. Esker
William “Bill” L. Esker, 61 of Teutopolis, passed away on Monday, May 27th surrounded by his family at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri. Funeral services will be held at St. Francis of Assisi Church, Teutopolis. The visitation will be Thursday, May 30th from 3-7 PM. A parish wake service & rosary will follow at […]
Irving Equipment Sells Largest Concrete Pump in North America During WOC 2013
This year’s World of Concrete in Las Vegas was a highly successful event for Irving Equipment. Irving once again proved to be one of the dominant forces in the industry, with the sale of the largest concrete pump in North America; a Concord 65-meter, which sold during the show. In addition, our display was complete with quality equipment […]
CertainTeed Enhances Commitment to Innovation, Appoints New Vice President of Research & Development
(Valley Forge, Pa.) – CertainTeed Corporation is bolstering its capacity for industry-leading innovation through the appointment of Minas Apelian as vice president of research and development (R&D). In this newly established position, Apelian will lead the design, development and execution of next generation products and technologies across all CertainTeed business units, which includes siding, ceilings, pipe, foundations, […]
Saint-Gobain sells its PVC “Pipe & Foundations” business to Westlake Chemical for US$175 million
PARIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Saint-Gobain signed an agreement for the sale of its U.S.-based PVC Pipe & Foundations business to North American Pipe Corporation, a subsidiary of Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE:WLK) of Houston, Texas, for a total price (enterprise value) of US$175 million (around €135 million), representing 7.2 times 2012 EBITDA(US$24 million). Manufactured by Saint-Gobain’s Exterior Products Division within […]
Custom Concrete Makes Promotion
Jason Ells has been promoted to executive director of operations at Westfield, Indiana, based Custom Concrete. Ells, who launched his career in 1998 at Custom Concrete as a Quality Control Tech, will oversee the sales force and production departments, establishing processes that produce both quality and efficiency. He will also continue to work closely with customers to ensure the individualized attention they expect from […]
