Innovative Contractor of the Year: Bulletproof Walls Inc., dba TCB Walls Inc.

An industry with as much history as cast-in-place concrete may appear as if practices and systems are no longer evolving. While new technologies using computers and advanced mechanics or logic are often brought to light, many times the most innovative solutions are initiated by the contractors themselves, tapping their experience and creativity to find a […]

National Associate of the Year: Owens Corning Infrastructure Solutions

National Associate members are the primary supplier and manufacturing members of the association, which can be found in the CFA’s active Products and Services Directory. The Associate of the Year award honors one of the many National Associate members (a company or an individual) for their commitment to supporting and growing the association. Their efforts […]

Kick-Start Member of the Year: Curtis Cowgill, Nies Foundations

The most valuable part of joining an organization is diving in and finding the networking, interaction, support, and resources beneficial to your company’s goals. In honor of the value of jumping in, the CFA Board of Directors developed a new award in 2015 that honors the intentional exploration of the professional network found in the […]

Golden Tie Membership Development Award: Western Forms

The award luncheon began with a new award recognition as Jason Ells, who is the CFA president and the executive vice president for Custom Concrete of Westfield, Indiana, stepped up to the microphone. “The Golden Tie Award is something we’ve been developing for a while within the Board of Directors,” he said. “We recognize that […]

Press Release: Coello & Associates Welcomes Youth Apprentice Jonathan Ray to their Team

WAUKESHA, Wisc. (June 3rd, 2024) Coello & Associates Welcomes Youth Apprentice Jonathan Ray to their Team Coello and Associates is excited to welcome Jonathan Ray to their team after his successful participation in the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development’s Youth Apprenticeship program.  Ray, a 2024 graduate of St. Francis High School, is the first apprentice […]

Hot Summer Deals with MAX USA Corp.’s Exciting Tool Promo

Plainview, NY (May 1, 2024) – As summer approaches, MAX USA Corp. is excited to introduce an exciting promotion designed to elevate your toolkit. From May 1st to June 30th, 2024, elevate your work with MAX’s acclaimed SuperFramer®, SuperSider®, and SuperDecking® – all at discounted prices. Explore unparalleled deals on our premium selection, including the […]

Lighthouse After School

Stephens and Smith Concrete Construction participates with a Trades/Industry Program Attracting tomorrow’s workforce to the concrete industry involves fostering early engagement and understanding of the field. Introducing high school students to construction trades through a structured workshop approach holds immense potential in shaping their perception of and interest in concrete careers. “Our TIP program is […]

Build my Future: Collaboration Engages Youth, How did it come about? What are its Goals

Perma-Structo of Sturtevant, Wisconsin, a Certified Contractor member of the Concrete Foundations Association, has a long history of participation in efforts aimed at awareness and trades education for youth to bring about a stronger future for the construction industry. The most recent event, Build My Future, continued to demonstrate the value for all involved. Build […]

Why Membership Matters

“PRECISION FOCUS!!” I have had the privilege in the last two years of being introduced to the field of concrete construction in an incredibly dynamic way.  While it started with photographing job sites for my brother-in-law, Russ Talpey of Talpey Construction, I have been inspired to continue telling the story I find so compelling.  Not […]

Concrete Reasons to set BHAG (Big Hairy Audacious Goals) for your Concrete Business

By Bill Humbert, recruiterguy.com There is a difference between properly setting a goal and making a resolution for your business. I know. I have been in business for 34 years. Why not make a “resolution”? The answer is easy. Are many New Year’s resolutions kept? Over my past 34 years, maybe two New Year’s resolutions […]