Bilco Celebrates 75th Anniversary of Classic Series Steel Basement Door with Introduction of New Model

NEW HAVEN, CT/January 19, 2010 – Bilco is celebrating the 75th anniversary of its Classic Series Steel Basement Door with the introduction of the next generation of the product. The new and improved model features a patented gas spring lift assistance that provides improved operation and simplifies installation. In addition to this new design, Bilco […]

Schwing Announces New S 36 SX with RZ4 Placing Boom

Schwing has announced the introduction of a new concrete pump with placing boom. The S 36 SX with RZ4 Boom combines the best features of two boom types, Roll and Fold™ and Z tip section, in a unique four-section boom. The new machine promises to set new standards for placing concrete at distances of more than 118-feet vertically and 104-feet horizontally. Standard features of the […]

Concrete Contractor’s Top Products of 2009 Announced

Subscribers choose best products of the year for concrete contracting industry Concrete Contractor, the leading business information resource for concrete contractors, announced today the Concrete Contractor’s Top Products of 2009. Top winners are recognized by readers based on interest and inquiries over the past year. “Concrete Contractor reaches 29,000 decision-makers who help build America,” says Editor Rebecca Wasieleski. “Having the right tool or product […]

Montana Structural Concrete

EDITOR’S NOTE: We recently caught up with Janie Stephens, president of Montana Structural Concrete, Inc., MSC. after she attended one of CFA’s Certified Contractor seminars. Janie started MSC in June of 2006 after working for a large volume concrete contractor. She says that after “being inundated with requests for a quality, trustworthy, concrete contractor, she started Montana Structural Concrete, Inc.” When Janie took the Certification Exam, she […]

Hit The Deck!

As foundation contractors your focus in this recession is certainly obtaining work…any work and as much of it as you can. One way to secure more work in this down economy (and into the future) is to do more on the jobs you do get. Your crews are on the job, your equipment is there, the concrete pump is […]

CFA Announces Call for Entries for 2010 Projects of the Year Awards

The deadline for submissions is December 15, 2009 Mt. Vernon, Iowa (October 15, 2009) — The Concrete Foundations Association (CFA) – an influential organization within the construction industry that serves as an informational and networking tool for its members and carries out a multitude of educational and promotional efforts for the advancement of concrete foundation technology […]

New Spectra Precision Grade Lasers from Trimble Feature Wireless Remote Control

Maximum Versatility in Leveling, Grading and Vertical Alignment with Plumb for General Construction Applications Karlsruhe, Germany (September 22, 2009) — Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB) introduced today the new Spectra Precision® GL512 and GL522 Grade Lasers. The versatile lasers are rugged, cost-effective and can perform three types of jobs for the construction contractors—level, grade, and vertical alignment with plumb. […]

New Spectra Precision Theodolite from Trimble Features Dual-sided LCD

Full Featured Digital Electronic Theodolite Designed for General Construction Applications Karlsruhe, Germany (September 22, 2009) — Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB) introduced today the new Spectra Precision® DET-2 Theodolite. The DET-2 is a rugged, cost-effective digital electronic theodolite that provides accurate horizontal and vertical angle measurements for general construction applications. The versatile instrument is easy-to-use when turning angles and […]

CFA Presents Robert D. Sawyer Distinguished Service Award to Barry Herbert

Herbert has been member of the CFA since 1992 Mount Vernon, Iowa (September 18, 2009) — The Concrete Foundations Association (CFA) – an international association dedicated to improving the quality and acceptance of cast-in-place concrete foundations and creating better businesses that construct those foundations – recently presented its highest honor, the Robert D. Sawyer Distinguished Service […]

CFA MEMBER RECOGNIZED

Carol Mulready and her company CBJ Foundations was named “Entrepreneur of the Year” during the annual Harold Webster Smith Awards presentation at the Waterbury, CT Chamber of Commerce January meeting. The RepublicanAmerican newspaper writes: “Mulready, 52, is one of the three small business owners in the region who will be honored Thursday at the 12th annual Harold Webster Smith […]