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 […]
CFA CERTIFICATION SUCCESS AT WORLD OF CONCRETE
In February, the CFA Certification Program took a major step forward with the first public offering of the Foundation Technician Certification Exam. During the World of Concrete, thirty four (34) persons attended the inaugural technician seminar and twenty eight (28) sat for the exam. This very challenging exam is not for the curious of mind as evidenced by […]
Trimble’s New AllTrak System Manages Construction Asset Usage and Reduces Loss
Intelligent Database and Barcode Scanning System Provides Valuable Data on Tools, Equipment and Portable Assets Sunnyvale, California (August 24, 2009) — Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB) today introduced the Trimble AllTrak™ Asset Management System for contractors to manage their construction equipment and tools such as drills, ladders, compressors, nailers, and consumables. With accurate tracking information about asset usage, contractors […]
Trimble Introduces the New Excavator Depth Display System Designed for Compact Equipment
Spectra Precision Laser DDS300 Delivers Dynamic Real-time Bucket Positioning and Simple Installation in an Affordable Package Sunnyvale, California (August 24, 2009) — Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) today announced the Spectra Precision® Laser DDS300 Depth Display System. Designed for compact equipment including backhoes, mini-excavators and smaller excavators, the new DDS300 system provides dynamic depth display to improve the […]
Distributors Can Benefit From Adding Bilco’s stakWEL® Window Well System to Their Product Lines
New Haven, Connecticut (August 19, 2009) — For distributors, providing home builders, remodelers and contractors with products that can increase the value of their projects is always a good business strategy. One of the most economical ways to add value to a home is by finishing the basement, which can provide homeowners with additional living space […]
Schwing Announces New S 36 SX with RZ4 Placing Boom
New model can place concrete at distances of more than 118-feet vertically and 104-feet horizontally (July 22, 2009) — 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 […]
ANSI Approves National Green Building Standard
WASHINGTON -The National Green Building Standard for all residential construction work including single-family homes, apartments, and condos, land development and remodeling and renovation was approved in January by the American National Standards Institute. “The National Green Building Standard is now the first and only green building rating system approved by ANSI, making it the benchmark for green homes,” said Ron Jones, who chaired the consensus committee charged with developing the […]
Welcome our new member!
In each issue of Concrete Facts we bring you the companies that have most recently made the decision to join this Association with goals of improving their business and their employees. This month, this list includes: Commercial Contracting Corporation 4260 N Atlantic Blvd Auburn Hills MI 48326 248-209-0435 Silvio Amato
Your Membership = Your Partner During The Tough Times
Continuing to feel the effects of this deepening recession? Your Association is working to bring you increased value to your membership dollars while providing ways to diversify your company and build your corporate image. One way the CFA can help you in this 2009 fi scal cycle, is a two-for-one membership in both the Concrete Foundations Association and the Concrete Homes […]
