Falling Forward
I find this happening every year—fall comes sooner than I feel prepared to handle. While it really shouldn’t surprise me, the leaves have already fallen and daylight hours have shortened, which means winter is not far off. Normally by now, I am looking forward to a short break from the chaos of a busy construction […]
Gratitude and a Sense of Accomplishmen
As I pen this farewell letter, it is with a heart full of gratitude and a sense of accomplishment that I reflect on my two years serving as your president. These past two years have been an incredible journey, marked by significant milestones, collaborative efforts, and shared triumphs. One of the initiatives I am most […]
How Would Your Company Benefit From an Expert Talent Attraction Consultant?
By RecruiterGuy – Bill Humbert Running a business is not easy. There are so many moving parts, not the least of which is recruiting (Talent Acquisition or Talent Attraction). Does your business have a line of qualified candidates (Project Managers, Concrete Superintendents, Finish Superintendents, Commercial Drivers, and Laborers) outside your figurative gates desiring to work […]
Gearing Up For Success: Revolutionizing Workplace Culture
In today’s post-pandemic landscape, characterized by an employee-centric and highly competitive market, organizations across the board are grappling with the challenges of attracting and retaining talent. The notion that “Times are changing” might sound cliche, but the reality is undeniable. We are not going back to the “good old days” of 2019. This article will […]
Spring Executive Retreat – Baltimore, Maryland: How to Find a $100,000 Idea
“Wait, say that again,” I asked. My contractor friend explained again what he was doing in his business that was different from what we are doing in ours. I quickly pulled out my phone and punched some numbers into the calculator. I wanted to see how much we could reduce our costs by doing it […]
Laying the Foundation for Safety: The CFA’s Take on OSHA’s Top 10 Violations
I. Introduction Construction and workplace safety are ever-evolving, with the consistent imperative being to adapt and improve. A critical tool in this endeavor is the annual list of the top ten safety violations released by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). This list does more than just highlight prevalent safety issues—it serves as a […]
Lessons to be Learned from a Sad Story
By Wayne Schooling On March 22, 2024, a concrete pumper truck veered into oncoming traffic on State Highway 21 in Texas, striking a school bus full of children and ultimately killing a 5-year-old and an adult. At the time of the crash, the bus was transporting 44 children and 11 adults’ home from a field […]
Robert D. Sawyer Distinguished Service Award: Bruce Neale, Modern Foundations
The Robert D. Sawyer Award, named on behalf of Bob Sawyer, the first executive director of the CFA, is the most prestigious recognition that can be offered to a member of the concrete foundation industry. The award recognizes individuals who give tirelessly of their time and resources to serve the industry. “Bob Sawyer took the […]
Contractor of the Year: Doggett Concrete Construction
The most frequently awarded recognition from the CFA historically has been the Contractor of the Year award. This recognizes the industry contributions of a poured wall contractor and often shows the great efforts the contractor makes to benefit more than just their company’s location and position—how they work toward the greater goals of the association […]
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 […]
