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 […]

Fall Board Meeting Highlights

I trust this letter finds you well and thriving. As we approach the end of another successful year, I am delighted to share some highlights from our recent Fall Board Meeting, which was held in beautiful Oklahoma City. The gathering served as a powerful reminder of the strength and camaraderie that defines the Concrete Foundations […]

The Challenge of Time

The calendar is telling me it is December, and I’m still trying to convince myself it can be true. How is it that 2023 is nearly over, and by the time you are reading this, 2024 has likely arrived? I hear this in nearly every conversation where I get the chance to catch up with […]

Introducing the New CFA Board: Bromley, Jordan and Zamora join during CFACON23

An organization’s Board of Directors is a valuable part of building professional leadership and legacy. The aspect of giving back to the industry through this leadership is balanced with the technical and professional advantages gained from serving so closely with others. This holds true for the Concrete Foundations Association, where the Board is currently comprised […]

Safeguarding Your Business Against Invoice Fraud and Other BEC Attacks

By Jeff Robinson, President and CEO, Tier 3 Technology Solutions A recent study backed by Apple (https://apple.co/3RKbAAz ) found that there have been more data breaches in the first nine months of 2023 than in any previous year. As cyberattacks continue to skyrocket against organizations of all sizes (small businesses in particular), it is vital […]

Off-Season Employee Retention, Will You Entertain Creative New Ideas?

Let’s face it. Recruiting can be a pain back there… And I am a recruiter!  “Sometimes, I see things differently” is my tagline, and it is how I handle problems, especially those problems surrounding Talent Attraction. Hey! I am lefthanded! My life as a lefty forced me to look at problems differently. Have you attempted […]

Caught-In-Action

Challenging the industry to always improve, this photo was captured by a CFA member proud of their excavator.  The team at Custom Concrete is incredibly proud of Jeff Schooley. “This is not unusual for him when soil allows, this is the type of excellence he strives for and what’s more, it doesn’t take him much […]