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Evaluating the Performance of Portland Limestone Cement (Type 1L) and the Mitigating Effects of Liquid Floor Hardeners/Densifiers
By Lee Nabb – Nox-Crete Flooring Division Manager Abstract: Portland Limestone Cement (PLC) or Type 1L cement, a blended cement containing limestone, has gained significant market share due to its reduced environmental impact compared to traditional Type 1 Portland Cement. However, recent field experience has highlighted potential challenges when using Type 1L cement such as […]
I Did It My Way!
As the Olympic closing ceremony draws to a close, one of the most iconic songs of all time, Frank Sinatra’s “My Way,” resonated through the air. It was a poignant moment that evoked emotion, bringing tears to athletes and viewers worldwide—perhaps even to you (but don’t worry, your secret is safe with me!). Every leader […]
RockWell Announces the Launch of “The New Denali” Window Well, Coming Mid-2024
RockWell Window Wells is thrilled to unveil The New Denali. This next-generation product promises to redefine window wells, designed to meet modern construction needs while maintaining a budget-friendly approach. Vaughn Cook, RockWell’s President, shared his excitement about the product: “We are so excited to introduce the arrival of The New Denali. We’ve completely reimagined this […]
PROFESSIONAL AWARDS CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS ASSOCIATION
Professionalism Recognized by Peers CFA Announces 2024 Professional Awards Among the truest statements of any career is the adage, “It is not about what you know but rather who you know.” While this phrase is profound, one of its limiting factors is that it only covers knowledge. True, knowledge is power; yet in the Concrete […]
MEMBERSHIP MILESTONES:
The Awards Gala at CFACON24 began with a tribute to the milestone anniversaries across the membership. One of the exciting moments in this segment was the identification of historic membership growth, with many new members as well as a robust list of members completing their first-year anniversary. NEW CONTRACTOR MEMBERS IN 2024 Cotton’s Concrete Construction […]
2024 PROJECTS OF THE YEAR The Top-Placing Winners
The 25th annual competition for the Concrete Foundations Association welcomed members to submit projects throughout the first four months of this calendar year to vie for recognition among the storied projects of all time. As the entries were received, surveying the collection can best be described by a single word: diversity. Across the record-tying thirty-three […]
Magazine Issues
Euclid Chemical Completes Environmental Product Declaration for Fiber Reinforcement Products
CLEVELAND, Ohio (May 18, 2023) – Euclid Chemical, a leading manufacturer of concrete and masonry construction products, is pleased to announce the completion of its first Environmental Product Declaration (EPD). The EPD reports on the impacts of four microfibers and one macrofiber used as concrete reinforcement. An EPD is a communications document that provides transparent and third-party verified […]
Dennis Purinton: An Abrams’ Law Story
Español | Translation Provided by the CFA “When work becomes work and not enjoyable, it’s time to retire. Most businesses are you and some equipment. The only real value to your business without ‘you’ is the equipment.” – Dennis Purinton Dennis Purinton, an outstanding foundational figure in the concrete industry, recently retired after an impressive […]
Planning Your Submittals
Español | Translation Provided by the CFA The Call for Entries for 2023 is already up at www.cfaconcretepros.org, where you are encouraged to download the submittal form for completion. Entries are open to any member of the Concrete Foundations Association, and it is free to submit an entry. Not yet a member? There is a […]
2022 Projects of the Year Inspire 2023 Competition
Español | Translation Provided by the CFA Setting a Culture of Pride One more outstanding project from 2022 leads off this invitation to the only annual industry awards program recognizing concrete work that, for the most part, is long forgotten once the project is completed. We are preparing for the 24th year of the program. […]
Recruiting Is Not Magic – Results Of Talent-Attraction Transformation Seem Magical!
Español | Translation Provided by the CFA Would it be amazing to have a line of qualified candidates waiting for an opening in your organization? It can happen by abandoning the old-fashioned Talent Acquisition method of recruiting and transforming your company into a Talent Attraction firm. What is wrong with Talent Acquisition for professionals? Nearly […]
Concrete Foundations Association Taps Into Next Generation of Membership Through New “Emerging Leaders” Group
Español | Translation Provided by the CFA The Concrete Foundations Association (CFA) is excited to announce the development of what’s commonly known as a “young professionals” or “YP” group. With many CFA member companies being multigenerational, this new Emerging Leaders group provides space for the new generation to experience the benefits of team learning and […]
What Does the Board Say…
Español | Translation Provided by the CFA We live in a very complex world where business and personal lives do not mix as much as they once did. Yet, all aspects of our lives are stretched to the very limits of their respective capacities, resulting in challenging decisions to be made every step of the […]
Contractor’s Night
Español | Translation Provided by the CFA I’m typically not one to rub it in, but if you were not at this year’s Foundation Contractor’s Night at the STRAT, you missed out! It was a blast. With over 300 in attendance, it was the largest crowd we’ve had in over 15 years. The food was […]
CFACON23 | SAN ANTONIO, TX, JULY 27-29
REGISTER HERE ->>> bit.ly/3ZKsUGZ 2023 SCHEDULE THURSDAY, JULY 27TH FRIDAY, JULY 28TH SATURDAY, JULY 29TH Additional considerations: ACCOMMODATIONS Grand Hyatt San Antonio Riverwalk | 600 E. Market Street, San Antonio, TX 78205 The CFA has reserved a block of rooms with a special rate of just $199/night at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio Riverwalk. If […]
American Concrete Pumping Association Unveils Job Site Safety Campaign at World Of Concrete
Español | Translation Provided by the CFA This week at World of Concrete, the concrete industry’s largest annual gathering, the American Concrete Pumping Association (ACPA) launched a major safety campaign to bring heightened awareness to ASME B30.27, the Safety Standard for Material Placement Systems. The campaign highlights the responsibilities of each trade working with or […]
For Sale: Used BEP “Gang” Forming Set
A CFA member is hoping to find a new home for a set of BEP “gang forms” with all accessories and baskets. Hole pattern is 8/8 and the forms are in very good shape. A new equivalent set would cost $330,000 and the seller is asking $186,546. The list of forms and accessories is available in the […]
