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Tennessee Concrete Association’s Net Zero Building
The Net Zero project began as an idea in 2010 and grew out of conversations from TCA’s participation in the local U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) chapter The Tennessee Concrete Association (TCA) is located in Nashville, TN and serves the concrete industry statewide. TCA represents 70% of the ready mix concrete production in the state […]
Three New Leaders Take Up The Challenge
Meet new CFA Directors Ken Kurszewski of Hottman Construction Company; Lindsay Castles of GMX, Inc.; and Mark Irving of Irving Equipment LLC. The march toward CFA Convention held each year in late July or early August, includes an opportunity for changes to the leadership of the Association. Over more than forty years leading this industry, […]
The Journey Is Greater Than The Mountain Top
CFA recognizes Dan Bromley of ABI Corporation with an M.V.P Award Walt Disney is noted for once stating, “We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we’re curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.” In this statement can be found the inspiration behind the action that led the CFA Board of Directors to award Dan Bromley and his […]
Innovation: A By-Product of Desire and Perseverance
CFA recognizes Rich Kubica of K-Wall Poured Walls with the inaugural Innovation Award Arguably the greatest benefit of belonging to a strong and vibrant network like the Concrete Foundations Association is access to the experience and innovative spirit of top minds and professionals. There are dozens of examples of such innovative spirit each year brought to the attention of CFA staff. It is for this […]
Defining The Future By Applying In The Present
CFA Board selects Lance Anderson of Lance Anderson Construction Inc. as Contractor of the Year What symbolizes the ideal candidate for presentation as an “of the Year” selection? This often means something different in the mind of each person you ask. For some, it is success, as in business success or profitability. For many it is volunteerism or commitment to the auspices of the […]
CFA Recognizes Industry Commitment
CFA 2015 Award Recipients Announced at Convention The Concrete Foundations Association(CFA) – the recognized voice and authority for the residential concrete industry, announced the 2015 award recipients at CFA Convention 2015 in Williamsburg, Va. on Friday, July 24, 2015. Awards include Contractor of the Year, Most Innovative Contractor, Associate of the Year, Most Valuable Player and the Kick-Start Membership Award. The awards signify the ultimate […]
Magazine Issues
Tight Market Conditions Briefing
May 2022 – Portland Cement Association Introduction Material specifiers frequently need to choose between concrete and alternative building materials. As concrete’s use has grown, cement shortages have begun to surface. Specifiers need accurate information about the shortage situation, and this briefing is an effort to provide the latest available information. The Scope of Tight Market Conditions Tight […]
Concrete Foundations Convention 2022 (#CFACON22)
If you’re in the cast-in-place concrete industry, there is no better place to be in order to position yourself far ahead of your competition. Concrete Foundations Convention 2022 (#CFACON22) heads to the northeast to be part of the historic culture and context of the Freedom Trail and the birth of our Country. Boston, Massachusetts is […]
What Concrete Professionals can do about THE GREAT RESIGNATION
By Wayne Rivers, Co-Founder/President, Family Business Institute Inc. In early 2021, people began leaving their jobs in droves. Contractors and business owners have reported hiring as their top challenge, and this article lines out how to combat this. A new phenomenon is affecting the construction business—and it is called the Great Resignation or the Big […]
Make Your Company ROAR (Recruit, Onboard, Actuate, Retain) Talent
By Bill Humbert, the RecruiterGuy Is your company having difficulty identifying and recruiting people? You are in good company! Most companies around the United States are feeling your pain. Of course, your company does not have to be the company feeling that pain – you have enough other pains! Think about Concrete Foundations Association members, […]
Top 10 Frequently Cited OSHA Standards for Construction
By Evolution Safety Resources Each year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration releases the Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards from the previous fiscal year. By releasing the list, OSHA hopes to bring greater awareness to the standards most commonly cited for violations to help employers focus their employee-safety efforts in the workplace. “Throughout the […]
THE CFA WELCOMES NEWEST MEMBERS & SALUTES LONG STANDING MEMBERS
Welcome New CFA Members AAS Concrete (DE) All Things Bing (IN) Allegheny Tie (PA) Angi / HomeAdvisor (CO) Ann Arbor Jackson Concrete Forming (MI) Cast in Place Concrete (CO) Cemen Tech (IA) Cherry Valley Concrete (MI) Concrete Cowboys (KY) DMX Plastics Limited (Canada) Escobar Construction (DE) G8E Rodriguez (DE) Kojo (CA) McKinley Masonry & Concrete […]
Repositioning Your Anchor
Staying calm and focused during times of stress, challenge, and change. By Mary C. Kelly, ProductiveLeaders.com People who have not spent much time on boats or ships are often surprised to learn that the boat’s anchor does not hold it in place. The anchor is not tied to the bottom of the ocean. The anchor […]
Concrete Foundations Association Continues to Lead
By Skye Kelley Over the last decade, CFA has documented in numerous articles in our magazine the interpretations for certification requirements in operating the staple equipment of the foundation contractor referred to as knucklebooms or truck cranes. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires employers in the construction industries to comply with a requirement […]
MAX New Battery Announcement
MAX USA CORP. would like to announce our new MAX JPL91450A /JPL92550A 5.0Ah batteries. The increased Ah allows for more ties and cuts per charge for our rebar tying and cutting tools. Features
Euclid Chemical Acquires Cement Grinding Aids and Additives Business
Euclid Chemical Company, a leading manufacturer of concrete and masonry construction products, announced today that it has acquired Chryso’s North American cement grinding aids and additives business. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The acquired technologies are sold to cement manufacturers to enhance the performance of cement and to reduce CO2emissions during its production. […]
Marsh McLennan Agency Acquires Pelnik Insurance Expands Presence in Mid-Atlantic Region
Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA), a subsidiary of Marsh, today announced the acquisition of Pelnik Insurance, a leading independent agency in North Carolina. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Founded in 1994, Pelnik Insurance, led by CEO Chris Pelnik, offers business insurance, employee health and benefits, and private client services to midsize businesses and individuals […]
Euclid Chemical Wins 2022 Top Products Award from Concrete Contractor
Euclid Chemical, a leading manufacturer of concrete and masonry construction products, recently took home the 2022 Top Products Award from Concrete Contractor in recognition of its Dural Aquatight 100 Plus product. Presented by Concrete Contractor, a nationally recognized magazine serving concrete construction professionals, the 2022 Top Products Award recognizes the industry’s best products that have […]
