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What A Convention!
I am delighted to share how thankful and excited I am following our 2023 Summer Convention. The city of San Antonio provided the perfect backdrop for our gathering. The breathtaking venue, situated amidst the bustling energy of the city, combined with the picturesque River Walk, the historic Alamo, and the exhilarating rodeo, collectively crafted an […]
Euclid Chemical Opens New Admixture Plant in Calgary
Euclid Chemical, a leading manufacturer of concrete and masonry construction products, has announced the opening of a new admixture plant in Calgary, Alberta. This facility will enable the company to better serve its customers in the region by providing high-quality admixture solutions that meet their needs. Positioned in a prime location with access to nearby […]
SCC Adds Program to Assist Industry
Career/technical programs at Southeast Community College strive to meet the needs of industry, and one of the latest additions is Concrete Construction Technician. Students who successfully complete the program, located on the Milford Campus, will have a thorough knowledge and skillset related to project site preparation and safety; concrete forming, placing and finishing operations for […]
Western Forms Receives Award Recognition
Want to know more, contact Skye Kelley at skelley@cfaconcretepros.org.
Calcium Chloride: Friend or Foe?
Many of the technical issues reported on in the residential concrete foundation industry are the result of questions or situations brought to the technical staff of the Concrete Foundations Association. The original content of this article is one such example, updated with additional information as you prepare for the 2023-24 winter season. Situation: During a […]
Building Careers CFA’s Wall Foreman Qualification @ WOC2024
This January we welcome year number two of an exciting new professional development program offered by the Concrete Foundations Association: the Wall Foreman Qualification Industry Training. The program has expanded and looks to provide an even broader range of learning experiences. This program is designed for individuals engaged in residential cast-in-place construction to grow in […]
Magazine Issues
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 […]
It’s a Great Time to be a Member of the CFA
A lot has been happening here at the Concrete Foundations Association. The CFA convention in Boston is right around the corner. This event has an outstanding lineup of speakers and activities planned. We’ll hear from NFL legend, Rocky Bleier. Economist Connor Lokar will be there to tell us what the future may hold for the […]
Let’s Make Change Great…Always
As a regular reader of Concrete Facts, I hope you recall the article announcing the retirement of our long-time staff member, Janette Barr (Concrete Facts 29-2, winter 2022, p. 23). As we published that article, I was considering the impact of employment transitions I have been experiencing through the witness of so many of our […]
Diversity Equity and Inclusion
By Kimberly Kayler, CPSM DEI Practice Leader, AOE President Certificate in DEI bythe University of Michigan Building on almost 25 years serving technical industries in an organizational, strategy and marketing role, Kimberly leads the AOE DEI practice. Trained in DEI by the University of Michigan, she brings a wealth of experience in organizational development, HR, training, […]
A 10-Step Process that will Guide you through Building a Distracted Driving Policy
by Julia Kunlo, Evolution Safety Resources The dangers associated with distracted driving are difficult to dispute. In 2017 alone, it is estimated that 391,000 drivers were injured in distracted driving crashes (Distracted Driving Statistics, 2019). Due to the recent spotlight on the topic, many companies have decided to implement their own distracted driving policies to […]
INTERDEPENDENCE CFACON22 EDUCATION
FEATURED KEYNOTE: ROCKY BLEIER Vietnam Vet and Four-Time NFL Super Bowl Champion. Rocky Bleier’s life story – a gripping tale of courage on both the football fields of America and the battle fields of Vietnam – has held audiences in rapt attention for years. Yet, the motivational message behind it, detailing how ordinary people can […]
INTERDEPENDENCE CFACON22
ACCOMMODATIONS The Westin Boston Seaport District 425 Summer St., Boston, MA 02210 The CFA has reserved a block of rooms with a special rate of just $269/night at The Westin Boston Seaport District. Less than three miles from Boston Logan Airport, this hotel is ideally located in the vibrant Seaport District, just steps from downtown […]
Janette Barr Retires After 25 Years
How does one mark the end of an era? Phrasemix.com offers that an “era” is a period of history in which something important happens. An “era” usually lasts for a long time: hundreds or thousands of years. Some examples of well-known eras are: The Victorian era (in Britain in the 1800’s); The Cold War era […]
Soil Connect Marketplace Curbs Rising Fuel Costs by Finding Materials Closer to Where They Are Needed
As fuel prices soar, contractors are finding help controlling costs online, with the Soil Connect marketplace. This industry leading platform helps contractors find soil and aggregates closer to where they are needed, thus saving fuel and time, while minimizing their carbon footprint. Award-winning Soil Connect dirt and aggregates marketplace uses matching algorithms to create close […]
YOUR ADVANTAGE IN THE MARKETPLACE
The following articles are excerpts of important topics and research information. Full content is made available to CFA members through the website you will access with the QR Code following each piece. Note: If you are already logged in, the code will take you directly to the article. All article content will also be available […]
World of Concrete 2022 Wrapped a Highly Productive and Well-Attended Event, Fueling Industry Connection and Advancement
Nearly 37,000 construction and masonry professionals convened in Las Vegas this week for peer-to-peer connection, deal-making, education, and competition. Las Vegas, NV (January 21, 2022) – World of Concrete, Informa Markets’ premiere exhibition serving the thriving construction and masonry industries, concluded the event’s 47th annual event held this past week – Expo, January 18-20; Education, […]
