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2016 Projects of the Year: Commercial Structure
Commercial Structure Howell Mill Herbert Construction Company Atlanta, Georgia Since 2010, companies have been submitting commercial projects to the CFA’s annual Projects of the Year competition to evidence the growth that has occurred of cast-in-place foundation technology and expertise throughout those larger or broader markets. Often awarded are very large and deep, as well […]
2016 Projects of the Year: Single Family Residence Foundation (>5,000 sq.ft)
Grand Project of the Year Single Family Residence Foundation >5,000 sq.ft. The Nowak Residence SCW Footings & Foundations Salt Lake City, Utah Taking the top honors in this year’s CFA Projects of the Year competition is a large residential foundation combined with above-grade concrete features set in the Salt Lake City, Utah region. The project […]
Plan of Action for Implementing OSHA’s Final Rule on Crystalline Silica Exposure
On March 25, 2016, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, OSHA, issued its final rule on exposure to crystalline silica in the workplace. The final rule is decades in the making, and has seen many stumbling blocks along the way, but Dr. David Michaels, Assistant Secretary of OSHA, saw the new standards as one of […]
CFA Member Benefit: The Employee Manual
One of the most important parts of any business is establishing the boundaries between management and employees that protect both in times of discipline. The policy manual is the tool used to provide prospective employees with the picture of expectations by the employer, as well as maintaining an ongoing and effectively positive relationship. Employee manuals […]
Emergence of Risk
In the dynamic world we live in today, the only constant is change – whether it’s yourself, your industry, or the environment around you… Take a moment to think about your business. How has it changed in the past five years? Is your environment the same? How will that environment change in the next five […]
Elevating Board Form Concrete to a Marketable Aesthetic
If the Great Recession has taught us anything as a company, it is that a concrete construction company can be extremely resilient when everything is on the line. In order to be resilient, our company had to be creative and apply ourselves to finding work and finding uniqueness any way possible. Out here in the […]
Magazine Issues
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, […]
Euclid Launches Three New Admixtures at World of Concrete
Euclid Chemical, a leading manufacturer of concrete and masonry construction products, announced the launch of three new concrete admixtures at this year’s World of Concrete—the concrete industry’s largest event for building professionals. The following high-performance admixtures were developed to respond to the rapidly evolving needs of construction and concrete professionals: · EUCOSHIELD™ An integral finishing […]
Euclid Chemical Wins two Innovative Fiber Project of the Year Awards at World of Concrete
Euclid Chemical, a leading manufacturer of concrete and masonry construction products, took home two 1st place Innovative Fiber Project of the Year (IFPY) Awards at this year’s World of Concrete—the concrete industry’s largest event for building professionals. Presented by the Fiber Reinforced Concrete Association (FRCA), the IFPY Awards recognize distinguished projects that involve the specification […]
