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OSHA’s National Safety Stand-Down for Fall Prevention
OSHA is promoting a national Safety Stand-Down during the week of June 2-6, 2014 in an effort to raise awareness among employers and workers in the construction industry about the hazards of falls. The Concrete Foundation Association (CFA), www.cfawalls.org, fully supports the program and strongly encourages all of its member companies to participate in this awareness […]
OSHA Whistleblower Investigations
Employers need to make sure their policies and practices do not violate the law by Jim Rogers, jimrogers@asu.edu As contractors, we are all aware of OSHA and its role in protecting the health and safety of our workforce. Many contractors send their personnel to receive training related to record keeping requirements and job site regulations; however, one area that is often […]
The 2014 CFA Grand Project of the Year: A Madison Gardenesque
Another great year of project submittals demonstrating some of the most incredible construction feats is in the books. A record number of votes recorded on the show floor at the World of Concrete in Las Vegas this past January and a strong online voting contingent evaluated the seven projects vying to be named a CFA Project of the Year. […]
Moving Towards Profitability – CFA’s Annual Convention 2014
The largest gathering of residential cast-in-place contractors in the country! Convention Theme: Moving Towards Profitability When: July 31 – Aug 2, 2014 Where: Kalahari Resort, Sandusky, Ohio A focus on industry education and networking, an emphasis on a great family experience. SCHEDULE A jam-packed education and networking event. The schedule-at-a-glance is: Wednesday, July 30 Insurance Captive […]
What Should You Expect from 2014?
Codes, Standards, Rules, Regulations and Insurance…It is All Changing It really doesn’t matter that your profession is the concrete industry. Were you in just about any industry, the rules for doing business and the parameters that shape your industry are likely to be changing such that business next year, perhaps even tomorrow, will most […]
CFA Announces Call for Entries for 2014 Projects of the Year Awards
Mt. Vernon, Iowa (October 10, 2013) — The Concrete Foundations Association (CFA) – the voice and established authority for the residential concrete industry – has announced the call for entries for the “2014 Projects of the Year” competition. The Projects of the Year is a free, competition for members of the CFA providing evidence of […]
Magazine Issues
OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) For Covid – 19 Vaccinations Stayed
Perhaps you caught wind of the emergency temporary standard developed by the Occupational Safety and Health Association that became effective on November 5, 2021. There have been many presentations about the ETS in various settings and with information from various sources. Of primary importance to each company represented by our readers is that on Friday, […]
Selecting Relevant Education During World of Concrete – Baty’s Top – 10 List
The Concrete Foundations Association has played a significant role in what education opportunities are offered at the World of Concrete for many years. The CFA has consistently brought engaging educational content, with thought leadership by former executive director, Ed Sauter; current executive director, James Baty; such influential thought leaders as engineer, Brent Anderson; and contractors […]
A Major Win—Motor Carrier Insurance Increase Not Carried in Federal Legislation Proposal
Previously, the Concrete Foundations Association served notice of transportation and infrastructure legislation being developed that would have resulted in a federally mandated increase in minimum liability coverage for all commercial motor vehicles from $750,000 per truck to a proposed $2,000,000. Executive director, James Baty, participated in over two dozen virtual conferences with staff members of […]
Is Your Safety Manual OSHA Compliant? | A Summary of the Required Topics
By Julia Kunlo, CSP, Vice President CFA Consulting Member A written safety manual is often seen as the backbone of a workplace safety program. Documented processes are powerful tools, helping to outline expectations, train employees, bid work, and even avoid legal trouble. What many people do not know, however, is that the Occupational Safety and […]
Roman Noblewoman’s Tomb Reveals Secrets of Ancient Concrete Resilience
By Paul Gabrielsen science writer, University Marketing & Communications Over time, concrete cracks and crumbles. Well, most concrete cracks and crumbles. Structures built in ancient Rome are still standing, exhibiting remarkable durability despite conditions that would devastate modern concrete. One of these structures is the large cylindrical tomb of first-century noblewoman Caecilia Metella. New research […]
Cold Weather’s a-Comin’
Practical Applications of CFA Cold-Weather Research Every year since 2004, contractors, homeowners, builders, and especially members have contacted the Concrete Foundations Association headquarters looking for information about the performance of and best practices for cast-in-place concrete during the winter season. In advance of the approaching winter, this article offers practical advice supported by the significant […]
2021 CFA PROFESSIONAL AWARDS
Recognizing Experience, Commitment, and Perseverance Associations are networks of organizations and individuals with common goals, themes, and interests. Each year, associations spend billions of dollars on conventions, conferences, convenient networking systems, resources, and programs designed, often, to support the idealistic purpose of bettering their industries. However, perhaps the more realistic or actual impact is the […]
Cyberattacks Have Increased More Than 600% Since the Start of the Pandemic
The Small Business Association advises small businesses to be aware of the most common types of cyberattacks, shown below: Malware is software designed to damage your computer, server, client, or computer network. A virus is a kind of malware that inserts a self-replicating code into your computer with the intention of giving cybercriminals access to […]
Driving CFA Member Benefits: Perks Marketplace
Every association has the goal of developing opportunities that make sure its member companies benefit from membership. As an organization grows, variety begins to define it more than any other aspect. That variety is produced by company sizes, locations, demographics, interests, services and much more. Most companies joining the Concrete Foundations Association find the two […]
Build Confidence by Building Up Your Team
Take a moment to read the article in this issue of Concrete Facts about this year’s recipients of the CFA’s professional awards. As the executive director, it brings me great pride and joy to continue seeing the variety of individuals and companies who provide thought leadership, issue challenges, and roll up their sleeves to drive […]
Improving Membership for You
The Concrete Foundations Association continues to make progress on efforts to help our members improve their businesses. Late last year, over the course of several meetings, the board of directors created a strategic plan for the future of our association. We identified five key areas to focus on that would help our members and the […]
Concrete Foundations Association Updates Market on Shortage of Form Ties: Shortage Estimated to Affect Residential Construction into 2022
The Concrete Foundations Association (CFA) – the leading organization serving as the voice of cast-in-place contractors – has provided an update related to the continued industry-wide effort to mitigate the current shortage of steel form ties across the North American markets. According to James Baty, Executive Director of the CFA, while the shock of the […]
