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How to Rewire Your Brain for Success
The human brain is incredibly adaptable. It holds the potential to change, learn and grow throughout our lives. However, many people unknowingly sabotage this by operating with a fixed mindset, the belief that abilities and intelligence are static. Research shows that this mindset limits personal and professional success, as well as discourages positive change. On […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Robert D. Sawyer Distinguished Service Award: Bruce Neale, Modern Foundations
The Robert D. Sawyer Award, named on behalf of Bob Sawyer, the first executive director of the CFA, is the most prestigious recognition that can be offered to a member of the concrete foundation industry. The award recognizes individuals who give tirelessly of their time and resources to serve the industry. “Bob Sawyer took the […]
Contractor of the Year: Doggett Concrete Construction
The most frequently awarded recognition from the CFA historically has been the Contractor of the Year award. This recognizes the industry contributions of a poured wall contractor and often shows the great efforts the contractor makes to benefit more than just their company’s location and position—how they work toward the greater goals of the association […]
Magazine Issues
On the Ground in Utah — CFA Executive Retreat
By Trenton Baty, Membership & Marketing Director Spring has been full speed ahead for the CFA and our members. From project backlogs to planning major events like CFACON25, the pace has been nonstop. That’s why the CFA Executive Retreat in Salt Lake City came at the perfect time—it was a chance to step away from […]
WE SEE YOU: Celebrating Our Crews for Their Commitment to Safety!
N S Giles, CFA member from Bangor, Maine, is in the middle of commercial concrete work on the Mayflower Hill Residence Hall Project where they are celebrating 130 days injury-free with a team Safety Lunch! Project Overview: Construction of a new 112,000 sq. ft. residence hall on Colby College campus, designed to house 217 juniors […]
Why Membership Matters: Capturing Concrete from a New Perspective
Featuring Nate Salter, Mint Drone Shots When Nate Salter launched Mint Drone Shots, he wasn’t just starting a business, he was stepping into a new industry, building a bridge between the concrete construction industry and the wider world. Armed with a drone, a sharp eye and a deep appreciation for the grit behind the craft, […]
Caught In Action
Often, friendly crew competition is one of the ways to inspire quality to increase within your company. Even the everyday, mundane tasks can be claimed as recognition of the great work that is accomplished for the customer. CFA contractor member, Coello & Associates from Waukesha, Wisconsin recently evidenced this through social media with the self-proclaimed […]
A Human Writer versus ChatGPT: A Live Debate
By Danny Judge, Tier 3 Technology Solutions A guy can only write so many articles about how fast AI is improving and why organizations should take precautions, so I decided to show you instead. I staged a live debate—a content writer versus ChatGPT, duking it out over who is the better writer. The Preparation: I […]
Design and Construction of GFRP Reinforced Residential Concrete
By Danielle Kleinhaus, Mateenbar Composite Reinforcements Greetings fellow CFA members! Is your crew tired of hauling steel rebar around your job sites? Are you sick of looking at rusty rebar and rust stains on your concrete? With this article, I want to introduce you to a construction innovation that you can apply to your business […]
The Limits of Colloidal Silica for Concrete Densification, Strength and Abrasion Resistance
By Derick Rainey, Vice President Nox-Crete Inc. This white paper has been reproduced with approval from Nox-Crete Inc. Executive Summary This white paper critically examines the claims surrounding colloidal silica as a densifier for Type 1L concrete, specifically regarding its efficacy for enhancing strength, densification and abrasion resistance. While colloidal silica is widely promoted for […]
Building Back Better: Concrete and Fire
The second article in a series about concrete housing By Joe Nasvik There are many ways to build a concrete home; the most popular methods today include removable form, precast concrete, grout-filled concrete block, and insulating concrete forms (ICF). Concrete homes can be very expensive modern constructions, built to look like any other house on […]
Cru Concrete Gives High School Students Hands-On Learning about Rewarding Careers in Concrete Construction
The American construction industry is one of the largest in the world, with a commitment to quality, safety and longevity. And within the United States, Wisconsin stands out as a great place to be a construction worker. According to the Associated Builders and Contractors’ 10th annual Merit Shop Scorecard released in December 2024, Wisconsin ranks […]
La Edición Primavera 2025 de la Revista Concrete Facts ya Disponible en Español
La Concrete Foundations Association (CFA) se complace en anunciar la edición en español de la última publicación de su revista sectorial, Concrete Facts. Publicada trimestralmente tanto en inglés como en español, Concrete Facts ofrece valiosos conocimientos , experiencia técnica y actualizaciones de la industria para los profesionales de concreto que hablan inglés o español en […]
Concrete Facts Magazine Spring 2025 Issue Now Available in Spanish
The Concrete Foundations Association (CFA) is excited to highlight the Spanish-language edition of the latest issue of its industry magazine, Concrete Facts. Released quarterly in both English and Spanish, Concrete Facts delivers high-value insights, technical expertise and industry updates to English- and Spanish-speaking concrete professionals across North America and beyond. According to James Baty, Executive […]
How to Rewire Your Brain for Success
The human brain is incredibly adaptable. It holds the potential to change, learn and grow throughout our lives. However, many people unknowingly sabotage this by operating with a fixed mindset, the belief that abilities and intelligence are static. Research shows that this mindset limits personal and professional success, as well as discourages positive change. On […]
