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Sauter to be Honored During World of Concrete
Ed Sauter will retire as Executive Director of the CFA at the end of 2014. World of Concrete will officially celebrate his legacy after 22 years of service. 1993 – ED SAUTER BECAME THE FIFTH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR THE CONCRETE FOUNDATION ASSOCIATION and began expanding the benefits of membership as well as increasing the Association’s […]
2014 Projects of the Year: Private Single-Family Residence >5,000 sq.ft.
Private Single-Family Residence >5,000 sq.ft. Norman Home Basement Contractors of Edmond, Oklahoma Norman, Oklahoma The final project to receive recognition this year represents the large-scale single-family residences over 5,000 square feet category. Basement Contractors from Edmond, Oka. submitted this challenging project that consisted of complex footings, tall foundation wall heights, concrete floors throughout all levels […]
2014 Projects of the Year: Private Residence Foundation < 2000 sq.ft.
Private Residence Foundation <2000 Marietta Home Herbert Construction Marietta, Georgia The project award this year for foundations under 2,000 square feet goes to Herbert Construction of Marietta, Ga. for a very complex foundation system that accommodated severe elevation change and complex forming heights for such a relatively small footprint. Most projects of this size are […]
2014 Projects of the Year: Commercial/ Multi Family
Commercial/Multi-family Condominium Project Basement Contractors of Edmond, Oklahoma Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Entered by Basement Contractors of Edmond, Okla., this year’s recipient of the Project of the Year for commercial and multi-family projects is a complex and impressive foundation system for condominiums in an urban setting in Oklahoma City. “The original plan called for […]
2014 Projects of the Year Overall Grand Prize: Private Residence Foundation (2,000 to 5,000 sq.ft.)
Private Residence Foundation 2000-5000 sq.ft. Private Residence Hottmann Construction Company, Inc Dane, Wisconsin This year’s overall grand project was completed by Hottmann Construction Company, Inc. of Dane, Wis. It is also the winning entry in the single-family residence category for 2,000 to 5,000 square foot projects. Peers viewing this project during the World […]
A New American National Standard For Material Placement Safety
RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ALL PERSONNEL ON A CONCRETE POUR ARE NOW SPECIFIED IN ASME B30-2014 The American National Standard for material placement system safety is ASME B30.27. (Material placement systems are concrete pumps and concrete conveyors.) ASME has released B30.27-2014. It is currently available as an electronic download and as a printed booklet. The date of issuance […]
Magazine Issues
Innovative Product Reshapes Concrete Use Forever
By SARAH WRIGHT | The Municipal In areas with harsh winter conditions, concrete takes a beating. Common deicers can result in calcium oxychloride growth that rots concrete joints, and freeze-and-thaw cycles cause surface delamination or scaling. Such deterioration proves frustrating when it occurs well before the concrete’s life expectancy is up. However, an innovative product […]
A New Year Brings Forth New Leaders
Introducing the New Board Members for the Concrete Foundations Association It is hard for many to believe how quickly the time flies, yet here we are in February with half the fiscal year already behind the Association and a race to the finish already in mind. This race has more than one meaning and significant […]
Comparing Innovative Concrete Material Options for a Residential Home
It’s no secret that the unparalleled COVID-19 pandemic has had some unpredictable impacts on industries worldwide. For the first time since 2010, the cost of construction has fallen. However, material costs are rising. In June alone, raw material costs rose by 2.2%. The price of lumber jumped 16.5% in July and is up 19% overall. […]
Bartley Corp – 50 Years in Business
A founding member of the Concrete Foundations Association, two generations of Board presidents and now Legacy Committee members, a Certified Residential Foundation Company and a host of awards, Bartley Corp is a celebrated CFA member. It is their engagement and active involvement in this Association and all of the organizations they are committed to, sharing […]
Celebrating Membership Anniversaries
Every year during Concrete Foundations Convention, members are recognized for the membership milestones they have achieved. This year, with the event held in a virtual campus, the ceremonial Awards banquet was set-aside and the Projects of the Year competition held live during the week for viewing and voting. Milestone anniversaries are celebrated for just about […]
Congratulations…O’Risky Excavating Turns 25!
O’Risky Excavating has been a member of the Concrete Foundations Association since 2014. President and owner, Jeff O’Risky, now serves as a member (2018) of the Board of Directors and has been an active participant in networking within the Association since joining. “Jeff has been one of those guys you just immediately feel energy from,” […]
Joe Carr, Custom Concrete (1934-2021)
The Concrete Foundations Association owes considerable gratitude to Joe Carr of Custom Concrete (member since 1986) a true pioneer in this industry. His passing leaves both a hole in the spirit that established this Association and a legacy of leadership to continue building the future. “Joe had a very influential part in allowing me to […]
Why Wait to Form Walls on Cold-Weather Footings?
by JAMES R. BATY II As most contractors realize, it is quite normal for walls to still be formed on footings the next day (or two) during the colder months of December to March. While concrete does gain strength at a slower rate during this time of the year, the footing concrete placed with just […]
Getting Paid
Among the many advancements this Association has made for its members over the last decade, the growing affinity programs, those services and contract opportunities that bring you significant discounts or performance advantages, are among our greatest source of pride. One such program is that from C2C Resources, a global commercial collections agency. Established at the […]
Five Areas of Focus
The Board of Directors of the Concrete Foundations Association (CFA) got together late last year to determine the direction of the association for the next several years. The strategic planning meeting spanned three days and covered issues regarding the foundation industry. Our goal for the meeting was to determine how to improve our members’ businesses, […]
Amazing Leaders…Amazing Minds!
This past October, the Board of Directors completed a three-day Strategic Planning event. The first such effort since 2012, our collective energies were still focused on the same general sense of goals and strategies, though constantly adapting to fit the needs of the membership and the industry. In nearly a decade that plan had been […]
Bartley Corp in Middle Tennessee is Open for Business
Silver Spring, MD (February 3, 2021) Bartley Corp in Middle Tennessee is Open for Business The Bartley Corporation announces the opening of a new location that will provide concrete construction based in Springfield Tennessee. Aiming to meet the increasing demand for qualified contractors in Nashville’s booming housing market, the company has established a new team under […]
