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Innovative Contractor of the Year: Bulletproof Walls Inc., dba TCB Walls Inc.
An industry with as much history as cast-in-place concrete may appear as if practices and systems are no longer evolving. While new technologies using computers and advanced mechanics or logic are often brought to light, many times the most innovative solutions are initiated by the contractors themselves, tapping their experience and creativity to find a […]
National Associate of the Year: Owens Corning Infrastructure Solutions
National Associate members are the primary supplier and manufacturing members of the association, which can be found in the CFA’s active Products and Services Directory. The Associate of the Year award honors one of the many National Associate members (a company or an individual) for their commitment to supporting and growing the association. Their efforts […]
Kick-Start Member of the Year: Curtis Cowgill, Nies Foundations
The most valuable part of joining an organization is diving in and finding the networking, interaction, support, and resources beneficial to your company’s goals. In honor of the value of jumping in, the CFA Board of Directors developed a new award in 2015 that honors the intentional exploration of the professional network found in the […]
Golden Tie Membership Development Award: Western Forms
The award luncheon began with a new award recognition as Jason Ells, who is the CFA president and the executive vice president for Custom Concrete of Westfield, Indiana, stepped up to the microphone. “The Golden Tie Award is something we’ve been developing for a while within the Board of Directors,” he said. “We recognize that […]
Lighthouse After School
Stephens and Smith Concrete Construction participates with a Trades/Industry Program Attracting tomorrow’s workforce to the concrete industry involves fostering early engagement and understanding of the field. Introducing high school students to construction trades through a structured workshop approach holds immense potential in shaping their perception of and interest in concrete careers. “Our TIP program is […]
Holiday Blues: How To Manage Seasonal Depression
The holiday season is often seen as a time of joy, family gatherings, and celebrations. However, it’s important to recognize that not everyone shares in this festive spirit. For some, this time of year can be challenging, filled with feelings that are less about joy and more about coping with stress or sadness. This lesser-discussed […]
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Caught in Action
Often, the menial tasks of the construction environment go unnoticed or unrewarded. Contractors tend to consider the major schedule stages and the completion of the project in general as the time to appreciate overall accomplishments. Yet, thriving company cultures are built on identifying the important in-between steps. In January, The Bartley Corporation demonstrated this value, […]
Atrapado en acción
A menudo, las tareas no especializadas del entorno de la construcción pasan desapercibidas o sin recompensas. Los contratistas tienden a considerar las principales etapas del calendario y la finalización del proyecto en general como el momento de apreciar los logros comunes. Sin embargo, las culturas empresariales prósperas se construyen con la identificación de los pasos […]
Cómo reconectar el cerebro para el éxito
De Margaret Graziano El cerebro humano es increíblemente adaptable. Tiene el potencial de cambiar, aprender y crecer a lo largo de nuestra vida. Sin embargo, la creencia de que las habilidades y la inteligencia son estáticas hace que muchas personas lo saboteen sin saberlo actuando con una mentalidad fija. Los estudios demuestran que esta mentalidad […]
¿Cómo define la estabilidad en su empresa de concreto?
De Bill Humbert, www.RecruiterGuy.com Nuestro país está evolucionando: cambian las perspectivas, se ajustan las políticas de inmigración e incluso se está remodelando el tamaño de nuestro gobierno. Como en cualquier transformación, habrá resistencia y consecuencias imprevistas. Algunos de estos cambios pueden tener un impacto positivo en su empresa, mientras que otros pueden plantear retos. Este […]
Volver a construir mejor: A favor de las viviendas de concreto
De Joe Nasvik Los recientes incendios de Los Ángeles provocaron la mayor cantidad de daños por fuego jamás vista en el país. Para muchas personas, la vida pasó de la normalidad a la desesperación absoluta en cuestión de horas. Casas de todo tipo, desde modernas y tradicionales, nuevas y viejas, con revestimiento de estuco, con […]
Por qué es importante hacerse miembro
De Scott Renfroe – foundationbuilders.com «Respuestas técnicas críticas» – Recientemente hemos completado un gran proyecto de cimentación comercial para un cliente habitual. El contratista general valora nuestra experiencia y calidad, pero tenía dudas sobre este proyecto porque sus compradores, que son ingenieros, se preguntaban si los cimientos debían verterse con clima frío y si había […]
¡Le vemos!
Construir la mano de obra del mañana a través del Programa de Aprendizaje para Jóvenes de Wisconsin En marzo, los profesionales del sector se reunieron en el evento «BUILD MY TALENT», organizado por la Lakeland Builders Association y la Racine Kenosha Builders Association en Wisconsin, para mostrar cómo el Programa de Aprendizaje para Jóvenes (YA, […]
La CFA anuncia el nuevo programa de transporte de mercancías para asociaciones
La CFA ha firmado un acuerdo con ESTES Association Solutions para ayudar a sus miembros a obtener servicios fiables de transporte de mercancías. ESTES es el mayor transportista privado de mercancías de Norteamérica. Cuando los miembros de CFA se inscriban en el programa, disfrutarán de precios exclusivos para miembros, soporte dedicado y acceso a la […]
World of Concrete 2025—Una atmósfera eléctrica
De Trenton Baty, Director de membresía y marketing La Concrete Foundations Association (CFA) comenzó el año satisfactoriamente, con una exitosa presencia en el World of Concrete (WOC), nuestro primer gran evento bajo la nueva dirección de AOE. Nuestro puesto fue un punto de referencia de la actividad, proporcionando una oportunidad para volver a conectar con […]
World of Concrete 2025—An Electric Atmosphere
By Trenton Baty, Membership & Marketing Director The Concrete Foundations Association (CFA) started the year on a high note with a successful presence at World of Concrete (WOC), our first major event under AOE’s new management. Our booth was a focal point of activity, providing an opportunity to reconnect with long-standing members while also welcoming […]
CFA Announces New Association Freight Program
CFA has an agreement with Estes Association Solutions to help members secure reliable freight transportation services. Estes is the largest privately owned freight carrier in North America. When CFA members enroll in the program, they will enjoy exclusive membership pricing, dedicated support, and access to Estes’ full suite of freight shipping services. “Estes has LTL […]
We See You!
Building Tomorrow’s Workforce Through Wisconsin’s Youth Apprenticeship Program In March, industry professionals gathered at the “BUILD MY TALENT” event, hosted by the Lakeland Builders Association and Racine Kenosha Builders Association in Wisconsin, to showcase how the Youth Apprenticeship (YA) Program is shaping the future of construction by providing high school students with hands-on, real-world experience. […]
