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NEW LEADERS START THEIR SERVICE – CFA’S 2019 BOARD OF DIRECTORS SELECTEES
The process has finally been completed for starting the 2019-20 fiscal year. As the many members of this Association realized through the many notices, an extended period of nominations and encouragement for participation was offered by the board’s president, Phillip Marone, this year. “I wanted to take an extra moment to encourage our members to […]
Job Posting: CONCRETE PUMP & CRANE SALES OPPORTUNITY
Are you tired of slaying the gray all day and want something cleaner with better pay? If you have some experience in the concrete industry we may want you to help us. We are looking for help in both concrete pump sales and crane sales. Both of these jobs will include on the job training […]
It Is About To Get Cold Out There
Dear CFA Members, Fall is upon us and for a large percentage of us that means we need to turn our attention to cold weather methods. Seems like only a week ago it was summer. “Best methods” are one of the many reasons to be a member of our association! In this case I am […]
CFA Members Nominated for Board of Directors
During preparation for Convention this year, it was communicated multiple times regarding seats opening up on the CFA Board of Directors for 2019 – 2022 terms. A total of five seats became available this year. Departing the Board this year were individuals serving a broad range from one term to a whopping six terms. […]
Warren McPherson Jr. 1948-2019
For many participants in the concrete industry, this summer was met with sadness in the loss of a legend and powerful advocator for our industry. Many of us served with him on ACI committees and in other arenas. His warm smile and quiet confidence always preceded his technical prowess and passionate service. – James Baty, […]
Press Release: Nox-Crete Names New President
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nox-Crete names Lori Reid new company presidentReid facilitates Nox-Crete’s goals to innovate new products, grow ESOP program Omaha, Neb., June 18, 2019 – Lori Reid has been named President of Nox-Crete Products Group, Inc., a promotion that comes three years after she joined the team as Chief Financial Officer in 2015. Nox-Crete Products […]
Magazine Issues
You Have A Very Important Decision To Make!
I’m composing this letter in my head during a recent relaxation trip to South Dakota. While in the midst of the great setting and the many casts mixed with the every attempt to stay out of business, I did find my mind fixated on CFA Convention 2015. You’ll read a lot about this event in […]
Standing Water in Prepared Footings: A Problem or a Precaution?
by JAMES R. BATY II Created: May 18, 2015 for Concrete Contractor Magazine In this column, the Concrete Foundations Association explains frequent concerns lifted by homeowners as they are engaging a contractor or during the construction process. These issues are offered to you, the concrete contractor as a way of better understanding your customer and identifying the […]
“RECRUITING KEEPERS” AND “KEEPING RECRUITS” TO BE PRESENTED AT CFA CONVENTION 2015
Are you having trouble finding and keeping good workers? You can’t miss David Whitlock’s sessions on Workforce Development, Friday, July 24 at the Williamsburg Lodge in Williamsburg, Va. Recruiting Keepers – This session will explore and discuss effective recruitment strategies for finding good workers. It will be focused specifically on what you can and cannot […]
REPLACE BASEMENT DOOR TO INCREASE SAFETY, VALUE OF HOME
NEW HAVEN, CT/May 27, 2015 – Replacing a weathered or damaged basement door can have a great impact on the safety, appearance and value of a home. It’s in the spring and summer months, after basement doors have suffered through a long winter and have fallen victim to rotted wood, rusted metal or leakage, that […]
DON’T MISS THE CFA CONVENTION 2015 KICK-OFF BASH!
We are kicking off our 2015 convention like you’ve never seen before! Experience Williamsburg like a true local! Join us for a traditional Colonial Williamsburg meal, craft beer from the local taverns and entertainment that you won’t want to miss! The Kick-Off Bash will be held with exhibitors in the exhibit hall. EXHIBIT WITH US […]
Join us for Construction Day at CFA Convention 2015
Williamsburg, Va., July 23, 2015 – Construction day will be dedicated to performance mix design. Industry experts and concrete professionals will discuss the newest technology and best practices to improving the performance of your concrete. Don’t miss our construction day seminars! Identifying the Attributes of a Good Concrete Mix Design & Production of Concrete Mix […]
2015 PROJECTS OF THE YEAR HAVE BEEN ANNOUNCED BY THE CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS ASSOCIATION
Mount Vernon, Iowa—Following evaluation by the industry and general public during the World of Concrete and online at www.cfawalls.org, the Concrete Foundations Association (CFA) has announced the recipients for the 2015 Projects of the Year. The awards will be presented publicly during CFA Convention 2015, to be held in Williamsburg, Va. July 23-25. Among the […]
CFA CONVENTION 2015 WILL BE FOCUSED ON FINDING AND MANAGING LABOR
The hottest topic for today’s contractor is, you guessed it, finding and managing a quality workforce. It’s time to start a conversation with your peers about these issues. What are your biggest challenges? What are you doing to overcome these challenges? You won’t want to miss our management seminars this year! Recruiting Keepers Keeping Recruits Bridging […]
Finding and Managing Labor Education | Networking | Certification Entertaining Kick-off Bash Awards Gala Construction Day Program Technology on Display
Contact Williamsburg Lodge at (800) 261-9530 for reservations. Ask for the Concrete Foundations Association room block. Registration opens on Tuesday May 5!
Sales of New Single-family Homes Hit Highest Mark Since Early 2008
SOURCE: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOME BUILDERS MAR 24, 2015 Regionally, new home sales increased 152.9% in the Northeast and 10.1% in the South. Sales dropped 6% in the West and 12.9% in the Midwest. Sales of newly built, single-family homes rose 7.8 percent in February to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 539,000 units from […]
Building a Seaside Foundation on the Rock
published March 2015 in by Joe Nasvik Every year the Concrete Foundation Association (CFA), based in Mt. Vernon, Iowa, holds a contest to honor the best and most difficult foundation projects of the year. So, Purinton Builders, East Granby, Connecticut, decided to submit their “Point O’ Woods” cabin retreat foundation and deck project located near Old […]
R.F. Woehrmyer – First Ohio CFA Certified Foundation Company
For Immediate Release March 13, 2015 R.F. Woehrmyer Becomes First Certified Foundation Company in Ohio Mt. Vernon, Iowa – Concrete foundations constructed in the state of Ohio will now be produced by Ohio’s first certified foundation company, R.F. Woehrmyer Concrete Construction of Minster, Ohio. The Certified Foundation Company distinction is a program rating established by […]
