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WANTED: Independent Sales Reps (National & International)
Seeking experienced, veteran Independent Sales Reps with concrete coatings knowledge. Applicant must have excellent customer service and follow up skills. Professional Products Direct is a company developed with both the professional contractor and DIY customer in mind, selling only through qualified distribution channels. Professional Products Direct has gathered together some of the top talent in […]
Obituary: Kristine Martinson (Dave Martinson)
It is with deep sympathy and sadness that we provide this obituary for the wife of Dave Martinson of Martinson Construction, Waterloo, Iowa. Kristine was present at many CFA events including the Concrete Foundations Convention year after year, often with their kids along for the fun. Kristine J. Martinson, 52, of Cedar Falls, died […]
Tim Neubauer Awarded Outstanding Safety Professional of the Year
[Raleigh, NC] – Tim Neubauer, President of Evolution Safety Resources, was granted the prestigious Outstanding Safety Professional of the Year Award from Columbia Southern University (CSU). The award was established in 2016 with the goal of recognizing members of the Occupational Safety and Health networkor their dedication, professionalism, and accomplishments within the industry. Although more […]
Tricks of the Trade – “Winter Scaffold Brackets”
This issue’s Tricks of the Trade is shared by a CFA board member in the spirit of continuing to share great ideas and to challenge you, the reader, to consider the ways you overcome annoying details and situations to be more effective and economical in your work. If you are from an active CFA member […]
Aerial Photography Technology, Old and New
By: Mitch Bloomquist and James Baty | Concrete Foundations Association Drones continue to be a very hot topic these days. Whether you attend World of Concrete, pay attention to the news media or pay attention to the photos posted throughout social media, the age of drones is here. The news offers a wide variety of […]
Increase Profits by Creating Systems in Your Company
Let me ask you a personal question. When you wake up in the morning and you get ready for work, do you always do things in the same order? Here’s what I mean: When I wake up on a weekday, I do the same tasks in the same order, every time. I first grab my […]
Magazine Issues
Monarch Materials Group to Release New Product Catalog
ADEL, IOWA – June 24, 2014 – Monarch Materials Group, Inc. (www.monmatgrp.com), the premier window system supplier to the homebuilding and remodeling industry, is releasing the New Monarch Product Catalog. Monarch is the leader in producing high quality, specially engineered solutions for below grade basement applications. Monarch provides a full-line of products for basement […]
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 […]
Management Corner: Drug and Alcohol Testing Clearinghouse Comments
CFA MEMBER, FOLEY CARRIER SERVICES HAS SUBMITTED COMMENTS TO THE FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY ADMINISTRATION REGARDING THE PROPOSED DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING CLEARINGHOUSE. While there was a lot to like about the rules, they feel that FMCSA needs to make some practical changes before they are ready. This update is republished from their Fast-FaxTM to keep you better […]
The Social Age Evolutionary Workplace
…VERY LITTLE HAS CHANGED IN HOW WE HIRE AND MANAGE STAFF – WHICH HAS LED TO LOW EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT AND PRODUCTIVITY AND HIGH EMPLOYEE TURNOVER….WE MUST EVOLVE OUR BUSINESS PRACTICES… by Kim Seeling Smith The war for talent is over and talent has won. Technology and globalization have dramatically changed the way we work over the last 20 […]
Management Corner: 10 Steps to Reduce Employment Related Risk
ATTEND CFA CONVENTION IN SANDUSKY, OHIO FOR MORE FROM DAVID WHITLOCK ABOUT EMPLOYER ISSUES As we are now about halfway through 2014, it is a perfect time to take the temperature of your employment compliance. There are a number of important changes in the law as well as compliance matters that you need to stay on […]
MOVING UP, MOVING FORWARD
NEW MEMBERS | NEW BENEFITS | STRONG FOUNDATIONS This is an exciting time for the Concrete Foundations Association. Many of you are part of that energy and excitement and many of you are benefitting from it. At no time in the last decade has membership been growing as fast as it is right now and […]
40 Years of Evolution Another Milestone
The CFA will celebrate its 40th year of service to the residential concrete foundation industry at this year’s Summer Convention in Sandusky, Ohio. I have been with the CFA for just over half of that time. During that period, a lot has happened to the nation; the concrete industry; technology; our member businesses, and the […]
This Experience Has Served Me
Isn’t it enjoyable to see good people do good work? We are blessed to have a strong team of impressive individuals at our foundation company. Our team has a nice blend of people in different stages of their lives, and their careers. To be successful, we need a mix of new learners, skilled workers, coordinators, […]
Visible Pour Lines – Are They A Problem?
This article was originally written for and published in Concrete Contractor magazine by ForConstructionPros.com on May 16, 2014. What to do when customers worry the pour line is a crack in their new concrete. Question: A recent project we were completing was held up when our homeowner ventured to the site to see the […]
Exciting Business Opportunity Available for Enthusiastic Self Starter
Exciting Business Opportunity Available for Enthusiastic Self Starter Western Forms, the world’s leading innovator, manufacturer, and supplier of aluminum concrete forming systems is seeking a Regional Sales Representative for the Northeastern United States. Responsibilities: • Work personally with concrete contractors and dealers. • Manage current and new business, demonstrating how your customers can reduce costs […]
Precise Forms Announces Retirement of Vice President, Jim Crain
After 45 years of industry service, Crain sets sights on a new future June 11, 2014 – Bates City, Missouri Precise Forms, Inc., manufacturer of aluminum cast-in-place concrete forming products and accessories, proudly announces changes to its leadership with the retirement of long-time Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Jim Crain. “It is […]
CFA Foundation Fundamentals
Positive Drainage…Curing Compound…Fluid Pressure? What were those words the foundation contractor used during our meeting yesterday? Construction projects, like so many other business endeavors, are not without communication problems between parties. Many are associated with terminology that is common to the contractor, yet distinctly foreign to the customer or owner. Although the following list of […]
