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U.S. Department of Labor’s OSHA Extends Compliance Date for Electronically Submitting Injury, Illness Reports to December 15, 2017
WASHINGTON, DC – To allow affected employers additional time to become familiar with a new electronic reporting system launched on August 1, 2017, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has extended the date by which employers must electronically report injury and illness data through the Injury Tracking Application (ITA) to December 15, 2017. […]
Seven Lessons Learned From Firing 300 People
Over the course of many years, I’ve fired more than 300 employees at our concrete construction company. The list of reasons for the dismissals is long and varied. I’ve fired people because they’ve caused problems on job sites, refused to take direction from their Foremen, stolen from the company or coworkers, been under the influence […]
Code Compliance with Insulated Concrete Form Foundations
Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) are increasingly being used as foundations in commercial and residential projects. Part of the reason is that ICFs naturally help comply with increasingly strict energy codes. While many are familiar with ICFs for above-grade walls, their benefits transfer to foundations as well. Energy code compliance, quicker more efficient construction, and safer […]
Planning for the Future Workforce
Understanding how to recruit, train, and motivate a younger generation is helping create successful industry leaders – and social media is helping. by Tina Grady Barbaccia, AEC Editorial Specialist, Constructive Communication, Inc. One of the common stories in concrete construction that remains today is that of the son or daughter who began working with […]
Recharging Your Leadership
CFA Board of Directors adds four new faces for 2017-2020 By James Baty Like most organizations, the Board of Directors is the governing body for the Concrete Foundations Association (CFA). It consists of leaders volunteering their time, attention and financial resources in response to their pride and passion for this industry. As the CFA fiscal […]
SCHWING AMERICA ACQUIRES ASSETS OF LOOP BELT INDUSTRIES
ST. PAUL, MINN. (September 29, 2017) – Schwing America, worldwide designer, manufacturer and distributor of premium concrete production and handling equipment, announced the closing of transaction for the purchase of all the assets of Loop Belt Industries, makers of high-quality truck mounted telescopic conveyors. “We are thrilled to acquire the assets of Loop Belt Industries […]
Magazine Issues
Residential Construction Spending Hits Highest Level Since August 2008
Residential Construction Spending Hits Highest Level Since August 2008 Source: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOME BUILDERS Created: October 22, 2013 Total private residential construction spending rose 1.2% in August and is 18.7% higher than a year ago, with all segments showing growth Total private residential construction spending is at its highest level since August 2008. Private residential […]
CFA Announces Call for Entries for 2014 Projects of the Year Awards
Mt. Vernon, Iowa (October 10, 2013) — The Concrete Foundations Association (CFA) – the voice and established authority for the residential concrete industry – has announced the call for entries for the “2014 Projects of the Year” competition. The Projects of the Year is a free, competition for members of the CFA providing evidence of […]
CFA Elects New Board Members
Mt. Vernon, Iowa (Oct 10, 2013) — The Concrete Foundations Association (CFA) – a North American association serving as the voice and recognized authority for the residential concrete industry – announces the arrival of two new members to the Board of Directors. During the CFA Annual Convention, held this summer at the Hyatt Tamaya in […]
Marvin Earl Bolten Obituary
The CFA was notified of the passing of a former active member from Texas this summer. Many long-time members will remember the energy of Marvin Bolten. Barry Herbert of Herbert Construction Co. writes, “When I first joined the CFA in 1991, Marv was active and if I remember correctly, he was on the board the first […]
ThermalDrain™ Chosen as Finalist for 2013 RISE® Durable Product Awards
Cleveland-based GMX, Inc.’s ThermalDrain nonwoven drain protection board is a finalist for the 2013 RISE Durable Product Awards. The award recognizes and rewards innovation in new, durable products that utilize nonwoven fabrics in a way that expands the usage of nonwovens in the consumer or industrial marketplace. Cleveland, Ohio – GMX, Inc.’s premier recycled […]
Irving Equipment Announces Arrival of Loop Belt® Truck Mounted Conveyors
Irving Equipment is pleased to announce the arrival of Loop Belt® truck mounted conveyors. Offering the LB32T4 and LB40T5 models, they are 100% designed, patented, and built in the US. Boasting several brand new patents on each model, with others pending, both units offer advantages and applications that outperform other competitive placing systems. Loop Belt® […]
Oil on Rebar
by JAMES R. BATY II As published by Concrete Contractor Magazine. Created: August 21, 2013 The Concrete Foundations Association explains the code reference and common misconceptions regarding oil on rebar for residential concrete. Question: On several of our most recent residential projects, the inspector in our area has been complicating our pour schedule when finding form oil over-sprayed […]
Schwing SPTO 4000 is a Valuable Tool for Concrete Pumpers and Contractors
ST. PAUL, MN.—August 5, 2013. Schwing’s SPTO 4000 is a compact package that provides high volume performance for commercial work. This unit utilizes the truck’s engine to power the concrete pump, providing impressive output and distance capabilities. The SPTO 4000 pump kit handles concrete mixes with up to 2.5-inch aggregate for high utilization on commercial […]
2013 Projects of the Year: Commercial/Multi-Family
Commercial/Multi-family Clifton Pointe MPW Construction Services Lakewood, Ohio The final project of the year recipient for 2013 is in the category for commercial or multi-family structure by Modern Pored Walls, Inc. The 12,600 sq.ft. Clifton Pointe is a three building, seventeen-unit development sitting on a ½-acre site, 150 feet above a river. The challenge of […]
2013 Projects of the Year: Single Family Residence 2,000-5,000 sq.ft.
Single Family Residence 2,000-5,000 sq.ft. Private Residence Herbert Construction Marietta Georgia The mid-size foundation winner this year is a private residence in Marietta, Georgia by Herbert Construction Company. While the idea of the mid-size residence is often pictured with regular geometry and relatively plain structural conditions, the building sites in and around Marietta add significantly […]
2013 Projects of the Year: Single Family Residence < 2,000 sq.ft.
Single Family Residence <2,000 sq.ft. Private Residence Doggett Concrete Charlotte, North Carolina Demonstrating that small projects are many times as challenging as the monster foundations is this private residence by Doggett Concrete, Inc. of Charlotte, NC. Located in Charlotte, this 1,200 square foot basement was combined with a 2,500 crawl space and was part […]
2013 Projects of the Year: Above Grade Concrete Home
Above Grade Concrete Home Private Residence on Lake Hiawasee Basement Contractors Lake Hiawasee, Edmond, Oklahoma Receiving the top recognition for above grade concrete homes this year is a private residence on Lake Hiawasee in Edmond, Oklahoma by Basement Contractors, also of Edmond, Oklahoma. The home is a 3,758 square foot, sophisticated architectural and construction […]
