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2017 Projects of the Year | Commercial Project
All Points Anson Building 8A Commercial Project Custom Concrete Westfield, Indiana The casual observer may look upon concrete slabs as a basic and perhaps the easiest form of cast-in-place to complete. Those who have undertaken the challenge on any SOG will not likely agree and will be quick to add that the commercial slab with […]
2017 Projects of the Year | Single-Family Residence 2000-5000 SF
Bashan Lake Residence Single-Family Residence 2,000 to 5,000 sq.ft. Talpey Construction Westbrook, Connecticut Bigger houses in tall, sloping lots are a formula for complex foundations and an opportunity for achieving striking quality. That was the result of this residential foundation located in East Haddam, Connecticut. “The site offered 22 ft. of elevation change between the […]
2017 Projects of the Year | Single-Family Residence Under 2000 SF
Blue Willow Ridge Nest #3 Single-Family Residence Under 2,000 sq.ft. SCW Footings & Foundations Salt Lake City, Utah The intrigue of the residential foundation that is under 2,000 sq.ft. is often overlooked in today’s construction economy, where bigger is spectacular and ostentatious is attractive. Some of the most challenging projects, however, come in small packages. […]
2017 Projects of the Year Overall Grand Project: Going Out On A Limb Is Easier Than Building On A Cliff…
The 2017 Projects of the Year Awards… continued excellence in the field of cast-in-place concrete. OVERALL GRAND PROJECT OF THE YEAR Single Family Residence Over 5,000 sq.ft. Aerie Residence by Ekedal Concrete, Inc., Newport Beach, California Corona Del Mar, California 15,000 sq.ft. Single Family Residence Canadian novelist David Bergen once quipped, “I think a construction […]
Residential Building Down in May
Dodge Data & Analytics Report for June 2017 New Construction Starts in May Edge Up One Percent Public Works Construction Strengthens, But Nonresidential Building and Housing Recede NEW YORK – June 21, 2017 – At a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $651.2 billion, new construction starts in May increased a slight 1% from April, according […]
Hiring – CDL driver Class B/Laborer
We’re Hiring! – CDL driver class B/Laborer Who: Peachey’s Poured Walls, Inc. Where: 94 Long Lane – Belleville, Pa. 17004 Contact: peacheyspouredwalls@embarqmail.com 717-483-0109 – Barry Starting wage: $18-$22 per hour Join a great company and CFA member concrete contracting company and put your skills to work.
Magazine Issues
William L. “Bill” Esker (61) of Teutopolis Passes – J.B. Esker
William “Bill” L. Esker, 61 of Teutopolis, passed away on Monday, May 27th surrounded by his family at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri. Funeral services will be held at St. Francis of Assisi Church, Teutopolis. The visitation will be Thursday, May 30th from 3-7 PM. A parish wake service & rosary will follow at […]
AT A GLANCE: Six tornado rumors corrected
BY CARRIE COPPERNOLL, As posted to the Oklahoman.com In the chaotic hours and days after the tornado Monday, rumors spread. Firsthand information became third-hand information, and facts were lost in translation. Misinformation was broadcast and printed. Here are six rumors you probably heard this week and the correct information. 1. Children at Plaza Towers […]
CFA Now Offers Members a Hot Line
Have you ever wondered how other contractors attack a problem, find a solution or answer a question that has been puzzling you? Are you interested in testing your company structure, logistical systems, insurance policies or other business culture issues against respected peers? You’ve asked and we’ve listened. Although there are two different online forums available […]
Basements scarce in tornado-prone Oklahoma City area; here’s why
By Tom Watkins, CNN (as posted to http://www.cnn.com/) Country star Toby Keith tours the damage in his hometown of Moore, Oklahoma on ‘AC360’ tonight, 8pm ET. (CNN) — It’s one of the most familiar pieces of advice from authorities to people in the path of a tornado: Get into your basement. Yet few homes in the Oklahoma City area have […]
OSHA extends compliance date for crane operator certification requirements
WASHINGTON – The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has announced that it will propose to extend the compliance date for the crane operator certification requirement by three years to Nov. 10, 2017. The proposal would also extend to the same date the existing phase-in requirement that employers ensure that their operators are qualified to operate the […]
Free Webinar on OSHA’s New Hazard Communication Requirements
The July 25 event is designed to answer some of the most common questions OSHA has received in the first year of Hazard Communication 2012 implementation The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) revised its Hazard Communication Standard to align with the United Nations’ Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals […]
OSHA’s new Crane Regulations Become Effective May 23rd
Are you aware that on May 23rd, the final ruling by OSHA (August 2010) takes effect for underground construction and demolition? “It is important that construction workers in these sectors receive the same safety protections as other construction workers,” said Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health Dr. David Michaels. “Extending this […]
Adding Water to Concrete: What’s a little water going to hurt?
By Bill Meek and Jim Turici From: Concrete Construction April 2013 Have you ever been at a concrete placement when someone said, “How about adding some water to that load?” But is it acceptable to add water on site? Water addition to a load of concrete may or may not be acceptable depending on the parameters that […]
Irving Equipment Sells Largest Concrete Pump in North America During WOC 2013
This year’s World of Concrete in Las Vegas was a highly successful event for Irving Equipment. Irving once again proved to be one of the dominant forces in the industry, with the sale of the largest concrete pump in North America; a Concord 65-meter, which sold during the show. In addition, our display was complete with quality equipment […]
8 Steps To Prevent Construction Site Theft
by Kimberly Hegeman, originally published on ForConstructionPros.com Theft and vandalism account for $1 billion a year in losses and other costs to contractors; here’s how to prevent it from happening at your jobsites Construction equipment and material theft is big business, and it’s growing. Estimates say that theft and vandalism account for $1 billion a year in losses and other costs to builders, a number […]
What Does the Future Hold?
The following article is a synopsis of the January 16, 2013 PCA Market Intelligence Residential Construction Outlook. For a pdf of the full report, contact Ed Sauter (esauter@cfawalls.org) or Jim Baty (jbaty@cfawalls.org). RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION OUTLOOK Conditioned pessimism. That is the term Ed Sullivan, chief economist for the Portland Cement Association, used to describe the attitude and outlook of citizens, businesses […]
Post-Injury Testing
To efficiently and effectively manage workers’ compensation claims, many companies have implemented a program for injured workers to undergo a physical capability evaluation and functional assessment of the major muscle groups of knees, shoulders and low back along their entire range of motion in both extension and flexion. This evaluation will show the injured worker’s current physical abilities and aid […]
