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American Concrete Institute Announces New Structural Concrete Specifications
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Aug. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — The American Concrete Institute announces the availability of two important new documents for concrete industry professionals: ACI 301-16 Specifications for Structural Concrete, and the ACI Field Reference Manual. ACI 301-16 Specifications for Structural Concrete is a reference specification that an architect or engineer can apply to any […]
Dodge Data & Analytics Launches PlanRoom Service for Construction Contractor and Subcontractor Community
Free service provides secure location for users to share and access information from bid phase through project completion NEW YORK, August 3, 2016 – Dodge Data & Analytics has launched Dodge PlanRoom, an online service for contractors and subcontractors to store, manage, and share plans, specifications, and other construction documentation. Dodge PlanRoom is designed […]
Board Adopts CFA Newsletter Sponsorship Program
The CFA decided at its board meeting on Friday, October 17, 2003, in Denver, Colorado to proceed with a newsletter sponsorship program. Management has received several requests to purchase additional copies of the popular publication for distribution to customers, builders, building code officials, and within their own companies and this program makes that possible. The […]
“Build with Strength” to Provide Concrete Information and Resources for Seattle, WA Design / Build and Construction Markets
Seattle, WA – Build with Strength, a coalition of the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA), will be launching new resources, training programs, and educational content in Seattle, Washington as part of increased efforts to inform the design / build and construction communities about the advantages of concrete construction in the low- to mid-rise residential […]
Schwing America’s Concrete Pumps and Truck Mixers Now Use Valspar Coating Technology
Valspar Duraspar Passes Durability Test; Surpasses Finish and Application Test MINNEAPOLIS, May 31, 2016 – Schwing America has converted its paint coating system to the new Valspar Duraspar® Industrial Performance (IP) coatings and intermix system from The Valspar Corporation, a global coatings leader. Headquartered in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, Schwing America is the first production […]
Are You Sure You’re Training the Right Things?
Not long ago a training consultant got a call from a sales manager who said, “We need sales training!” The consultant answered, “Are you sure?” The caller explained that some of their customer service reps were doing four times the volume of others. It had to be because they were better salespeople … right? So, they […]
Magazine Issues
John Crowe Appointed President and CEO of Saint-Globain and Certainteed Corporations
Crowe to continue focus on energy efficiency and sustainability Saint-Gobain, the world’s largest building materials company, has announced the appointment of John Crowe as President and CEO of both Saint-Gobain Corporation (Saint-Gobain’s North American holding company) and CertainTeed Corporation (Saint-Gobain’s largest North American subsidiary). Crowe takes on these two roles effective September 1. As President and CEO of Saint-Gobain Corporation, Crowe will […]
Liv-Space Building Concepts
The Boman Kemp Companies in Ogden, Utah have been involved with the manufacturing and nationwide distribution of basement egress window systems for over 30 years. IRC 2009 R-310, calls out for a means of egress from every basement. Boman Kemp is the only basement window manufacturer to earn an ESR from the International Code Council: ESR #1856 In addition to […]
CFA Announces Availability of Alternate Fall Protection Plan for Members
CFA Announces Availability of Alternate Fall Protection Plan for Members Alternate Fall Protection Plan is a collaborative effort of CFA staff and key CFA member contractors Mt. Vernon, Iowa — The Concrete Foundations Association (CFA) announced today that member companies now have access to a model or draft alternate fall protection plan conforming to the requirements […]
Lavy Receives Bob Sawyer Memorial Award
2011, August 6th – Wintergreen, Virginia During this year’s Summer Convention in Wintergreen, Virginia, the CFA Board of Directors elected to honor Terry Lavy, formerly of Lavy Concrete in Piqua, Ohio with the Robert D. Sawyer Distinguished Service Award. Lavy was awarded this prestigious honor during the annual awards luncheon on Saturday afternoon by his long […]
CertainTeed’s New CertaForm™ Flexible Flatwork Form Speeds Installation of Curved Designs
(Valley Forge, Pa.) – With the introduction of CertainTeed’s new CertaForm™ flexible flatwork form, contractors can now more easily tackle curved designs for projects such as patios, driveways and decks. “CertainTeed now offers contractors a flexible form solution that helps to increase productivity by working the way they work and with the forming lumber they […]
2011 Projects of the Year: Commercial/Multi-Family
Commercial/ Multi-Family Structure 11 River MPW Construction Services Rocky River, Ohio Seeming precariously-perched on the banks of the the Rocky River in Rocky River, Ohio, the 11 River project by MPW is your selection for this category in 2011. From start to finish the project posed challenges begi ning with the fact […]
2011 Projects of the Year: Above-Grade Concrete Home
Above-Grade Concrete Home Lytle Residence Basement Contractors and Herbert Construction Company Bush, Louisiana Often times, the most successful projects are those where collaboration and high-quality construction overcomes the challenges of design and location. The CFA has long been built on the concept of networking and collaboration and this year’s winning entry to the above-grade […]
2011 Projects of the Year: Single Family Residence >5,000 sq.ft
Single Family Residence >5000 sq.ft. Balboa Blvd Project Ekedal Concrete Newport Beach, California A staple in our awards program these past few years has been Ekedal Concrete and some of the masterpiece challenges that they have landed up and down the West Coast. Truly amazing foundations perched or built into the cliffs in communities […]
2011 Projects of the Year Overall Grand Project: Single Family Residence >5,000 sq.ft.
Single Family Residence >5,000 sq.ft. Private Residence River City Foundations Louisville, Kentucky They say that everything is bigger in Texas but not to be outdone, this year’s number one project as voted online by visitors to our website, is from the great state of Kentucky. River City Foundations, a CFA member since 2005, submitted […]
Scott Smith Receives 2010 Robert D. Sawyer Award
During the CFA Summer Convention in Branson, Missouri, Scott Smith of MPW Construction Services was awarded the Robert D. Sawyer Distinguished Service Award. The Summer Convention was held August 4-6, 2010 at the Chateau on the Lake, Branson, Missouri. Last year’s winner, Barry Herbert of Herbert Construction, recognized Smith as this year’s recipient. “Scott is the type of person who makes the CFA such a great organization,” states […]
2011 CFA PROJECTS OF THE YEAR
Summer Convention is just around the corner and with it comes our focus on many of the best CFA features in all regards. One of the most significant and underutilized opportunities is the CFA Projects of the Year program. Each year, as a member of the CFA, you have the opportunity to look back at projects you’ve completed that offered the biggest challenges or were the […]
A Lover of Concrete? Head to Virginia in August!
Over the last few weeks, my travels have taken me to the 4 corners of Virginia. I have to say, I believe this is the most beautiful place to be found anywhere in the USA.The mountains and the valleys, the rivers and the oceans, the parkways and the byways all bear testimony to this. No wonder the state slogan is “Virginia is for […]
