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Out of Plumb May Not Mean Damaged and Unsafe
As published in Concrete Contractor Magazine. Question: The foundation for my new home has one wall showing two vertical cracks and the top of the wall is not even with the base of the wall. I’m concerned the backfilling has pushed the wall in and the building inspector wants an engineer to certify the wall […]
2015 Projects of the Year: Private Residence Foundation (>5000 sq.ft.)
Private Residence Foundation >5000 sq.ft. Acworth Home Herbert Construction of Marietta, GA. Acworth, Ga The largest residential project to receive recognition this year represents the large-scale single-family residences over 5,000-square-feet category. Herbert Construction of Marietta, Ga. maintains their presence in the annual awards program with a private residence entry from Acworth, Ga. “We estimated […]
2015 Projects of the Year: Private Residence Foundation 2000-5000 sq.ft.
Private Residence Foundation (2000-5000 sq.ft.) Pappas Residence Hottmann Construction Company Fox Lake, Wisconsin Following the recognition received for their “Overall Grand Project” award in 2014, Hottmann Construction Company receives the award for a private residence foundation between 2,000 and 5,000-square-feet with the Pappas Residence in Fox Lake, Wis. “We submitted the Pappas Residence this […]
2015 Projects of the Year: Private Residence Foundation<2000 sq.ft.
Private Residence Foundation <2000 sq.ft. Point of the Woods Purinton Builders Lyme, Connecticut This year’s award for a private residence foundation under 2,000-square-feet goes to Purinton Builders of East Granby, Conn. for the project known as Point of the Woods in Old Lyme, Conn. This extreme challenge included concrete piers excavated into and setting […]
2015 Projects of the Year: Above-Grade Concrete Home
Above-Grade Concrete Home Clifton Concrete Home Bartley Corporation Since the start of the new millennia, the recognition of performance and aesthetic advantage for all concrete homes has been a focus for the CFA and many throughout the concrete industry. Over the years, many fine works of construction and design have been recognized in […]
2015 Projects of the Year Overall Grand Project: Commercial/Multi Family
Commercial Structure The George Washington University Science and Engineering Hall Ballinger AE Washington DC The project recognized by popular vote as this year’s overall grand project is the Science & Engineering Hall at George Washington University. Submitted by Ballinger AE, a professional member of the CFA, this project also demonstrates the growing network of […]
Magazine Issues
Great Reasons to Head to Amelia Island
I hope to see you this summer at the CFA 33rd annual Summer Convention July 29 – Aug 1, 2009 in Amelia Island Plantation, Florida. With the economy the way it is I can understand if you are thinking maybe we should sit this one out. Let me give you some great reasons why you should attend. Education – […]
Education, Education, Education
The CFA Summer Convention 2009 is all about education. We may be in a down economy but CFA staff feels they have assembled one of the strongest educational programs ever. Our most popular presenters over the past 12 years have been recalled to active duty to serve the needs of members. Topics are relevant and should be indispensable as we enter the recovery (it is […]
CFA Announces Call for Entries for 2010 Projects of the Year Awards
The deadline for submissions is December 15, 2009 Mt. Vernon, Iowa (October 15, 2009) — The Concrete Foundations Association (CFA) – an influential organization within the construction industry that serves as an informational and networking tool for its members and carries out a multitude of educational and promotional efforts for the advancement of concrete foundation technology […]
New Spectra Precision Grade Lasers from Trimble Feature Wireless Remote Control
Maximum Versatility in Leveling, Grading and Vertical Alignment with Plumb for General Construction Applications Karlsruhe, Germany (September 22, 2009) — Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB) introduced today the new Spectra Precision® GL512 and GL522 Grade Lasers. The versatile lasers are rugged, cost-effective and can perform three types of jobs for the construction contractors—level, grade, and vertical alignment with plumb. […]
New Spectra Precision Theodolite from Trimble Features Dual-sided LCD
Full Featured Digital Electronic Theodolite Designed for General Construction Applications Karlsruhe, Germany (September 22, 2009) — Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB) introduced today the new Spectra Precision® DET-2 Theodolite. The DET-2 is a rugged, cost-effective digital electronic theodolite that provides accurate horizontal and vertical angle measurements for general construction applications. The versatile instrument is easy-to-use when turning angles and […]
CFA Presents Robert D. Sawyer Distinguished Service Award to Barry Herbert
Herbert has been member of the CFA since 1992 Mount Vernon, Iowa (September 18, 2009) — The Concrete Foundations Association (CFA) – an international association dedicated to improving the quality and acceptance of cast-in-place concrete foundations and creating better businesses that construct those foundations – recently presented its highest honor, the Robert D. Sawyer Distinguished Service […]
2009 PROJECT OF THE YEAR
Concrete Facts magazine sat down with CFA Technical Director, Jim Baty to find out more about this program for you. See what Jim had to say about this very important membership benefit. Why should your members consider this award program? Awards programs are created to do two primary things. The first is to raise awareness of the professionalism and quality of the market that they surround and […]
CFA MEMBER RECOGNIZED
Carol Mulready and her company CBJ Foundations was named “Entrepreneur of the Year” during the annual Harold Webster Smith Awards presentation at the Waterbury, CT Chamber of Commerce January meeting. The RepublicanAmerican newspaper writes: “Mulready, 52, is one of the three small business owners in the region who will be honored Thursday at the 12th annual Harold Webster Smith […]
CFA CERTIFICATION SUCCESS AT WORLD OF CONCRETE
In February, the CFA Certification Program took a major step forward with the first public offering of the Foundation Technician Certification Exam. During the World of Concrete, thirty four (34) persons attended the inaugural technician seminar and twenty eight (28) sat for the exam. This very challenging exam is not for the curious of mind as evidenced by […]
Certification Has Arrived!
CFA’s Certification program is exceeding our expectations! Since the inaugural kick off last summer at the “08”, summer meeting in New Mexico the program now boasts seven (7) fully certified companies and thirty (30) certifi ed technicians with fifty one (51) individuals having taken the exam. The momentum the program has going can be seen in the number of inquires CFA is getting by foundation […]
Trimble’s New AllTrak System Manages Construction Asset Usage and Reduces Loss
Intelligent Database and Barcode Scanning System Provides Valuable Data on Tools, Equipment and Portable Assets Sunnyvale, California (August 24, 2009) — Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB) today introduced the Trimble AllTrak™ Asset Management System for contractors to manage their construction equipment and tools such as drills, ladders, compressors, nailers, and consumables. With accurate tracking information about asset usage, contractors […]
Trimble Introduces the New Excavator Depth Display System Designed for Compact Equipment
Spectra Precision Laser DDS300 Delivers Dynamic Real-time Bucket Positioning and Simple Installation in an Affordable Package Sunnyvale, California (August 24, 2009) — Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) today announced the Spectra Precision® Laser DDS300 Depth Display System. Designed for compact equipment including backhoes, mini-excavators and smaller excavators, the new DDS300 system provides dynamic depth display to improve the […]
