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Water: Is It The Basement Contractor’s Worst Enemy?
Sit down at any contractor’s round table and start a discussion about the predominant headache or source of callbacks for basements and you are likely to get common agreement that it is water or moisture. The presence of moisture is a sure sign to the homeowner that a) something dire is wrong with the foundation […]
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 […]
CALLING ALL FOUNDATION PROFESSIONALS!
The Concrete Foundations Association announces Concrete Foundations Convention 2017, consisting of both a 3-day professional pass and a 1-day opportunity to interact with the Concrete Foundations Convention in Nashville, TN on July 20, 2017. The 1-day registration is extended to the regional industry for companies wishing to expose their key workforce to a great concrete […]
2017 Projects of the Year | Non-Wall Structural Element
Non-Wall Structural Element Burnett Residence Site Walls SCW Footings & Foundations Salt Lake City, Utah The category for non-wall structural element was created to honor the many projects where contractors are asked to deliver a concrete structure other than the typical load-bearing foundation wall. In other words, any element that is not a simply supported […]
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 […]
Magazine Issues
The Challenge of Time
The calendar is telling me it is December, and I’m still trying to convince myself it can be true. How is it that 2023 is nearly over, and by the time you are reading this, 2024 has likely arrived? I hear this in nearly every conversation where I get the chance to catch up with […]
Introducing the New CFA Board: Bromley, Jordan and Zamora join during CFACON23
An organization’s Board of Directors is a valuable part of building professional leadership and legacy. The aspect of giving back to the industry through this leadership is balanced with the technical and professional advantages gained from serving so closely with others. This holds true for the Concrete Foundations Association, where the Board is currently comprised […]
Safeguarding Your Business Against Invoice Fraud and Other BEC Attacks
By Jeff Robinson, President and CEO, Tier 3 Technology Solutions A recent study backed by Apple (https://apple.co/3RKbAAz ) found that there have been more data breaches in the first nine months of 2023 than in any previous year. As cyberattacks continue to skyrocket against organizations of all sizes (small businesses in particular), it is vital […]
Off-Season Employee Retention, Will You Entertain Creative New Ideas?
Let’s face it. Recruiting can be a pain back there… And I am a recruiter! “Sometimes, I see things differently” is my tagline, and it is how I handle problems, especially those problems surrounding Talent Attraction. Hey! I am lefthanded! My life as a lefty forced me to look at problems differently. Have you attempted […]
Caught-In-Action
Challenging the industry to always improve, this photo was captured by a CFA member proud of their excavator. The team at Custom Concrete is incredibly proud of Jeff Schooley. “This is not unusual for him when soil allows, this is the type of excellence he strives for and what’s more, it doesn’t take him much […]
In memory of Kaye L. (Beavers) Irving
October 14, 1947 ~ October 2, 2023 (age 75) Kaye Louise Beavers Irving, 75, of Tiffin, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, October 02, 2023 with her husband, children, and many grandchildren nearby. Kaye was born in Liberty Center, Ohio, October 14, 1947, to Samuel Burdette and Thelma Arlene (Young) Beavers. On […]
Euclid Chemical Opens New Admixture Plant in Calgary
Euclid Chemical, a leading manufacturer of concrete and masonry construction products, has announced the opening of a new admixture plant in Calgary, Alberta. This facility will enable the company to better serve its customers in the region by providing high-quality admixture solutions that meet their needs. Positioned in a prime location with access to nearby […]
SCC Adds Program to Assist Industry
Career/technical programs at Southeast Community College strive to meet the needs of industry, and one of the latest additions is Concrete Construction Technician. Students who successfully complete the program, located on the Milford Campus, will have a thorough knowledge and skillset related to project site preparation and safety; concrete forming, placing and finishing operations for […]
Western Forms Receives Award Recognition
Want to know more, contact Skye Kelley at skelley@cfaconcretepros.org.
Calcium Chloride: Friend or Foe?
Many of the technical issues reported on in the residential concrete foundation industry are the result of questions or situations brought to the technical staff of the Concrete Foundations Association. The original content of this article is one such example, updated with additional information as you prepare for the 2023-24 winter season. Situation: During a […]
Building Careers CFA’s Wall Foreman Qualification @ WOC2024
This January we welcome year number two of an exciting new professional development program offered by the Concrete Foundations Association: the Wall Foreman Qualification Industry Training. The program has expanded and looks to provide an even broader range of learning experiences. This program is designed for individuals engaged in residential cast-in-place construction to grow in […]
Let’s Take a Look at Recruiting From a Different Perspective
There is an advantage to driving on the other side of the road in South Africa. Likewise, there is an advantage to driving at night with a cellphone GPS that takes you through sketchy neighborhoods on the way to your hotel. The advantage is that you see things from a different perspective. This new perspective […]
