• In Memoriam, Karl Schlecht

    Wednesday, October 16, 2024

    The Concrete Foundation Association and the entire concrete industry regrets to inform you of the passing of Putzmeister founder and visionary, Karl Schlecht. Putzmeister has asked us to share this tribute and obituary. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Schlecht family and Karl’s worldwide network of friends and co-workers. With deep sorrow and great […]

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  • 50th Anniversary Celebration Begins

    Wednesday, October 16, 2024

    The Concrete Foundations Association will reach its 50th year of supporting the cast-in-place concrete contractor in the Spring of 2025. A yearlong effort will celebrate the significance of fifty years of enduring challenging economic cycles, an evolving marketplace, and a host of labor, legal, code, safety, and technology influences. The year of celebration was kicked […]

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  • CFA Establishes Preferred Supplier Program

    Wednesday, October 16, 2024

    Membership networks generally have a variety of participation and recognition levels based on the interests of individuals and organizations and the services and resources provided. Tiered membership levels, labeled as “sustaining” or given common titles (i.e., gold, silver, diamond, and platinum) typically follow a pay-to-be-recognized system. Instead, during the fiscal year 2023–24, CFA’s Board of […]

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  • Best Practice Groups Continue Making A Difference

    Wednesday, October 16, 2024

    One of the significant considerations for members of the Association is how the CFA impacts their business. Keeping in mind that first and foremost the CFA is a network of organizations run by like-minded and passionate leaders, networking remains the most valuable benefit. With this in mind, Best Practice Groups (BPGs) were initiated a couple […]

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  • Caught-In-Action

    Wednesday, October 16, 2024

    Attention to detail This is a trait every employer hopes to inculcate in the workforce they send outward to jobs.  It is the mark that often establishes the strata in the marketplace, elevating the most professional teams. Although never surprised when this is identified, the leadership at Beaver Concrete Construction is proud of the individual […]

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Feature

Jun
28

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 […]

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Jan
11

Marijuana At Work

On November 8, four states approved the use of recreational marijuana bringing the total to eight states and the District of Columbia.  Alaska, Colorado, Oregon, Washington, and the District of Columbia had already approved recreational use.  California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Nevada joined the recreation use states on November 8.   In addition, Arkansas, Florida, and North […]

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Sep
21

CFA Project Of The Year – Coming Out On Top

The 2016 Project of the Year Awards…continued excellence in the field of cast-in-place concrete. CFA’s Project of the Year Elevate Craftsmanship Each winter, the Concrete Foundations Association opens a competition to its membership for a broad spectrum of cast-in-place concrete projects. These projects evidence the skill, quality, craftsmanship and at times creativity of today’s cast-in-place […]

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Sep
21

CFA Companies Making Important Moves

Two new states are now served by concrete professionals that have achieved the status of Certified Residential Foundation Company, Indiana and Utah. Custom Concrete Company, Inc. of Westfield, Ind. and Solid Concrete Walls, Inc. of Salt Lake City, Utah. CFA Convention is appropriately positioned near the start of the next fiscal year for the CFA. […]

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Aug
31

Coming Out On Top: CFA’s Projects of the Year Elevate Craftsmanship

Mount Vernon, IA Aug 31, 2016 – The Concrete Foundations Association (CFA) – the recognized voice and authority for the residential concrete industry, announced the 2016 Projects of the Year award recipients at CFA Convention 2016 in Myrtle Beach, S. Car. on Saturday, July 23, 2016. Three projects were recognized as award winners including the Grand Overall Project of […]

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Aug
31

2016 Projects of the Year: Custom Concrete Company

Single Family Residence Foundation 2,000 to 5,000 sq.ft. Delp Foundation Custom Concrete Company Greenwood, Indiana     The average size home in the United States last year reached 2,600 sq.ft. according to the Census Bureau.  Receiving the popular vote for top residential foundation in this size range, however, was a project that certainly can’t be […]

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Magazine Issues

Jun
15

It’s a Great Time to be a Member of the CFA

A lot has been happening here at the Concrete Foundations Association. The CFA convention in Boston is right around the corner. This event has an outstanding lineup of speakers and activities planned. We’ll hear from NFL legend, Rocky Bleier. Economist Connor Lokar will be there to tell us what the future may hold for the […]

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Jun
15

Let’s Make Change Great…Always

As a regular reader of Concrete Facts, I hope you recall the article announcing the retirement of our long-time staff member, Janette Barr (Concrete Facts 29-2, winter 2022, p. 23). As we published that article, I was considering the impact of employment transitions I have been experiencing through the witness of so many of our […]

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Mar
22

Diversity Equity and Inclusion

By Kimberly Kayler, CPSM DEI Practice Leader, AOE President Certificate in DEI bythe University of Michigan Building on almost 25 years serving technical industries in an organizational, strategy and marketing role, Kimberly leads the AOE DEI practice. Trained in DEI by the University of Michigan, she brings a wealth of experience in organizational development, HR, training, […]

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Mar
22

A 10-Step Process that will Guide you through Building a Distracted Driving Policy

by Julia Kunlo, Evolution Safety Resources  The dangers associated with distracted driving are difficult to dispute. In 2017 alone, it is estimated that 391,000 drivers were injured in distracted driving crashes (Distracted Driving Statistics, 2019). Due to the recent spotlight on the topic, many companies have decided to implement their own distracted driving policies to […]

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Mar
21

INTERDEPENDENCE  CFACON22  EDUCATION

FEATURED KEYNOTE:  ROCKY BLEIER Vietnam Vet and Four-Time NFL Super Bowl Champion.  Rocky Bleier’s life story – a gripping tale of courage on both the football fields of America and the battle fields of Vietnam – has held audiences in rapt attention for years. Yet, the motivational message behind it, detailing how ordinary people can […]

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Mar
21

INTERDEPENDENCE CFACON22

ACCOMMODATIONS The Westin Boston Seaport District 425 Summer St., Boston, MA 02210 The CFA has reserved a block of rooms with a special rate of just $269/night at The Westin Boston Seaport District. Less than three miles from Boston Logan Airport, this hotel is ideally located in the vibrant Seaport District, just steps from downtown […]

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Mar
21

Janette Barr Retires After 25 Years

How does one mark the end of an era?  Phrasemix.com offers that an “era” is a period of history in which something important happens. An “era” usually lasts for a long time: hundreds or thousands of years. Some examples of well-known eras are: The Victorian era (in Britain in the 1800’s); The Cold War era […]

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Mar
21

Soil Connect Marketplace Curbs Rising Fuel Costs by Finding Materials Closer to Where They Are Needed

As fuel prices soar, contractors are finding help controlling costs online, with the Soil Connect marketplace.  This industry leading platform helps contractors find soil and aggregates closer to where they are needed, thus saving fuel and time, while minimizing their carbon footprint.  Award-winning Soil Connect dirt and aggregates marketplace uses matching algorithms to create close […]

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Mar
21

YOUR ADVANTAGE IN THE MARKETPLACE

The following articles are excerpts of important topics and research information.  Full content is made available to CFA members through the website you will access with the QR Code following each piece.  Note:  If you are already logged in, the code will take you directly to the article.  All article content will also be available […]

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Mar
21

World of Concrete 2022 Wrapped a Highly Productive and Well-Attended Event, Fueling Industry Connection and Advancement

Nearly 37,000 construction and masonry professionals convened in Las Vegas this week for peer-to-peer connection, deal-making, education, and competition. Las Vegas, NV (January 21, 2022) – World of Concrete, Informa Markets’ premiere exhibition serving the thriving construction and masonry industries, concluded the event’s 47th annual event held this past week – Expo, January 18-20; Education, […]

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Mar
21

Euclid Launches Three New Admixtures at World of Concrete

Euclid Chemical, a leading manufacturer of concrete and masonry construction products, announced the launch of three new concrete admixtures at this year’s World of Concrete—the concrete industry’s largest event for building professionals. The following high-performance admixtures were developed to respond to the rapidly evolving needs of construction and concrete professionals: · EUCOSHIELD™ An integral finishing […]

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Mar
21

Euclid Chemical Wins two Innovative Fiber Project of the Year Awards at World of Concrete

Euclid Chemical, a leading manufacturer of concrete and masonry construction products, took home two 1st place Innovative Fiber Project of the Year (IFPY) Awards at this year’s World of Concrete—the concrete industry’s largest event for building professionals. Presented by the Fiber Reinforced Concrete Association (FRCA), the IFPY Awards recognize distinguished projects that involve the specification […]

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