Concrete Foundations Association (CFA)

Mt. Vernon, IA 52314

Company Details
113 W First St.
Mt. Vernon, IA 52314
United States
http://cfawalls.org
Phone:(319) 895-6940
Fax:(320) 213-5556

The Concrete Foundations Association of North America is a membership organization and serves as the leading voice for today’s cast-in-place contractor.

www.cfaconcretepros.org

Products & Press Releases
Shortage in Form Ties Could Create Temporary Shutdown in Residential Construction
Shortage in Form Ties Could Create Temporary Shutdown in Residential Construction, says CFA
In response to the steel form tie shortage in concrete construction, the CFA has announced an industry-wide effort to mitigate the issue across the North American markets.
March 15, 2021
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Certified Foundations Companies Returns to South Carolina
Chapin Concrete Contractors Inc., brings the "Certified Foundations Company" rating to South Carolina.
October 30, 2020
Herbert Construction Company Becomes First Certified Foundation Company in Georgia
Concrete foundations constructed in the state of Georgia will now be produced by the state’s first CFA certified foundation company, Herbert Construction Company based in Marietta, Georgia.
May 29, 2018
Concrete Foundations Association Announces Open Registration for the CFA Convention
The event brings together the industry’s leading contractors, suppliers and manufacturers for three days of education, certification, the newest products and technology, networking and awards.
May 2, 2017
CFA Announces Newest Certified Foundation Company and First in North Carolina
The state of North Carolina is the latest state to lay claim to residential concrete foundations constructed by a concrete professional that has achieved the status of Certified Residential Foundation Company.
December 1, 2016
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Two Industry Leaders Become the Newest CFA Certified Foundation Companies
Concrete foundations constructed in the states of Indiana and Utah will now be produced by each state’s first certified foundation company, Custom Concrete Company, Inc. of Westfield, Ind. and Solid Concrete Walls, Inc. of Salt Lake City, Utah.
August 31, 2016
Articles & News
A Custom Foundation - Commercial Project of the Year 2020
Award Winning Concrete Foundation Came With Specific Specifications & Challenges
Profile of contractor Custom Concrete and the project that won them the Concrete Foundation Association’s 2020 Commercial Project of the Year Award.
February 22, 2021
Spring rains left this foundation with standing water in the excavation. Concrete placements should take place promptly before saturation of the grade occurs.
Standing Water in Prepared Footings: A Problem or a Precaution?
The Concrete Foundations Association addresses the concern for structural integrity of concrete footings due to water in the excavation.
May 6, 2020
Figure 1: Footing for private residence with vertical wall reinforcement wet set in footing.
Confirming the Connection Detail for a Residential Footing
A CFA member asks for an interpretation of the cover requirements for dowels in a footing used to provide connection between the concrete footing and the foundation wall.
February 9, 2017
Table 5.2.1—Exposure categories and classes
How to Deal with Chloride Challenges in Residential Concrete Foundation Pours
Concrete Foundations Assoc. explains the complexity of maximum chloride levels permitted in residential concrete and how concrete contractors can ensure quality foundation pours
March 4, 2016
The Woehrmyer’s use Oakridge Solutions AutoCAD program to quote jobs and draw 3D visual concepts for not only the crews assigned to the project about also to the customer.
Technology Investment Propels Contractor to Greater Productivity and Precision on Complex Concrete Projects
Ohio foundation contractor builds business on technologies that make work easier for crews, from aluminum forms to AutoCAD
December 30, 2015
Two-inch (R-10) extruded polystyrene rigid insulation board with structural wall connectors prepared for an insulated sandwich wall configuration.
The Warming Trend of Insulating Basements – Truths and Myths
The Concrete Foundations Association explains the most important information for understanding the requirements for insulating concrete foundations and the options that may be pursued.
December 28, 2015
Videos & Resources
[VIDEO] Concrete Foundation Association's New Insurance Program Will Reduce Members' Total Cost of Risk
[VIDEO] Concrete Foundation Association's New Insurance Program Will Reduce Members' Total Cost of Risk
Twenty-year effort results in a robust program that is a true solution for insurance needs and developing a stronger safety and risk management culture
February 10, 2016
Video: CFA Insurance Captive Will Allow Contractor Ownership Over Insurance Options
Video: CFA Insurance Captive Will Allow Contractor Ownership Over Insurance Options
As Jim Baty takes over as executive director of the CFA the association plans to continue to create an insurance captive that will allow contractors to have ownership of their insurance options
February 9, 2015
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Video: CFA 2013 Project of the Year Candidates
Jim Baty, technical director for the Concrete Foundations Association, talks about the 2013 CFA Projects of the Year candidates. Vote online for your favorite projects.
February 19, 2013
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Concrete Foundations Association Offers Contractors Ways to Improve Business
Jim Baty, technical director of the Concrete Foundations Association, takes a look at how the economy is effecting foundations contractors and how the association can help them in these tough economic times
February 6, 2012
Key Contacts
James R. Baty II
Executive Director
Ed Sauter
Executive Director
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Shortage in Form Ties Could Create Temporary Shutdown in Residential Construction
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In response to the steel form tie shortage in concrete construction, the CFA has announced an industry-wide effort to mitigate the issue across the North American markets.
March 15, 2021
A Custom Foundation - Commercial Project of the Year 2020
Award Winning Concrete Foundation Came With Specific Specifications & Challenges
Profile of contractor Custom Concrete and the project that won them the Concrete Foundation Association’s 2020 Commercial Project of the Year Award.
February 22, 2021
Photo 1 Csm, Ccm, Jps
Certified Foundations Companies Returns to South Carolina
Chapin Concrete Contractors Inc., brings the "Certified Foundations Company" rating to South Carolina.
October 30, 2020
Spring rains left this foundation with standing water in the excavation. Concrete placements should take place promptly before saturation of the grade occurs.
Standing Water in Prepared Footings: A Problem or a Precaution?
The Concrete Foundations Association addresses the concern for structural integrity of concrete footings due to water in the excavation.
May 6, 2020
Herbert Construction Company Becomes First Certified Foundation Company in Georgia
Concrete foundations constructed in the state of Georgia will now be produced by the state’s first CFA certified foundation company, Herbert Construction Company based in Marietta, Georgia.
May 29, 2018
Concrete Foundations Association Announces Open Registration for the CFA Convention
The event brings together the industry’s leading contractors, suppliers and manufacturers for three days of education, certification, the newest products and technology, networking and awards.
May 2, 2017
Figure 1: Footing for private residence with vertical wall reinforcement wet set in footing.
Confirming the Connection Detail for a Residential Footing
A CFA member asks for an interpretation of the cover requirements for dowels in a footing used to provide connection between the concrete footing and the foundation wall.
February 9, 2017
CFA Announces Newest Certified Foundation Company and First in North Carolina
The state of North Carolina is the latest state to lay claim to residential concrete foundations constructed by a concrete professional that has achieved the status of Certified Residential Foundation Company.
December 1, 2016
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Two Industry Leaders Become the Newest CFA Certified Foundation Companies
Concrete foundations constructed in the states of Indiana and Utah will now be produced by each state’s first certified foundation company, Custom Concrete Company, Inc. of Westfield, Ind. and Solid Concrete Walls, Inc. of Salt Lake City, Utah.
August 31, 2016
The Concrete Foundations Association Announces 2016 Safety Achievement Awards
The Safety Achievement Awards program seeks to recognize the commitment to safety and risk management among the hundreds of professional cast-in-place contractors found in CFA membership.
August 29, 2016
Table 5.2.1—Exposure categories and classes
How to Deal with Chloride Challenges in Residential Concrete Foundation Pours
Concrete Foundations Assoc. explains the complexity of maximum chloride levels permitted in residential concrete and how concrete contractors can ensure quality foundation pours
March 4, 2016
[VIDEO] Concrete Foundation Association's New Insurance Program Will Reduce Members' Total Cost of Risk
[VIDEO] Concrete Foundation Association's New Insurance Program Will Reduce Members' Total Cost of Risk
Twenty-year effort results in a robust program that is a true solution for insurance needs and developing a stronger safety and risk management culture
February 10, 2016
The Woehrmyer’s use Oakridge Solutions AutoCAD program to quote jobs and draw 3D visual concepts for not only the crews assigned to the project about also to the customer.
Technology Investment Propels Contractor to Greater Productivity and Precision on Complex Concrete Projects
Ohio foundation contractor builds business on technologies that make work easier for crews, from aluminum forms to AutoCAD
December 30, 2015
Two-inch (R-10) extruded polystyrene rigid insulation board with structural wall connectors prepared for an insulated sandwich wall configuration.
The Warming Trend of Insulating Basements – Truths and Myths
The Concrete Foundations Association explains the most important information for understanding the requirements for insulating concrete foundations and the options that may be pursued.
December 28, 2015
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Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Named Endorsed Broker of Insurance Program for the Concrete Foundations Association
The Concrete Foundations Association (CFA) has named Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. as its exclusive group insurance broker to implement an insurance program that will help members reduce their total cost of risk, CFA officials announced.
December 14, 2015
Finishing a basement slab requires vibrating screeds to consolidate and set the final slab elevation before initial set and the remainder of the finishing operation.
Acceptable Tolerances for Residential Basement Slabs
The Concrete Foundations Association explains the conditions for evaluation of floor thickness tolerances vs. minimum required thickness in residential basement slabs.
December 1, 2015
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CFA Helps Members Manage Total Cost of Risk (TCOR)
Managing risk and insurance is always in the top three expenses for a contractor and is much more than just purchasing an insurance policy. The deceiving part about purchasing insurance is that the only visible number is the premium.
August 20, 2015
The 2015 Contractor of the Year went to Lance Anderson of Lance Anderson Construction, Inc. in Yankton, S.D. Lance Anderson Construction, Inc. is licensed and working in South Dakota, Iowa and Nebraska. Pictured left to right is Jim Baty, executive director of the CFA and Lance Anderson.
The Concrete Foundations Association Announces 2015 Award Recipients
The Concrete Foundations Association (CFA) announced the 2015 award recipients at CFA Convention 2015 in Williamsburg, Va. on Friday, July 24, 2015.
August 4, 2015
CFA Elects New Board Members
The Concrete Foundations Association (CFA) announces the installation of seven members to the Board of Directors.
August 3, 2015
The new Science Building for George Washington University presented big challenges to both the engineer and the contractor. It is nestled into a very narrow space surrounded by three dormitories and the Washington D.C. Metro tunnel.
Building Deep Foundations
June 18, 2015
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.
Concrete Foundations Association Announces 2015 Projects of the Year
Following evaluation by the industry and general public during the World of Concrete and online, the Concrete Foundations Association (CFA) has announced the recipients for the 2015 Projects of the Year.
May 28, 2015
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Concrete Foundations Association Opens Registration for CFA Convention
The Concrete Foundations Association has opened registration for CFA Convention 2015, the largest annual gathering dedicated to the cast-in-place concrete contractor, July 23-25, 2015 in Williamsburg, Va.
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2015 Concrete Foundations Association Convention
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The 2015 CFA Convention will be held July 22-25, 2015 at historic Williamsburg, Va.
Concrete Foundations Association Introduces Industry Specific Insurance Program
April 15, 2015