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In 1999, the Concrete Foundations Association (CFA) started its "Basement of the Year" awards to recognize contractors and projects in the residential concrete foundation business. In 2008, the award was changed to "Project of the Year" to recognize more than one contractor and include not only residential foundations but commercial and above-grade projects as well.

The 2009 awards recognized four winning projects by three contractors in the categories of Commercial/Multi-Family, Above-Grade Concrete Home, Single Family Residence 2,000 to 5,000 Square Feet and Single Family Residence over 5,000 Square Feet. To read more about these projects and the honorable mentions, visit www.cfawalls.org/awards/project.

Ekedal Concrete, Inc.

Single Family 2,000 to 5,000 Square Feet & Single Family over 5,000 Square Feet
Ekedal Concrete, Inc., Newport Beach, Calif., won both residential awards for two separate projects. The first, Assael Residence in Newport Beach, Calif., won in the 2,000 to 5,000 square feet category. The project used a total of 700 yards of concrete, 231,000 pounds of steel and took six months to complete.

The oceanfront location of the house created a challenge for Ekedal Concrete. The basement was below sea level, and the contractor had to make sure dewatering systems, drilled piles, and the foundation and waterproofing systems were sufficient and worked.