For Construction Pros

7 Tips for a Successful Vertical Concrete Placement

Planning and communication will help you achieve a successful concrete wall pour.

Article • January 7th, 2013

CFA Announces Call for Entry in 2013 Projects of the Year Competition

Contractors are encouraged to enter their projects into the annual competition by December 28, 2012

Press Release • December 11th, 2012

Putzmeister Pumps Overcome Unusual Jobsite Logistics on Subway Extension Project

A Toronto subway project challenged the concrete pumping company to pump 65,400 cubic yards of harsh concrete mix and operate under a 100-foot height restriction from a nearby airport

Article • December 10th, 2012

Winners Announced in 22nd Annual Tilt-Up Achievement Awards

Awards program honors projects that advance industry technology, apply innovation or provide unique solutions to building problems

Press Release • October 18th, 2012

Keeping Concrete Cool During Massive Arizona Foundation Pour

Sundt Construction used 380 truckloads of concrete during the first of two foundation slab pours for a new Arizona courthouse

Article • September 3rd, 2012

CFA Names Lance Jordan Contractor of the Year

Lance Jordan, Stephens & Smith Construction Co., helped Concrete Foundations Association members navigate OSHA's new residential fall protection regulations.

Press Release • August 29th, 2012

CFA Awards Ed Sauter with Robert D. Sawyer Award for 2012

Concrete Foundations Association honors its executive director, Ed Sauter, with Distinguished Service Award.

Press Release • August 27th, 2012

Tilt-Up Concrete: A Unique Opportunity for the Resurgence of Craft

Several characteristics of tilt-up construction contribute to its creativity and craftsmanship on the design and in the field.

Article • August 24th, 2012

Concrete Foundations Assoc. Honors 2012 Projects of the Year

Winning cast-in-place concrete projects by Ekedal Concrete, Herbert Construction, Coello & Associates and Procon Inc.

Press Release • August 16th, 2012

Procon Receives Honorable Mention in 2012 CFA Project of the Year Awards

The award was give for Procon's work on a concrete foundation for a home in White Sulphur Springs, W.V.

Article • August 16th, 2012

Herbert Construction Wins a 2012 Project of the Year Award from the Concrete Foundations Association

Herbert Construction, Atlanta, Ga., was recognized for its work on a concrete basement for a nearly 20,000-square-foot home.

Article • August 16th, 2012

Coello & Associates Wins 2012 CFA Project of the Year Award

Waukesha, Wis., concrete foundations contractor Coello & Associates won an award for a basement project with exposed concrete walls.

Article • August 16th, 2012

Ekedal Concrete Wins Overall Grand Project Award from Concrete Foundations Association Project of the Year Awards

Newport Beach, Calif., concrete contractor Ekedal Concrete was recognized for its foundation work on an 8,700-square-foot home.

Article • August 16th, 2012

Slab Edge Forming and Insulation System Offers Energy Efficiency in Sustainable Custom Home

EnergyEdge is designed to prevent energy loss along the concrete slab edge.

Article • August 8th, 2012

TCA Accepting Entries for 2012 Safety Awards

The Tilt-Up Concrete Association's Alphonse J. Engelman Safety Awards program recognizes companies for tilt-up safety achievement, improved safety achievement, zero lost time and an incident rate below the national average

Press Release • August 6th, 2012