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Crane Speeds Progress on Dormitory Construction Project

Two Potain self-erecting cranes are helping construct a four-story dormitory at the University of Indianapolis, in Indiana, U.S.

Article • October 1st, 2009

CFA Presents Robert D. Sawyer Distinguished Service Award to Barry Herbert

Herbert member of CFA since 1992, developed present Nominations and Awards Committee and served as chair unitl 2007.

Press Release • September 24th, 2009

A Concrete Insulation Sandwich

Thermomass helps a concrete contractor offer his customer green construction and energy savings.

Article • August 28th, 2009

Bottoms Up: Turning Pumping Upside Down

Architectural concrete walls and window blockouts lead ABI Corp. to design a concrete pour that started at the bottom of the form and filled upward.

Article • July 1st, 2009

Reinventing Residential

ABI Corp. overcame its reputation as a solely residential concrete company and reinvented itself as a construction firm that performs concrete work of any kind.

Article • July 1st, 2009

CFA Project of the Year Awards

Winners of the CFA 2009 Project of the Year Awards for single family, above grade concrete home and commercial/multi-family projects include Ekedal Concrete, Bartley Corporation and Action Concrete Contractors.

Article • July 1st, 2009

Doug Staebler to give talk on business financing at CFA Summer Meeting

In today's economy, business owners face toughÂ challenges in the lending arena. Doug Staebler, CFO with Custom Concrete, will talk about some of these challenges and how contractors can overcome them at the 2009 CFA Summer Meeting. I talked with...

Blog • June 30th, 2009

Bob Harris to give decorative concrete seminar at the CFA Summer Meeting

One of the focusesÂ for the 2009 Concrete Foundations Association (CFA)Â Summer Meeting, which will be held July 29 - August 1 at Amelia Island, Fla., is "Why Waste a Good Recession?" The CFA has assembled a great line-up of educational programs...

Blog • June 12th, 2009

Tackling the Tough Stuff

Elliot Construction Corp.'s 'no fear' attitude toward concrete, paired with experienced crews and a dedication to customer service, has given the company a reputation throughout the Chicagoland area as a contractor who can build anything with concrete.

Article • May 14th, 2009

Concrete Retaining Wall Great for Diversification

Concrete retaining walls offer contractors, like Cornerstone Foundations Inc., add-on or full service possibilities.

Article • March 6th, 2009

Jobsite Mixing

Jobsite mixing leaves the contractor in control of batch size, timing and details of the mix such as additives and color.

Article • March 6th, 2009

Focusing on Residential Concrete - A Residential Stronghold

Bartley Corp. focuses on a niche in custom home foundations and a new focus on green building in the residential market.

Article • January 21st, 2009

CFA Certification Program

CFA introduces its contractor certification program.

Article • January 21st, 2009

Concrete Forms — A Formwork Formula: Tips for Success

Formwork is a crucial element in concrete construction. Just as important is selection of the right formwork, as it greatly affects the schedule, labor requirements, quality and total cost of a project.

Article • January 21st, 2009