Concrete Foundations Association

Mt. Vernon, IA 52314

Company Details
113 W First St.
Mt. Vernon, IA 52314
United States
https://www.cfaconcretepros.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

Key Contacts
James R. Baty II, F.ACI, F.TCA
Executive Director
Ed Sauter
Executive Director
Articles & News
CONEXPO/CON-AGG Brings Safety Awareness Of The Concrete Pump
Major Concrete Industry Associations Join Safety Coalition
At CONEXPO/CON-AGG, the American Concrete Pumping Association announced major industry associations have pledged support to the concrete pumping safety campaign bringing awareness when working on or around a concrete pump.
March 15, 2023
CFA and Kojo Partnership
A Partnership For Procurement
The Concrete Foundations Association’s latest partnership is with Kojo, giving concrete contractors a chance to better manage materials and reduce their waste.
August 17, 2022
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
The finished patio landscape wall with stone veneer sits at the edge of the water, sharing a stone and traditional footing for bearing.
CFA Grand Project of the Year: A Lesson in Perseverance
Concrete Foundations Association announces its 2019 Grand Project of the Year.
June 25, 2019
Air Entrained Concrete for Residential Basements ACI 332
To 'Air' Is Human, To Forgive Is Divine
Is using air-entrained concrete for a residential basement and garage slabs bad?
April 23, 2019
Products & Press Releases
Concrete Foundations Assocation's Wall Foreman Qualification Certificate
CFA's New 'Wall Foreman Qualification Certificate'
The Concrete Foundations Association recognized 16 individuals for the new industry professional development program "Wall Foreman Qualification Certificate". Those had to attend a minimum of 12 hours of qualified education during World of Concrete 2023.
May 23, 2023
CFA's Campaign to Promote Jobs and Carrers In Concrete Construction
The CFA Is Promoting Jobs In The Concrete Construction Industry, Here's How
The Concrete Foundations Association has completed a national campaign to promote workforce development and career opportunities in the concrete construction industry.
November 11, 2022
CFA Helping Members Make Data-Driven Business Decisions
A new partnership between the Concrete Foundations Association and ITR Economics aims to provide member companies with additional economic intelligence to drive practical and profitable business decisions.
February 10, 2022
Concrete's Form Tie Shortage Estimated to Affect Residential Construction into 2022
Concrete's Form Tie Shortage Estimated to Affect Residential Construction into 2022
While the shock of the shortage of steel form ties has worn off and contractors have adjusted to the supply, contractors must remain patient and diligent.
June 22, 2021
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
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
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Concrete Foundations Assocation's Wall Foreman Qualification Certificate
CFA's New 'Wall Foreman Qualification Certificate'
The Concrete Foundations Association recognized 16 individuals for the new industry professional development program "Wall Foreman Qualification Certificate". Those had to attend a minimum of 12 hours of qualified education during World of Concrete 2023.
May 23, 2023
CONEXPO/CON-AGG Brings Safety Awareness Of The Concrete Pump
Major Concrete Industry Associations Join Safety Coalition
At CONEXPO/CON-AGG, the American Concrete Pumping Association announced major industry associations have pledged support to the concrete pumping safety campaign bringing awareness when working on or around a concrete pump.
March 15, 2023
CFA's Campaign to Promote Jobs and Carrers In Concrete Construction
The CFA Is Promoting Jobs In The Concrete Construction Industry, Here's How
The Concrete Foundations Association has completed a national campaign to promote workforce development and career opportunities in the concrete construction industry.
November 11, 2022
CFA and Kojo Partnership
A Partnership For Procurement
The Concrete Foundations Association’s latest partnership is with Kojo, giving concrete contractors a chance to better manage materials and reduce their waste.
August 17, 2022
CFA Helping Members Make Data-Driven Business Decisions
A new partnership between the Concrete Foundations Association and ITR Economics aims to provide member companies with additional economic intelligence to drive practical and profitable business decisions.
February 10, 2022
Concrete's Form Tie Shortage Estimated to Affect Residential Construction into 2022
Concrete's Form Tie Shortage Estimated to Affect Residential Construction into 2022
While the shock of the shortage of steel form ties has worn off and contractors have adjusted to the supply, contractors must remain patient and diligent.
June 22, 2021
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
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
The finished patio landscape wall with stone veneer sits at the edge of the water, sharing a stone and traditional footing for bearing.
CFA Grand Project of the Year: A Lesson in Perseverance
Concrete Foundations Association announces its 2019 Grand Project of the Year.
June 25, 2019
Air Entrained Concrete for Residential Basements ACI 332
To 'Air' Is Human, To Forgive Is Divine
Is using air-entrained concrete for a residential basement and garage slabs bad?
April 23, 2019
A crane delivers forms to the jobsite.
Finding a Way Through the Confusion
OSHA crane operator certification rules were part of the crane standard published August 9, 2010, after nearly a decade of negotiated rule making
January 11, 2019
The completed Veteran’s Memorial contrasts the starkness of concrete and polished granite with the vitality of landscape in a solemn, reflective setting.
The Veteran’s Memorial of Mount Vernon, Iowa
An ode to the future, a gift for the past.
January 11, 2019
The American Concrete Institute has released the latest technical resource, ACI 332.1R-181 ‘Guide to Residential Cast-in-Place Concrete Construction’.
Resources – Never Stop Learning
This summer, ACI has released the latest technical resource produced by this committee and now available for your business, ACI 332.1R-181 ‘Guide to Residential Cast-in-Place Concrete Construction’. This column discusses this latest technical document.
August 21, 2018
This project pulled the team of SCW into delivering architectural concrete that not only provides the structure for the home but also becomes part of the visual aesthetic, the skin and nuances of what many home owners today look for from their home.
Driving Toward Craftsmanship is Responding to Your Customer’s Challenge
Featured in this article is the Concrete Foundations Association’s Grand Project of the Year, one of the many projects receiving recognition in the Association’s 2018 Projects of the Year competition.
June 22, 2018
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
Figure 1: Residential basement excavation with over 8-ft of depth. No benching, loose soil encumbrances on the slope and spoil piles closer than 2-ft from the opening. This excavation should not be entered until corrected.
OSHA Inspector Says 'Excavation Was Not To Regulation'. What Now?
This column has previously presented technical issues related to the residential concrete foundation industry. In 2018, we turn to a range of topics related to OSHA regulations and their interpretations to help prepare you as an employer.
January 9, 2018
Nominal Thickness Of A Concrete Wall | ACI 332-16
Interpreting 'Nominal Concrete Wall Thickness'
What does nominal wall thickness and forming systems mean? Where can you find it in the building codes?
December 7, 2017
Chalk lines on the footing designate the inner formwork wall line. The width of the footing minus the wall thickness should leave enough footing along the outside to support the wall forms.
Acceptable Tolerances for Residential Footings
This column pertains to the nature of minimum requirements or specifications for the size of concrete footings in relation to the foundation walls they support.
August 14, 2017
OSHA Silica Regulation Ratcheting Up Your Projects
It is in your best interests as an employer and as a for-profit company to understand the history of the issue, the regulations that have been established and the impact this will have on the tilt-up and related concrete work in which you are involved.
July 14, 2017
Drone photo of the Aerie elevated deck pour underway in Corona Del Mar.
Going Out on a Limb is Easier than Building on a Cliff
The Concrete Foundation Association's 2017 Grand Project of the Year
June 21, 2017
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
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Homeowner Claims New Concrete Walls Placed During Winter 'Leak'
Comparing what is assumed to be faulty construction or installation and the natural hydration process combined with the change of seasons. A common platform for misconception and should be part of your information packet for every foundation.
April 10, 2017