2001 CFA News
2001 CFA News and Press Releases
The following index lists CFA news and member press releases during 2001. Click on any title to read more from that listing. You may also click below to see articles from all years:
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December 12, 2001
PCA Thermal Study Completed
The PCA study was conducted at Construction Technology Laboratories in Skokie, IL and consisted of thermal computer modeling eleven different wall constructions typically seen in today's housing market.
The PCA study was conducted at Construction Technology Laboratories in Skokie, IL and consisted of thermal computer modeling eleven different wall constructions typically seen in today's housing market.
December 8, 2001
Easton Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
The CFA presented Jack Easton, owner and co-founder of Durand Forms, Inc. of Durand, Michigan its first Lifetime Achievement Award at the CFA Summer Meeting luncheon in Niagara Falls, Canada last July
The CFA presented Jack Easton, owner and co-founder of Durand Forms, Inc. of Durand, Michigan its first Lifetime Achievement Award at the CFA Summer Meeting luncheon in Niagara Falls, Canada last July
November 18, 2001
Company Profile: Balmer Brothers
Folks must be making money in Philly, because one notable basement project last year was for a 29,000 square foot house in Philadelphia
Folks must be making money in Philly, because one notable basement project last year was for a 29,000 square foot house in Philadelphia
October 1, 2001
CFA Unveils Updated Web Site
The Concrete Foundations Association World Wide Web site underwent its first major modification since its inception over the past summer.
The Concrete Foundations Association World Wide Web site underwent its first major modification since its inception over the past summer.
September 6, 2001
CFA Directors Elected
Two new directors were elected and two incumbents were reelected at the CFA Annual meeting held in conjunction with the Summer Meeting in Niagara Falls, Ontario.
Two new directors were elected and two incumbents were reelected at the CFA Annual meeting held in conjunction with the Summer Meeting in Niagara Falls, Ontario.
August 22, 2001
Basement of the Year Call for Entries
It's that time of the year again. Time to recall the basement you thought would never end; that basement that had you pulling your hair out; the basement you hope you never see again - yes, it's the "Basement from Hell" competition.
It's that time of the year again. Time to recall the basement you thought would never end; that basement that had you pulling your hair out; the basement you hope you never see again - yes, it's the "Basement from Hell" competition.
August 2, 2001
Record Attendance at Summer Meeting
Summer in Niagara Falls, Ontario is not nearly as warm as summer in southern Missouri. Just ask the record crowd that attended the annual CFA summer meeting held from July 26th through the 28th at the Sheraton Fallsview in Niagara Falls, Ontario.
Summer in Niagara Falls, Ontario is not nearly as warm as summer in southern Missouri. Just ask the record crowd that attended the annual CFA summer meeting held from July 26th through the 28th at the Sheraton Fallsview in Niagara Falls, Ontario.
June 2, 2001
Concrete Homes Council Holds Initial Meeting
The Concrete Homes Council, a part of the Concrete Foundations Association, held its first regular meeting on May 24th in Kansas City, Missouri.
The Concrete Homes Council, a part of the Concrete Foundations Association, held its first regular meeting on May 24th in Kansas City, Missouri.
April 18, 2001
CFA Members Excited about Concrete Housing
Nearly 86% of Concrete Foundations Association members responding to a recent CFA survey are interested in building above-grade concrete homes using removable or reusable forming systems.
Nearly 86% of Concrete Foundations Association members responding to a recent CFA survey are interested in building above-grade concrete homes using removable or reusable forming systems.
April 18, 2001
CFA To Fund Energy Study
The CFA Board of Directors voted at their board meeting in Las Vegas to donate $3000 from the CFA Education and Research foundation to partially fund a study of the energy benefits of building with removable-form wall systems.
The CFA Board of Directors voted at their board meeting in Las Vegas to donate $3000 from the CFA Education and Research foundation to partially fund a study of the energy benefits of building with removable-form wall systems.
April 11, 2001
Easton Retires from Durand Forms
Durand Forms, Inc. announces the retirement of long time owner and co-founder, Jack Easton. This announcement became final on March 14, 2001
Durand Forms, Inc. announces the retirement of long time owner and co-founder, Jack Easton. This announcement became final on March 14, 2001
May 14, 2001
CFA and PCA Introduce Cast-In-Place Concrete Homes Brochure
In an effort of cooperation to grow the traditionally formed cast-in-place concrete homes market, the Concrete Foundations Association and the Portland Cement Association have produced a new brochure promoting the benefits of above grade concrete homes.
In an effort of cooperation to grow the traditionally formed cast-in-place concrete homes market, the Concrete Foundations Association and the Portland Cement Association have produced a new brochure promoting the benefits of above grade concrete homes.
March 26, 2001
World of Concrete 2001 Draws 77,225
The construction industry's largest annual international trade show held February 26 to March 2 in Las Vegas, Nevada drew a record crowd this year.
The construction industry's largest annual international trade show held February 26 to March 2 in Las Vegas, Nevada drew a record crowd this year.
March 9, 2001
Contractor of the Year
Scott Smith of Modern Poured Walls, LaGrange, Ohio was named contractor of the year at the CFA Annual Winter meeting held in conjunction with the World of Concrete, Las Vegas, Nevada.
Scott Smith of Modern Poured Walls, LaGrange, Ohio was named contractor of the year at the CFA Annual Winter meeting held in conjunction with the World of Concrete, Las Vegas, Nevada.
March 9, 2001
Basement of the Year
Balmer Brothers Concrete Works, Inc. of Akron, Pennsylvania was voted the winner of the 2000 Basement of the Year award.
Balmer Brothers Concrete Works, Inc. of Akron, Pennsylvania was voted the winner of the 2000 Basement of the Year award.