2008 CFA News
2008 CFA News and Press Releases
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December 19, 2008
CertainTeed Backs High-Quality Building Products with Redesigned Website
With the launch of CertainTeed Corporation’s redesigned website building professionals are only a click away from a vast array of product information, technical resources and continuing education programs, as well as new tools to drive new business leads.
With the launch of CertainTeed Corporation’s redesigned website building professionals are only a click away from a vast array of product information, technical resources and continuing education programs, as well as new tools to drive new business leads.
December 16, 2008
Trimble Announces Keynote Speakers for International User Conference
Trimble announced today the keynote speakers for its International User Conference—Trimble Dimensions 2009.
Trimble announced today the keynote speakers for its International User Conference—Trimble Dimensions 2009.
November 28, 2008
EPA Proposes Rule Imposing Stricter Stormwater Standards on Construction and Development Activities
Proposed guidelines would require contractors, developers, and others conducting land-disturbing activities to implement specific minimum best management practices for erosion control, sediment control, and pollution prevention.
Proposed guidelines would require contractors, developers, and others conducting land-disturbing activities to implement specific minimum best management practices for erosion control, sediment control, and pollution prevention.
September 29, 2008
Trimble Sets Date for International User Conference in Las Vegas
Trimble announced today that it will hold its International User Conference February 23-25, 2009 at the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas.
Trimble announced today that it will hold its International User Conference February 23-25, 2009 at the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas.
September 19, 2008
The Bilco Company Offers 2008 Residential Products Catalog
The Bilco Company, a manufacturer of basement access and improvement products, has announced the availability of its 2008 Residential Products Catalog.
The Bilco Company, a manufacturer of basement access and improvement products, has announced the availability of its 2008 Residential Products Catalog.
August 18, 2008
CFA Announces Call for Entries for 2009 Projects of the Year Awards
The Concrete Foundation Association has announced the call for entries for the “2009 Projects of the Year” Award, formerly known as the “Basement of the Year”.
The Concrete Foundation Association has announced the call for entries for the “2009 Projects of the Year” Award, formerly known as the “Basement of the Year”.
August 18, 2008
CFA Presents 2008 Contractor of the Year Award
The Concrete Foundation Association recently presented its 2008 Contractor of the Year Award to Rich and Patty Kubica of K-Wall Poured Walls of Traverse City, Michigan & Asheville, North Carolina.
The Concrete Foundation Association recently presented its 2008 Contractor of the Year Award to Rich and Patty Kubica of K-Wall Poured Walls of Traverse City, Michigan & Asheville, North Carolina.
August 15, 2008
CFA Elects New Board Members, Bromley Elected President
The CFA has announced the newest terms for its Board of Directors as well as a new President to direct its next two-year period.
The CFA has announced the newest terms for its Board of Directors as well as a new President to direct its next two-year period.
August 5, 2008
GE Money and Certainteed Construct New Consumer Finance Program
GE Money today announced a multi-year agreement with CertainTeed, North America’s leading manufacturer of interior and exterior building products, to provide consumer financing through select contractors nationwide.
GE Money today announced a multi-year agreement with CertainTeed, North America’s leading manufacturer of interior and exterior building products, to provide consumer financing through select contractors nationwide.
July 10, 2008
CFA Mourns Passing of John Skotzke
It is with great sadness that the CFA informs you that John Skotzke, founder and owner of John Skotzke Concrete Construction Inc., passed away on July 5, 2008, with his family by his side.
It is with great sadness that the CFA informs you that John Skotzke, founder and owner of John Skotzke Concrete Construction Inc., passed away on July 5, 2008, with his family by his side.
July 9, 2008
American Concrete Institute Announces New Publications
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces the availability of five new publications to educate and inform industry professionals on the newest concrete-related information and technology.
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces the availability of five new publications to educate and inform industry professionals on the newest concrete-related information and technology.
June 30, 2008
ACI Foundation and Charles Pankow Foundation Team Up to Deliver Practical Solutions to the Concrete Industry
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is pleased to announce the recent partnership between its ACI Foundation and the Charles Pankow Foundation with the purpose of delivering innovative, commercially viable applications for the design and construction of concrete buildings.
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is pleased to announce the recent partnership between its ACI Foundation and the Charles Pankow Foundation with the purpose of delivering innovative, commercially viable applications for the design and construction of concrete buildings.
June 5, 2008
CertainTeed Corporation Supports Habitat for Humanity’s 2008 Home Builders Blitz
CertainTeed Corporation joins building industry professionals across the United States in support of Habitat for Humanity’s second national Home Builders Blitz
CertainTeed Corporation joins building industry professionals across the United States in support of Habitat for Humanity’s second national Home Builders Blitz
May 10, 2008
Western Forms Acquires Solid Wall Systems
Western Forms and Mercedes Homes are pleased to announce Western Forms acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Solid Wall Systems.
Western Forms and Mercedes Homes are pleased to announce Western Forms acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Solid Wall Systems.
April 28, 2008
Putzmeister America, Inc. Debuts New Telebelt® Model at CONEXP0 2008
Putzmeister America, Inc.’s new Telebelt® TB 600 truck-mounted telescopic belt conveyor was designed with civil contractors in mind and meets high volume demands.
Putzmeister America, Inc.’s new Telebelt® TB 600 truck-mounted telescopic belt conveyor was designed with civil contractors in mind and meets high volume demands.
April 28, 2008
Concrete Foundations Association Announces Availability of Concrete Facts Online
The Concrete Foundations Association has announced the availability of Concrete Facts as an e-magazine online. As part of CFA’s green and sustainable initiatives, the online version of the magazine is free.
The Concrete Foundations Association has announced the availability of Concrete Facts as an e-magazine online. As part of CFA’s green and sustainable initiatives, the online version of the magazine is free.
April 10, 2008
Markovich Appointed Vice President of Durand Forms
The Board of Directors of Durand Forms has appointed Mark Markovich as
Vice President / General Manager effective April 1, 2008.
The Board of Directors of Durand Forms has appointed Mark Markovich as
Vice President / General Manager effective April 1, 2008.
February 23, 2008
THERMOMASS Promotes Brad Nesset to National Sales Manager
Composite Technologies Corporation has announced the promotion of Brad Nesset to the position of National Sales Manager.
Composite Technologies Corporation has announced the promotion of Brad Nesset to the position of National Sales Manager.
January 22, 2008
Trimble Introduces New Wireless Data Controller for the
LM80 Layout Manager
The solution incorporates a new controller and office software for real-time two-way data transfer between the project design team in the office and the general and concrete contractors at the job site to increase efficiency and productivity.
The solution incorporates a new controller and office software for real-time two-way data transfer between the project design team in the office and the general and concrete contractors at the job site to increase efficiency and productivity.
January 22, 2008
Concrete Brackets adds CCB-1600 to Patented Concrete Foundation & Footing Bracket System
Concrete Brackets, LLC announces the introduction of their new CCB-1600 Concrete Footing Bracket. The CCB-1600 bracket was developed for heavy duty applications and designed to save more then 50% savings in time, labor, and, material during the setup and stripping of foundation forms.
Concrete Brackets, LLC announces the introduction of their new CCB-1600 Concrete Footing Bracket. The CCB-1600 bracket was developed for heavy duty applications and designed to save more then 50% savings in time, labor, and, material during the setup and stripping of foundation forms.
January 22, 2008
Concrete Brackets adds CCB-2000 to Patented Concrete Foundation & Footing Bracket System
Concrete Brackets, LLC announces the introduction of their new CCB-2000 Footing Bracket. The CCB-2000 was developed for single faced sidewalk/ slab applications and designed to save more then 50% savings in time, labor, and, material during the setup and stripping of foundation forms.
Concrete Brackets, LLC announces the introduction of their new CCB-2000 Footing Bracket. The CCB-2000 was developed for single faced sidewalk/ slab applications and designed to save more then 50% savings in time, labor, and, material during the setup and stripping of foundation forms.
January 22, 2008
CertainTeed to Exclusively Represent Platon Air Gap Waterproofing Membrane
A tough, durable, high-density polyethylene (HDPE) air gap membrane, marketed as CertainTeed Platon in the U.S., the product provides superior wall, flooring, and underslab moisture control protection for all types of foundations, and isolates living spaces from damp concrete walls and floors.
A tough, durable, high-density polyethylene (HDPE) air gap membrane, marketed as CertainTeed Platon in the U.S., the product provides superior wall, flooring, and underslab moisture control protection for all types of foundations, and isolates living spaces from damp concrete walls and floors.
January 8, 2008
American Concrete Institute Announces its Spring 2008 Convention
This spring’s convention, with the theme “Design and Construction Compatibility,” is sure to please all ACI attendees with countless opportunities to view exhibits, attend meetings and sessions, network with concrete professionals from all over the world, participate in competitions, and of course, see the sights of beautiful Los Angeles.
This spring’s convention, with the theme “Design and Construction Compatibility,” is sure to please all ACI attendees with countless opportunities to view exhibits, attend meetings and sessions, network with concrete professionals from all over the world, participate in competitions, and of course, see the sights of beautiful Los Angeles.
January 4, 2008
CertainTeed® Reaches New Heights in Unique Silo Renovation Project
CertainTeed(R) building products reached toward the sky last year in a unique renovation of two silos on Carlton Island in the St. Lawrence River in upstate New York.
CertainTeed(R) building products reached toward the sky last year in a unique renovation of two silos on Carlton Island in the St. Lawrence River in upstate New York.