2009 CFA News
2009 CFA News and Press Releases
The following index lists CFA news and member press releases during 2009. 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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October 15, 2009
CFA Announces Call for Entries for 2010 Projects of the Year Awards
The Concrete Foundations Association has announced the call for entries for the “2010 Projects of the Year” Award.
The Concrete Foundations Association has announced the call for entries for the “2010 Projects of the Year” Award.
September 22, 2009
New Spectra Precision Theodolite from Trimble Features Dual-sided LCD
The DET-2 is a rugged, cost-effective digital electronic theodolite that provides accurate horizontal and vertical angle measurements for general construction applications. The versatile instrument is easy-to-use when turning angles and setting elevations and lines.
The DET-2 is a rugged, cost-effective digital electronic theodolite that provides accurate horizontal and vertical angle measurements for general construction applications. The versatile instrument is easy-to-use when turning angles and setting elevations and lines.
September 22, 2009
New Trimble Spectra Precision Grade Lasers Feature Wireless Remote Control
The versatile lasers are rugged, cost-effective and can perform three types of jobs for the construction contractors—level, grade, and vertical alignment with plumb.
The versatile lasers are rugged, cost-effective and can perform three types of jobs for the construction contractors—level, grade, and vertical alignment with plumb.
September 18, 2009
CFA Presents Robert D. Sawyer Distinguished Service Award to Barry Herbert
The CFA recently presented its highest honor, the Robert D. Sawyer Distinguished Service Award to Barry Herbert at the CFA Annual Summer Convention held July 30-August 1.
The CFA recently presented its highest honor, the Robert D. Sawyer Distinguished Service Award to Barry Herbert at the CFA Annual Summer Convention held July 30-August 1.
September 9, 2009
Concrete Contractor’s Top Products of 2009 Announced
Concrete Contractor, the leading business information resource for concrete contractors, announced today the Concrete Contractor’s Top Products of 2009. Top winners are recognized by readers based on interest and inquiries over the past year.
Concrete Contractor, the leading business information resource for concrete contractors, announced today the Concrete Contractor’s Top Products of 2009. Top winners are recognized by readers based on interest and inquiries over the past year.
August 24, 2009
Trimble Introduces Digital Pen Solutions for Construction Contractors
Designed specifically for the construction contractor, the Trimble Digital Pen Solutions provide the simplicity of working with pen and paper with easy conversion to digital data by using a dockable digital pen.
Designed specifically for the construction contractor, the Trimble Digital Pen Solutions provide the simplicity of working with pen and paper with easy conversion to digital data by using a dockable digital pen.
August 24, 2009
Trimble Introduces the New Excavator Depth Display System
Designed for compact equipment including backhoes, mini-excavators and smaller excavators, the new DDS300 system provides dynamic depth display to improve the accuracy and productivity of trenching, excavating and grading operations.
Designed for compact equipment including backhoes, mini-excavators and smaller excavators, the new DDS300 system provides dynamic depth display to improve the accuracy and productivity of trenching, excavating and grading operations.
August 24, 2009
Trimble’s AllTrak System Manages Construction Assets, Reduces Loss
With accurate tracking information about asset usage, contractors can increase their efficiency while confidently managing acquisition, maintenance, and eventual retirement of their tools, equipment, and other portable assets.
With accurate tracking information about asset usage, contractors can increase their efficiency while confidently managing acquisition, maintenance, and eventual retirement of their tools, equipment, and other portable assets.
August 24, 2009
Trimble Expands its Construction Layout Portfolio
Using Trimble construction layout solutions, contractors can increase point layout productivity and accuracy while reducing rework and project expenses.
Using Trimble construction layout solutions, contractors can increase point layout productivity and accuracy while reducing rework and project expenses.
August 19, 2009
Distributors Can Benefit from Bilco’s stakWEL® Window Well System
For distributors, providing home builders, remodelers and contractors with products that can increase the value of their projects is always a good business strategy.
For distributors, providing home builders, remodelers and contractors with products that can increase the value of their projects is always a good business strategy.
July 22, 2009
Schwing Announces New S 36 SX with RZ4 Placing Boom
The new model can place concrete at distances of more than 118-feet vertically and 104-feet horizontally.
The new model can place concrete at distances of more than 118-feet vertically and 104-feet horizontally.
June 30, 2009
CPMA to Discontinue Publishing CPMA 27-2000 Safety Standard
The Concrete Pump Manufacturers Association will stop publishing its Safety Standard CPMA 27-2000 as of June 10, 2009.
The Concrete Pump Manufacturers Association will stop publishing its Safety Standard CPMA 27-2000 as of June 10, 2009.
March 30, 2009
Trimble Introduces Economical Laser System for General Construction
Trimble has announced the new Spectra Precision® Laser LL100 Laser Level. The laser is a rugged, cost-effective horizontal laser used for a variety of general construction elevation control applications.
Trimble has announced the new Spectra Precision® Laser LL100 Laser Level. The laser is a rugged, cost-effective horizontal laser used for a variety of general construction elevation control applications.
March 29, 2009
American Concrete Institute Announces New Oficers for 2009
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) introduced its new president, vice president, and four board members last week during the ACI Spring 2009 Convention in San Antonio, Texas.
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) introduced its new president, vice president, and four board members last week during the ACI Spring 2009 Convention in San Antonio, Texas.
Trimble Introduces New Rugged Green Beam Laser System for Interior Construction
The automatic, self-leveling HV301G laser offers exceptional versatility and superior green beam visibility for increased productivity in a wide variety of horizontal, vertical and plumb applications.
The automatic, self-leveling HV301G laser offers exceptional versatility and superior green beam visibility for increased productivity in a wide variety of horizontal, vertical and plumb applications.
March 16, 2009
The Bilco Company Appoints New International Sales and Marketing Manager
The Bilco Company, manufacturer of specialty access products for commercial and residential markets, has named Kent Nichols to the position of International Sales and Marketing Manager.
The Bilco Company, manufacturer of specialty access products for commercial and residential markets, has named Kent Nichols to the position of International Sales and Marketing Manager.
March 12, 2009
American Concrete Institute Releases 2009 Edition of Manual of Concrete Practice
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is pleased to announce the release of the 2009 edition of one of its best-selling publications, the Manual of Concrete Practice (MCP).
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is pleased to announce the release of the 2009 edition of one of its best-selling publications, the Manual of Concrete Practice (MCP).
Bilco Introduces New and Improved Window Well System
The Bilco Company has enhanced its stakWEL® Window Well System, a modular system of units that are stacked together to accommodate virtually any foundation depth
The Bilco Company has enhanced its stakWEL® Window Well System, a modular system of units that are stacked together to accommodate virtually any foundation depth