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CFA 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.

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.

Wanted: Project Engineer & Team Lead
Western Forms is a world leader in supplying concrete forming solutions for builders and contractors and has an immediate opening for a project engineer with construction management and CAD experience. The position will provide supervisory and customer service opportunities to a solutions oriented individual.

Western Forms is an action driven company looking for project leaders that can schedule and direct a team focused on manufacturing support, sales support and providing creative solutions to customers who pour concrete. For more information, download the complete ad or contact:

Bill Hurley | Engineering Director

Western Forms, Inc.
6200 Equitable Road,
Kansas City, MO 64120
Tel: (816) 241- 0477 x3514

bill.hurley@westernforms.com

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.

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.

For Sale: Boom Truck
2006 Sterling Truck, Model LT8500 with PM 35S Lc Knuckle boom

For Sale: Durand Forms
One- to two-year-old set of Durand Forms, Clean - 9 foot, 4 foot and 1 foot caps

For Sale: GDB Software
Software for form panel layout , estimating and design. Purchased new in 2007 for $6,200.

CAD Draftsman/Estimator
Maryland Contractor seeking experienced CAD draftsman/estimator with minimum 4 years experience in concrete foundation work.

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.

For Sale: Various Equipment
I have several pieces of equipment and forms, all in very good condition for sale.

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.

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.

Wanted: Blankets
MPW Construction Serivces, Inc. is looking for Blankets that your buisness may be looking to sell.

New Event: The 64th International Builders' Show
The 2008 Show will also feature almost 300 education sessions designed to help you stay current on industry trends and issues.

Western Forms Creates New Partnership with B.E.P. Forming Systems, Inc.
Western Forms Inc has created a new partnership with B.E.P. Forming Systems Inc, previously headquartered in Fayetteville, Georgia. The newly formed entity, B.E.P. Forming Systems, L.L.C. will be headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri.

Architect/Architect Engineer Wanted
Composite Technologies Corporation has a career opportunity for an ambitious and motivated architect or architectural engineer.

New Event: 2008 CFA Winter Meeting
The Concrete Foundations Association Winter Meeting is a member-favorite, and we had so much fun at The Nine Fine Irishmen last year, we’re heading back!

Monarch Manufacturing Hires Summers as new VP of Sales and Marketing
Monarch Manufacturing, Waukee, IA, announces the appointment of Dan Summers to the position of Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Summers has over thirty years of experience in the retail, wholesale and manufacturing sectors of the building products industry.

Malisch to Receive Coveted National Ready Mixed Concrete Association Award
Ward R. Malisch, Senior Managing Director of the American Concrete Institute (ACI), will be awarded the 2008 Richard D. Gaynor Award, presented by the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA).

CFA Announces Call for Entries for 2008 Basement of the Year Awards
The Concrete Foundation Association has announced the call for entries for the 2008 Basement of the Year Award.

Saint-Gobain Plants Honored for Safety
Twenty-two CertainTeed and Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics manufacturing sites in the United States recently received awards for safety performance in 2006 from The Society of the Plastics Industry’s (SPI) Occupational Health and Environmental Issues Committee.

CRSI Appoints Jack Gibbons as Central Region Manager
Mr. Gibbons will be responsible for managing all CRSI activities in the Central Region (North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Illinois) and within the Region’s individual chapters.

Experience Foreman Wanted
TCB (The Cure for Block) Walls Inc. is looking for qualified foremen and other experienced help.

Trimble Expands Construction Layout Solutions with New Robotic Total Stations
Trimble has announced the Trimble® SPS710 and SPS610 Robotic Total Stations for construction layout applications.

For sale: Concrete Pump Truck
1989 Schwing 32 meter concrete pump on Mack truck - good condition.

For sale: Geodimeter 600 Robotic Surveyor & Control Unit
Includes Remote Target, 4’ Fiber Pole, 2 Batteries, Supply Charger. All in excellent working condition.

Trimble Sets Date for International User Conference in Las Vegas
Trimble has announced that it will hold its International User Conference November 5-7, 2007 at the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas.

Premium CertainTeed® Products Featured in Custom-Built Concept Home
Top-of-the-line CertainTeed® roofing, insulation, siding, gypsum board, trim and foundation products will be part of a $2.5 million traditional-style custom-built concept home.

Putzmeister America, Inc. Announces Vice President – Sales and Marketing
Putzmeister has named Bill Dwyer as Vice President – Sales and Marketing. Dwyer is responsible for U.S. and Canadian concrete pump sales, the Putzmeister Pro-Tech Pre-owned and Renewed Equipment division and the company’s marketing department.

Putzmeister America, Inc. Introduces Boom Pump QuickStart Series
Putzmeister America announces the May 2007 release of its new Boom Pump QuickStart DVD series. Designed as a convenient reference for new and experienced boom pump operators, the QuickStart DVD series is a guide to operational procedures, general maintenance and advanced special features of Putzmeister truck-mounted concrete boom pumps.

B.E.P.™ Forming Systems Appoints Sales Representative for Midwest
B.E.P.™ Forming Systems, Inc. announced today the appointment of Michael Overturf of Overturf Enterprises, LLC as their new independent sales representative.

CFA Presents 2007 Contractor of the Year Award
The Concrete Foundation Association is proud to present its 2007 Contractor of the Year Award to Dennis Purinton, founder of Purinton Builders, Inc. in East Granby, Connecticut.

CertainTeed® Facilities Receive Prestigious Global Awards for Health and Safety
Five CertainTeed® manufacturing sites have been honored by Saint-Gobain for their exceptional commitment to promoting health and safety in the workplace.

New Event: Storm Resistant Homes and Buildings - Springfield, Missouri
Learn how concrete building systems can be used to build storm resistant homes and buildings by attending this seminar.

The CIFA Group Announces Regional Conference in Raleigh
The two-day event begins on Friday, April 27 with a full-day education session offered for building inspectors and code officials.

The CIFA Group Announces New Board of Directors for CIFA USA, Inc.
During January 2007, the shareholders of the CIFA Group appointed a new Board of Directors for its American subsidiary, CIFA USA.

Putzmeister Develops Specialty Hopper for Placing Soil with its Telebelt® Conveyors
To help contractors efficiently place dirt on job sites, Putzmeister America has designed a new soil hopper for use with its truck-mounted Telebelt conveyors.

Putzmeister Teams Up with CNH Capital to Offer Putzmeister Advantage Plus
Putzmeister America, Inc. has joined forces with CNH Capital to offer Putzmeister Advantage Plus—a dedicated line of credit that Putzmeister customers can use for their day-to-day parts, service and accessory purchases.

Donation by Putzmeister Helps Concrete Industry Management Raise $500,000
A donation of a P 30D Ball Valve Pump to the CIM Auction helped the organization raise a remarkable $500,000 for the CIM program, doubling its proceeds from last year’s auction. This was Putzmeister’s second endowment of a machine to CIM.

Putzmeister Celebrates Facility Expansion
Concrete and material placement equipment manufacturer continues growth with the addition of 30,000 square feet to Sturtevant headquarters

Putzmeister America, Inc. Releases New Telebelt® DVD
"Versatility in Motion” DVD showcases the different applications and materials that can be placed with a Telebelt Telescopic Belt Conveyor.

Employment Listing: Crew Leaders
Residential Foundation Contractor is looking for a qualified crew leader in Pittsburgh, PA

CFA Announces Summer Meeting in Stowe, Vermont
The CFA will gather for their annual summer meeting in Stowe, Vermont, from July 24-26 at the Stoweflake Resort. .

National Supplier: DryDog Barriers
DryDog Barriers is a manufacturer of waterproofing products and systems designed to meet the toughest requirements.

National Supplier: Trimble
Trimble is a leading provider of technology and solutions for earthmoving, site preparation, and general, interior and underground construction contractors.

CFA Announces 2007 “Basement of the Year”
This year’s competition is the largest in CFA history with 13 entries from across the country and marks the first year multiple categories were made available for submission.

CIFA USA Introduces the Next Generation of 31 and 36 Meter Boom Pumps
The restyling of the next generations of 31 and 36 meters has been based on previous models’ field experience as well as other equipment features such as the K41 and K48.

CIFA USA Introduces to the United States the Newly Engineered K41 XRZ
The 5 section “R-Z” boom truck comes from field experience of the famous K40 model.

CIFA USA Introduces the Newly Engineered K48 XRZ
The new K48 brings several improvements with weight distribution, stabilization and set-up area as the main features.

New Trimble LM80 Layout Manager and Desktop Software Enhancements Expand Capabilities for Site Layout Applications
With enhancements to both LM80 Layout Manager and LM80 Desktop, contractors can easily perform layout tasks faster and more efficiently for increased job productivity.

Tough New Spectra Precision Laser Grade Lasers from Trimble Feature Wireless Remote Control
The versatile lasers are rugged, cost-effective and can perform three types of jobs for construction contractors—level, grade and vertical alignment with plumb.

CertainTeed Now Offering V-Buck® Vinyl Blocking System by Vinyl Technologies
Perfect for installing any windows, V-Buck is easy to assemble, installs quickly, helps job sites look cleaner and is available at an installed price equal to wood.

Weber Honored in "Ten Most Influential People in the Concrete Industry" List
Concrete Construction magazine honored Michael H. Weber, PCA's director of residential construction, as one of 2006's "Ten Most Influential People in the Concrete Industry."

Putzmeister America, Inc. Develops STOP STIK™ Concrete Release Coating
Putzmeister America, Inc. is introducing a product to save time and money on site while protecting equipment.

Putzmeister is First to Achieve CPMA Safety Certification for Entire Product Line
Putzmeister America is the first and only manufacturer to achieve a Concrete Pump Manufacturers Association (CPMA) safety certification for its “entire” range of truck-mounted concrete boom pumps and separate placing boom models.

For sale: Symons Silver Forms with or without racks
Forms were re-conditioned three years ago and have seen between 20 and 30 pours since.

Sorry Yogi, Members Only
An elite residential home at Yellowstone Club poses special construction challenges.

Putzmeister 63Z-Meter Concrete Boom Pump Wins 2005 Top 100 Products Award
The Putzmeister 63Z-Meter was honored with a Top 100 Products Award by Construction Equipment magazine.

Putzmeister Introduces Updated Telebelt® QuickStart Series
Designed as a fast and convenient reference for the more visual aspects of the machine, the QuickStart series is a guide to setup, operation and maintenance of a Putzmeister Telebelt Truck-Mounted Telescopic Conveyor.

Putzmeister Introduces One-Sided Support for Truck-Mounted Boom Pumps
A new standard feature on its truck-mounted concrete boom pump models from 42 through 63 meters, Putzmeister’s One-Sided Support (OSS) system will be displayed at the World of Concrete 2006.

Putzmeister America Achieves CPMA Safety Certification
Putzmeister America is the first and only manufacturer to achieve a Concrete Pump Manufacturers Association (CPMA) safety certification within the truck-mounted concrete boom pump product category.

Putzmeister Introduces 43Z-Meter Concrete Pump
Putzmeister America has unveiled a new truck-mounted concrete boom pump – the 43Z-Meter.

CertainTeed Helps WI Family in Upcoming Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
CertainTeed Corporation has helped to form a solid foundation for one family in Dundee, Wisconsin, by donating its unique Form-A-Drain(R) product for a home construction project that will be featured on the November 19th episode of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition on ABC.

1,330 Yards of Concrete Poured by Avante Construction
Bunting Coady Architects designed the 116,000 square foot building for developer PK Projects Ltd.

ACPA Safety Manual Updated
The new version, Safety Manual 5.0.1 contains significant changes from previous versions.

For sale: Crane truck - 2004 Sterling LT9513
2004 Sterling LT9513 with IMT 34/235 Knuckle Boom Crane with chair mounted controls...

Expanded CertainTeed Financing Program Gives Contractors Competitive Edge
CertainTeed Corporation is pleased to announce it has expanded its arrangement with GB Home Equity – Home Improvement Lending (GBHIL) to give professional CertainTeed-credentialed contractors an easier way of offering financing to potential homeowner customers.

CFA Presents Robert D. Sawyer Distinguished Service Award to John Skotzke
CFA presented its highest honor, the Robert D. Sawyer Distinguished Service Award to John Skotzke at the CFA annual award luncheon held July 21

CFA Announces Call for Entries for 2007 Basement of the Year Awards
CFA has announced the call for entries for the 2007 Basement of the Year Award.

CFA Announces Regional Conference in Hartford
CFA will host an educational opportunity in Hartford, Connecticut, on October 27-28 at the Crowne Plaza, Enfield.

CertainTeed ThermaEZE Seminars Offered to Concrete Poured Wall Contractors
CertainTeed Corporation recently hosted ThermaEZE Thermal Insulation System Seminars in Pennsylvania and Iowa, and is now making the course available to poured wall contractors nationwide.

CIFA USA Celebrates Completion of New Headquarters
On July 17th, CIFA USA, Inc. celebrated its Grand Opening at the new U.S. headquarters and manufacturing facility near Milwaukee

MAR-FLEX Introduces Shockwave™
Foundation walls and the waterproofing membranes that protect them can suffer damage from backfill operations during construction. That’s why Mar-flex Waterproofing and Basement Products developed Shockwave by Mar-flex™.

Updated: 6 New Media Articles
The CFA is excited to see the amount of media coverage concrete foundation technology has received recently.

MAR-FLEX Introduces VORTEX™
Vortex vents offer a variety of advantages to poured wall contractors.

Monarch’s New Premier V Window is NFRC Certified and Energy Star Qualified
Monarch Manufacturing is pleased to announce that its new Premier V vinyl basement window is NFRC certified and ENERGY STAR® qualified.

CFA Announces Call for Entries for 2007 Basement of the Year Awards
The Basement of the Year competition enables foundation contractors to display the wide range of projects that are being completed today.

CFA Announces Regional Conference in Hartford
The CFA will host an educational opportunity in Hartford, Conn. on Oct. 27-28 at the Crowne Plaza, Enfield

CIFA USA Announces Acquisition of CIFA S.p.A. by the Italian Fund Magenta
Italian private equity fund Magenta today announced the completion of the acquisition of Cifa SpA.

Employment Listing: Manager, Regional Code Services
Portland Cement Association is seeking a licensed structural/civil engineer to participate in codes and standards development.

National Supplier: Concrete Forms Services, Inc.
Concrete Forms Services manufactures some of the most advanced forming systems on the market for concrete placement.

Employment Listing: Concrete Wall Crew Leaders
Expanding residential foundation company needs qualified crew foreman for N. Alabama and Mid. Tennessee areas.

Employment Listing: Controller for Commercial and Res Concrete Contractor
This position will report directly to the President and will have staff from accounting, human resources and general office reporting to them.

New Employment Listing: Concrete Wall Crew Leaders
With a horizontal reach of 120 feet, vertical reach of over 134 feet and 740 degree boom rotation, the S 41 SX was designed with operators and owners in mind.

Schwing Announces the Longest Boom on Three Axels
With a horizontal reach of 120 feet, vertical reach of over 134 feet and 740 degree boom rotation, the S 41 SX was designed with operators and owners in mind.

Schwing Announces Breakthrough with New Vector Control System
Schwing’s continuous commitment to advancing concrete pumping technology has produced the new Vector Control System.

CertainTeed Unveils Game-Based Technology for Online AIA/CES Courses
CertainTeed Corporation is pleased to be the first company to integrate new game-based learning technology into its online distance education courses.

Bilco’s ScapeVIEW™ Series 6000 Foundation Window Completes the ScapeWEL® Window Well System
Constructed of vinyl for durability and corrosion resistance, the window assembly is a two-piece system consisting of a pour-in-place buck and a snap-in window unit.

New Event: 2006 Concrete Technologies Tour
This is your chance to capitalize on the rising popularity of residential concrete construction. In addition to plant tours you will learn from industry experts, and network with builders, manufacturers and designers from across the country.

Updated: 7 New Media Articles
The CFA is excited to see the amount of media coverage concrete foundation technology has received recently.

Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute Appoints Risser as New President
The Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute (CRSI), Schaumburg, IL, one of America’s oldest trade associations, has announced the appointment of Robert J. Risser Jr., to the position of President.

Life-saving Window Wells from Mar-Flex Make Their Debut
Lifelines window wells are designed for a generation of safety-conscious American homeowners who place a high priority on making sure their basements have a secondary escape route in the event of a fire, tornado or other life-threatening emergency.

National Supplier Profile: Fine Line Footing Forms
Fine Line Footing Forms system have helped contractors from coast-to-coast to improve their bottom line by increasing the speed and quality of their footings while eliminating continual purchases of lumber, stakes, and other unnecessary materials.