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Concrete can be confusing. From mixtures to pressure, building
codes to ideal temperatures, the number of questions and answers
keeps growing. Luckily, our industry has a variety of organizations
that provide knowledge and support.
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The Concrete Foundation Association (CFA) provides promotional materials,
educational seminars, opportunities for networking, and technical and informative
meetings for members. CFA also publishes a newsletter to keep its members
informed of developments in the industry. The association provides numerous
educational opportunities for contractors, including The Foundation Fundamentals
seminars. Summer and winter meetings provide excellent educational opportunities
and allow members to discuss problems and ideas with their peers.
www.cfawalls.org
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The Portland Cement Association's (PCA) Construction Technology Center fields questions on patios
and driveways, stucco and mortar, bridges and high-rise buildings—all types of concrete construction
and applications. The PCA also provides a weekly e-newsletter that has the latest information on
new publications, resources, and economic trends.
www.cement.org
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The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has the strength of over
215,000 members to defeat excessive regulations and defend affordable housing
initiatives on Capitol Hill, in your state, and in the communities where you
do business. NAHB members use a variety of ways to stay connected to industry
information, including publications, e-newsletters, exclusive Web site content,
bulletins, special reports, e-mail alerts, and financial data. NAHB keeps you
up-to-date with a complimentary subscription to Nation’s Building News, NAHB’s
member newspaper, and a special offer for BUILDER Magazine.
www.nahb.org
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The Concrete Homes Council (CHC), is an alliance formed to promote above-grade,
cast-in-place concrete construction using removable forms as the smartest,
long-term, quality alternative to traditional wood- and steel-framed homes.
Membership in the CHC automatically includes membership to the CFA.
www.concretehomescouncil.org
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The American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC) serves as a collective instrument to give concrete
contractors a stronger presence in the construction industry to deal with codes, standards, and OSHA
regulations. Member bulletins highlight industry news, the Troubleshooting Newsletter answers your
questions, and all members receive a subscription to Concrete Construction.
www.ascconline.org
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The National Precast Concrete Association (NPCA) is a non-profit trade association representing
manufacturers of plant-produced, precast concrete products and companies that provide equipment,
supplies and services to the industry. NPCA members benefit from a vast range of educational and
informational products, services and unique opportunities.
www.precast.org
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The Associated General Contractors (AGC) of America is an organization of qualified construction
contractors and industry related companies dedicated to skill, integrity, and responsibility. The
association provides a full range of services to improve the quality of construction and protecting
the public interest. From member discounts on computer equipment, to access to online project bidding,
AGC membership has its benefits.
www.agc.org
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