CONCRETE FORMING ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO

WHO WE ARE

WHO WE ARE

CONCRETE FORMING ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO was formed to provide a forum to members to discuss subjects of common interest to the formwork sector of ICI industry in Ontario. Since that time the Association has grown to reflect the needs of its membership in a business environment which has been, and continues to be, affected by an expanding economy and enormous changes in technology.

CFAO is a non-profit association developed by concrete contractors, for concrete contractors to provide a unified voice for the industry.

Since its beginnings, CFAO has grown to represent worldwide, providing unmatched support for industry knowledge, best practices and recognition. Members of the CFAO represent concrete and general contracting firms, manufacturers, suppliers, designers and other concrete industry professionals.
 

This powerful organization remains committed to helping concrete contractors improve their businesses and their roles as contractors by providing the tools to grow while providing the highest quality product.

The CFAO is a concrete contractors' association with a purpose. We are the unified voice for the concrete contractor, helping them maintain a stronger presence in the construction industry.
 

We do this by providing valuable technical and business management resources and member interaction to connect and share information.

Membership in the CFAO provides concrete contractors extensive benefits, including:

Industry expertise – through Position Statements, newsletters, one-on-one mentoring programs and hotlines

Access to networking events – including annual events, peer groups, roundtables and other opportunities

Opportunities for continuing education – through webinars, seminars and publications

Special member discounts – on valuable industry events and publications. Participation in specialty councils – for contractors specializing in decorative concrete or polishing, and safety professionals & much more!

CFAO appeals well beyond concrete industry generalists. Four specialty councils offer sub-specialty resources for professionals specializing in concrete polishing, decorative concrete and safety.
 

we are an important voice for commercial formwork in Ontario. We are the communications link for our members and provide representation on important issues before all levels of government, regulatory boards, commissions and other regulatory bodies. The Association has been given responsibility for employer/employee relation including contract negotiations, general administration and interpretation of contracts and the arbitration of labour disputes. In all our work we place special emphasis on employee health an safety issues. The Formwork industry takes enormous pride in the professional and creative skills of our craftsmen and our outstanding record for quality workmanship. The Association is committed to maintaining and enhancing our reputation for quality management and the development of state-of-the-art management systems. We recognize that it is only through excellence – in management, in workmanship, in productivity and the innovative and creative development and application of technology that we can maintain and advance the leading-edge reputation and competitiveness of our membership!

In a highly competitive industry within a free-market economy, quality work and highly effective management skills are essential, not only to success, but to survival. It is the task of the Association to protect and enhance the industry’s position of leadership and reputation for excellence. For this reason we encourage, promote and are actively involved in educational and training programs to constantly upgrade and improve the skills of both management and employees to keep both totally up to date with changes and innovation in the industry. CFAO has an excellent track record and we intend to maintain and build upon that record by accepting the challenges offered by international trade and the growing global market.
 

“We are an important voice of ICI (Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional) formwork in Ontario.”
 

To date the Association is an accredited body, which represents many employer companies and a workforce of thousands of employee’s in bargaining of commercial Collective Agreement. We are members of Council of Ontario Construction Associations (COCA), Infrastructure Health and Safety Association (ISHA), and Residential and Civil Construction Alliance of Ontario (RCCAO). Our active participation in these Associations provides our membership with the benefits of industry wide knowledge and experience.
 

“We have a genuine and deep rooted commitment to quality.”
 

WHAT WE DO

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CFAO is able to put at your fingertips an enourmous body of proven knowledge and expertise both in management and in the field. Our members are at the leading edge of new technology and management techniques. Few construction associations, anywhere in the world can offer as much experience, both local and international. We have a genuine and deep rooted commitment to quality and take pride in the fact that our construction and management expertise can guarantee that a building is carried out quickly and efficiently at the best possible cost.

COMMERCIAL Concrete formwork provides considerable advantages over other construction methods including wood/structural steel in terms of durability, flexibility, safety, speed, sound insulation and cost effectiveness to name a few. It has a history for satisfying peoples desire for comfort and security in aesthetically pleasing surroundings. Take these advantages and add those offered by our Association and the solution to future construction needs become clear.

The future is formwork. The future is with the experts.
 

WHERE WE WORK

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Most of our work is situated in the Province of Ontario, although our members have worked in other Canadian Provinces, United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Western Europe and the Middle Eastern countries. Ontario is Canada’s largest Province and construction is its largest industry with an excess of Billions of dollars a year focused on the building industry.
 

Its logical that an industry which is as large and important as Ontario’s construction industry would be at the leading edge of innovation in technology, project management, materials development, systems and techniques. CFAO has been equally innovative in all of these areas and our member companies are generally regarded as leaders in the field – both at home and abroad.
 

“Few constructions associations, anywhere in the world can offer as much experience, both local and international.”

CFAO is a non-profit trade association of cast-in-place concrete contractors dedicated to enhancing the capabilities of those who build with concrete. As the world’s premier cast-in-place contractor association, CFAO is committed to providing concrete contractors a unified voice in the construction industry.
 

Concrete contracting requires you to make tough technical and business decisions. Membership provides concrete contractors the tools to ensure those decisions are the right ones. Being part of a concrete contractors' association connects you to a nationwide network of peers, professionals and experts who will support you every step of the way.
 

"True beauty in architecture lies not in its facade, but in the strength of its foundation, lasting through time." Seyfi Tomar
 

Mission: ‘Enhancing the Capabilities of Those Who Build with Concrete’

The Core Values of CFAO's Mission Are:

Personal Connection – An active and involved membership, awareness of members’ needs, quick response to members’ requests.

Professional Growth - Facilitate:

Member interaction and learning,

Diverse networking opportunities,

Access to industry-wide knowledge,

Openness among members.

Raising the Quality of Concrete Construction – Technical knowledge production and distribution; educating the industry on constructability; developing business savvy members, helping members deliver a high quality product.

Safety – promote zero tolerance for unsafe practices; model and share best practices.

Voice of the Concrete Contractor – The expert on constructability; represent concrete contractors throughout the construction industry; drive members to voice their expertise.
 

Vision

CFAO members will be the most informed contractors on both technical and business matters.

CFAO and its contractor members will gain and leverage respect for their knowledge and experience on constructability issues.

CFAO name – its products, events and publications – will be recognized and valued throughout the design and construction industry.

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