A new edition of the Canadian concrete standard CSA A23.1 has been published. There are many updates for both concrete producers and concrete contractors. Please CLICK HERE to buy a copy. Please CLICK HERE to learn more.
The condolences of the industry on the passing of Mr. Jim Woods
Obituary from David Milan at Apollo: “It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that Apollo Concrete Contracting announces the passing of our President, James (Jim) George Woods. Jim had a great and influential presence in the concrete flooring industry. He was involved in many construction associations, both as a member and director. Jim was […]
2018 Finishing News!
CLICK HERE for the 5th edition of Finishing News! The purpose of Finishing News is to provide specialised trade information to Concrete Finishers with the hope of improving safety, quality and integrity in the concrete floor industry. Please submit your input for future editions of Finishing News by e-mail. If you have any questions, suggestions […]
2018 Statutory Holidays
Monday, February 19th, 2018 Friday, March 30th, 2018 Monday, May 21st, 2018 Sunday, July 1st, 2018 Monday, August 6th, 2018 Monday, September 3rd, 2018 Monday, October 8th, 2018 Tuesday, December 25th, 2018 Wednesday, December 26th, 2018 Tuesday, January 1st, 2019 Family Day Good Friday Victoria Day Canada Day Civic Holiday Labour Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas […]
2017 Annual Charitable Donations
Each year the CFLRA makes donations to local Charities across Ontario to give back to the communities in which we live and operate our businesses. This year the CFLRA made donations to Creating Alternatives, Habitat for Humanity (Ottawa & Windsor-Essex), The Arthritis Society, Sick Children’s Hospital and the ARCH Hospice in memory of Mr. Doug […]
Ontario is preparing for the transition to Red Seal Concrete Finishers
From the Ontario College of Trades: The first ever Interprovincial Red Seal exam for the trade of Cement (concrete) Finisher will be available in Ontario as of April 1, 2018. Once released, individuals will be able to achieve a Red Seal Endorsement (RSE) on their Certificate of Qualification (C of Q). This will be the […]
FINISHING NEWS Summer 2017
No one complained, and someone said they liked the last one, so here is the 4th issue of FINISHING NEWS! The purpose of FINISHING NEWS is to provide specialised trade information to Concrete Finishers with the hope of improving safety, quality and integrity in the concrete floor industry. Please submit your questions, suggestions or concerns […]
Director Luc Rancourt making a difference !
Hats off to Director Luc Rancourt of Duron Services, and his wife Elizabeth, who were filling sand bags yesterday to protect homes in the area from rising flood waters ! Proudly making a difference – way to go Luc & Elizabeth !
Annual Charitable Donations
The CFLRA has along history of making contributions to a variety of local charities across Ontario each December in an effort to help others. This year our Directors selected Habitat for Humanity, The Kitchener Foodbank, Autism Ontario, The Scott Mission and The Salvation Army for our donations. All donations were made in memory of the […]
IHSA Concrete Finisher Health & Safety Manual PUBLISHED !
The CFLRA is pleased to announce that a new state of the art Concrete Finisher Health & Safety Manual has been published by the Infrastructure Health & Safety Association in Ontario. CLICK HERE To download your copy (click READ MORE )! As always, if you can’t do the work safely then STOP and call for […]