We are extremely sad to announce the passing of Mr. David Milan of Apollo Concrete from cancer. Dave was highly respected member of our concrete floor community and will be sadly missed. Our condolences and thoughts are with Dave’s wife Carol, their family and the staff at Apollo Concrete. A Celebration of Dave’s Life has […]
THE CSA A23.1 2024 PUBLIC REVIEW PERIOD IS OPEN UNTIL APRIL 29
The 2024 DRAFT of the Canadian Standard CSA A23.1 “Concrete materials & methods of concrete construction” is now available for public review and comment. This only happens every 5 years, so don’t miss this opportunity to review and make comments on our national concrete standard. CLICK HERE FOR THE CSA WEBSITE
2020-2023 CFLRA Board of Directors
The CFLRA is grateful to announce the continuing leadership of our Board of Directors Team consisting of: Mr. Paul Bravo, Bravo Cement (Chairman & LIUNA SW Director) Mr. Luc Rancourt, Duron Services Ottawa (Vice-chair & LIUNA SE Director) Mr. Danny Tersigni, Belmont (Treasurer & LIUNA Central East Director) Mr. Carlo Mele, Diplock Group (OPCMIA Director) […]
New Edition CSA A23.1-2019 “Concrete materials and methods of concrete construction”published!
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 […]