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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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Contractors & Certification
Contractors, Engineers, Stormwater Managers or Developers that wish to become "Certified" as either Technicians, or as Craftsmen, should become familiar with the requirements in their area. Many may opt for certification at a local, or state level. However, most individuals will want a Nationally-recognized certification. The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) has organized a National-level program to certify those individuals that may wish to become certified as Technicians, or as Craftsmen. A list of local and state sponsoring groups is included in the information listed on the site. Sponsoring groups (may) also maintain a list of individuals that have been certified by their organization. The NRMCA program is eventually slated to become a part of the ACI Certification program. This page also contains Sections on: General Contractors and Concrete Sub-Contractors, The NRMCA National Certification program, Looking for a Contractor in a "Request for Bid" and Minority Bids. (Click on your "back-button" to return to this list.)
General Contractors and Concrete Sub-Contractors
have an increased interest in the construction of Pervious Concrete Pavements.
Most States now have at least a few projects completed, even if the projects are
for demonstration
The NRMCA National Certification Program is basically a two-part program. The first part, is Certification as a "Technician". This involves reading the manual, "Pervious Concrete Contractor Certification", and taking a one-day class and test. A passing score of 70% will result in being certified as a Technician. To become Certified as a "Craftsman", one must not only "first" become a Technician, but also have 3,000 "documented" hours of time spent "placing & finishing" Pervious Concrete. That equates to 75-weeks of 40-hour days spent doing nothing but placing and finishing Pervious Concrete pavement. Also, the Craftsman must be ACI-Certified as, at least a "Flatwork-Technician" to indicate a sufficient knowledge of Concrete in general. To become Certified as a ACI-Certified Flatwork "Craftsman" requires 4500 hours of applicable work experience. (See the NRMCA List of Certified Pervious Concrete Contractors.) Both, the ACI Certification programs, and the NRMCA Pervious Concrete Certification Program will be offered Nation-wide in various locations by different sponsoring groups. It is up to the Concrete Contractor to locate the facilities giving the classes and exams in their areas. Follow the "links above (underlined in blue) to either the ACI programs, or the NRMCA program.
Looking for a Contractor in a "Request for Bids" General Contractors may be looking for a competent sub-contractor to bid, or act as Sole Source Contractor, for the Pervious Concrete pavements on their project. Selecting a good contractor is always critical in any concrete work. It is even more critical in Pervious Concrete work because not all concrete contractors have an equal knowledge and experience to work with this unique material.
Magruder Construction personnel have more experience in Pervious Concrete placements than any other contractor in the Nation, and have more people that are NRMCA Certified as Craftsmen than any other Contractor. This experience is vitally important to be able to recognize potential problems in site conditions and material properties, and for LEED Certifications. If you are a Government Developer looking for Minority participation (8-A) on projects involving the use of Pervious Concrete then you may want to check Keith Contracting.
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