Masonry Magazine February 2007 Page. 31
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It also may be offered at additional times and locations, as demand warrants.
Re-certification
In order to maintain certification, the principal will need to earn at least 75 credits during a three-year period. In addition, 100 percent of the firm's supervisory employees must be actively engaged in on-going educational training and have achieved at least 30 credits in the same three-year period.
Can a Contractor Lose Certification?
Once earned, a contractor must maintain the designation through re-certification and by maintaining a high, professional standard. If a contractor does not perform at the minimum quality standard or higher, the company will risk losing its certification. Currently, the MCAA is developing the minimum quality standard criteria, and details will be announced at a later date.
Marketing the Program
The Association will work with the American Institute of Architects, the American Society of Civil Engineers, the U.S. government and other construction customer groups to gain acceptance and to seek the specification of a Certified Mason Contractor on their projects. It is our goal to have this program provide the standard to which all mason contractors strive to achieve. In addition, we believe that a strong certification program will help to ensure that construction customers do not select an unqualified mason contractor for their projects.
The Association also will implement a national marketing program to promote those contractors that have achieved the status of a Certified Mason Contractor.
For more information on the National Mason Contractor Certification program, call the MCAA at (800) 536-2225, or visit the MCAA's website at www.masoncontractors.org.