Masonry Magazine January 2012 Page. 18
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
The Masonry Certification program aims to change this and revolutionize the bidding process. Masonry Certification is a mark of excellence in our industry. Certification is an investment in your company and your future. It demonstrates your commitment to quality and will help your company stand out from the crowd.
"When the bids on a job are close, the general contractor and/or owner will often pick the mason contractor who is the most qualified to do the work," says Dennis Knowlton, president of Knowlton & Sons Masonry Construction in Clifford, Pa. "Being a certified mason contractor helps to verify that we are qualified and gives us an edge to get the job."
Masonry Certification provides masonry customers with a tool to select and measure the quality of mason contractors. Architects across the country are hoping to begin specifying the use of certified mason contractors on their projects. As a certified mason contractor, your company is in an advantageous position to win close bids and become more profitable.
How to become certified
To become a certified mason contractor, the primary individual who is responsible for day-to-day operations must earn 100 continuing education credits in the following six disciplines:
* Masonry Quality Institute (16)
* Codes and Standards (10)
* Ethics and Business Practice (10)
* Safety (10)
* Bidding Practices (5)
* Masonry Products (5)
The remaining 44 hours can be obtained in any of the six disciplines. Additionally, all supervisors must attain at least 15 continuing education credits in any discipline.
Once these requirements are met, the primary will be eligible to take the certification exam. In order to pass the exam, the primary needs a score of 80 percent or better.
"This program offers us another tool to further separate ourselves from the competition and meet the needs of our increasingly knowledgeable and demanding clientele," says Tom Weaver, president and founder of Advanced Masonry Systems.
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