As a consumer, you want ways to increase assurance that the project is built according to industry guidelines. One way to do that is to use installation companies with employees that are ICPI Certified Concrete Paver Installers.

What is ICPI Certification? The ICPI Certified Paver Installers program communicates minimum industry standards on estimating, planning, and executing residential projects. Since the inception of the program in 1996, over 3,000 individuals have taken the day and a half class, passed a written exam, and received certification. The certification program educates individuals and provides recognition of their careers.

Do your homework: ICPI Certification is one of several credentials that you can use to qualify a contractor before signing a contract to install your paving project. These include job references, a job portfolio, years of experience, and experience with your particular type of project (patio, driveways, retaining walls). The installer can verify certification by presenting a valid certificate or card from ICPI.

Why should you choose a company with a certified installer? ICPI certified concrete paver installers are industry professionals. They recognize industry standards on constructing interlocking concrete pavements. You can be sure that a company with a certified installer on staff is dedicated to quality installation standards and on-going education. Certified Concrete Paver Installers may be re-certified five years after their initial certification and every three years thereafter.

Why do consumers choose ICPI certified concrete paver installers? ICPI sets installation standards for the industry. Certification helps contractors meet or exceed these. You want to do business with a professional company that knows industry standards. Certification identifies installers who know them.

courtesy of www.icpi.org

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