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Certified Concrete Paver Installer

Michael Donaldson

A Certified Concrete Paver Installer will demonstrate an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the proper installation of interlocking concrete pavement systems. Applicants for certification are primarily employed in the concrete hardscape industry. A Certified Concrete Paver Installer will always serve the best interests of the customer and industry to the best of their professional ability. In fulfilling this duty, they will be guided by best practices and procedures which are generally recognized within the profession. A Certified Concrete Paver Installer will also maintain their level of professional knowledge and expertise through periodic training to ensure they remain up to date in the profession. The motives, methods and actions of the Certified Concrete Paver Installer shall at all times be in accordance with the Installer Code of Conduct laid out by the CMHA Certification Body.

Skills / Knowledge

  • Paver Fundamentals, Project Overview, Sub-grade Elevation and Preparation, Aggregate Base, Bedding Sand, Installation of Concrete Pavers, Edge Restraints, Joint Sand, Care and Maintenance, Safety, Construction Tips

Issued on

December 29, 2023

Expires on

December 29, 2025

Earning Criteria

Required

experience
Experience: Applicant must have a minimum of five (5) projects and a minimum of 10,000 square feet of paver installation experience. Experience submitted should have at least two (2) endorsements. The endorsements must come from persons with direct knowledge of the installation experience. Installation experience refers to active participation on-site in the construction of an interlocking concrete pavement system. Projects on which work has not yet begun, or for which applicant was not an on-site participant in the installation cannot be included. Installation experience can be taken from any period of time that an applicant has been installing. Applicant can go back as many years as needed to fulfill the requirement.
other
Code of Conduct: The Certified Concrete Paver Installer agrees to abide by the CMHA Installer Code of Conduct at all times.
exam
Applicants must successfully pass the written exam with a minimum score of 80%.
knowledge
Applicants for recertification shall be required to demonstrate professional development. Applicants must accumulate eight (8) CEUs since their initial certification or last recertification. CEUs must be related to the installation of concrete pavement systems.