Concrete pumping is a key component of
many large-scale construction projects, from highways and bridges, to
skyscrapers and residences. Bay Area commercial concrete contractors often utilize concrete pumping technology, and therefore
require a skilled workforce that is qualified to operate this machinery. The
American Concrete Pumping Association has recognized the need to consolidate
and make transparent the safety and operational practices of concrete pumping
and provides a nationally recognized certification process for those who would
operate concrete pumps. Pump operators who successfully complete this
certification are assets to their teams, the contractors who employ them, and
the customers who reap the benefits of their skilled work.
The American Concrete Pumping
Association was founded in 1974 and seeks to promote, expand and improve the
concrete pumping industry through progressive leadership, communication,
education, and advocacy. This mission has led the ACPA to create the only
industry-recognized concrete pumping certification program for testing concrete pumping practices. The membership of
the ACPA is composed of owners of concrete pumps, manufacturers of concrete
pumps, and distributors of concrete pumps and accessories. It is an industry
group heavily invested in the competent, safe, and efficient use of this
important construction equipment.
What does a certification involve?
In order to be ACPA-certified to
operate concrete pumps, a potential operator must complete a preliminarytraining and test that covers both safety and technical procedures, with
addendums for particular types of equipment, such as for 50 meter and longer
booms. Additionally, operators must log a set number of experiential hours,
which depend on the classification of pumping certification they are seeking.
There are separate classes for portable line pumps, large line pumps (or
non-portable pumps), boom pumps, 50 meter and larger booms, and separate
placing booms, each with their own requirements for time spent using the
equipment in a work environment. With these two components in place, an
operator can submit their test results and experience logs to receive the ACPA
certification, with the requirement to reapply every two years to maintain
their certified status. It is a valuable characteristic in a concrete team
member, and one that commercial concrete contractors who utilize concrete pumping in the Bay Area prioritize in their workforce.
Conco
is a
leading supplier of concrete services for the Western United States.
As one of the leading commercial concrete contractors in the Bay Area, we
have been involved with large-scale projects in the area including the new
49ers Stadium. Our concrete services include commercial, educational,
parking and other construction development as well as public works projects and
highways.
