The next phase of certification changes will begin June 1, 2014, with implementation of the new certification test—version 02.14—as well as an operational evaluation for first-time operators taking the certification test.
The American National Standard for material placement system safety is ASME B30.27. (Material placement systems are concrete pumps and concrete conveyors.)
ASME has released B30.27-2014. It is currently available as an electronic download, and will be available in printed form after April 11, 2014. It becomes effective one year after the publication date.
The results of the 2014 Board of Director elections were announced during the ACPA Annual Membership Meeting held in conjunction with the World of Concrete, Las Vegas, on January 22, 2014. Elected to the board include:
Certification tests will be pre-numbered and must be paid at the time of ordering. Certain exceptions may apply when attending an ACPA operator safety seminar; however no test will be processed without payment prior to testing. The cost for all certification processing will be $60/member and $225/non-member.
Once a year, the dreaded task of renewing your property and casualty insurance coverage returns. By following these simple guidelines, you can obtain the most comprehensive and competitive insurance coverage available.
Most business owners are clear in their intent to make a profit, but some set their sights higher than others. How much profit do you need? Is a living wage plus a reasonable return on your investment enough to sustain your business? Probably not.
As we come out of our economic slump, most concrete pumpers are seeing sales increase. Based on the 2013 ACPA Financial Benchmark Study, 89 percent of members saw growth in 2012, with a median increase of 22.6 percent.
