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Post Tensioning Ironworker Certification
News and Information
January 2010  |
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Greetings!
Happy New Year and Good Bye to 2009!
Well, its a new year and I hope that 2010 is better to our industry than last year. This year kicks off with World of Concrete in Las Vegas, February 1st - 5th. I know that some companies in our industry have decided not exhibit this year, us included, but in talking to many of you it does sound like attendance will stay at least as strong as last year. That's good news for those of you who are exhibiting. Read below for a summary of the post-tensioning related exhibitors and educational opportunities that count towards certification renewal.
Sincerely,
--Jim Rogers
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Free Renewals for 2009 - 2010 |
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Times Are Tough - Stay Certified!
It is still not a good time for our industry. Many people are out of work. The last report in Engineering News Record put national construction unemployment at over 26%. During these times it is important to maintain your qualifications and stay certified so you are prepared for the work that does come up. We have made a decision to stop charging for certification renewals for anyone who expired in 2009 or who is expiring in 2010. We would rather see everyone stay certified so that the workforce is ready when things recover. Renewal still requires fulfilling the continuing education requirements, but there are many opportunities to get this done.
The continuing education requirements state that you must earn and report credits when you renew your certification. This is to help insure that people certified under the Post Tensioning Ironworker Certification program are trained, skilled, and knowledgeable. Many of the credits needed can be earned through post-tension field experience, but a minimum of at least 2 hours must be earned in classes or seminars (called Level 2 credits). Sources for these can include journeyman upgrading classes taught at your local apprenticeship school, supplier training programs, and other industry sponsored seminars. To download a complete renewal package with instructions, click here.
Read below about the opportunities to earn level 2 credits during the World of Concrete in Las Vegas. |
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Industry Representation at World of Concrete |
| If you know of anyone I left off, email me at jim@ptconcrete.com and I will try to send it back out to everyone |
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Where Can I Find Post-Tension Industry Companies at World of Concrete? 
Listed below is a list of post-tensioning related companies that we found listed as exhibitors at World of Concrete. Be sure to visit them to get the latest information on trends, materials, and equipment.
- General Technologies, Inc. - N2125 - Encapsulated Systems, Bonded Systems, Anchorages, Support Accessories
- Enerpac - N2537 - Enerpac bought Precision Sure-Lock, so this includes stressing jacks, anchors, wedges, couplers, Fabrication Equip
- Kodi Klip - N2051 - chairs and clips to support & secure slab-on-ground PT
- Simplex - N1065 - Multi Strand Jacks
- Powerteam - N817 - Jacks & Pumps
- Con-Tech - S12117 - Grouting Equipment and Ground Anchors
- Western Forms - C5719 - Aluminum Forms for PT Slabs-On-Ground
- Max USA - N1919 - Reinforcing Tie Guns
- Insteel - N415 - Prestressing Strand
- Post-Tensioning Institute - N948
- Williams Form Engineering - S12206 - Bar PT Systems
- Decon - C5497 - Stud Rails
- Vector Corrosion Technologies - S11955 - Evaluation and Repair of PT
- Tiger Industries - N1054 - Pocket Shear and Pocket Cap
- Dayton Superior - CES01 - Support Accesories
- SAS - C6917 - PT Contractor
- Jacks & Accessories - N467 - Stressing Jacks, Pumps, Couplers
- CTS Cement - S10107 - PT Grout
- Paragon - N1558 - Pocket Formers & Support Accessories
- Hayes Industries - N3003 - Anchors, Wedges, Support Accessories, Encapsulation Systems, Fabrication Equip
- BASF - S10015 - PT Grout
- Reinforcing Ironworkers - N2641 - Skilled and Trained Labor
- American Concrete Institute - S10338 & CG3905 - Publications, Codes & Standards
These are in no particular order! Just the order I found them on the WOC website! In addition to those listed, there are 100's of others who make tools, grouts, and equipment related to our industry. Check the web site at www.worldofconcrete.com for a searchable directory if you are looking for someone specific. |
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Register for World of Concrete 2010 |
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Its not too late!
Using this link, you can still get free attendee registration to World of Concrete courtesy of the American Concrete Institute.
EXHIBITS: FEBRUARY 2-5, 2010
SEMINARS: FEBRUARY 1-5, 2010
LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, USA
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Continuing Education Opportunities at World of Concrete |
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Use your time at World of Concrete to earn your CEU's for Certification Renewal
In order to renew your Post Tensioning Ironworker Certification, you need to earn at least two of your education credits in a class or seminar (see article above). There are several opportunities to do this at World of Concrete next week.
One opportunity is being conducted on Thursday, February 4th from 2:00 to 4:00 pm, by ADAPT Corporation. This four hour seminar will cover post-tensioning theory and construction topics, and will cover some design basics. This seminar will be a great opportunity to brush up on principles and theory and will be very valuable to any of you who have gone into the detailing side of the business. This course is offered directly by ADAPT and requires separate registration. You can download a form by clicking here.
Additional opportunities are available through several World of Concrete Seminars. This includes Engineering 101 for Contractors (Course #WE110) which is approved for 1.5 credits, and Reinforcement for Slabs-On-Ground (Course #MO30) which is a 3 hour course that we have approved for 1 credit for certification renewal. Registration for these two courses can be done through the World of Concrete as a part of your show registration. If you still need to register for the show, click here!
All of the courses described here qualify for Level 2 CEU's for renewal of Post Tensioning Ironworker Certification. |
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Download Suggested Specification Language On-Line |
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Specify the best for your project!
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Shirts Available |
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 We now have shirts available with the new program logo on the back and the new certification icon on the front. These are long sleeve, safety orange, and Union made. Prices are listed below. These shirts can also be customized with your organization's logo on the front in place of the certification icon, add $5.00 per shirt + $100 set up. The minimum order for customization is 100 shirts. Call or email to place an order.
L, XL, 2XL, 3XL: $20.00 S & H (1-5 shirts): $5.00
S & H (5 or more shirts): $10.00
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