Certified Paver Installer Ranks Surpass 10,000

A record number of contractors have sought Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute Level I Certified Concrete Paver Installer certification during the

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A record number of contractors have sought Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute Level I Certified Concrete Paver Installer certification during the past year. From July 2005 through June 2006, the institute held 77 additional certification courses for 2,866 installers, awarding 2,476 new certification. That figure represents a 31 percent increase in total over the 2004-2005 period, and brings the North American pool of ICPI Level I Certified Concrete Paver Installers to 10,064.

A two-day program concluding with an exam, the Level I course aims to enhance the knowledge of individuals involved in interlocking concrete pavement construction. ICPI reinforces installer knowledge through follow up technical literature, guide specifications and continuing education, while maintaining a searchable database for design professionals and homeowners at www.icpi.org. Certification course schedules and registration information are available online or by calling 202/712-9036.