ACA encourages all its members to pursue continuing education and training for it's staff and members. Please contact Mary Macaulay to get information on upcoming courses.
Certification
The Atlantic Concrete Association (ACA) is a non-profit organization established in 1967, whose membership is open to all producers of ready-mixed concrete the Atlantic Provinces.
In addition, the activities of the Association are also supported by Associate Members comprised of material and
equipment suppliers; contractors; materials testing; and other industry related firms, all of whom either service or are involved with the production and use of ready-mixed concrete in the Atlantic Region.
ACA introduced a PLANT CERTIFICATION PROGRAM to its producer members in 1981. This program was adapted from that of the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association to meet the requirements of the Canadian Standards Association (CSA A23.1).
The Certification Program ensures that the Producer Member plant(s) and equipment meet industry standards and will be capable of producing quality concrete conforming to Canadian Standards Association; the American Concrete Institute; and other standard writing agencies.
To be eligible for, and to maintain Certification, the plant and equipment are inspected at predetermined intervals by a Registered Professional Engineer for conformance to the Association's guidelines.
Since 1984, Plant Certification has been a mandatory requirement for Association membership.
At present, there approximately 90% of the concrete producers in the Atlantic Provinces are Producer Members of the Association, all of whom meet Plant Certification requirements.
For more information on Membership in the ACA - click here.
