Specify IPC Certification

PCI offers a stringent quality assurance program, not just a marketplace credential. The PCI Certification program was developed and is updated by a team representing all industry stakeholders. Furthermore, the program is backed by PCI and its network of committees, research and development, education, codes and standards initiatives, and integrated programs and relations throughout the industry. As the creator of industry standards and design guides, PCI understands the motives behind its requirements, and this awareness is reflected in the PCI Certification program. PCI was founded by the pioneers and titans of the precast, prestressed concrete industry and that legacy lives on through its unique and accredited programs.

Just Some of the Many Benefits of Specifying PCI Certification

Specifying products from a PCI Certified plant ensures that precast producers have an ongoing quality system in place, the experience necessary to deliver a quality product and a history of quality assurance. PCI Certified plants are required to develop and maintain a detailed Quality System Manual (QSM) compiled according to industry standards, approved by PCI, and available for review by project owners. Avoid surprises during the construction process by requiring certification in project specifications.

PCI Certified precast concrete plants bring to each job a host of skills and efficiencies that can aid the construction process, especially if the precaster is brought into the design process early. The precaster can provide input on dramatic architectural effects, efficient sizes and shapes, value-engineering options, state-of-the-art connection systems, and other aspects that produce aesthetically pleasing, functional, and cost-effective projects.

What it Takes to Certify

Not All Certification Programs Are Equal!

PCI Certification is more than audits and documentation. It is based on comprehensive expertise. For over 50 years, PCI has set the standards and developed the knowledge for the design and construction of precast concrete structures. This feat is set on the foundation of millions of dollars of research, dozens of technical guides and manuals, a network of over 80 committees, PCI’s professional and experienced staff, and the support of over 2,000 PCI members.

No other organization offers such comprehensive oversight of precast, prestressed concrete design and construction technique. By specifying PCI Certification, you are ensuring that your precast, prestressed concrete components will be manufactured and installed according to stringent industry standards.

For more detailed information or questions, contact:

PCI Quality Programs Department
QualityPrograms@pci.org

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