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Previously we’ve talked about how to become a Belgard Authorized Contractor, so let’s take it up a notch this week and talk about how you can go from being a BAC to a Master Craftsman – the highest level of certification from Belgard.
All Belgard Authorized Contractors looking to become a Master Craftsman must complete the following requirements:
– Must meet all BAC requirements
– Recognized as a winner of at least 1 national award OR 2 local awards for projects in the past 24 months
– Must have an employee complete the ICPI Residential Paver Technician Course
– Must have 5 years install experience
– Must be authorized in 2 of the following areas:
- Pavers
- Retaining Walls
- Belgard Elements
- Belgard Certified Applicator
– Must meet 2 of the following installation requirements as it relates to your areas of authorization within a 12 month period prior to applying for Master Craftsman status:
- 20,000 SF of Belgard Pavers
- 3,000 SF of Belgard Wall Product
- 7 projects containing at least one Belgard Element
- Clean and seal 25 paver projects
– 5 year workmanship guarantee
– Must attend 3 educational events provided by or approved by Belgard
– Must hold BAC status for 3 years prior in at least 1 area.
– 100% service satisfaction commitment
In addition to the initial requirements, all Master Craftsmen must submit to these yearly requirements:
– Maintain authorized status in at least two areas
– Must install/perform the following as it relates to your areas of authorization:
- 20,000 SF of Belgard pavers each year
- 2,000 SF of Belgard wall product each year
- 7 projects containing a Belgard Element each year
- Clean and seal 25 paver projects each year
– Must attend 3 educational events provided by or approved by Belgard
– Maintain 100% service satisfaction commitment
For more information on becoming a Belgard Master Craftsman, visit http://belgard.biz/docs/bac_requirements.pdf or contact your Belgard sales representative.
Current Belgard Master Craftsman include contractors from: Accent Paving, Inc., ACP, Arizona Royal Landscaping and Design, Autumn Blaze Construction, Black Diamond Paver Stones & Landscape, Inc., Brookstein Services, Continental Landscaping, Creative Outdoors, CYC Landscaping, Dean’s Landscaping, Inc., Desert Designer, European Pavers, Gardner Landscapes, Gulfstream Hardscape & Garages, Lawnscapers, Inc., Outdoor Design & Construction, Pavers 4 Less, Pavers Installed Company, Precise Paving, Precision Pavers- Outdoor Living, Stefano’s Landscaping, Waterquest Landscaping, Western Pavers, Inc., Wirth Services Inc., and York’s Landscape Service.
I love your dedication to making sure only the highest quality standards are met by your standards of your master craftsmen! I am curious, how many have been approved through the process over the years?
Around 100 contractors across the country have qualified as Master Craftsmen since we began the program.