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A simple way to look at it: A DEVELOPER hires a CONTRACTOR who employs one or more FOREMEN who oversee and inspect the work done by the SPECIALTY WORKERS (Sub-Contractors).
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NO, that is NOT the purpose of the MAS™ training classes.
Other than the T1 Orientation class, the MAS™ training classes are designed to educate an experienced contractor on how to apply their existing trade to the MAS™ construction process.
MAS™ suggests that you employ a local contractor who has construction experience and knows how to work with local engineers, pull permits and build in your locality. MAS offers Proficiency Training Courses if your contractor wants to achieve an optional Proficiency Certification. Most contractors have ...
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As a contractor you are familiar with building. What you need to learn is how to fit the MAS™ system into your existing method of construction. To start with you will need to understand how to bid the project. This will include determining the quantity and cost of forms and the labor time and skills required. MAS™ provides calculators to help a contractor prepare bids. Many contractors use these calculators initially to understand the feasibility of using the MAS™ system ...
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MAS™ has defined a set of whistle blows (sounds) (short, long blows on a whistle) which were adopted from the train industry. MAS™ calls this the “Whistle Code” and it is very helpful for all workers to know this code. When volumetric mixers, pumps, skid steers, etc. are running it is often difficult to yell and be heard. Therefore the Whistle Code is used by all workers and supervisors who each carry small whistles on a lanyard ready for use ...
Continue Reading →The reason the MAS™ system is so easy to build is because of three primary factors, one of which is training.
A carpenter generally would generally be a Foreman or Specialty Worker (Sub-Contractor). MAS™ offers several Training Courses that allow proficiency in all areas of MAS construction should it be desired. A carpenter will generally start with MAS™ Training Course Number T. This is a two day training course. Additional days of Specialty Training is available in MAS™ Training Course Number T4 to allow persons/contractors to gain expertise in individual specialty areas. Some 3rd party companies, that have already completed training, also offer field training ...
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