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 for their project.
Once a contractor is confident the MAS™ system is an option for their project they will usually sign up to attend a T2 training class from MAS™. The T2 training class will teach the contractor everything needed to bid a MAS™ structure including the advanced use of the calculators on the MAS™ website. The T2 class will quickly orient the contractor to the MAS™ system and the unique forms that are used for construction. The construction time line as well as the labor requirements will be thoroughly covered.
Construction with the MAS™ system is not complex and is much easier and faster than conventional construction. Limited worker skills are required and can generally be learned in just a few days. MAS™ provides detailed procedures, training videos and check lists as part of it’s inexpensive and thorough training programs.
One option available to a new contractor is to hire a MAS certified field trainer who can provide the expertise necessaryto do the job. The MAS Field Trainer (an independent contractor) can also certified trainers and conduct “on the job” training for the new contractors personnel during the construction phase of the MAS™ system should Proficiency Certification be desired. Once the new contractor has his crew trained and certified he can dismiss the Field Trainer. This can be a cost effective and quick solution for a contractor to start their involvement with the MAS™ system.
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