Accreditation Program

The CSDA Accredited Company Program is a company audit program specifically for sawing and drilling contractors.

The first of its kind in the industry, the program aims to educate the marketplace that hiring an accredited company will eliminate risks associated with hiring a sawing and drilling contractor who may otherwise be seen as another unknown subcontractor. CSDA is the only association representing the interests of cutting contractors.

Criteria for the program have been prepared by CSDA contractor members who want to advance the level of professionalism of the industry in response to a growing call from general contractors and government officials to produce verification of a company’s skills and professional qualifications. The program provides owners, architects, engineers, general contractors and government officials with a valuable prequalification tool, improves the knowledge and skills of cutting contractors and enhances their public image.

The CSDA Accredited Company Program is available to all CSDA contractor members. It does not matter if the company is small or large; whether it runs three trucks or thirty.

Requirements and Applications
Criteria for the program have been prepared by CSDA contractor members who want to advance the level of professionalism of the industry in response to a growing call from general contractors and government officials to produce verification of a company’s skills and professional qualifications.

A company must meet the following criteria to achieve accreditation:
Meet the basic safety and insurance requirements of the industry
Undertake sound operational and financial best practices
Provide evidence it has took part in basic training or accreditation programs to better its employees and the company as a whole (at least one Certified Operator)
Successfully pass a written application review
Applications and supporting documentation should be emailed to:

Chris Cervellera, Esq. Cerv Law, PLLC
Email: chris@cervlaw.com
Phone: 727-619-4234

Frequently Asked Questions
Can any company apply for accreditation?
Any member in good standing of the Concrete Sawing and Drilling Association may apply for accreditation.

What does accreditation mean?
It means that your company is continuously striving to improve your business practices based on universally accepted business and operational criteria.

What is the advantage of being accredited?
Companies that achieve accreditation have met the stringent requirements set forth by CSDA. By attaining this level of accreditation, these companies have demonstrated a strong commitment to professionalism in management and business practices.

How much will it cost to get accredited?
The fee is $300 for the audit and accreditation process.

How long is my accreditation good for?
Company Accreditation is valid for 2 years and is subject to a renewal process and $100 renewal fee.

How do I apply for accreditation?
You will complete the application and send it, along with any supporting documents to the program auditor, Cerv Law. The information contained in your application is confidential and will only be seen by the auditor.

How will customers know I have achieved a level of accreditation?
Your company will be identified on the CSDA website as an Accredited Company.
CSDA promotes accreditation through industry trade journals to attract customers to the website in order to view companies that have achieved accreditation. An accreditation identity package will be available to all companies for use in their own marketing materials, on websites and apparel.

What happens if I don’t apply for renewal when the current accreditation expires?
Companies that do not achieve renewal will have all mentions of their accreditation removed from all CSDA materials, both print and digital and will be asked to remove all references from their own promotional efforts.

How can I reach Cerv Law, PLLC?
Tel: 727-619-4234
Email: chris@cervlaw.com

Where will my information be stored, and will it be kept confidential?
Files are maintained in the Cerv Law office for one year – after which, the hard copies are destroyed. Online files are maintained indefinitely on the firm’s secure server.