The CSDA Accredited Company Program is a company audit program specifically for sawing and drilling contractors. Developed by the CSDA Accreditation Committee, 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.
Requirements and Applications
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.
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
- Successfully pass a written application review
Applications and supporting documentation should be emailed to:
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Chris Cervellera, Esq. Cerv Law, PLLCEmail: chris@cervlaw.comPhone: 727-619-4234
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 30.
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.
How do I apply for accreditation?
You will complete the application and send it, along with any supprting documents to the program auditor, Cerv Law. The information contained in your application is confidential, and will only be seem by the auditor. You will submit your $300 application fee to CSDA via check or online with a credit/debit card or check.
How will customers know I have achieved a level of accreditation?
Your company will be identified on the CSDA website and in the association’s annual Membership Directory — made available to thousands of concrete cutting specifiers—as an Accredited Company.
CSDA is marketing the accreditation through industry trade journals to attract customers to the website to view companies that have achieved accreditation. An Accreditation Identity package of materials will be available to all companies for use in marketing materials, on websites and apparel. CSDA has a marketing campaign in place to educate specifiers about the program.
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.
How can I learn more about the accreditation?
CSDA has developed web-based information that will help you understand the details of the program, which can be found at https://csda.org/accredited-company/. In addition, the certifier, Cerv Law PLLC, can provide further information and guidance about the accreditation and renewal processes.
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.
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Accredited Companies
List of Accredited Companies
The following companies have been approved as CSDA Accredited Companies and are sorted alphabetically.
Advanced Concrete Sawing
St. Paul, MN
American GPR Services, LLC
Avondale, AZ
Austin Enterprise
Bakersfield, CA
Cobra Concrete Cutting Services Co.
Arlington Heights, IL
Concrete Cutting Systems
Philadelphia, PA
Concrete Cutting Systems of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
Concrete Renovation, Inc.
San Antonio, TX
Diacore Concrete Cutting Specialists
Frenchs Forest, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA
Echo GPR Services
Paola, KS
Fine Cut Concrete Drilling and Sawing LLC
Pleasant Hill, MO
Hard Rock Concrete Cutters, Inc.
Wheeling, IL
Hard Rock Concrete Cutting
Raleigh, NC
Holes Incorporated
Houston, TX
In-Place Machining Company, LLC
Batavia, OH
International Drilling & Sawing, Inc.
Montgomery, AL
West Bend, WI
Mavo Concrete Sawing Services Inc.
New Brighton, MN
Online Concrete Cutting Services Pty. Ltd.
Seven Hills, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA
Reclaim Company, LLC
Fairmont, WV
Walker Cutting Services
Hammonton, NJ