Building foundations for over 35 years in Western Washington
PT Slabs & Vaults
Our Post Tension Slab experts are both Level-1 and Level-2 Certified Post Tension Institute Installers and Inspectors. We do PT Slabs on-grade as well as suspended.
Foundation Specialists, LLC installed two large suspended PT-Slabs at the Trailhead Condominiums located in Suncadia, WA. This commercial project consisted of all concrete work on two condominium buildings including footings, foundations, slab-on-grade, concrete walls and suspended PT-slabs. Completed late 2008 for customer East AHM Development.
Benefits of Certification
Quality of materials and workmanship is critical to the performance of post-tension work. Individuals who complete this training have a sound working knowledge of post-tension installation and inspection, benefiting themselves and their employers in many ways.
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These benefits include:
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Trained workers are more efficient.
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Knowledge of proper procedures and use of equipment leads to reduction in accidents and overall work zone safety.
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The International Building Code incorporates ACI 318 Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete which requires that post-tension installation be performed by individuals certified by an independent training and certification program; PTI certified field personnel have been shown to meet this requirement.
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With the rise of construction defect litigation, it is important to minimize mistakes in the field. A well-trained workforce will result in fewer call-backs and greater customer satisfaction.
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Better quality of workmanship and cost-effectiveness of contractors results in greater value to the owner in the form of lower costs and improved structure reliability.
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