Walls have been torn down to create the training room large enough to accommodate 32 candidates. Electrical and plumbing modifications are underway to build out the Lab area. This Center is specifically designed to provide convenient, effective, and consistent Certification sessions. Chapter Business Administration Manager Miki Craig has ordered and scheduled delivery of furnishings, fixtures, and supplies. Chapter Certification Center Manager Emily Boirum is bringing together (and assembling with a little help from Miki and Vice President Jim Ayala) furnishings and equipment.
Designed for in-person training and examination, the facility features a spacious trainiang room and comprehensive laboratory. Certification sessions hosted by the Center will formally kick off in January 2026 and will be held weekdays throughout the year. Some Saturday sessions will be scheduled as needed to accommodate demand. Mobile sessions in Redding, Reno, Bakersfield, and Fresno will continue to be offered several times a year on Saturdays. Candidates will continue to register and pay through the Chapter’s website.
Take a quick video walkthrough of the front office and kitchen, lab with roll-up door, and offices and classroom. The video was shot the first part of August.
The following images were taken at the Center the first two weeks of August.
Truckload of conference room chairs arrives at the Center.
Emily diagnosing assembly instructions for a temporary desk.
The assembly of sixteen conference room chairs is underway.
The Aqua Barista provides hot and cold water, as well and single serve K-cup coffee!
BAM Craig transports tools, janitorial supplies and office supplies to get things started.
We have a classroom!
First Meetings
The first meetings at the Chapter Certification Center are planned on August 26 for the Certification Staff and the Board, Committee Chairs and Staff. If you are part of these groups and haven’t RSVP’d yet, call Miki Craig at 925.808.1955 or email admin@aci-ncawnv.org. Let her know which meeting(s) you’ll be able to attend. Lunch is provided but you need to RSVP.
Range of Programs at the Chapter Certification Center
The Center will provide a wide range of certification programs, including Adhesive Anchor Installer, Aggregate Base Testing Technician, Aggregate Testing Technician—Level 1, Aggregate Testing Technician—Level 2, Concrete Construction Special Inspector, Concrete Field Testing Technician—Grade I, Concrete Flatwork Associate and Advanced Finisher, Concrete Flatwork Finisher, Concrete Laboratory Testing Technician-Level 2, Concrete Quality Technical Manager, Concrete Strength Testing Technician, Concrete Transportation Construction Inspector, Masonry Field Testing Technician, Masonry Laboratory Testing Technician, and Post-Installed Concrete Anchor Installation Inspector. Additional ACI programs may be added as interest is expressed.