To develop and implement programs to educate, promote and improve firms, organizations and individuals involved in construction observation, testing and special inspections, working collaboratively with building officials and industry partners to help ensure construction quality for the benefit of the public at large.
WACEL accomplishes its mission through nationally recognized technician certification, technician training, education, laboratory accreditation and jurisdictional liaison programs.
Please contact Chris Worley at 301-652-7925 or chris@wacel.org to confirm availability.
Register for meetings, training classes and practical exams, and keep up-to-date on the latest program updates and changes.
Saturday, May 5, 2018
ABC - Virginia
42680 Trade W Drive
Sterling, VA 20166
8:30am – 5:00pm
Saturday, April 21, 2018
ABC - Virginia
42680 Trade W Drive
Sterling, VA 20166
8:30am – 5:00pm
(NEXT DATE WITH AVAILABLE TIMES)
Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Vulcan Materials
5408 Industrial Drive
Springfield, VA 22151
Plan now to attend upcoming WACEL Membership Meetings. The April 26th meeting topic is "Wood Construction Inspections" by Bing J. Rao, P.E. - Associate/SK&A MD.
Thanks to the revolutionary changes in the IBC codes and the timely attention on the building material that is friendly and sustainable to an alarming environment, the amount of wood framed construction has seen a recent, exponential increase in terms of volume, complexity, and scale. Bing’s presentation will shed some light about the disconnection between structural designs and construction inspections. Bing also will advocate for more measureable inspection programs that would more effectively safeguard public safety and stakeholder interests.
Attendees will receive one-hour Continued Education Credit (CEU) for attending this presentation.
Upcoming meeting dates: May 24, 2018 DCRA Special Inspections Manual.
WACEL certification or equivalent certification is required by all metropolitan area jurisdictions.
WACEL membership requires that all laboratories in the WACEL service territory be accredited by WACEL or an equivalent accreditation program.
WACEL membership requires that all inspection agencies participate in an Inspection Agency Audit Program or an equivalent audit program.
WACEL offers membership to Engineering Laboratories and Inspection Agencies that are directed and managed by full-time professional engineers.
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American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO)
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Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA)
Naval Engineering Facilities Command (NAVFAC) Chesapeak Division
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