“Pavers in Every Project”

MEMBER RESOURCE GUIDE

Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute

Welcome!As a member of the leading technical organization on segmental concrete pavement systems in North America, you now have access to a wealth of tools and resources available to help you market and sell more interlocking concrete pavements, expand your industry knowledge, and stay on the forefront of industry best practices.

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At Your Service – ICPI’s Member Service CenterHave a question about design, installation or industry? Need information on a specific topic? Want to register for an event? Use ICPI’s Member Service Center to get the information you need and answer your questions. We’re here to help you get the most from your membership. Call us anytime at (703) 657-6900 or email icpi@icpi.org.

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Table of Contents

“Pavers in Every Project” ............................... 2

Enhancing Your Sales Expertise ..................... 3

Training Your Installation Crew ....................... 4

Supporting the Design Professional ................ 8

Marketing Your Company ............................... 9

Recognizing Talented Professionals .............. 12

Connecting You with Industry Leaders ........... 13

Concrete Pavement Technology at Your Fingertips ....................................... 16

Keeping You and the Public Informed ........... 18

Your Voice in Washington ............................. 19

Promoting a Safe Work Environment ............. 20

Exclusive Access to Industry Resources ........ 22

Addressing Your Company’s Local Needs ....... 23

Building the Foundation for a Sustainable Future .............................. 24

Educating the Industry’s Future Workforce .... 24

ICPI Offices and Staff ................................. 25

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“Pavers in Every Project”ICPI supports members in assuring segmental pavement systems are the preferred choice for sustainable and environmentally friendly pavements in North America.

Our Mission ICPI is committed to increase the application of segmental concrete pavement systems in North American commercial, institutional, governmental, industrial and residential markets.

About ICPI ICPI is the North American trade association representing the interlocking concrete pavement industry. Membership consists of interlocking concrete paver manufacturers, design professionals, paver installation contractors, distributors and suppliers of products and services related to the industry. ICPI is recognized as the leading technical organization on segmental concrete pavement systems in North America and considered the leader in providing resources on emerging trends, technology and information to its members.

Our History Started in 1993, ICPI began with 66 charter members from North America and Europe. Today, membership exceeds 1,000. Company sizes range from regional and national, some family-owned, to vertically integrated, publicly-held multinational corporations. The ICPI is enriched by a diverse member background in construction and concrete products manufacturing, marketing, management, finance and engineering. Regardless of company size, the mix of experiences energizes the organization to deliver information to members like you.

Targeted Resources Through its national office and regional chapters, ICPI’s activities are targeted to meet members’ needs. ICPI supports members through education and training, access to industry technology and research, marketing and communications, recognition programs, information resources, government relations and advocacy and much more.

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The Prospector To maintain a high level of industry awareness, ICPI electronically distributes a quarterly sales newsletter. The Prospector contains industry information and updates with technical information to help industry field sales people work with design professionals. This electronic newsletter is an exclusive member benefit. To subscribe, login to the ICPI website, go to the “my account” area and select “communication preferences”.

Quarterly Sales WebinarsICPI presents quarterly webinars for industry field sales personnel. These webinars cover a variety of different subjects and keep field sales personnel current on the industry and ICPI resources. Past topics:

Using the ICPI PICP Fact Sheets – A great tool to discuss and leave behind with Design Professionals, Mu-nicipal Officials, Schools & Universities, Residential/Commercial Developers. The fact sheets are designed with each audience in mind. This webinar reviews rationale and uses for each audience and discusses hot buttons design pro-fessional, developers, municipal officials and university officials.

Using ICPI Lunch & Learn Presentations – This informative presentation explains how to deliver lunch and learn presentations to design professionals and contractors. ICPI lunch and learn presentations provide both American Institute of Architects (AIA) Continuing Education System (CES) credits and the American Society of Land-scape Architects (ASLA) Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits. The presentations are available for pur-chase at the ICPI Online Bookstore.

Introduction to PICP – This program introduces PICP and the ICPI manual, Permeable Interlocking Concrete Pave-ments. Construction specifications illustrate the construction process so that the participant can understand the critical components of a specification. Maintenance for infiltration and winter performance are also covered. Eligible LEED® credits are covered as well.

PICP a Low Impact Development Tool: Training for Municipal Officials – This webinar helps the field salesperson present a PICP Lunch and Learn to municipal officials. Some of the key topics covered in this webinar are PICP materials & system, low impact development & PICP, PICP design, construction, maintenance & costs, stormwa-ter regulations, LEED® credits, ADA compliance, improved tax base and infrastructure cost savings.

Learn about and register for the next sales webinar on the calendar of events page.

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Enhancing Your Sales ExpertiseField Sales Education. ICPI sales education programs feature in-depth seminars taught by leading industry professionals, online seminars (webinars) and courses as well as ongoing sales tips.

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Training Your Installation CrewContractor Installation and Certification. ICPI is committed to providing top quality education for contractors. ICPI, its chapters and members hold seminars, workshops, webinars and training programs annually across the U.S. and Canada. The education programs offered by ICPI enhance business, expand industry knowledge and allow members to build a strong network of related professionals.

Concrete Paver Installer Course and CertificationThese two-day courses are sponsored by ICPI members throughout the U.S. and Canada, typically during the winter months. The course is designed for individu-als currently employed in the concrete paver installer industry who wish to solidify their knowledge and ex-pertise. This is a knowledge-based program covering job planning and documentation, estimating quantities, job layout and flow, soil characteristics and compac-tion, base materials, edge restraints, bedding and joint sands, selection and installation of concrete pavers, maintenance and management, specialty applications and construction tips, safety, estimating and job costing

and contract basics. Installers who suc-cessfully complete the course and pass the written exam receive a Record of Completion. Those that also meet installation experience requirements may apply for ICPI Concrete Paver Installer Certification. You can become one of more than 9,000 Certified Installers by attending one of our two-day courses, passing the exam, and meeting the installation experience require-ments. To learn more about this program and to find the course nearest you, visit the Education section of the ICPI website.

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Commercial Paver Technician CourseThis two-day course is designed for foremen and higher-ranking personnel employed by construction companies installing segmen-tal concrete pavements. The course will provide installers with in-dustry-established guidelines for a range of industrial, commercial, institutional, and municipal (ICIM) paving products, systems and ap-plications, and will serve design professionals and the general pub-lic by improving the value and quality of commercial interlocking concrete pavement installations. It is an advanced classroom-based program covering topics such as rigid applications, roof plaza deck, crosswalks, commercial installation, and estimating software. Expe-rience in the construction industry is a requirement for this course, and it is recommended that participants complete the ICPI Concrete Paver Installer Course. A Record of Completion will be given to all individuals who successfully complete the course and pass the exam. In addition, participants may apply for a Commercial Paver Technician Designation by meeting minimum installation experience requirements. To learn more about this program and to find the course nearest you, visit the Education section of the ICPI website.

Advanced Residential Paver Technician CourseThe Advanced Residential Paver Technician Course is an advanced level course for contractors, foremen and higher-ranking person-nel who install segmental concrete pavements in the residential market. It is designed to build upon the content of the Concrete Paver Installer Course and provide more specific instruction on advanced installation techniques for interlocking concrete pave-ment in the residential market. Topics include overlays, multi-level raised patios, fireplaces, grills, outdoor living elements, pool decks and advanced business practices.The two-day course con-cludes with an exam. Upon successful completion of the exam, a participant receives a Record of Completion. A Residential Paver Technician designation can be earned if the participant also meets the minimum installation experience requirement. See the Education section of the website for more details.

PICP Specialist Course This course is designed for contractors presently installing concrete pavement in residential and/or commercial settings and wish to move into the permeable interlocking concrete pavement (PICP) market. The course helps potential and existing PICP contractors learn how to meet industry-established guidelines for residential and commercial PICP applications, broaden, eval-uate, and recognize knowledge of individuals that have successfully completed the course and passed an exam, enhance the credibility of individual contractors and serve design professionals and the general public by improving the value and quality of PICP installations. It is a classroom-based program and covers topics such as job layout, flow and estimating quantities, soil and site characteristics, and bedding and joint materials. Participants should be experienced contractors and have completed the ICPI Concrete Paver Installer Certification Course. A Record of Completion is provided to all individuals who successfully complete the course and pass the exam. Participants who meet the requirements established by ICPI may apply for a PICP Specialist Designation. To learn more about this program and to find the course nearest you, visit the Education section of the ICPI website.

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Webinars for ContractorsICPI hosts online presentations to provide contractors with valuable information to improve their businesses. Previous webinar topics have included “Geosynthetics - Their Use and Application in Hardscapes” and “Specifications and Construction Details for Interlocking Concrete Pavement.” Check out the Education section of the website for more details.

Continuing EducationICPI member companies and chapters often host continuing education programs. Check with your local manufacturer representative, regional ICPI chapter or the Calendar of Events page on the ICPI website to see what is available in your area.

Online Continuing Education LibraryICPI has a library of online continuing education courses available for contractors. These courses can be taken any time from the comfort of your own desk. Learn more about online continuing education on the ICPI website.

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Hardscape North AmericaICPI delivers training and demonstrations through our annual trade show, Hardscape North America (HNA). HNA is “THE” Hardscape Show for contractors and distributors that showcases education, installer courses, products and technology on segmental pavements and retaining walls. The show features indoor and outdoor exhibits displaying state of the art tools, products and demonstrations of the latest construction technology. This annual event provides valuable education and networking opportunities.

The Complete Business Manual for Concrete Paver ContractorsICPI offers a comprehensive guide for concrete paver contractors on estimating, bidding, people and company management and planning. This book holds the keys to business success for all sizes of concrete paver contracting companies. Written by one of the leading consultants to the construction industry, Charles Vander Kooi with Vander Kooi and Associates, the 240+page manual is well-illustrated with forms and diagrams to help run your business successfully—a must read for all contractors and manufacturers. Order your copy and improve your business management skills.

StringlineThis quarterly electronic newsletter for contractors provides news, business tools, installation tips and updates for ICPI Certified Installers. It highlights ICPI resources for contractors and covers residential, commercial and PICP topics as well as addresses common questions or problems that contractors encounter during a project. To subscribe, login to the ICPI website, go to the “my account” area and select “communication preferences.”

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Supporting the Design ProfessionalDesign Professional Education. ICPI’s technical and educational resources provide design professionals with the latest design insights and technical developments on interlocking concrete pavement systems.

Fundamentals of Permeable Interlocking Concrete Pavement – FREE!This engaging online presentation provides an overview of permeable interlocking concrete pavements, covering selection, project examples, design, specification, construction and maintenance. LEED® credits, ADA compliance and project cost estimates. Earn one AIA, ASLA or Continuing Education Professional Development Hour (PDH). Start your free online course now!

Quarterly Design Professional WebinarsICPI conducts quarterly webinars for design professionals, covering important industry topics such as Guide Specifications for Interlocking Concrete Pavement, Life-cycle Costing Software, Using Permeable Design Pro Software and many more. Find out about the next design professional webinar on the calendar of events page.

Lunch & Learn PresentationsICP members deliver lunch & learn presentations to design professionals and include the following topics:

• Designing Permeable Pavements with Permeable Design Pro Software• Permeable Interlocking Concrete Pavements • Specifications & Construction Details for Interlocking Concrete Pavements• The Pattern Language of Concrete Pavers• Permeable Interlocking Concrete Pavement: A Low Impact Development Training Tool for Design Professionals,

Residential & Commercial Developers, Municipal Officials and Schools & Universities• Life-cycle Cost Analysis for Municipal Interlocking Concrete Pavements• Interlocking Concrete Pavement: Asset Management and Pavement Performance Prediction through Pavement

Condition Surveys

All of the above presentations are approved for AIA and ASLA continuing education credit. If you are a design professional firm and would like to have a presentation made to your architects and engineers, please contact your local paver manufacturer representative. If you are a paver manufacturer representative and would like to offer these programs, please order the presentation from our online store and visit the calendar of events page for available training dates.

Design Professional UpdateThe Design Professional Update is a quarterly electronic newsletter delivered to architects, landscape architects, engineers and municipal officials that highlights recent advances on interlocking concrete pavements. ICPI research and development projects, resources from ICPI and general news about standards and specifications for North American interlocking concrete pavements are also included. To subscribe, login to the ICPI website, go to the “my account” area and select “communication preferences”.

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Marketing Your CompanyBusiness Development Tools. Your ICPI membership creates business development opportunities to increase your exposure to potential clients and customers.

Leads and ReferralsDesign Professionals and homeowners search the ICPI website directory to find the resources and companies they need for their segmental concrete pavement products, including manufacturers, distributors and contractors, suppliers and consultants. The site features the ability to search by product or service category, company name and/or geographic area and includes an interactive Google™ map that locates ICPI member companies. Users have the ability to click on ICPI member companies to see full company contact information. In the contractor search, ICPI contractor members include a list of ICPI certified installers on staff.

E-Tech Subscription SeriesThis popular subscription series allows members to link the most current ICPI Tech Specs to their website. The service also directs design professionals and contractors seeking Tech Specs on ICPI’s website to subscribing member sites. A company logo/banner is included on each Tech Spec printed from the website. All subscribing members are provided an E-tech banner with instructions for placing on their company’s website.

Visit the Tech Specs page which includes ICPI members subscribing to this service, select a state and a company to see how web visitors might see your company listing.

All subscriptions include a personalized page with contact information and a 250-word description and the capability to link a personalized company banner at the top of each of your Tech Spec pages.

For more information and to take advantage of this excellent marketing opportunity, login and visit the “Members Only” section of the website. Go to Market Your Business and select E-Tech Subscription Series.

Product CertificationICPI offers certification of segmental concrete paving products including interlocking pavers, concrete grids, permeable interlocking concrete units and precast concrete paving slabs. Certification is available for both ASTM and CSA standards. ICPI technical staff reviews test results submitted by independent testing labs for conformance to standards. A certificate valid for one year is issued stating that the products tested from a specific plant location conform to the referenced standard. Companies receive a listing for each plant location that attains certification in the Design Tools section of our website for further promotion. For more information regarding the Product Certification program and to apply, login and visit the “Members Only” section of the website. Go to Market Your Business and select Product Certification.

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ICPI Educational Program SponsorshipsConnect with local contractors and design professionals by sponsoring a paver installation course, design professional lunch & learn presentation or have your own education program approved for ICPI continuing education credit.

Education Program Sponsorship Opportunities:• Concrete Paver Installation Course• Commercial Paver Technician Course• PICP Specialist Course• Residential Paver Technician Course• Design Professional Lunch & Learn Presentations• Contractor Continuing Education Presentations

For more information regarding sponsorship of ICPI educational programs, login to the website and visit the “Members Only” section.

Advertising OpportunitiesReach key decision makers in the North American Segmental Concrete Pavement Industry. ICPI offers advertising opportunities in select publications and newsletters:

Interlocking Concrete Pavement Magazine – More than 24,000 design professionals, contractors and industry leaders turn to the Interlocking Concrete Pavement Magazine for the latest news, applications, case studies and information in the segmental concrete pavement industry. This quarterly magazine’s circulation also includes sponsored copies and copies distributed at key industry tradeshows and events. When you advertise in the Interlocking Concrete Pavement Magazine you’ll reach a targeted and qualified audience not found anywhere else. Download the media kit from the ICPI website or contact Amanda Daniel, Advertising Director at (972) 596-8777 to learn about how you can reach your target audience in this exclusive trade magazine.

Paver Express – Reach 3,000 hardscape professionals every other week! The ICPI Paver Express, powered by Multibriefs, provides bi-weekly news and information to interlocking concrete pavement industry professionals worldwide. Download the media kit from the ICPI website or contact Ben Maitland, Director of Advertising Sales at (972) 402-7025 and learn how the ICPI Paver Express gives variety and flexibility in advertising options that are hard to find anywhere else.

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BenchmarkingEvaluate, improve and realize your company’s value with ICPI’s industry benchmarking & statistics surveys. Statistics are collected annually and include an industry sales survey to measure the current market and a producer benchmarking survey that can help you evaluate and increase operational efficiency.

Industry Sales Survey – Sales statistics are important for monitoring growth, attracting investment and for marketing to the construction industry, media and other users. This survey of paver manufacturers in the U.S. and Canada documents the size and health of the concrete pavement industry. All participants in the survey receive a free copy of the survey report as appreciation for taking the time to respond. Members may purchase the survey report at a significant discount in our online store.

Producer Benchmarking Survey – This survey provides important information about how concrete paver plants operate with general profile data and allows producer members to compare operations to that of their peers. The survey applies to plants that produce segmental concrete paving products that meet ASTM or CSA product definitions. The survey report contains profile data, performance measures, and compensation and benefit practices by relevant “groupings” (such as All Respondents, Respondents by Sales Volume, Respondents by Number of Employees, and Respondents by Number of Paver-Producing Machines). Participants receive an overall industry report and a detailed, CONFIDENTIAL Company Performance Report analyzing your own company’s performance and practices. This personalized report will show your results next to industry benchmarks for gauging strengths and weaknesses, and finding improvement opportunities. Members who do not participate in the survey but wish to obtain the report can purchase it by request. Contact ICPI at (703) 657-6900 or icpi@icpi.org for more information.

ICPI LogoICPI members are eligible to incorporate ICPI’s member logo into business stationary, website and promotional or marketing materials allowing you to display your company’s commitment to the segmental concrete pavement industry and the Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute. To download the ICPI member logo, login to the “Members Only” section of the website.

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Recognizing Talented ProfessionalsAwards and Recognition Programs. ICPI awards programs recognize member’s outstanding achievements and excellence in design and construction of hardscape products in residential and commercial applications.

HNA Hardscape Project AwardsThe HNA Hardscape Project Awards recognize outstanding hardscape projects by contractors in residential and commercial/industrial applications. These projects may include, but are not limited to, walkways, patios, driveways, plazas and parking lots. Award winners are announced at the annual Hardscape North America trade show, receive a plaque in the awards ceremony and projects are featured in the Interlocking Concrete Pavement Magazine, HNA website and other related trade magazines. For more information regarding the HNA Hardscape Project Awards, visit the official HNA website.

ICPI/NCMA Design AwardsThe ICPI/NCMA Design Awards recognize architects, designers and product producers for their outstanding use of concrete masonry and hardscape products. The entries are judged by a distinguished member jury panel including AIA and ASLA members. Winners are honored at the annual ICON Expo and their project photos are posted on the ICPI and NCMA websites. For more information regarding this excellent opportunity for industry recognition, visit the Awards section of the ICPI website.

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Connecting You with Industry LeadersNetworking Opportunities. Membership in ICPI provides the opportunity to network with industry professionals through a variety of meetings, tradeshows, volunteer leadership activities and social media.

ICPI Meetings and TradeshowsICPI conducts a number of conferences and meetings that provide the perfect venue for members to meet with peers and learn from industry experts.• Annual Meeting• Summer Meeting• Canadian Planning Meeting• Chapter Membership Meetings

Hardscape North AmericaHardscape North America is THE Hardscape Show for Contractors and Distributors! The show is the only national trade show devoted entirely to the hardscape industry. Indoor and outdoor exhibits display state-of-the-art tools, products and services and the latest equipment for the hardscape industry. ‘Test drive’ the tools and equipment before you purchase. Seminars and certifications are led by some of the top industry speakers in North America – these individuals understand contractors and landscape design professionals and know how to successfully run a contracting business. Come and network with industry leaders, manufacturer and supplier representatives and other leading authorities in the hardscape industry. Learn more at www.hardscapena.com.

The dates and locations of future meetings and tradeshow are posted on the calendar of events page. We hope to see you there!

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Volunteer LeadershipICPI encourages all voting members to serve on committees. These volunteer opportunities help the association address many issues that affect the industry. Members share their own experiences while gaining knowledge in areas of special interest. Participating on ICPI committees enables members to share their expertise in influencing industry guidelines and standards, developing new educational programs, represent the industry on legislative issues and marketing. Membership categories eligible to serve on committees include Producers, Associates, Voting Contractors, Dealers and Design Professionals. Members who wish to be nominated for a committee should complete the Volunteer Interest Form.

ICPI Committee DescriptionsChapter Subcommittee The Chapter Subcommittee is responsible for assisting the Dues, Bylaws and Membership Committee in the development and maintenance of ICPI Chapters and all items pertaining to the development of new chapters, support of existing chapters, membership development and retention, generating program concepts, governance issues, and overall chapter business as it relates to the ongoing activities of ICPI.

Construction Improve installation practices, contracting, safety, insurance and contractor business operations. Activities include, but are not limited to, liaise with the Technical Committee in the review of constructability references within standards, guide specifications and technical publications covering the construction of interlocking concrete pavements, development of construction and maintenance related Tech Specs, development of documents and specifications relating specifically to constructability and liaison with other associations regarding construction matters.

Contractor Education Subcommittee The Contractor Education Subcommittee is responsible for assisting the Education Committee in the development and implementation of education, training and certification programs to improve installation practices, contracting, safety, insurance and contractor business operations.

Dues, Bylaws and Membership Determination and oversight of the dues schedule, ICPI Bylaws, and ICPI Statement of Policy (operating policies). Activities include monitoring of membership, promotion of membership, recognition of membership recruitment and retention, oversight of regional chapters as well as web site development to promote membership. This Committee continuously reviews the Association’s Bylaws and policies and procedures to ensure that they are designed to assist in operations and the attainment of ICPI goals. Any Association member may recommend a change in Bylaws, or policies and procedures for the consideration by the committee.

Education Committee The ICPI Education Committee is responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of all ICPI educational programs that serve contractors, industry sales personnel, design professionals, and academia. The committee is responsible for ensuring that ICPI’s education programs support the association’s Strategic Plan goals and objectives.

Expo/Convention The Expo/Convention committee is responsible for the recommendation of the annual and summer meeting city selections, annual meeting networking receptions, meeting sponsorships, golf tournaments, oversight of tours such as the ICPI Bauma tour and other tours, recommendations for member sponsored plant tours and receptions.

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Hardscape North America Steering Special Committee The Hardscape North America Steering Committee is responsible for the development of the educational program, strategies, schedule of events and promotion for Hardscape North America (HNA). The committee is also responsible for proposing a HNA budget to the Financial Review and Audit Committee and policies regarding HNA to the Dues, Bylaws and Membership Committee.

Government Relations Committee The Government Relations committee is responsible for developing an advocacy program to target legislative and regulatory issues. Activities include, but are not limited to, working with outside counsel to advocate, promote and defend industry interests concerning government policy and legislative proposals that might impact the ICPI mission, establishing ICPI as the voice for segmental concrete pavements among legislative bodies and regulatory agencies, and promoting the use of segmental concrete pavements in government agencies’ procurement policies, design guidelines and specifications. The committee will also make recommendations on where to spend Political Action Committee monies.

Marketing Development of strategies and promotional programs for pavers and awareness of ICPI and its resources to users. Market promotion will be consistent with the ICPI’s strategic plan and the directives of the Board of Directors. Activities include, but are not limited to, oversight of the ICPI web site, print advertising, brochures and case studies, trade shows, public relations, Interlocking Concrete Pavement Magazine, promotional books and others as necessary.

Technical The Technical Committee is responsible for the development of product and manufacturing guidelines, pavement design and management, liaise with the Construction Committee on construction and maintenance guidelines, as well as research and demonstration projects. Activities include, but are not limited to, Tech Spec bulletins, guide specifications, design manuals, pavement design, management and specification software, ASTM, and CSA and other national/provincial/state standards, technical papers, QC/A for manufacturing and liaison with other associations regarding technical matters.

Social NetworkingSocial media tools have quickly emerged as an important way associations communicate with their members and enable their members to interact with each other. Network with like-minded professionals on these ICPI social sites:

Facebook – ICPI’s Facebook Fan Page connects members with thousands of homeowners, industry professionals and more. “Fans” can share news, photos and videos, and learn about ICPI events, tools and resources.

LinkedIn – ICPI’s LinkedIn Group is open to ICPI members only. It is a great way for members to connect with one another in between meetings.

Twitter – ICPI alerts members to upcoming events news, such as Hardscape North America, via text message using Twitter. It’s a fast and easy method of sending important yet short messages out to a large group of people.

YouTube – ICPI’s YouTube Channel houses the latest video content on interlocking concrete pavement.

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Concrete Pavement Technology at Your FingertipsTechnical Resources. ICPI’s technical resources provide design professionals and members with the latest design insights and technical developments on interlocking concrete pavement and permeable interlocking concrete pavement.

Document LibraryOur online document library, located in the Design Tools section of the website, houses thousands of resources including the full text of more than 1,800 journal articles, reports and proceedings papers. New technical papers are added each year. You can access these resources by type (article, case study, etc.), and use the keyword search function to search for a topic of your choice. This online search library is a comprehensive tool for locating online content collected across all facets of the interlocking concrete pavement industry since 1980.

Tech SpecsTechnical bulletins providing guidance on design, specifications, construction, performance and/or maintenance of segmental concrete products and systems including specialty applications and assemblies.

Guide SpecificationsThree-part (General, Products, Execution) CSI format construction specifications for a specific pavement assembly that provides salient information and notes to the specifier who then modifies the guide specification to apply to specific conditions in a project.

Detail DrawingsSections or plans (typically in DWG format) of typical construction assemblies for interlocking concrete pavements, permeable interlocking concrete pavements, concrete grid pavements and precast concrete paving slabs

Technical Papers Documentation of:• Research on design, construction and maintenance/management that typically proves a thesis;

• Research that led to development of a new or changes to an existing product or design, construction or maintenance guideline or standard;

• Research that validates a design, construction or maintenance procedure, method or system;

• A successful or unsuccessful segmental pavement project with reasons why; and

• Existing research literature on a specific topic often with observations/conclusions sometimes identifying further research needs.

Case StudiesIn-depth reviews of the technical (design/construction/maintenance), economic, environmental and/or social aspects of a segmental pavement project can help assist in project sales.

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ResearchICPI advances knowledge in interlocking concrete pavement through technical research. Technical research studies include paving unit test methods, wheelchair pavement interaction studies, crosswalk durability and permeable interlocking concrete pavement (PICP) research. To view the latest research study reports, login and go to the “members only” section of the website.

Standards DevelopmentICPI is your industry’s voice. ICPI staff participates on ASTM and CSA committees governing paving product standards and liaisons with the American Association of State Highway Officials (AASHTO), American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), U.S. and Canadian Green Building Councils, Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) and the Canadian Society of Civil Engineers (CSCE) to represent industry best interests. ICPI’s participation on these committees has led to the development of ASTM C140, C936, c1645 and CSA A231.1 and A231.2.

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Keeping You and the Public InformedIndustry Publications and Communications. ICPI provides a wealth of resources to assist members in staying current with the industry-related information they need to make informed decisions. In addition, ICPI provides communications leadership and support by working with the news media to communicate the industry’s position on a wide range of issues.

Interlocking Concrete Pavement MagazineICPI’s Interlocking Concrete Pavement Magazine, the industry’s flagship magazine reaching more than 24,000 design professionals, contractors and others within the concrete paver industry is an important communications tool providing design information and user perspectives on unique paver projects. Articles on construction materials, methods, equipment and on running a paver installation business articles are featured. In addition, it includes articles highlighting overseas projects, industry conferences and ICPI activities.

Paver ExpressPaver Express, an email publication delivered to all ICPI members every other Wednesday, highlights the latest segmental concrete pavement industry and association news. Aggregated articles from around the world offer members the opportunity to stay up to date on the latest issues, trends and technology. This publication is sent automatically to all ICPI member employees.

Media and Public RelationsNational, state and trade news media look to ICPI as the authority on the segmental concrete pavement industry. ICPI maintains relationships with reporters and editors to communicate the industry’s public policy positions on a wide range of issues. ICPI has been quoted or featured in Land Development, Landscape & Irrigation and Construction Canada magazines. Additionally, ICPI issues press releases to the general and trade media on association specific news and resources.

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Your Voice in Washington DCGovernment Affairs and Political Action. Representing more than 1,000 members as the concrete paver industry’s trade association, ICPI implemented political persuasion that previously did not exist. ICPI identifies opportunities to educate policy makers about the concrete paver industry’s commitment to society and the environment.

Advocating for our members and promoting the value of our industry to legislators and policymakers is an important priority for ICPI. To do this, we address legislative and regulatory issues that affect the segmental concrete pavement industry. We also strive to keep our members informed about Washington’s legislative and regulatory activities through legislative alerts sent via email to ICPI members.

Representation on Capitol HillICPI is driving Congress to help reduce “barriers to adoption” that inhibit state and local governments from using concrete pavers. ICPI has created, drafted and proposed to Congress new legislation designed specifically to establish ICPI and the concrete paver industry as stakeholders in the lucrative federally-funded transportation market. In addition, ICPI is branding concrete pavers as a “green” construction product that can help construction entities meet their stormwater mitigation requirements. ICPI supports expanded federal construction, federal construction appropriations to boost state and local construction, and promotes environmental legislation designed to increase the use of greenscapes and other potential markets for concrete pavers. In addition, ICPI urges Members of Congress to adopt legislation that allows members to hire workers freely, fairly and economically, promoting labor policy that makes sense for the manufacturing and installation community. In pursuing all of these efforts, ICPI is expanding its reach in Congress to develop personal relationships and key Committee exposure that amplifies ICPI’s voice and reach among legislators. ICPI maintains and continues to grow key relationships with federal agencies such as EPA—even to the extent that EPA lists concrete pavers as a BMP for stormwater control, and urges readers to visit the ICPI website. ICPI is working toward a similar relationship with USDOT.

PaverPAC (ICPI’s Political Action Committee)The ICPI PaverPAC provides the opportunity for members interested in the future of the interlocking concrete pavement industry to contribute to the support of worthy senate and congressional representatives who believe in and have demonstrated industry principles. PaverPAC solicits and accepts voluntary personal contributions for expenditures that influence the selection, nomination, or election of such representatives. PaverPAC has had a successful launch and is now ramping up operations to increase ICPI’s political clout on Capitol Hill. ICPI supports candidates for Congress who share ICPI member views on key issues and who understand the public policy value of supporting the concrete paver industry. PaverPAC is particularly active with respect to key Committee leaders in Congress. ICPI uses PaverPAC in a highly integrated manner with the other elements of its government relations activities to achieve a high degree of positive synergy between ICPI and key Members of Congress who can be very helpful in expanding the public policy demand for concrete pavers.

CommunicationsTo ensure member concerns are addressed, ICPI tracks regulatory activity throughout the federal government and has worked directly with the Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Labor, Access Board, Department of Transportation, Occupational Safety and Health Administration and others. ICPI provides news and analysis of federal regulation and its impact on the segmental concrete pavement industry via Legislative Alerts emailed to ICPI members as necessary. In addition, ICPI provides timely updates on key issues as they develop via publication in Paver Express and other media resources within ICPI.

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Promoting a Safe Work EnvironmentSafety Programs and Resources. ICPI promotes safety in the workplace and helps members maintain safer and more productive plants and jobsites.

Safety TrainingMany ICPI chapters offer local safety training classes presented by local OSHA officials to increase employee safety awareness. Contact your local chapter office or visit the calendar of events page for upcoming events.

Safety Compliance ResourcesThe following are links to safety and other information to assist you with compliance of agency and industry stan-dards.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) – Find Information on the latest activities of the Occupa-tional Safety and Health Administration initiatives, alliances, partnerships, and compliance assistance.

Injury/Illness & Fatality Statistics – The Bureau of Labor Statistics provides statistics on workplace topics including consumer information, workplace productivity and occupa-tions for all sectors of the American workforce. This link takes you directly the BLS section on injuries/illnesses and fatalities.

29 CFR 1926 – Code of Federal Regulations for Construction – This link takes you directly to the OSHA standards for the construction industry.

Incidence Rate Calculator & Comparison Tool – This tool, provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), provides a quick and easy calculator for companies to determine their annual incidence rate. In addition, users can compare their incidence rates to the BLS national averages for the construction industry and individual North American Industry Clas-sification System (NAICS) codes.

MSDS – Material Data Safety Sheet for Concrete Pavers

Canadian MSDS – Material Data Safety Sheet for Concrete Pavers – Canadian Version

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Plant Safety AwardsThe ICPI and NCMA Safety Award program recognizes safety-conscious producer and associate members of ICPI and NCMA as evidenced by exemplary safety records. The Safety Awards are determined through careful examination of the injury incidence rate during a specified number of hours worked at a facility.

Safety Award Categories• Milestone Award – This award is the most presti-

gious safety award and is only presented to ICPI or NCMA Producer or Associate member facilities with five, eight or ten consecutive years of Safety Awards Program entries with zero OSHA (or equivalent Cana-dian injury report) recordable injuries.

• Platinum Safety Award – This award is given to any (and all) ICPI and NCMA Producer or Associate mem-ber facility with zero OSHA (or equivalent Canadian injury report) recordable injuries during the award reporting period.

• Gold and Silver Safety Awards – All remain-ing entries are eligible for this award based on the categories outlined below. All tied entries will receive an award.

• Producer/Associate Gold Safety Award – This award is given to the ICPI or NCMA member facility with the best, non-zero recordable injury incidence rate in each category.

• Producer/Associate Silver Safety Award – This award is given to the ICPI or NCMA member facility with the second-best recordable injury incidence rate in each category.

To learn more about the Safety Awards program, visit the website.

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Exclusive Access to Industry ResourcesMember Services. ICPI provides members with the information and resources they need to get the most out of their membership.

Members Only SectionThe “Members Only” section of the website provides members an ever-increasing range of valuable tools and resources not available to the public. Login to the website and click “Members Only” to access these exclusive member only benefits.

ConsultingICPI technical staff is available to members to render over the phone technical advice on paving products, design, construction and maintenance, as well as provide in-person presentations as a fee service. To take advantage of this member benefit, please contact us at (703) 657-6900.

Shell Fleet CardICPI members can save up to 3% off fuel purchases with the Shell Fleet Card Plus program. For more information regarding this special member discount program, login to the website, click “Members Only” and select “Member Discounts.”

Publications and SoftwareICPI issues high quality publications on state-of-the-art methods for design, construction and maintenance of interlocking concrete pavements and PICP. Our proprietary software programs give industry professionals the tools they need to design the world’s best pavement system. Members of ICPI receive up to a 50% discount on our publications and software. To take advantage of your member discount, login to the website and visit the Online Store.

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ICPI Arizona Chapter4025 E. Chandler Blvd, #70-A21Phoenix, AZ 85048Ph: (480) 945-8808Email: icpiaz@hotmail.comWeb: icpiaz.org

ICPI Florida ChapterPO Box 555486 Orlando, FL 32855Ph: (321) 951-1716 Email: info@icpicentralfl.com Web: icpicentralfl.com

ICPI Northern California ChapterPO Box 743 Marina, CA 93933 Ph: (775) 851-9499 Email: info@icpi-ca.com Web: icpi-ca.com

ICPI Old Dominion Chapter11115 Ashland RoadAshland, VA 23005804-513-9202Email: Miles.clarkson@lehighhanson.comWeb: icpiolddominionchapter.com

ICPI Ontario ChapterICPI Ontario Chapter8375 5th Side Rd.Milton, ON L9T 2X7Email: icpiontariochapter@icpi.orgWeb: icpiontario.org

Addressing Your Company’s Local NeedsICPI Chapters. ICPI chapter membership allows you to be involved in the interlock-ing concrete pavement industry close to home where you can share your experi-ences through networking events, increase your knowledge though local educational courses and seminars, and build a more successful business and industry through local and regional advocacy programs.

To learn more about how to form a chapter in your area contact:Jessica Chase, CAE, Director of Marketing and MembershipPhone: (703) 657-6898Fax: (703) 657-6901Email: jchase@icpi.org

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Educating the Industry’s Future WorkforceUniversity Curriculum. ICPI actively promotes civil engineering as a top career choice for college students. ICPI has partnered with universities and instructors to promote careers in civil engineering through the university curriculum program.

The ICPI University Curriculum contains nine instructional modules in PowerPoint suitable for undergraduate and graduate civil engineering students. The curriculum in-cludes a printout of the presentations, ICPI manuals and Tech Specs, and an instructor’s guide with learning objec-tives and suggested assignments.

Curriculum TopicsModule 1: IntroductionModule 2: Materials and StandardsModule 3: Road DesignModule 4: Construction MethodsModule 5: Maintenance and ManagementModule 6: Life-Cycle Cost AnalysisModule 7: Airport Pavement DesignModule 8: Port and Industrial PavementModule 9: Permeable Pavement Design

University Professor’s WorkshopThis one-day workshop for Civil Engineering University Professors is designed to facilitate the integration of the ICPI University Curriculum into existing undergraduate and graduate courses. For more information, contact ICPI at (703) 657-6900 or visit the website to see a list of professors who have completed this program.

University Landscape Architecture CurriculumIn partnership with ICPI, The University of Georgia College of Environmental Design created a web-based curriculum on segmental concrete pavement to serve as a resource to landscape architecture students and educators. The content consists of nine modules applicable to a wide array of landscape design education areas including studios, labs, ecologic and construction courses that pertain to segmental concrete pavement.

Building the Foundation for a Sustainable FutureICPI Foundation for Education and Research. The Foundation positions the segmental concrete pavement industry for a stronger and more predictable future.

The Foundation’s mission is to provide educational and research programs designed to benefit the concrete paver industry and users. It accomplishes this by:• Developing educational resources that optimize

manufacturing, construction operations and maintenance, that demonstrate superior value, while encouraging acceptance by the design and construction communities; and,

• Supporting, conducting and disseminating research and technical studies that enhance and improve knowledge.

Visit the ICPI website to learn more about the Foundation. If you are interested in submitting a proposal for the Foundation, please review the Foundation Proposal Guidelines.

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OfficesICPI United States13921 Park Center Road, Suite 270Herndon, VA 20171Tel: (703) 657-6900Fax: (703) 657-6901Email: icpi@icpi.org

ICPI CanadaP.O. Box 1150Uxbridge, ON L9P 1N4Tel: (703) 657-6900Fax: (703) 657-6901Email: icpi@icpi.org

ICPI Offices and StaffICPI is committed to serving its members. Whether promoting the industry’s interests, keeping you informed on industry trends or influencing legislative issues, ICPI is always working for you.

Wavel JosephFinance DirectorPh: (202) 419-5141

Amanda DanielMagazine Advertising DirectorPh: (972) 596-8777Email: amanda@mohanna.com

Ericka GilesICPI Publications FulfillmentPh: (412) 741-1892Email: icpi@abdintl.com

Randy PenceGovernment Relations CounselPh: (703) 534-9513Email: cha_rp@hotmail.com

Outsourced Support

Charles A. McGrath, CAEExecutive DirectorPh: (703) 657-6885Email: cmcgrath@icpi.org David R. SmithTechnical DirectorPh: (703) 657-6887Email: dsmith@icpi.org

Robert Bowers, P. Eng.Director of EngineeringPh: (905) 862-0408Email: rbowers@icpi.org

Jessica Chase, CAEDirector of Marketing and Membership Ph: (703) 657-6898Email: jchase@icpi.org

Jackie ConklinManager of EducationPh: (703) 657-6897Email: jconklin@icpi.org

Alison BrosiusManager of Administration and CommunicationsPh: (703) 657-6900 x204Email: abrosius@icpi.org

Laura GarciaManager of MeetingsPh: (703) 657-6900 x208Email: lgarcia@icpi.org

Natalie RegisMembership Services CoordinatorPh: (703) 657-6880Email: nregis@icpi.org

Ci-Gee SciarrattaProgram CoordinatorPh: (703) 657-6900 x204Email: csciarratta@icpi.org

Staff

Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute13921 Park Center Road, Suite 270Herndon, VA 20171(703) 657-6900www.icpi.org

CanadaPO Box 1150Uxbridge, ON L9P 1NA