Training assistance to pavement owners, designers, concrete suppliers and installers

Owners and pavement designers

We offer the most thorough pervious concrete specification available anywhere. It essential installer and supplier qualifications are very specific to ensure the owner gets the very best product available. Pervious pavement is easier than standard concrete to install if you understand what makes it work and how to avoid common (but expensive) mistakes. We proactively work with suppliers and installers to get them working as a team.

Together we eliminate variables to make sure the job goes well for everyone. We recently saved a rural city over $85,000 by simply talking to local concrete supplier who initially was going to charge an extremely high price because they had heard horror stories about pervious. Once they understood the process and felt more comfortable they submitted a price that reflected the actual risk instead of the perceived risk. On the same job, the pervious installer estimated it would take 21 days to install the pavement. Even though it was their first job our teamwork approach allowed them to complete the job in less than 10 working days.

If your job needs mix design support, specification assistance, or onsite inspections we can help. If we are not in your area we can refer you to other pervious experts.

Certified Paving Contractors

Scott Erickson, principal of Evolution Paving Resources, is an authorized NRMCA pervious technician trainer who works full time with ready mix suppliers, pavement designers, and pervious installers since 2003. He has been involved in more than 100 pervious installations ranging from back patios to major retail shopping center projects. He specializes in teaching concrete suppliers how to reduce variables in the design, production, and transportation of the mix. Scott supervises new pervious installers until they fully understand the critical techniques and procedures needed to properly install durable pervious concrete. Pervious concrete not only has to look good, it has to drain the rain for decades.

Quality Assurance and Technical Support

We realize that project owners need a variety of information to get the job done. Our firm's certified paving contractors offers all of our customers with detailed specifications, and total quality management support services for design, pre-construction, and on-site inspection during construction. This is to make sure you get the best pervious concrete stormwater management system available.

Detailed Training is Essential

Pervious concrete is vastly different than standard concrete.If you install pervious concrete incorrectly by failing to compact the surface, or if you fail to cure it properly the customer will not get the best performance out of the pavement. That is why the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association and American Concrete Institute and Evolution Paving Resources have created specifications and training procedures that have proven effective. We want your pavement to last a lifetime. Properly designed pavements installed by certified paving contractors and experienced installers are an important requirement to enjoying a long life pervious pavement.

Who Do We Train?

Installers, government and public works agencies, engineers, architects, concrete suppliers, and others needing a thorough understanding of this remarkable, new low-impact pavement technology.

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To inquire about training, contact us.