Building Constructive Services Offers CQM Certification During Pandemic

General contractors with government contracts face a dilemma during the COVID-19 crisis. As a contractual requirement, they must possess CQM certification. Yet, all certification classes have been canceled until further notice. BCS offers a solution with special on-demand certification classes for 10 or fewer participants.

Virginia Beach, United States - April 14, 2020 /PressCable/ —

Until stay-at-home orders end in the USA, all public Construction Quality Management (CQM) certification course offerings have been canceled. General contractors face the challenge of getting or continuing government building projects, because they must meet official requirements for CQM certification.

CQM certification cannot be obtained online. At the end of each class, participants must successfully pass a test to earn certification. But there is no way to monitor test-takers in a virtual environment. Headquarters of the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has confirmed that there is no authorized online version of the CQM certification course available for contractors

A spokesperson for BCS explained the dilemma as follows, “In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the governors of Virginia, North Carolina and Maryland have issued stay-at-home orders and other directives to maintain social distancing. As a result, the normal sponsors of the CQM classes have been forced to cancel all classes for April and May, or as long as stay-at-home restrictions apply. However, all DOD related construction contracts have been designated as essential and contractors have been directed to continue execution. Building Constructive Solutions will support those contractors who need CQM certification or recertification with smaller private classes.”

To schedule a class, or for more information, go to https://cqmcert.com.

On April 3, BCS delivered an on-demand CQM certification class in Virginia. The class was conducted for five participants, using social distancing requirements and best practices for disinfecting surfaces. Although Virginia has one of the strictest stay-at-home policies in the nation, the class went forward, and participants earned CQM certificates.

After the successful completion of the first on-demand CQM certification class in Virginia, BCS continues offering these classes as needed by contractors. Companies in need of certification or re-certification may arrange a special certification class for 10 or fewer participants.

Building Constructive Solutions is authorized by the Norfolk District USACE (US Army Corp of Engineers) and NAVRAC (Navy Facilities Engineering Command) MIDLANT to deploy facilitators who deliver the certification course.

BCS is a licensed Class A general contractor based in Virginia Beach. They are also licensed to provide professional engineering services. The company is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, the Society of American Military Engineers, and the Board of Certified Safety Professionals.

To learn more about BCS credentials and private course offerings, go to https://cqmcert.com.

To schedule a private CQM class or obtain additional information.

Contact Info:
Name: Stuart Perritt
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Organization: Building Constructive Solutions
Address: 4876 Princess Anne Road Suite 118, Virginia Beach, VA 23462, United States
Website: https://cqmcert.com

Source: PressCable

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