As an aggressive, growing company, we strive to remain a leader in the construction industry. Education is very important as knowledge allows us to retain a powerful competitive edge and enhance our ability to successfully deliver a construction project. The Gold Seal Certification (GSC) program does just that.

All Project Managers, Estimators, Superintendents and Safety Directors at Mike Moore & Sons are either Gold Seal Certified or are in the process of becoming certified through the Gold Seal Intern program. This initiative is our commitment to excellence in construction management.

What is Gold Seal Certification?
Gold Seal Certification was first launched in 1993 to improve the effectiveness of construction managers. It is a national program offered through the Canadian Construction Association specifically for Project Managers, Estimators, Superintendents and Safety Coordinators. The program was developed by the Canadian Construction Association to recognize, on a national basis, the skills and competencies of the key managerial positions the organization. Gold Seal offers a real degree of assurance to the industry that the individual has attained a nationally recognized level of competence based on three essential criteria: Experience, Education & Examination. Equally important is the need to enhance the demand and supply for continuous management education/training in order to keep construction managers abreast of changing technologies and practices.

What does Gold Seal Certification mean to you?
Simply put, the (GSC) designation is a declaration of skill and competence that is recognized by the construction industry across the country

What is Professional, Gold Seal Certified (P.GSC)?
This is a new designation that is open to candidates who have obtained their Gold Seal Certificate. P.GSC must be applied for on an annual basis. In order to receive the P.GSC the applicant must demonstrate that he /she has worked a minimum of 600 hours in the certified management occupation and have gained a minimum of 20 credits in that year. Credits may be earned by formal education in construction related courses (1 credit per 1 hour), informal education such as seminars, conferences, self directed study or professional meetings (1 credit per 3 hours), Community Contribution such as involvement in community based or charitable organizations, technical or professional associations, mentoring, etc. (1 credit per 3 hours), Teaching including giving presentations, seminars and workshops (1 credit per 3 hours) and building the construction industry such as contributing to activities that improve the construction industry or committee work (1 credit per 1 hour), submitting patents (10 credits per registered patent) or publishing papers in peer-reviewed journals (5 credits per article). Professional, Gold Seal Certified designation ensures that the individual is constantly upgrading his skills and competence in the construction industry.

For more information on the Gold Seal Certification program, visit www.goldsealcertification.com