C. Tucker Cope & Associates, Inc. Achieves AC478 Accreditation

BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Feb. 16, 2023 - PRLog -- www.MBCEA.org - The Metal Building Contractors and Erectors Association (MBCEA) announces that C. Tucker Cope & Associates, Inc., headquartered in Columbiana, Ohio, and servicing Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Michigan, is the first metal building assembler based in Ohio to obtain the prestigious AC478 accreditation administered by the International Accreditation Service (IAS). AC478, Accreditation for Metal Building Assemblers Inspection, is a standard to recognize metal building assemblers committed to excellence.

Achieving this accreditation demonstrates that C. Tucker Cope & Associates has the personnel, the organizational skills, vast experience, knowledge, management procedures, and commitment to assemble metal buildings in accordance with code, specifications, costs and deadlines.  Requirements for this accreditation include documented management systems, rigorous safety training, quality managers, OSHA training, documented safety plans, site-specific plans, and other documentation.

"We are proud to welcome C. Tucker Cope to the select group of AC478 accredited erectors," comments Jennifer Heimburger, MBCEA president. "Their company's commitment to quality is underscored by achieving this accreditation.  Tucker is part of the MBCEA Accreditation Committee and has been a vocal proponent of the process.  He is the type of erector we want to have at the MBCEA and we congratulate him on this achievement."

Tucker Cope, President says, "In the ever-changing world of the metal building industry, we feel that our involvement in the MBCEA and achieving our AC478 accreditation will allow us to continue to keep our sights set on a positive future of quality projects and continued growth."

For more information about the IAS AC478 accreditation program visit www.mbcea.org.  For more information about C. Tucker Cope & Associates, visit www.ctuckercope.com.