Whirlwind Building Systems recently achieved the IAS AC 472 certification for its Houston, location. The IAS AC 472 accreditation program replaced the AISC-MB certification in 2010 focusing on quality and the process for which the products are manufactured and performance in the field. The certification process is a complete review of all practices, procedures, and products. To learn more about the IAS Certification process please visit their Web site at www.iasonline.org. The Whirlwind Certificate can be found at www.iasonline.org/PDF/MB/MB-131.pdf
Whirlwind Building Systems achieves IAS AC 472 Accreditation
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