EIFSmart Contractor Seal![]() Steps to Becoming an EIFSmart ContractorStep 1: Pre-QualificationsVerify that your employees meet the pre-qualifications for their category of certification, EIFS Mechanic or EIFS Industry Professional. Educate at least 40 percent of your EIFS workforce in the correct, generic procedures of EIFS installation using AWCI's EIFSDoing It Right® program. The 40 percent requirement includes all mechanics and supervisory personnel used on the project, whether they are full-time employees, subcontracted employees, subcontractors or independent contractors. At least one AWCI certified employee must be at the management level, and there must be an AWCI certified foreman for each project. Step 2: Education and TestingEIFS Mechanics and EIFS Industry Professionals must take the EIFSDoing It Right® online course. Once all required course modules and assessments have been completed, the participant will be awarded an EIFS certificate valid for five years. Step 3: ApplicationQuestions? Call 703-538-1612. |