The Concrete Manufacturers Association (CMA) is the primary representative of the precast concrete industry. Now in its 44th year, it initiates standards in close cooperation with StanSA and collaborates with its members in developing new products and services.
Also, Precast concrete is a building material which slots very comfortably into the modern world of fast track and modular construction, in many instances leading the way with innovative technologies and applications.
Still, the CMA’s promotional activities target architects, engineers, developers, contractors and property owners and the pooled knowledge and expertise of its members fosters an environment which encourages the development of innovative, environmentally and community-friendly products.
Also, a CMA mark serves as a guarantee of quality and the CMA takes responsibility should a problem arise.
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Besides, there are five membership categories: producer; non-producer; associate; contractor; and cement producers. Nonetheless, the CMA membership defines the precast concrete is as a concrete product cast in a re-usable mould or form, cured in a controlled environment, transported to site and lifted into position.
Nevertheless, membership is open to any precast concrete manufacturer, provided certain quality-based criteria are met. Although membership has always been open to companies north of the Limpopo River, the Association in now actively recruiting members in Botswana, Kenya, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
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Benefits of CMA membership
- Being part of an association brand which is widely recognised and respected for setting and maintaining best-practice standards
- Access to industry-specific statistical information
- Posting CMA logo on company stationery, website, packaging and products
- Participation in the prestigious Awards for Excellence competition
- Listing on the CMA website
- Inclusion on the CMA mailing list
- A membership certificate
- Membership discounts on seminars and educational courses
- Participation in setting national standards for the industry
- Access to best-product design and manufacturing processes
- Opportunities to feature innovative precast concrete projects in the CMA’s magazine, Precast
- Client referrals
- Networking opportunities
- Participation in and product displays at exhibitions.
CMA Membership Fees
Moreover, the Fees are based on whether companies fit into one or both building and infrastructure pillars and whether they have one or more manufacturing outlets. If a manufacturer’s products fall within one pillar then the fee is based on one pillar only. If the product range spans both pillars then a supplementary amount is charged. Supplementary fees are also charged for every additional manufacturing outlet.
2017 Producer Members
R1 600 per pillar per month excluding VAT plus R1 100.00 per additional manufacturing outlet per month excluding VAT. All paid-up members have voting rights.
Example 1 (as at 2017). Suppose a roof tile manufacturer produces from one factory, the fee payable would be R1 600 per month plus VAT and the company would be classified as a Precast Building member.
Example 2 (as at 2017). The fee for a paving-block manufacturer operating from two locations would be R2 700.00 per month plus VAT and it would be classified as a Precast Infrastructure member.
Example 3 (as at 2017). The fee for a business manufacturing lintels and pipes from one location would be R3 200.00 per month plus VAT and the company would be classified as both a Precast Building and Precast Infrastructure member.
Example 4 (as at 2017). Manufacturing both roof tiles and paving from three locations attracts a payable fee of R5 400.00 per month plus VAT. However, the company will acquire both Precast Building and Precast Infrastructure membership.
Non-Producer Members
Non-Producer Members are those organisations which produce, machinery, moulds, vehicles, technology, admixtures, additives, chemicals, etc. Fees payable for Non-Producer Members for 2017 are R5 300.00 per annum plus VAT. Non-Producer Members do not have voting rights, however, the membership requires them to attend all CMA functions and meetings.
Associate Members
Any professionals such as engineers, architects, quantity surveyors and associations, institutes, federations and government bodies within the building and civil engineering sector are eligible for an associate membership. Fees payable by Associate Members for 2017 are R2 650.00 per annum plus VAT. Associate Members do not have voting rights, however, the membership requires them to attend all CMA functions and meetings.
Contractor Members
Contractors are in the business of installing and/or constructing precast concrete units manufactured by producer members or on behalf of producer members are eligible for membership of the association. Fees payable by contractor members for 2017 are R5 300.00 per annum plus VAT. Contractor Members do not have voting rights, however, the membership requires them to attend all CMA functions and meetings.
Cement producers
Cement producers, blenders, importers, distributers qualify for membership of the Association. Fees are payable either monthly and/or by sponsorship or grant as agreed.Cement Producer Members do not have voting rights, however, the membership requires them to attend all CMA functions and meetings.
