Installers are referred to the associations' recommendations as their training. Some manufacturers certify their own installers to reduce potential for failures due to improper installation. Recently, the number of manufacturers that bid their own installation to ensure performance has increased. One roofing insulation manufacturer, for example, offers a Certified Drainage Program that involves communication and coordination with the entire building team. The program assures proper drainage and includes inspection 48 hours after the first rain.
Technological developments provide newer alternatives for quality assurance.
Imagine teleconferencing sessions for purposes of pre-installation meetings. Pre-installation meetings provide a way to come up with adjustments that will need to be made in the field as well as appropriate document changes. Teleconferencing would be ideal for reviewing critical product installations, especially when multiple contractors are involved. To carry the technology use one step further, after the pre-installation meeting, video cameras could be mounted in strategic locations for purposes of monitoring installation, security, job safety, preventive maintenance, and routine inspection, as well as for electronically managing the project via a Web site. With so many products available to design professionals these days, it is increasingly becoming the manufacturer's responsibility to assist designers in proper product selection along with recommending installation methods to contractors.