Good workmanship is an important ingredient in obtaining finished concrete products which is fit for their purpose. There are various organisations within the concrete industry who's members have proven competency in their area of expertise. These associations include: The NZ Ready Mixed Concrete Association NZ Master Concrete Placers Association Precast New Zealand Inc NZ concrete Masonry Association.

Workmanship covers

• Handling and placing of concrete
  
  
• Compacting and finishing concrete
  
  
• Curing of Concrete
  
  
• Protection at early age
  
  
• Compliance testing
  
  

These topics are covered in "The Guide to Concrete Construction" which is available from the Cement and Concrete Association of New Zealand. Provided below are extracts from this publication on these topics.

• Placing
  
  
• Characteristics of vibrators
  
  
• Curing methods