Concrete Preservation Institute at Alcatraz
A Strong Partnership: The Concrete Preservation Institute and BASF
The Field School began as a summer program for college students in 2010, with BASF as the founding sponsor, providing materials, financial support and technical training. The Field School directors formalized the program in 2013 as CPI, a partnership with the National Park Service. The program has expanded to three Field School sessions each year, focused on military veterans and students, and was granted 501(c)3 nonprofit educational foundation status in 2014.
As an industry leader, the BASF team brings invaluable practical know-how to the Field School and the students gain from the guidance of BASF restoration experts. Field School participants also use BASF’s Master Builders Solutions materials to restore the iconic structures.
Field School Staff Provide Hands-on Training for Students and Military Veterans
“I’m not aware of any other place in the world that is so well suited to the training of construction talents.”
- Dr. Tanya Komas, CEO and Founding Director
Golden Gate National Recreation Area Staff Offer Oversight and Guidance
“It’s great, in combination with our people who also know a lot about concrete. So the combination is stellar – you can’t beat it.”
- Dr. Abby Sue Fisher, Chief, Cultural Resources, Golden Gate National Recreational Area
BASF Experts Share New Technologies and Materials and Teach and Mentor Students
“BASF is proud to be a partner with CPI to help build the talent pool, help develop skilled labor, and help restore and rehabilitate iconic structures like Alcatraz Island".
- Mary Schneider, Director of Marketing, BASF Construction Chemicals, North America
