NACC Program Certifies 100th Contractor

The North American Contractor Certification (NACC) program has certified its 100^th glazing contractor, with another 21 companies actively undergoing certification or recertification assessments. The program anticipates a total of 115 certification contractors by the end of 2026.

“NACC allows glazing contractors to demonstrate – through an independent third party and documented evidence – that they take the right steps to deliver the best possible quality and safety to their clients,” said NACC Program Director Jeff Dalaba. “We’re proud that the program has grown to include 100 contractors all contributing to positive improvements across the glazing industry.”

NACC is the nation’s only certification for architectural glass and metal contractors. To earn the NACC credential, a glazing contractor undergoes a series of assessments of both business and glazing processes and must document and implement written procedures in a required Quality Management System (QMS). Companies are evaluated annually to confirm practices remain at the high standards NACC requires. By earning NACC, glazing contractors affirm their commitment to industry-leading standards in the glazing profession.

Two of the most recent companies to earn certification are Specified Systems, Inc. of Canonsburg, Pa., and Ipswich Bay Glass (IBG) of Rowley, Mass. Both earned NACC in April 2026.

“The certification process allowed us to formalize many of the processes that were already part of our day-to-day operations while reinforcing the importance of consistent implementation and continuous improvement across our team,” said Specified Systems, Inc. CEO Emily W. Yukish. “[Certification] gave us the opportunity to elevate both our strengths and areas for improvement, allowing us to strengthen processes, reduce risk, and create greater alignment across our team. Ultimately, these improvements help us deliver the highest level of service to our customers.”

“During the NACC certification process, we identified key opportunities to streamline our existing process and elevate both quality control and operational efficiency,” said IBG Managing Partner Michael M. Sloane. “Procedures we implemented have significantly improved our day-to-day operations, allowing us to deliver faster response times, greater consistency, and a higher level of service to our clients. These enhancements have strengthened our overall performance and positioned us to better meet the evolving needs of our customers and partners.”

Since its 2015 launch, the NACC program has certified both union and open-shop glazing subcontractors in 26 states and Canada. Glazing contractors can earn the NACC credential in one or more of nine categories based on the company’s operations: entry glass (exterior or interior), interior glazing, building envelope low-rise, building envelope high-rise (greater than four stories), horizontal glazing (skylights, canopies, floors, stair treads), active glass (heated, electrochromic, solar), handrail/balcony systems, service work, and AGMT certified staff.