What NACC Glazing Contractor Certification does

NACC Glazing Contractor Certification operates two ANAB-accredited, third-party credentialing programs for the architectural glazing industry: the North American Contractor Certification (NACC) for glazing contractor companies, accredited under ISO/IEC 17065:2012 since July 21, 2015, and the Architectural Glass & Metal Technician (AGMT) certification for individual glazing installers, accredited under ISO/IEC 17024:2012 since March 29, 2019. The programs are described as North America's only ANSI-accredited third-party certifications for glazing installation, combining written knowledge-based tests with hands-on performance-based assessments delivered through mobile testing events, a Prometric partnership launched October 2023, and LearnGlazing.com-approved continuing education. The organization is structured as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit overseen by the Architectural Glass and Metal Certification Council (AGMCC), with day-to-day program administration handled by AMS, Inc., an independent third-party administrator; AGMCC's board draws from glazing installers, contractors, manufacturers, suppliers, architects, specification writers, consultants, and general contractors, giving the standards industry-wide legitimacy.

As of recent directory snapshots, the programs credentialed 108 NACC-certified glazing contractor companies and 2,182 AGMT-certified technicians, with 681 glaziers certified in 2022 alone (more than double the prior year, reaching 1,247 total by year-end 2022). The 2020 Gary E. Bird Horizon Award from the International Risk Management Institute (sponsored by Travelers) and inclusion in MasterSpec specification sections 084113, 084213, 084313, 084413, 084423, and 084433 as of June 2020 provide third-party and specification-based credibility. The operating model is fee-based: contractors and technicians apply through dedicated portals (cip.naccprogram.com and cip.agmtprogram.com), pay certification and recurring recertification fees, and appear in searchable directories used by architects, general contractors, and building owners to qualify glazing teams. Geographic reach spans 31 testing cities across 22 U.S. states and one Canadian province, with testing events held nearly every week throughout the year via a staff of 9 traveling examiners (plus 10 office/support staff as of 2022). Revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

NACC Glazing Contractor Certification

Legal name

NACC and AGMT (Architectural Glass and Metal Certification Council)

Website

https://naccprogram.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

NACC Glazing Contractor Certification operates North America's only ANAB-accredited third-party credentialing programs for glazing installation, certifying both contractor companies (NACC) and individual technicians (AGMT) and serving architects, general contractors, and building owners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade and Professional Certification

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Other Specialized Design Services (54149)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Third-Party Certification, Code Compliance & Regulatory Inspection (ASME/API/ISO) (EUAEAHAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Glazing, Glass & Fenestration Installation (EDAOAAAH), Independent Contractor Compliance & Classification (IC vs Employee) (BPACAGAA)

Keywords

• Glazing contractor certification
• ANAB accredited credentialing
• Architectural glass technician certification
• ISO/IEC 17024 certification
• Trade certification programs

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. NACC Certification Fees: Certification fees for glazing contractors to become NACC certified companies. Application and ongoing certification management through cip.naccprogram.com.
2. AGMT Certification and Recertification Fees: Individual technician certification and recertification fees for glazing installers. Application through cip.agmtprogram.com. Recertification process required for ongoing credential validity.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

NACC Glazing Contractor Certification administers ANAB-accredited third-party certification programs for the architectural glass and metal industry. The NACC program certifies glazing contractor companies against ISO/IEC 17065:2012 standards, while the companion AGMT program certifies individual glazing installers against ISO/IEC 17024:2012 standards through written and hands-on performance-based testing. Both programs validate competency, mitigate risk on construction projects, and are North America's only ANSI-accredited credentials for glazing installation.

Product overview

NACC Glazing Contractor Certification offers two distinct certification programs for the glazing industry: NACC (North American Contractor Certification) for glazing contractor companies, and AGMT (Architectural Glass & Metal Technician) Certification for individual glazing installers. Both programs hold ANAB accreditation and are administered by AMS, Inc. under oversight of the Architectural Glass and Metal Certification Council (AGMCC). The programs include directory listings for certified companies (108 contractors) and certified technicians (2,182 individuals), testing through Prometric partnership, resources, case studies, and step-by-step certification pathways.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• North American Contractor Certification (NACC) ANAB-accredited certification program for glazing contractor companies that validates company-level competency through rigorous assessments against ISO/IEC 17065:2012 standards. NACC certifies glazing installation companies, verifying adherence to industry best practices and building envelope performance standards for architectural glass and metal installation projects.
• Architectural Glass & Metal Technician (AGMT) Certification ANAB-accredited certification program for individual glazing installers that validates knowledge and skills through written knowledge-based and hands-on performance-based testing against ISO/IEC 17024:2012 standards. AGMT certifies individual technicians to verify competency in architectural glass and metal installation, with recertification required for ongoing credential validity.

Quantifiable outcome

• 681 glaziers certified in 2022 alone, more than doubling the previous year, with 1,247 total AGMT certified glaziers
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• National Glass AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2024AGMCC explored collaboration opportunities with the National Glass Association in November 2024. NGA hosted GlassBuild America 2024 in Dallas with 9,400+ registrants and 535 exhibitors. Primary strategic initiatives at NGA events included addressing labor shortages through STEM education, certification testing, and training resources.
• FHCminorOthers · 1 July 2024FHC was the premier sponsor of AGMT testing during GlassBuild 2024, supporting the delivery of certification testing events at the major industry trade show.
• PrometriccoreTechnology or Integration · 1 October 2023AGMT Program launched partnership with Prometric in October 2023 for expanded testing event delivery. Prometric provides the testing infrastructure and delivery platform for AGMT's written and performance-based certification examinations across their network of testing centers.
• CRL (CRL Metal GmbH)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2023CRL hosted the first in an ongoing series of AGMT testing events in March 2023, providing facilities and support for hands-on performance-based certification testing.
• AMS, Inc.coreOthersAMS, Inc. is the independent third-party organization that administers both the NACC and AGMT certification programs. The programs are sponsored and overseen by AGMCC.
• MasterSpec®coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs of June 2020, MasterSpec® includes AGMT and NACC certification language in specification sections for aluminum-framed entrances, storefronts, curtain walls, and sloped glazing. This integration into industry standard specifications provides widespread market access and specification-based demand generation.
• LearnGlazing.comminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLearnGlazing.com was approved as an education provider for NACC and AGMT programs in February 2023, providing continuing education and training resources to support glazing professionals in maintaining their certifications.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• AMPP (formerly NACE International): Global ANSI/ANAB-accredited certification body for corrosion and protective coating professionals serving industrial and infrastructure assets. Comparable model: trade-specific personnel and contractor credentialing under ISO accreditation.
• American Welding Society (AWS): Operates ANSI/ANAB-accredited welder and welding inspector certification programs for the construction trades. Closely comparable to NACC/AGMT as a third-party construction-trades credentialing body built on ISO/IEC 17024-style accreditation.
• International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI): Industry association that develops and promotes certification programs for concrete repair and restoration contractors and technicians. Comparable niche construction-trade credentialing model.
• BOMI International: Accredited certification body for building operations and property management professionals. Comparable model of industry-developed, accreditation-backed credentialing for commercial real estate stakeholders.
• International Code Council (ICC): Develops model building codes and administers accredited personnel certifications for code officials and inspectors across the built environment. Comparable third-party credentialing role for the construction industry, including code-compliance certifications.
• NICET (National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies): ANSI/ANAB-accredited personnel certification program for engineering technicians in construction-related disciplines. Directly comparable as a construction-trade certification body operating under ISO/IEC 17024.
• ASIS International: ANSI-accredited certification body for security and asset protection professionals (CPP, PSP, PCI). Comparable third-party personnel credentialing organization operating across built-environment commercial customers.
• RCI (Roofing Consultants Institute, now IIBEC affiliate): Administers accredited certifications for roof and building enclosure consultants and contractors. Directly comparable to NACC/AGMT as building-envelope trade credentialing, with overlapping architect/GC stakeholder base.

Broad incumbents

• UL (Underwriters Laboratories): Large, established testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) provider operating across many industries including building and construction. Adjacent rather than directly competitive, but represents the broader accredited TIC ecosystem NACC competes within.
• NSF International: Accredited certification body with programs spanning building products, trades, and public health. Comparable as a broader third-party certification organization with accredited programs for trades adjacent to glazing.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/naccprogram
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/naccprogram

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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