Rhyno Glass of Tampa has become Florida’s first glazing contractor to achieve North American Contractor Certification (NACC). NACC is the only ANSI-accredited, third-party credential that recognizes architectural glass and metal contractors for competency, business practices, and industry accepted guidelines for quality and safety excellence. By having met NACC requirements, Rhyno Glass demonstrated it has the processes and procedures in place to consistently deliver high quality project results.
“We are constantly looking to improve and to change the way the industry views glazing contractors,” explained Rhyno President Wyatt Castellvi. “We are critical partners in building construction. By being the first NACC credentialed contractor in Florida, it shows we are progressive and committed to creating a better customer experience.”
Castellvi and Rhyno leadership worked closely with NACC administrators and Rhyno employees to improve the company’s quality management system (QMS), a hallmark of the certification process.
When Rhyno began the NACC process, Castellvi conveyed the message to his team that NACC could help create more efficiencies. “By taking on this task, we showed our team that our interest is in fine-tuning skills, having accountability, and pushing everyone to grow outside of their current comfort zone,” he explained. “A big and important part of certification is showing our employees, our community, and even our competitors that we’re trying to get ahead of the curve.”
According to NACC Program Administrator Jeff Dalaba, “NACC recognizes contractors that utilize industry best practices for installation, giving peace of mind to building owners, design professionals, general contractors, and insurers. NACC reduces stakeholder risk by providing verified evidence of a contractor’s adherence to the highest industry standards and best business practices.”
Since its 2015 launch, NACC has gained industry acceptance for raising the bar of quality. When it earned certification May 28, 2021, Rhyno became the 38th company to attain the credential. Demonstrating a long-term commitment to NACC, Rhyno will be reevaluated annually to maintain certification.
About Rhyno Glass
Rhyno Glass is a full-service commercial glass and building envelope contractor specializing in structural glazing, innovative façade design, and unique and ambitious fenestration projects for the health, education, luxury automotive, hospitality, and commercial markets. Founded in 2009, Rhyno has grown to a team of 40+ building and design professionals who have completed projects throughout South Florida and across the country. Recent projects include over a dozen Top Golf complexes nationwide, the Saint Petersburg Police Department Headquarters, and the Tampa Humane Society, for which Rhyno also volunteers and supports as a philanthropic partner. For additional information, visit https://www.rhynoglass.com.
About NACC
The North American Contractor Certification (NACC) program recognizes contractors who demonstrate consistency, quality, and safety excellence. The credential is much more than an arbitrary award; it is a third-party endorsement of companies having completed a rigorous and comprehensive evaluation process. NACC earned the 2020 International Risk Management Institute, Inc. (IRMI) Gary E. Bird Horizon Award for demonstrated commitment to improving construction risk management. NACC was created with input and guidance from glazing, design, and construction industry experts. The program is managed and administered by an independent third-party organization, Administrative Management Systems, Inc., and sponsored by the Architectural Glass and Metal Certification Council (AGMCC), a 501(c)3 not-for-profit, public benefit organization. For additional information, visit https://www.naccprogram.com.
