D&A Glass Company, Inc. (D&A), the contract glazing division of D&A Companies of Boise, has become the first in Idaho and the 51stoverall to earn North American Contractor Certification (NACC). NACC is an ANSI-accredited, award-winning credential that recognizes architectural glass and metal subcontractors who adopt best practices for glazing quality, construction safety, and business operations. By earning NACC, D&Aaffirmedits commitment to processes and practices that consistently deliver high quality projects.
“We were motivated to pursue NACC because we began to see it in the specifications and knew we needed it to win big projects,” explained D&A President Denise Alter. “Those of us who are certified are legitimate, solid, knowledgeable, and work within safe means. It’s not just us telling builders, owners, or developers. NACC is someone independent verifying what we say.”
“The benefit we’ve already seen is that NACC gets everyone on the same page,” added D&A Project Manager and Safety Director Scott Laird, who spearheaded the certification process. He explained that all employees understand the procedures for every project and task in the field and in the shop. “Everyone knows what’s going on, how and when it’s supposed to happen, and who’s responsible for each step. It creates a lot of clarity.”
D&A worked with NACC administrators over five months to undergo a series of rigorous assessments and implement standard written documents including a quality management system (QMS). The company’s certification became effective in March 2022. To maintain certification, D&A will be reevaluated annually to confirm its business and glazing practices remain at the high standards NACC requires.
Since its 2015 launch, the NACC program has certified 51 glazing subcontractors in 18 states and Canada. Over 30 more companies are progressing toward certification in 2022. Glazing contractors can earn the NACC credential in one or more of eight operational categories based on the company’s focus of work. D&A earned NACC in seven of eight categories: entry glass (exterior or interior), interior glazing, building envelope low-rise, building envelope high-rise, active glass, guardrails, and service work.
“As the first certified glazing contractor in Idaho, D&A has set a precedent for the state,” said NACC Program Administrator Jeff Dalaba. “As the NACC program reaches additional states and Canadian provinces, it spreads best practices, strengthening the industry and motivating other companies to become better. NACC gives peace of mind to building owners, architects, construction managers, and insurers. Hiring a credentialed glazing subcontractor reduces stakeholder risk by providing verified evidence of adherence to the highest standards and best practices.”
About D&A Glass Company, Inc.
D&A Glass Company, Inc. is a 100 percent employee-owned commercial/industrial glazing contractor and Idaho’s leading provider of custom doors, hardware, and glazing solutions including commercial storefronts, curtain wall, architectural metal panels, and automatic entry systems. As licensed contractors in Idaho, Oregon, California, and Nevada, D&A offers a wide range of services. Although the company has grown and can tackle the largest construction projects, D&A firmly believes there is no job too small and continues to remain in contact with customers even if the need is to replace just one window.Recent projects have included the 90,000-sf Center for the Visual Arts at Boise State University, the Boise VA Medical Center, and the 17-story Zions Bank Tower, Boise’s first high-rise in 25 years. For additional information, visit https://www.daglass.net.
About NACC
The North American Contractor Certification (NACC) program recognizes glazing subcontractors 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 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, 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.
