The first step in NACE NIICAP Accreditation is exploring a company's existing processes and culture for opportunities to smoothly improve and align with the NIICAP requirements. It is always a priority to change as few things as possible during...

So you've decided to pursue a NACE NIICAP Accreditation. Congrats! That's a big step!

Now your work begins...

Every industry accreditation journey requires a sincere commitment of time and resources. Earning one is a notable achievement....

This post will walk you through the NIICAP application and audit timeline and some insight on each step.

The NIICAP Website provides the following timeline:

1. Submit Part 1 of the Application - (1 week)
2. Submit Part 2 of the Application -...

NACE International Institute's new Contractor Accreditation Program (NIICAP) is the first international standard to evaluate the primary capability of a coatings contractor prior to a contract award. 

NIICAP is a world-class, industry-focused...

If you're a Quality Manager at an industrial coatings contractor and frustrated by your Quality program, I feel your pain... Quality Manager is a super-tough position. I think the toughest right behind Safety Manager, to be totally honest.

Every...