Trade-Specific Associations for Subcontractors
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National Glass Association (NGA)
National Glass Association (NGA)
The National Glass Association is the largest trade association serving the glass industry. Its member community represents 1,800+ contract glaziers, full-service glass companies, fabricators, manufacturers, and suppliers. NGA champions the benefits of glazing and glass building products and is a reliable industry resource for its members.

Trusted by trade contractors across the country












- 70+ online training and glazier apprenticeship courses
- 300+ technical and advocacy resources on core industry topics
- An array of industry conferences including GlassBuild America, Building Envelope Contractors Conference, NSA Glass Conference, and more.
- A steady stream of industry news, information, and insights
- Access to a member directory to connect with peers across the industry
Trade-Specific Associations for Subcontractors
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Other trade associations
American Subcontractors Association (ASA)
The American Subcontractors Association promotes the rights and interests of subcontractors, specialty contractors, and suppliers through education, advocacy, networking, and professional growth. Membership is open to anyone who provides subcontract labor and/or materials to the construction industry.
National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS)
The National Institute of Building Sciences is an independent non-profit organization that supports advances in building science and technology. Its members include individuals, public and private sector organizations, non-profits, and local, state, and federal government officials who want to solve critical issues facing the industry.
Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA)
The Mechanical Contractors Association of America is an association of 2,700 member companies across all areas of mechanical contracting, including heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, plumbing, and piping. It has four subsidiaries—Mechanical Service Contractors of America (MSCA), the Plumbing Contractors of America (PCA), the National Certified Pipe Welding Bureau (NCPWB), and the Manufacturer/Supplier Council (M/SC)