AGMT Glazier Certifications Double in 2022

The Architectural Glass and Metal Technician (AGMT) program announced that it certified 681 glaziers in 2022, doubling the number from 2021. The association states that it has certified 1,247 glaziers since 2019. The program’s 1,000^th glazier was certified in September 2022.

The Architectural Glass and Metal Technician program announced that it certified 681 glaziers in 2022, doubling the number from 2021.

The AGMT program is North America’s only American National Standards Institute (ANSI)-accredited, third-party assessment of an experienced glazier’s knowledge and abilities.

“The AGMT program has reached its operational stride,” says program administrator Scott Kennett. “We have the infrastructure and personnel to meet market demand, which has been steadily increasing. AGMT is established, it’s here to stay, and we’re ready and enthusiastic to move into the new year.”

AGMT says that it expanded in 2022. It added ten office and support team members and nine traveling examiners. The organization’s growth enabled it to hold testing events in 21 cities in 22 states plus Canada. AGMT states that it administers 41 written, knowledge-based tests and conducts 50 hands-on, performance-based tests. Over 750 candidates participated in the testing.

AGMT will host its first testing event of 2023 in Springfield, N.J., in mid-January. Testing will take place nearly every week throughout the remainder of the first quarter. Program administrators anticipate certifications for 2023 on pace or greater than those of 2022.

“Along with the North American Contractor Certification, the AGMT program ensures quality glazing installations,” says program administrator Jeff Dalaba. “The growth of the AGMT program and continued willingness to undergo rigorous testing shows how glaziers across the continent are making a commitment to construction quality.”