NSI Accreditation Nears 20th Year
OBERLIN, Ohio – As questions continued to be raised about the safety, quality and professionalism of stone fabricators and installers, the Natural Stone Institute (NSI) reminds industry members that it’s nearing 20 years of its Accreditation Program.
The NSI Accreditation Program was developed to evaluate fabrication and installation companies across key areas. They include compliance with regulations mandated by the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), quality control procedures, sound business practices, expertise and capabilities, and a track record of customer service.
As part of the program, companies undergo a thorough review of their operations, processes and abilities to ensure they exceed established industry standards.
Today, the program includes 98 accredited fabricators and 23 accredited commercial installers, providing strong national coverage with multiple accredited companies in each region.
The value of accreditation is also recognized at the specification level. Currently, 1,457 commercial project specifications include requirements for NSI Accreditation, reinforcing its role as a trusted standard across the design and construction community.
Accredited companies are seeing job opportunities they wouldn’t have if they weren’t accredited, more second looks at estimates and more commercial opportunities.
With the increasing focus on silica safety and regulatory compliance, NSI is welcoming new companies into the Accreditation Program. The program provides comprehensive guidance and review processes that support proper silica control measures, helping protect employees, and ensuring compliance with evolving regulations.
And, accredited companies can move forward with confidence, knowing they are aligned with rigorous safety expectations and best practices. To pursue accreditation, strengthen your business, support safe work environments and promote professionalism across the natural-stone industry, go to www.naturalstoneinstitute.org/accreditation.