Union contractors face increasing EH&S demands, workforce shortages, complex compliance requirements, and growing non-union competition. NSPCA strengthens the union value proposition through education, supporting accreditation & certification, and advocacy.

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Our Mission

The National Steel Painting Contractors Association (NSPCA) is a trade association formed to provide a platform for contracting professionals engaged in structural steel painting and industrial coatings. Overseen by a Board of Directors, NSPCA supports initiatives to enhance work opportunities of IUPAT signatory contractors with the goal of unifying and strengthening union bridge and industrial painting contractors through advocacy, accreditation, certification, education, EH&S, workforce development, and fair competition.

EH&S Education 

We promote a culture where EH&S is not just compliance—but leadership.

- Industry-specific EH&S resources 

- Sharing best practices across contractors 

- Advocacy for practical, effective EH&S standards 

- Collaboration with labor, industry, and regulatory stakeholders

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Certification & Accreditation

We help contractors meet and exceed industry expectations.

- Guidance on certifications and qualifications 

- Support navigating owner and regulatory requirements 

- Alignment with industry standards (e.g., coatings, inspection, EH&S) 

- Tools to strengthen contractor credibility and competitivenessWhite tanks, blue stripe

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Industry Development 

We invest in the future of the trade.

- Ongoing education for contractors and supervisors 

- Support for apprenticeship and training programs in collaborations with the IFTI

- Knowledge-sharing on new technologies, coatings, regulations and methods 

- Building Awareness of the Industry and Careers within it.  

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