Houston, Texas – (June 11, 2026) — The Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP), the leading global authority in materials protection and performance, invites engineers, asset owners, consultants, contractors, and infrastructure professionals to attend its upcoming free webcast, Top 9 Reasons to Specify QP for Civil Infrastructure Projects, at 2 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
As infrastructure owners face growing pressure to extend asset life, reduce maintenance costs, and minimize project risk, contractor qualification has become an increasingly important component of successful project delivery.
Civil infrastructure coating projects are only as effective as the contractors performing the work. Improper surface preparation, coating application, or quality control can contribute to premature coating failure, increased maintenance costs, and reduced asset service life. This one-hour webcast will demonstrate how the AMPP Quality Procedures (QP) Program helps project owners and specifiers identify contractors with verified qualifications, proven performance, and audited quality systems.
The AMPP QP Program is an accreditation program that evaluates contractors against established requirements for quality management, technical competence, and operational performance, helping owners and specifiers make more informed contractor selection decisions.
The webcast will feature Ernst Toussaint, Vice President of Civil Infrastructure at AMPP, and Nicole Iorfido, Senior Manager of Accreditations Program and Operations at AMPP.
Toussaint leads AMPP's global civil infrastructure initiatives, partnering with asset owners, contractors, manufacturers, and regulators to advance corrosion control and asset reliability across critical infrastructure sectors worldwide.
"Asset owners are under increasing pressure to maximize infrastructure performance while managing risk and limited resources," Toussaint said. "Specifying QP-qualified contractors provides confidence that coating work will be performed by organizations that have demonstrated their commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement. It's a proven approach for improving project outcomes and protecting critical infrastructure investments."
During the webcast, attendees will learn:
- How QP helps ensure qualified and competitive contractor bids.
- Ways to reduce project risk through contractor verification and independent auditing.
- Why audited contractors consistently deliver higher-quality outcomes.
- How QP simplifies contractor evaluation and selection.
- The role proper coating application plays in extending asset life and reducing lifecycle costs.
The webcast will also explore the key benefits of specifying QP-qualified contractors, including proven contractor performance, annual audits to maintain quality standards, and a trusted framework for contractor evaluation, all at no cost to asset or facility owners.
Registration is free and open to all industry professionals.
Event Details:
📅 Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2026
🕑 Time: 2 p.m. EDT
⏱️ Duration: 60 minutes
🔗 Register: Top 9 Reasons to Specify QP for Civil Infrastructure Projects
Whether managing bridges, water systems, transportation networks, industrial facilities, or other critical infrastructure assets, attendees will gain practical guidance to improve project quality, reduce risk, and maximize the long-term value of infrastructure investments.
Learn more about the QP program at QP Quick Links - AMPP.
ABOUT AMPP
The Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) is a global leader dedicated to the protection of assets and the performance of industrial and natural materials. Established in 2021, AMPP brings together nearly 150 years of combined expertise from legacy organizations to advance solutions that enhance safety, security, and sustainability across industries. Serving more than 41,000 members in over 150 countries, AMPP is the largest organization of its kind, providing innovative standards, certifications, training, and resources. Headquartered in the United States with offices in Houston and Pittsburgh, AMPP also operates regional offices in Brazil, Canada, China, Dubai (training center), Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, and the United Kingdom. www.ampp.org