The mission of the American Council for Construction Education is to be a leading global advocate for quality construction education and to promote, support, and accredit quality construction education programs.
The standard, ACCA 4 QM – 2019, “Maintenance of Residential HVAC Systems,” provides a nationally recognized, manufacturer-endorsed set of minimum tasks that should be performed for HVACR equipment maintenance inspections.
The proposed Addendum B would correct definitions for “Two-Speed Heat Pump Sizing Condition” and “Variable-Capacity Equipment Sizing Condition” to be consistent with the sizing condition requirements in the standard.
New ACCA chair and co-owner of Empire Heating & Air Conditioning in Atlanta talks with The ACHR NEWS about what is happening at ACCA, the benefits of being in a Mix Group, and what is it like for an independent contractor to compete in the ever changing HVAC industry.
The ACHR NEWS sat down with ACCA CEO Bart James and ACCA Vice President of Membership, Advocacy, and Events Sean Robertson at the recent ACCA conference. The trio discussed issues that are affecting HVACR contractors including regulations, legislation, and business management.
The House Committee on Energy and Commerce recently passed five proposals that, collectively, would prevent the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) secretary from “prescribing or enforcing energy conservation standards” for dishwashers, refrigerators, clothes washers and dryers, and room a/c units “that are not cost-effective or technologically feasible.”
Industry experts are telling contractors to stay informed and get involved with the new regulations that are likely to impact everyone this coming year
This year, ACCA places heightened focus on education, recognizing HVACR contractors for the professionals they are, regulations, the workforce, and better serving its members and the industry.
New ACCA board chairman Martin Hoover said he has always been passionate about the work ACCA does, and that he is looking forward to working to drive membership and highlight ACCA’s member resources.