AHRI welcomes water-source heat pump certification program participants; ACCA announces that Reid has joined Building Performance Council advisory committee; SMACNA to host 69th annual convention; AMCA announces that ANSI approved the reaffirmation of ANSI/AMCA Standard 204-05; NEBB donates to ASHRAE research.
Numerous associations, institutions, and organizations offer accreditation and certification across the many sectors of the HVACR industry. For technicians, certification classifies a worker as a top performer. The same holds true for accredited HVACR associations, schools, and training programs.
The Building Performance Institute Inc. (BPI) has announced another new accreditation option for HVAC contracting companies. BPI said it will now accept the Refrigeration Service Engineers Society (RSES) certifications as prerequisite criteria for its accreditation program.
The Building Performance Institute Inc. (BPI) released its 2011 end of year report, which detailed a year of strong growth for the home performance credentialing and standards setting organization.
The National Air Filtration Association (NAFA) will host its annual technical seminar — TECH2012 — April 18-20 in Phoenix. TECH2012 will feature presentations on technical topics including current technology, emerging research, practical application, and experienced-based presentations.
The Building Performance Institute Inc. (BPI) announced the cost of BPI certification exams has been approved for GI Bill reimbursement. Eligible veterans in the Eastern Region of the United States may be reimbursed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
The Building Performance Institute Inc. (BPI) announced that, in June 2012, it will introduce four new home energy professional certifications to the weatherization and home performance workforce. The certifications include energy auditor, retrofit installer, crew leader, and quality control inspector.