Other Sources of Helpful Information
Below you will find a listing of some links that we feel are useful in our business. If you have a link that you think should be added please send it to use via our web contact form.
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Associations| | HVAC/R related, contractors, manufacturers, planning, engineering and standards associations. |
Directories| | Construction, government, HVAC/R related resource sites. |
Discussions| | Forums pertaining to building codes & safety, as well as general HVAC/R topics. |
Education| | Continuing education and certification for the HVAC/R professional. |
Government| | Agencies creating policy that directly affects the HVAC/R industry. |
Publications| | Engineering and HVAC/R related publications offering industry news, forums and current events related to the industry. |
Associations
Air Conditioning Contractors of America(ACC)
Trade association of heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) contractors, also includes manufacturers of HVACR equipment, wholesalers and distributors, vocational and technical schools, facilities operators,and others.
Air Movement and Control Association International, Inc.(AMCA)
not-for-profit international association of the world's manufacturers of air system equipment --- primarily, but not limited to: fans, louvers, dampers, air curtains, airflow measurement stations, acoustic attenuators, and other air system components --- industrial, commercial and residential.
Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration Institute (ARI)
National trade association representing manufacturers of more than 90 percent of U.S. produced central air-conditioning and commercial refrigeration equipment.
American National Standards Institute
(ANSI) has served in its capacity as administrator and coordinator of the United States private sector voluntary standardization system for more than 80 years.
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers(ASHRAE)
International organization organized for the sole purpose of advancing the arts and sciences of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration through research, standards writing, continuing education and publications.
The Association of Energy Engineers
Source for information on the dynamic field of energy efficiency, energy services, deregulation, facility management, plant engineering, and environmental compliance.
Association of Energy Services Professionals
An association of nearly 2,000 utility executives, consultants,manufacturers, researchers, government regulators, and others concerned with promoting energyefficiency and value.
Building Officials and Code Administrators International, Inc.
Professional association representing the full spectrum of code enforcement disciplines and construction industry interests, promoting interest in the development,maintenance and enforcement of progressive and responsive building regulations
The Building Services Research and Information Association(BSRIA)
Association for building services research assisting the building services industry and its clients to improve the quality of its products and services, the efficiency of their provision and the effectiveness of their operation. Based in th UK.
Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI)
A partnership of industry sector organizations that represents HVACR manufacturers, wholesalers and contractors who provide the Canadian public with products and services for indoor comfort and essential refrigeration processes.
International Code Council(ICC)
The ICC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing a single set of comprehensive and coordinated national building codes.
The International Council of Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Manufacturers' Association (ICARMA)
Membership organization open only to national trade associations in major countries with manufacturers (of air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment) who have a significant share of the international market.
National Society of Professional Engineers
NSPE is the national society of engineering professionals from all disciplines that promotes the ethical and competent practice of engineering, advocates licensure, and enhances the image and well-being of its members.
Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association(PHCC)
Dedicated to the promotion, education and training of the industry, for the protection of our environment and the health, safety and comfort of society.
Directories
The Blue Book
The Blue Book of Building and Construction is a source of regional, categorized construction information.
BuildItWorldwide.com
A nexxus in the worldwide design and construction industry. Focus on Architecture, Engineering and Construction Worldwide, with cross-referenced listings in (753) product and service categories in (84) countries.
First Source
The internet channel for architects, engineers, specifiers and contractors.
GovCon
Digital marketplace for the government contracting industry.
HVACMall
Internet HVAC/R Directory, Index, & Resource for the residential, commercial, industrial, and mobile Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration market.
HVAConline
Offers technical and business forums, industry-specific polls and results, latest news from industry publications and more.
PlanetHVAC.com
Industry resource for Contractors, Wholesalers, and Manufacturers.
Discussions
HVAC News Message Board
The purpose of the message boards for HVAC/R professionals to exchange news and technical information about HVAC/R related topics.business only.
Education
ACCA Online: Education, Training & Certification
ACCA has established standards of excellence in the area of education,training and certification for HVACR contractors and technicians.
Fluent, Inc. Lead Consulting Engineer
Providing consulting service to the data center market.
Free-Ed.net
Free online courses, tutorials, and activities. HVAC page.
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies(NICET)
Providing certification programs for engineering technicians and engineering technologists since 1961.
National Resource Center Online
Seminars, Workshops and Publications concentrating on the design, engineering and operations of very specific systems related to the engineering field.
North American Technician Excellence, Inc. (NATE)
Certification program for technicians in the heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC/R) industry.
TileFlow
TileFlow provides information on how air moves in a raised floor installation.
Government
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Network (EREN)
Comprehensive resource for the U. S. Department of Energy(DOE)'s energy efficiency and renewable energy information, plus access to more than 600 links and 80,000 documents.
Government Printing Office at University of California
interface to the Government Printing Office's suite of databases known as GPO Access. GPO Access databases contain the full text of selected information published by the United States Government.
National Institute of Standards and Technology(NIST)
NIST is an agency of the U. S. Commerce Department's Technology Administration.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
A link to OSHA's Indoor Air Quality evaluations and compliance propositions.
Office of Building Technology, State and Community Programs(BTS)
In partnership with industry and government, BTS develops, promotes and integrates energy technologies and practices to make buildings more efficient and affordable and communities more livable.
BTS Software Tools, Alphabetical list of software available at BTS.
Described here are 202 energy-related software tools for buildings, with an emphasis on using renewable energy and achieving energy efficiency and sustainablility in buildings.
U. S. Environmental Protection Agency's Indoor Air Quality Home Page
EPA, in close cooperation with other Federal agencies and the private sector, is actively involved in a concerted effort to better understand indoor air pollution and to reduce people's exposure to air pollutants in offices, homes, schools and other indoor environments.
Publications
ASHRAE Journal Online
Online publication of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers
Building Design & Construction Magazine
Published for the building team - architects, engineers, contractors, building owners and facilities managers involved in design and construction of nonresidential buildings.
Business News Publishing Co.
Offers a wide range of industry specific publications including HVAC, Air Conditioning and Facility Engineering.
Consulting-Specifying Engineer
Magazine for professional engineers who design mechanical/electrical/electronic and related systems for commercial, industrial and institutional new building and retrofit projects.
Heating/Piping/Air Conditioning Engineering Interactive
Serves the commerical and industrial HVAC/R and plumbing industries.
HVAC News
offer comprehensive listings and information in the HVAC and related industries.
Engineered Systems Magazine
Practical Applications for Innovative HVACR Mechanical Systems Engineers.
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