The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA), Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA), Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA), and Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors - National Association (PHCC) summed up the current developments for their members. Those organizations weren't alone; it seems each association had discussions centering on mold, moisture, and HVAC solutions at its respective convention.
More than a few states introduced bills that would require testing or other qualifications, as well as registration or licensing, of mold detecting and mold remediation companies and individuals. As a result, contractors in these states worked to ensure that HVAC contractors, plumbers, and electricians would not run afoul of the proposed laws if they found or cleaned up small patches of mold during a normal service and replacement work.