Index measures how positive HVAC contractors feel about new business prospects
December 14, 2015
The CCI is calculated based on a survey of the association’s contractor members, who are asked how positive they feel about new business prospects, existing business activity, and expected staffing decisions in the short-term future.
Contractors’ outlook on short-term growth is remaining positive heading into autumn
November 2, 2015
The CCI is calculated based on a survey of the association’s contractor members, who are asked how positive they feel about new business prospects, existing business activity, and expected staffing decisions in the short-term future.
Intended for use by HVAC instructors at vocational schools and community colleges
October 30, 2015
ACCA announced that it has developed free lesson plans to assist in teaching ACCA Manuals J, D, and S to HVAC students. The lesson plans are intended for use by HVAC instructors at vocational schools and community colleges as a method of introducing their students to industry-accepted procedures for system design.
The courses are also approved for CEU hours from a variety of certifying organizations
October 19, 2015
ACCA has announced the launch of Qtech, a new series of online certificate programs for HVAC technicians. Through Qtech, contractors can offer their employees on-demand training in quality HVACR installation, maintenance, home performance, and other areas.
New HVACR contractor members up more than 60 percent
October 7, 2015
Since transitioning to a new “open membership” dues schedule in July, ACCA, one of the nation’s largest associations of HVACR contractors and indoor environment professionals, announced it has seen its membership and participation surge.
Third public review period has a comment deadline of Oct. 4, 2015
September 16, 2015
The Air Conditioning Contractors of America Educational Institute (ACCA-EI) Standards Task Team (STT) announced an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) public review period for its BSR/ACCA 14 QMref -201x, “Quality Maintenance of Commercial Refrigeration Systems,” as a new industry standard.
Contractors feeling better about short-term growth than a year ago
August 24, 2015
The ACCA July Contractor Comfort Index (CCI) scored an 80, exhibiting that contractors’ positive outlooks on short-term growth is continuing as summer 2015 hits its midpoint.