Articles Tagged with ''quality assurance''

The Impact of Delivered Efficiency on Overall HVAC System Performance

Poor installation and inconsistent maintenance can destroy a system’s efficiency

May 8, 2017

We’ve found many systems are delivering only 50 percent of their rated capacity into the indoor conditioned space. Combine poor installation and service-related issues with inconsistent maintenance practices or, even worse, a run-to-fail scenario, and we find that many systems operate far below the manufacturer’s Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) laboratory rated efficiency.

ACCA Sends Letter to D.C. Mayor

Promoting the value of quality installations

April 3, 2017

On Friday, March 17, ACCA sent a letter to Muriel Bowser, District of Columbia mayor, highlighting the importance and value that quality installation practices have on HVACR efficiencies.

BPI Tony Woods Award Call for Nominations

Also announcing Hall of Fame call for nominations

February 8, 2017

The Building Performance Institute Inc. (BPI) is seeking nominations for the 2017 Tony Woods Award for Excellence in Advancing the Home Performance Industry. The award recognizes the individual who has most advanced the home performance industry over the past year and who has demonstrated dedication to and activism in the home performance industry. The award will be presented at the HPC National Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, which runs from March 19-22, 2017.

2017 AHR Expo — Education Classes

International Experience and Contractors Perspectives on Residential Aspects that Need to be Considered on Every Job - 51

January 2, 2017

It has long been recognized that design and installation faults have an impact on HVAC system capacity and efficiency. However, the magnitude and consequences of these fault impacts was unknown.

ASHRAE Offers Free Residential Sessions at AHR Expo

The sessions highlight the growing importance of residential energy use

December 15, 2016

The 2017 ASHRAE Winter Conference takes place Jan. 28-Feb. 1 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas with the co-sponsored AHR Expo being held Jan. 30-Feb. 1 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. An in-depth look at ASHRAE’s work in the residential market, as well as guidance on several aspects of residential design, will be offered in four free seminars at the 2017 AHR Expo.

MCAA, QCA Push Industry Agenda

Pension Plan Reform, Tax Reform Dominate Construction Industry Conference

June 1, 2015

MCAA and QCA program participants engaged in more than 140 lobbying visits to House and Senate members.

ACCA Alters Quality Assured Fee

For One Fee, Contractors can be Accredited in Both QA Programs

March 3, 2014

ACCA announced that contractors can become recognized in both ACCA Quality Assured (QA) accreditation programs for one fee.

Pension Reform, Energy Management Headline QCA Conference

Quality Construction Alliance Event Draws Hundreds to Capitol

Jen Anesi

June 17, 2013

Over two days, attendees participated in panel discussions, attended presentations, and visited roughly 125 different congressional offices to advocate for their respective organizations and industry.

RESNET Standards Up For Review

March 18, 2013

In June 2011, the RESNET quality assurance committee started on a new round of changes to the RESNET Standards based on feedback from multiple sources.

ACCA Launches Online Class

October 29, 2012

The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) has launched a new education initiative to make professional, consistent training available to industry professionals all over the country.

On Demand As AI workloads and high-density computing push traditional cooling methods to their limits, the data center industry is accelerating the adoption of next-generation HVAC technologies.

In this webinar, we'll outline how top contractors are turning every conversation into predictable revenue by coaching every comfort advisor visit, not just the ones a manager rides along on.