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Taking on Certification Trends

How do you measure up?

March 6, 2017

Compliance with the EPA’s 608 is a mandatory part of HVAC contracting. Techs are required to gain certification by an EPA-approved organization and pass their tests or else they are unqualified to work in the field.

Certifications Help Techs Seal the Deal

Much like educational degrees, HVAC certifications show proficiency and expertise

Nicole Krawcke

February 20, 2017

Many certifying organizations provide marketing materials for their members to help them brand their companies as true professionals in the HVAC industry.

HARDI Certifies 64 Members

Individuals complete Branch Manager and Sales Manager certification programs

September 5, 2016

HARDI announced 64 of its members recently completed the Branch Manager and Sales Manager certification programs.

Andrew Heitman is certified as an Energy Management Professional (EMP) and currently serves as president of EMP’s administering organization, the Energy Management Association (EMA).

EMP Certification Targets Energy Conservation, Building Performance

New credential combines energy analysis with commissioning

Kimberly Schwartz

August 22, 2016

A new credential — the Energy Management Professional (EMP) certification from Energy Management Association (EMA) — is training individuals to balance the goals of energy conservation and building performance, which, according to Andrew Heitman of Building Energy Sciences LLC, Pensacola, Florida, keeps customers happy.

LG Receives Seismic Compliance Certification for VRF Systems

LG Multi-V IV VRF air conditioning systems now certified in all 50 states

August 10, 2016

LG Electronics USA announced that its Multi-V IV variable refrigerant flow (VRF) air-source systems have been certified to exceed California’s stringent seismic building requirements. The company said these air conditioning systems are now certified in all 50 states.

Determining which certifications are required by local and state ordinances and building codes and encouraging employees to earn those credentials is a path to success for mechanical contractors.

Certifications Increasingly Important for Commercial Contractors

Mechanical contractors working in high-performance buildings need appropriate credentials

Jen Anesi

July 25, 2016

High-performance-building-related credentials from certifying bodies like ASHRAE, the Building Performance Institute Inc. (BPI), the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the International Code Council (ICC), and many others can help mechanical contractors show they have expertise and experience in certain areas.

ICB Conference Celebrates 15th Year

84 attendees passed sheet metal industry-related certification exams

July 18, 2016

ICB/TABB is a function of the National Energy Management Institute Committee (NEMIC) — a not-for-profit organization jointly funded by the SMACNA and SMART, the International Association of Sheet Metal Air, Rail and Transportation Workers.

ASHRAE Revises Commissioning Certification to Meet DOE Guidelines

The goal is to achieve DOE recognition by the summer of 2017

May 19, 2016

ASHRAE announced that revised requirements for its commissioning certification program will provide earners with recognition by United States government agencies for contracts requiring commissioning services.

Getting Your Money’s Worth at Industry Seminars

There is a difference between merely attending an event and actively participating

Nick Kostora

April 25, 2016

Simply ensuring techs attend these industry events isn’t enough. It is also vitally important to make sure they are active participants in whatever discussions, activities, or thought-provoking exercises are taking place once they arrive.

The North American Techincian Excellence (NATE) Technical Committee includes a mixture of 15 contractors, educators, manufacturers, and working NATE-certified technicians.

New NATE Certifications Prepare Techs, Address Shortage

NATE unveils two new exams designed to help contractors hire better candidates

Nick Kostora

January 11, 2016

North American Technician Excellence (NATE) is hoping the development of two new exams — a job-readiness certificate exam and certification-level exam for less experienced technicians — will provide a pathway into the industry or to a professional-level certification for new or less-experienced technicians.