Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Technology

The Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute, formed in 2008 by a merger of the Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute and the Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association, is a North American trade association of manufacturers of air conditioning, heating, and commercial refrigeration equipment.

The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) is the largest HVAC contractor organization in the USA.

The Air Movement and Control Association International, Inc. is a long-established American trade body that sets standards for Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning equipment. It is best known for its ratings in fan balance and vibration, aerodynamic performance, air density, speed and efficiency.

ABMA's mission is to lead and unite the boiler industry through advocacy, education, awareness, and our commitment to provide solutions to our members. Since our founding in 1888, the American Boiler Manufacturers Association (ABMA) has advocated for the safe production and operation of boilers, facilitated advances in energy efficiency, and provided solutions for our member companies.

ASHRAE was formed as the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers by the merger in 1959 of American Society of Heating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHAE) founded in 1894 and The American Society of Refrigerating Engineers (ASRE) founded in 1904.

The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) is the leading association for the construction industry. AGC represents more than 26,000 firms, including over 6,500 of America’s leading general contractors, and over 9,000 specialty-contracting firms. More than 10,500 service providers and suppliers are also associated with AGC, all through a nationwide network of chapters.