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While heat pumps have existed for years in residential applications, huge strides have been made in the technology, making today’s most cutting-edge models attractive for commercial contractors to offer to facility managers as an alternative to what they have used for years. Read this blog to learn more.

Effective team leadership is more than just managing – it’s about inspiring, motivating, and empowering your team to achieve unparalleled success. Read more about this Next Level track in this blog post.

Have you ever been seeking an ACCA member benefits resource but can’t seem to find what you’re looking for? Are you a new member looking for the bountiful resources available to you? Resource Round-up is here to help.

Should your company have a safety policy in place? Find out how to properly protect your business in this edition of “HVAC Skill Builder!”

The ACHR NEWS has announced its Top 40 Under 40 List for the ninth consecutive year. With many older HVAC professionals reaching retirement age, The ACHR NEWS highlights some of the younger generation making their mark in the HVACR industry. See who made this year’s list!

Building a great team is the key to every successful business. Our Recruiting and Skill Development track will give you the skills to tackle big questions in the hiring process, such as talent acquisition, diversity and inclusion, workplace culture, and more. Learn more about this track here.

ACCA President & CEO Barton James visited Galveston, Texas, in June of this year to join Congressman Randy Weber (TX-14), for a fishing event. The Congressman was one of ACCA’s contractor members in his prior life. Read about what Bart learned that weekend in this blog.

The Inflation Reduction Act’s generous rebates – up to $14,000 per homeowner – will surely attract new competition. These rebates will be implemented differently by each state’s energy office, so the South Carolina Association of Licensed Trades (SCALT) is fighting to give quality contractors a leg up on the competition. Learn more in this blog.

Want to know about the ABCs of Air Conditioning? Find out about Air Before Charge and properly checking the airflow in this edition of “HVAC Skill Builder!”

Check out this ACCA-exclusive offer for a 3-day live event for business owners looking to maximize the next economic cycle, brought to you by Grant Cardone Enterprises, an ACCA Corporate Partner.

Learn about the three most common types of learners found in the workplace in this blog by Chris Crew of the Blue Collar Success Group.

A recent survey from the Federal Reserve reveals that an increasing number of American banks are tightening their lending standards, making it harder for both consumers and companies to secure loans. This trend could pose potential challenges to the U.S. economy. Read more in this blog.

Want to know where the .1 friction rate comes from? Find out about the importance of ACCA’s Manual D in this edition of “HVAC Skill Builder!”

Check out this blog for updates on the refrigerant transition and ACCA’s opposition of a troubling department of labor nomination.

Effective August 4, 2023, Daikin’s Special Permit, allowing shipment of charged equipment containing 12 kg – 20 kg of an A2L refrigerant, was approved by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Learn more here.

We’re excited to announce the initial slate of featured speakers for ACCA Next Level – find out more in this blog post!

Beginning August 1, 2023, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published an updated Form I-9, which is used to verify employees’ identity and employment authorization. Read more in this blog post.