Membership In ACCA And IFMA

As a member of the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) and the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA), American Air & Water, Inc. is an approved supplier of UV equipment.

American Air & Water, Inc. joined the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) and the International Facility Management Association in order to popularize the UV technology through direct interaction with facility managers and HVAC contractors and technicians who work in the field of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration.

The Air Conditioning Contractors of America’s (ACCA) history can be traced to the early 1900s during the pre-World War I era when central heating and factory mechanization were taking root. From these historical mile markers, two organizations emerged to become voices for workers in the industry: the National Warm Air Heating and Air Conditioning Association (NWAHACA) – established in 1914 to represent manufacturers, wholesalers and contractors – and the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors of America (ARCA) – established in 1946 to represent contractors exclusively.

In 1968, NWAHACA dissolved to merge with ARCA. Manufacturer members became part of what is now known as the Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration Institute (ARI). Before departing NWAHACA, they established a trust fund to assist contractors in operating an independent trade organization. The tangible assets of NWAHACA, as well as the rights to the technical manuals program, were transferred to the contractor members.

This careful planning resulted in the formation of a new entity, National Environmental Systems Contractors Association (NESCA), which was incorporated on January 1, 1969. In 1978, NESCA was renamed Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA).

Today, ACCA has grown to become the largest organization of heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration contractors in the industry.

IFMA is the largest and most widely recognized professional association for facility management, supporting approximately 18,000 members. The Association's members are represented in 125 chapters, 16 councils and one Special Interest Group (SIG), in 56 countries worldwide.

Globally, IFMA certifies facility managers, conducts research, provides educational programs, recognizes facility management degree and certificate programs and produces World Workplace, the largest facility management-related conference and exposition.

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American Air & Water, Inc. is an approved vendor of air and water disinfection UV equipment and is listed as a supplier in the ACCA and IFMA suppliers and buyers directories.