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EP127 ACCA Standards help contractors build knowledge and improve performance with Wes Davis (July 2023)
EP127 ACCA Standards help contractors build knowledge and improve performance with Wes Davis (July 2023)
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38 minutes
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Aug 4, 2023
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Wes Davis joins us to provide some definitions, insights, and perspectives on HVAC Codes and Standards from his role as Director of Technical Services at ACCA - The AirConditioning Contractors of America. We dig into details of the ANSI/RESNET/ACCA Standard 310, The Standard for Grading the Installation of HVAC Systems, published in June 2020. The 310 standard was written mainly to help builders earn RESNET HERS credit for installing AND commissioning residential HVAC systems. RESNET HERS scores are given to new construction homes for a host of benefits described here: https://www.hersindex.com/know-your-homes-hers-index-score/hers-index-understanding-the-hers-score/ Yet, the 310 standard, like the other ACCA standards, manuals, and publications (see links below), allows any technician or contractor to quickly assimilate industry and institutional knowledge from all the stakeholders that built, reviewed, and commented on the publications. This is a terrific way to build a better business. We also touch on the vast array of other member benefits avail at ACCA, like MIX groups, advocacy, forums, and technical support. A great way to immerse yourself and your business in this world of knowledge and connection is to attend the next ACCA Conference in October in Indianapolis: https://www.acca.org/accanextlevel/home Wes’ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wesdavisacca/ Links mentioned in the podcast: The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0312430000? Link to Download ANSI/RESNET/ACCA Standard 310: https://www.resnet.us/wp-content/uploads/ANSIRESNETACCA_310-2020_v7.1.pdf ACCA History: https://www.acca.org/about-acca ACCA Full list of member benefits: https://www.acca.org/join Contractor accreditation: https://www.acca.org/qa ACCA Manual S, link to download and public review: https://www.acca.org/viewdocument/public-review-of-additional-modific ACCA OnLine Store: https://www.acca.org/store#/storefront Advocacy for the HVAC trade: https://www.acca.org/advocacy/government-relations Educational info: https://www.acca.org/certification Resources: https://www.acca.org/resources This episode was recorded in July 2023.
Released:
Aug 4, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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