AMCA will defend and advance members’ interests through building codes, standards, regulations and education.

Goals

INDUSTRY RELATIONS

Reach beyond the boundaries of AMCA to engage with other organizations and governing bodies that affect our industry.

COMPETING STANDARDS

Encourage other organizations to adopt or recognize AMCA standards, and, where practical, work toward harmonization of standards.

VENTILATION ISSUES

Increase AMCA’s participation and visibility in advocacy arenas where various indoor air quality, air-borne disease (COVID) mitigation, and ventilation issues are addressed.

REGULATIONS AND PROGRAMS

Represent members’ interests in the development and enforcement of codes, standards, regulations, and incentive programs that require minimum product performance.

COMPETING TECHNOLOGIES

Maintain intelligence and awareness of competing technologies and develop strategies and tactics to mitigate market erosion or increase market size.

REGIONAL TECHNICAL STAFFING

Establish and maintain regional staff with acumen in HVAC systems, regulations, and air system products

AMCA will expand and strengthen participation and enforcement of the Certified Ratings Program

The CRP initiative is divided in three major areas: program (changes that need to be reviewed and voted on by the membership), process (things that staff can do independently to make the program easier), and enforcement (greater scrutiny from staff into areas that have been identified as problematic).

Goals

ENFORCEMENT

Strengthen enforcement, rigor, and integrity.

TESTING ACCESSIBILITY

Investigate and possibly establish new regional testing facilities and expand existing facilities.

SCOPE

Consider expanding the scope of products

LAB ACCREDITATION

Enhance and promote the Laboratory Accreditation Program.

GROWTH

Increase the number of licensees and products.

Educate and advocate for greater awareness and acceptance of the CRP.

AMCA will improve, broaden, and focus participation and awareness of the association.

Goals

COMMUNICATIONS

Improve and facilitate communications within the association amongst members and staff.

EDUCATION

Expand the educational efforts to include internal and external topics, audiences, and informational resources

STATISTICS

Reinvigorate the collection and codification of market data and statistics for use by members and the industry.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION

Develop diversity and mentoring programs to encourage and empower industry across genders, races, cultures, and generations.

NETWORKING – MEETINGS AND EVENTS

Develop a robust schedule of meetings and events globally.

Make meetings more accessible with improved technical infrastructure with intuitive design and improved language/cultural awareness.

The AMCA Board of Directors will work to ensure operational excellence of the association through proactive fiscal, reputational, and organizational governance.