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Cody S. Shook, PE, TBE, CxA
It is a common occurrence during any healthcare or laboratory project that the test & balance (TAB) professional must demonstrate that certain critical rooms and environments are meeting the requirements for both air changes and pressurization. It is also very common that even after all supply, return, and exhaust airflows have been set to design and checked multiple times that any given room may still not meet the pressure requirements. Why is this? It could be for a myriad of reasons that, right or wrong, people will be looking to the TAB professional to solve.
AABC NEWS & EVENTS
CxEnergy's highly regarded technical program will be featuring over 30 one-hour sessions covering various topics by industry experts on May 2-3, 2023 in Ft. Worth/Dallas, TX.

Do you have an area of expertise to share with your peers? Submit an abstract for a 1-hour presentation to join the program.  Deadline for Submission is Sept. 16, 2022.

Find out more about the specific areas of interest here.


These courses are detailed, hands-on interactive programs that will provide both classroom and technical instruction on basic instrumentation and procedures.

Upcoming 2022 TAB Technicians Courses:

Fundamentals
September 12-16
December 5-9

Air & Water Systems Procedures
October 24-28
November 7-11

AABC Members Save 20%.
AABC Trusted Resources
The Summer 2022 TAB Journal covers a wide variety of topics on test & balance, including:
 

TAB Journal welcomes articles and letters from contributors throughout the construction industry.

The ANSI-accredited, AABC National Standards for Total System Balance, 7th Edition is a comprehensive manual detailing the minimum standards for total system balance. The guideline assists the design professional in achieving design intent, provides a better understanding of the scope of work required of the TAB agency, and ensure that proper methods and procedures are followed in the test & balance process.



Independence - The Cornerstone of AABC
Are you an independent test & balance firm?

One of the highest-quality TAB firms in your market?

Is your commitment to integrity on behalf of the building owner unquestioned?

Then AABC is where you belong!

The session will discuss key differences between the major certification organizations and why AABC firms bring extra value through Total System Balancing as well as our independence from design and contractor teams. This will include key specification section topics, training requirements, and on-the-job practices that set AABC firms apart. It will also include common design oversights that affect TAB services on a project.
AABC Partner News & Events
Join Dave Cox, Past President, National Insulation Association (NIA), and Jake Jason, Senior Project Manager, Fit Tight Covers as they share tips on the reduction of carbon and GHG emissions while saving energy dollars!

You will learn the business case for mechanical insulation energy appraisals and inspections and the benefits of having these performed on your system.

Sept. 14, 2 PM - 3 PM EST

Approved for 1 CEU.





The 2-day, 12- hour CxA Workshop includes a discussion of the commissioning process as described in the ACG Commissioning Guideline, 2nd Ed., as well as valuable practical insight on skills, strategies, and communication and documentation protocols essential to applying the process on “real world” projects. 

Sept. 28-29, 8 AM - 5 PM Eastern
Washington, DC

1-day workshop attendees receive 5 CEUs.
2-day workshop attendees receive 12 CEUs.

NOTE: Only approved applicants will be permitted to take the certification exam.
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