Membership Benefits

While technical education and information is one of the greatest benefits of ASHRAE membership, there are many other professional and personal advantages:

Learn Technology

ASHRAE is a great place to learn technology:

• Technical program content presented at chapter, region, and Society meetings. Presentations cover a wide range of HVAC&R topics, including Indoor air quality, Compliance with ASHRAE Standards, and more.
• Technical periodicals (link):
  
  • ASHRAE Journal, a monthly magazine included in your membership, reviews current HVAC&R technology of broad interest through publication of application-oriented articles.
  • The International Journal of Heating, Ventilating, Air-Conditioning and Refrigerating Research a quarterly journal, reports significant research from ASHRAE and the international HVAC&R research communities
  • IAQ Applications, a quarterly magazine, provides practical, applicable information on indoor air quality, and also provide a platform for debate on issues that surround IAQ.
  
  
• ASHRAE Handbooks — the most widely cited reference source for HVAC&R technology in the world. ASHRAE members receive one volume of the ASHRAE Handbook (which sells for $195, CD only $155) each membership year at no charge..
• ASHRAE publications — some 300 current titles -- which members are able to purchase at a 20% discount.
• ASHRAE professional educational products — From the ASHRAE Learning Institute, ranging from the Society's semiannual conferences to home study courses -- feature discounted registration prices for ASHRAE members.
• ASHRAE Standards & Guidelines – Provide design and application guidance for your projects with more than 100 Standards and Guidelines currently in print. Members can purchase at 20% discount.

Develop Leadership Skills

ASHRAE is a great place to learn leadership skills. If you can learn to motivate volunteers via ASHRAE programs, you can soar when working with teams you are managing. With ASHRAE, there are many opportunities to lead some of the teams driving our industry’s technical future.

Network with Industry Professionals

ASHRAE is a great place to network with others in our profession. Even competitors who compete fiercely on bid day can enjoy fellowship on the neutral turf of an ASHRAE meeting. Opportunities include:

• ASHRAE Chapter, Region, Society meetings
• Talk with engineers worldwide in the online forums in ASHRAE’s Society Connections eNewsletter (twice monthly).

You also keep updated with the industry via:

• ASHRAE’s Insights newsletter – This monthly publication provides news about ASHRAE at the chapter, region and Society levels.
• HVAC Industry eNewsletter – This weekly newsletter keeps you up-to-date on our rapidly-changing industry.

Career Advancement

ASHRAE is a good place to let it be known that you are looking to hire, or sometimes more importantly, that you are looking to be hired. Also, the ASHRAE Learning Institute provides a wide range of education courses that help you advance your career by maintaining your professional designation. Other great ways to further your career:

• Network with other HVAC&R professionals at ASHRAE Chapter, Region and Society meetings.
• Participate in the job postings on the ASHRAE web site.
  

Professional Development / Education

The ASHRAE Learning Institute offers a unique variety of programs to help you maintain your professional education and designation. With many of the 40+ available courses, you’ll earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) or Professional Development Hours (PDHs), and architects are eligible to receive AIA Learning Units (AIA LUs). Other benefits: by completing a course, you’ll be a stronger contributor on the job and enhance your chances for career growth.

Other educational opportunities include:

• Technical topics at your local ASHRAE Chapter meetings;
• and at ASHRAE Region and Society meetings.
  

Industry Insight

By joining ASHRAE, you’ll gain continued insight into the HVAC&R industry. You can be on the “team” with thousands of members who volunteer their time on industry-driven committees, focusing on technology, ASHRAE Standards, and other key topics. In addition, ASHRAE’s weekly HVAC&R Industry eNewsletter keeps you informed in developments in our industry.

The Industry’s Future: Students

ASHRAE serves a valuable function by attracting the best and brightest students to our industry. Participating in ASHRAE Student Activities gives you first shot at recruiting these students.

Both You and Your Company Benefit

In addition to all these personal and professional benefits for you as an individual, there are a number of benefits your company receives. For more information, read our brochure.

Other Benefits

One of the business benefits of ASHRAE membership: Group Insurance — group rate premiums on term life, high-limit accident, disability income; major medical expense, excess major medical, in-hospital expenses and Medicare supplement.

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