Through the MoU and the joint MoU committee selected to uphold the agreement, NEBB and ASHRAE will continue to enhance their working relationship and individual efforts toward achieving mutual objectives. By committing to the ongoing advancement of collaborative projects, keeping one another informed of major initiatives, and discussing new opportunities for collaboration, both organizations will be better suited to promote adoption and widespread use of codes and standards in order to serve engineers and facilities professionals. In addition, this MoU formalizes the commitment of ASHRAE and NEBB to work together to advance research into the sustainable design, construction, and operation of healthcare facilities.
“NEBB has a longstanding history of working with ASHRAE to better the building industry through the promotion of procedural standards, educational programs, and similar agreements designed around cooperative efforts. We look forward to continuing to strengthen our relationship through this strategic partnership, while working with many talented professionals to build the future of our industry together,” stated NEBB Executive Vice President Tiffany Suite.
“The MoU between NEBB and ASHRAE reinforces the power of collaboration and provides both organizations a greater opportunity to leverage our resources as we offer innovation and emerging technologies to the building services industry,” said 2019-20 ASHRAE President Darryl K. Boyce, P.E. “I look forward to continuing our partnership as we bring our unique strengths together to advance the built environment through sustainable practices.”