Areas of Employment

Consulting
Companies devoted to designing and engineering the heating, cooling, ventilating, plumbing and electrical systems for buildings. Includes preparation of drawings, specifications, estimation of costs, supervision of installation and final approvals.

Contracting
Companies that sell and install mechanical systems. Includes installation and fabrication of system components, preparation of drawings, estimation of job costs, and supervision of installation according to specifications.

Servicing
Companies that repair and maintain mechanical systems. Includes repair and maintenance of system components, sale and installation of replacement components for economic and efficient system operation.

Manufacturing
Companies that purchase raw material or components and fabricate or assemble into equipment for sale. Includes sales and marketing, production, design and research and development.

Merchandising & Sales
Companies that promote and sell equipment and components which have been manufactured by others. Includes sales promotion, advertising, warehousing and technical assistance.

Government & Utilities
Governments, utilities and other agencies provide their own consulting and servicing functions, set codes and standards, test equipment and approve installations.