Artificial intelligence (AI) policy: ASHRAE prohibits the entry of content from any ASHRAE publication or related ASHRAE intellectual property (IP) into any AI tool, including but not limited to ChatGPT. Additionally, creating derivative works of ASHRAE IP using AI is also prohibited without express written permission from ASHRAE. For the full AI policy, click here.
New Certified Professionals
The following earned ASHRAE certifications in January 2025:
Name, ASHRAE Chapter
Lau Chern Hong
Michael Ganbarg
Abdallah Jaber Alsalal, Saudia Arabia
Sameer Rashid
Ovais Ali Tariq
Zachary Taylor
Conor James Dennehy Sosebee, Alaska
Tra Thai Thanh, Thailand
Sally Amjad Al-Haddad, Jordan
Abdulkadir Mohamed Ali Alagup
Adil Almujaini, ASHRAE Falcon
Mohammedalmustafa Hamdan, Region-At-Large - Other
Muhammed Umair Muhammed Zaid Ahmed, Qatar - Oryx
Donnie Doan Tran, Orange Empire
Ahmad Awni Alqaraa, ASHRAE Falcon
Aaron C. Frantz, Detroit
Building Commissioning Professional (BCxP)The BCxP certification, an ANSI-accredited certification program, validates competency to lead, plan, coordinate and manage a commissioning team to implement commissioning processes in new and existing buildings.
Building Energy Assessment Professional (BEAP) The BEAP certification, an ANSI-accredited certification program, validates competency to assess building systems and site conditions; analyze and evaluate equipment and energy usage; and recommend strategies to optimize building resource utilization. BEAPs also qualify to perform In Operation ratings for ASHRAE’s Building Energy Quotient (bEQ) program.
Building Energy Modeling Professional (BEMP) The BEMP certification, an ANSI-accredited certification program, validates competency to evaluate, select, implement, calibrate and interpret the results of energy modeling software when applied to new and existing building and systems energy performance. BEMPs also qualify to perform As Designed ratings for ASHRAE’s Building Energy Quotient (bEQ) program.
Certified HVAC Designer (CHD)The CHD certification validates competency of the HVAC Designer to design HVAC systems to meet building/project requirements, including load calculations, equipment selection and sizing, mechanical equipment room design, duct and piping design and layout for the development of HVAC plans for permit and construction.
High-Performance Building Design Professional (HBDP) The HBDP certification, an ANSI accredited certification program, validates competency to design and integrate sustainable HVAC&R systems into high performing buildings.
Healthcare Facility Design Professional (HFDP) The HFDP certification validates competency to incorporate standards, guidelines and regulatory codes as well as unique healthcare facility requirements and design principles in HVAC system design.
Operations & Performance Management Professional (OPMP)The OPMP certification validates competency to manage facility operations and maintenance to achieve building performance goals, including those related to indoor environmental quality, health and safety.