About Controlled
Environment Building
In 1978, a small group of insulation contractors gathered to discuss the formation of an association representing contractors who serve the specific needs of the cold storage industry. Within a year, the National Association of Cold Storage Insulation Contractors was incorporated and its founding Board of Directors was named. The purpose and objectives were soon refined, and in 1981 the first annual conference was held, as well as other educational programs.
A Technical Committee was formed to serve the membership and industry studies, a building code and specific publications were developed. In 1987, the name was changed to International Association of Cold Storage Contractors and soon the bylaws were amended to allow the creation of UK Division. In 2002, another name change was made to International Association for Cold Storage Construction to invite a broader membership and give all members equal status.
In an effort to better align with a changing industry and the expanding expertise of its members, the association's name changed in 2018 to the Controlled Environment Building Association (CEBA).
Controlled Environment
Building Resources
Resources for controlled environment building, and for the cold chain as a whole.
Protected: Bangladesh Cold Chain Training Courses
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Protected: Poultry in the Cold Chain Best Practices Manual
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GCCA Advocacy Update – March 2023
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Latest Controlled Environment Building News
View the latest news, trends, and insights about controlled environment building from around the globe.
Biden Nominates Julie Su as Labor Secretary, Replacing Walsh
On February 28th President Biden announced that he intends to nominate Deputy Labor Secretary Julie Su to lead the department, moving…
FDA Withdraws Proposed Rule on General Principles for Food Standards Modernization
On February 28th U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it is withdrawing the 2005 proposed rule, “Food Standards;…
FDA Provides Update on Proposed Human Foods Program and Office of Regulatory Affairs Restructuring
On February 28th, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that it has begun a national search for a new…
Controlled Environment Building Projects
See building projects undertaken around the world in conjunction with GCCF.
Commercial Horticulture & Agricultural Marketing Program (CHAMP)
Country: Afghanistan Roots of Peace works on the Commercial Horticulture & Agricultural Marketing Program (CHAMP) in Afghanistan. In…
Burundi Projet de Développement Local pour l’Emploi (PDLE)
Country: Burundi GCCF provided technical support to ensure the safe and commercially viable operation of temperature-controlled facilities in…
Benin Projet d’Appui à la Compétitivité des Filières agricoles et à la Diversification des exportations (PACOFIDE)
Country: Benin GCCF provided technical support to ensure the safe and commercially viable operation of temperature-controlled facilities in…
Upcoming Events
View upcoming education, training, and networking events offered by GCCA to improve the global cold chain, online and in person.
GCCA Cold Chain Connection – Singapore
The Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA) is hosting a Cold Chain Connection on Thursday, 17 August 2023 in…
2023 Cold Chain Connection – Sweden
The Global Cold Chain Alliance is pleased to announce its next European Cold Chain Connection taking place on…
GCCA Cold Chain Connection- Canada Region
GCCA is pleased to announce its Canadian Cold Chain Connection at the White Oaks Conference Center and Royal…
Board Members
View all the members of the current CEBA Board.

Women in CEBA
This initiative provides support for women in the male-dominated field of controlled environment building.