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.

May 30, 2023

Protected: Bangladesh Cold Chain Training Courses

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May 25, 2023

Protected: Poultry in the Cold Chain Best Practices Manual

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March 30, 2023

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.

March 6, 2023

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…

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March 6, 2023

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;…

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March 6, 2023

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…

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Controlled Environment Building Projects

See building projects undertaken around the world in conjunction with GCCF.

2017

Commercial Horticulture & Agricultural Marketing Program (CHAMP)

Country: Afghanistan Roots of Peace works on the Commercial Horticulture & Agricultural Marketing Program (CHAMP) in Afghanistan. In…

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2022

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…

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2022

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…

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Upcoming Events

View upcoming education, training, and networking events offered by GCCA to improve the global cold chain, online and in person.

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August 17

GCCA Cold Chain Connection – Singapore

The Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA) is hosting a Cold Chain Connection on Thursday, 17 August 2023 in…

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June 8 - June 9, 2023

2023 Cold Chain Connection – Sweden

The next European Cold Chain Connection will take place on 8-9 June 2023 at the Scandic Göteborg Central…

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August 16 - August 17, 2023

GCCA Cold Chain Connection- Canada Region

GCCA is pleased to announce its Canadian Cold Chain Connection at the White Oaks Conference Center and Royal…

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Board Members

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Sam Tippmann

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Scott Guimond

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Vince Free

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Eric Brown Jr.

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Chase Deaton

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Bobby Degregorio

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Eric Finnerty

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Larry Gilliland

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Wade Hudson

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Vince Humphreys

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Mike Jones

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Kurt Liebendorfer

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Kate Lyle

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Steve Mauro

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Gary O’Donnell

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Brian Osterloh

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Shane Potts

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Jim Romine

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Natalia Rizzatti

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Burnie Taylor

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Charles Woolley

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Women in CEBA

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