About Controlled
Environment Building Association (CEBA)
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 . 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.
Annual Report 2023
A message from your 2023 Chairmen 2023 has been a record-breaking year for your Associations. With the largest-ever…
2022 Thailand Cold Chain Assessment
The 2022 Thailand Cold Chain Assessment was prepared by GCCF (then WFLO) with funding from the United States…
2022 Vietnam Cold Chain Assessment
The 2022 Vietnam Cold Chain Assessment was prepared by GCCF (then WFLO) with funding from the United States…
Latest Controlled Environment Building News
View the latest news, trends, and insights about controlled environment building from around the globe.
FSIS to Host Webinars on Voluntary Labeling
USDA Food Safety Inspection Service will host two webinars to provide an overview of the March 2024 Final…
ASSOCIATIONS JOIN TOGETHER IN A CALL TO ACTION FOR SUPPORT OF THE EUROPEAN COLD CHAIN
For Immediate Release April 11, 2024 (Brussels, Belgium) The voice of the cold chain will be heard and…
Virginia Partners with USDA to Offer $6.3M in Cold Storage-Related Grants
On Friday March 15th, USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service announced a cooperative agreement with Virginia. This investment in supply…
Controlled Environment Building Projects
See building projects undertaken around the world in conjunction with GCCF.
Agricultural Trade and Climate Smart Innovations (ATraCSI) Project
Countries: Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala In April 2023, GCCF began the Agricultural Trade and Climate Smart Innovations (ATraCSI)…
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…
Upcoming Events
View upcoming education, training, and networking events offered by GCCA to improve the global cold chain, online and in person.
Education-Unique Insights Into Reefer Port Flows Impacting The Logistic Chain
The Global Cold Chain Foundation is pleased to announce the second edition of this short education session in…
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.