Thomson Delmar Learning announced a new publishing collaboration with the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA), Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors - National Association Educational Foundation (PHCC), and RSES in an effort to develop a four-year training program for plumbing, and a four-year program for HVACR.

Thomson Delmar Learning will be adding eight new titles to the series throughout the duration of this relationship- four plumbing and four HVACR. They will cover basic skills, math, equipment, installation, troubleshooting, repair, systems design, and more. Coverage will range from apprentice level to plumbing and HVAC professional. Thomson Delmar Learning plans to promote the books across a broad spectrum of educational and professional markets.