Why you need to be a member of the Radiant Professionals Alliance

• You get a voice and vote in the direction of RPA
• RPA is a strong network of manufacturers, designers, architects, suppliers, distributors, builders, contractors, installers dedicated to the professional growth and advancement of everyone in the industry; including each other. The members of the RPA are the RPA.
• RPA members work tirelessly to foster the awareness of radiant and hydronics.
• RPA is dedicated to the advancement of members; no matter the role or capacity.
• Member benefits are being formulated to be uniquely beneficial to each member category.
• You can help steer the RPA by sharing your insights and communicating your expectations.
• RPA is at the forefront to advocate codes and standards that govern the design, installation, methods and materials in the plumbing, mechanical, and solar systems in homes and businesses.
• Subscription to Radiant Comfort Guide and Radiant Heating Report.
• Subscription to Radiant Living Magazine.
• Training and Professional Development Seminars and Webinars.
• Bookstore of Industry Technical Manuals and References.
• RPA is an accredited continuing education provider of IACET and AIA and GBCI.
• Qualification to enter annual System Showcase Competition.
• Annual membership Meeting and Conference.
• Opportunity to be in immediate and constant contact with those who share a stake in the future of radiant and hydronics.
• Through the investment of membership dues, you will continue to have a positive influence on the industry.
• You can help facilitate growth in the industry.
• Opportunities to network with other members.
• Opportunities to market products or services.
• Opportunities to learn from peers.
• Your investments enable the RPA to make accomplishments and be more effective which will benefit everyone in the industry.
• The mission is to provide superior leadership in the industry and foster the awareness of radiant and hydronic technologies in order to “grow radiant”.
• Campaign to advance the RPA as the distinctive industry leader and expand the recognition and acceptance of radiant and hydronic technologies.
• You can help set the long term direction for the RPA by identifying critical issues of importance and identifying driving forces affecting all aspects within the industry.
• Your membership dues will give you the opportunity to strengthen your industry which will in turn make your business stronger.
• Two professional staff who work exclusively on RPA business (RPA Director and RPA Technical Director) and more than a dozen IAPMO professional staff who work daily with the RPA staff (Membership, Marketing, Codes and Standards, Accounting, Internet Technicians) to accomplish the goals set for the RPA.
• Timely critical news and technical information.
• Access to an industry-specific Job Center Network.
• Access to Experts in Codes and Standards.
• Exposure to the Most Current Products and Services.
• Enhanced Professional Credibility and Visibility.
• Powerful Industry Advocacy.
• You become a non-voting member of IAPMO.
• 20% discount on RPA and IAPMO Bookstore items, Education, and Publications.
• Access to consumer financing program to help you sell more projects
• NEW Savings program with UPS®!
• Quarterly technical webinar (no fee).
• Quarterly e-Newsletters.
• Membership Certificate.
• Membership cards, directory listing, newsletter and discounts for each named employee.
• The members of the RPA now have a staff person solely dedicated to providing direction and resource assistance to consumers who call the RPA with inquiries as well as provide technical assistance to members who have questions about the technology or installations.
• Up to the minute information on RPA’s facebook page and the new RPA website.
• There is now “Consumer Information” on the website which is planned to include excellent resource material.
• Opportunity to serve on the Board of Directors.
• Opportunity to serve on the Technical Committee which ensures all technical information the RPA publishes or presents as an authoritative source is accurate, current, and represents the position of the members.
• Opportunity to serve on the Codes and Standards Committee which will develop the Radiant, Solar, and Geothermal Code.
• Opportunity to serve on the Education Committee which oversees the professional development offerings of the RPA.
• Together, we can broaden the recognition and acceptance of radiant and hydronic technologies.
• RPA needs you in order to reach its full potential and therefore meet your needs and the needs of the industry.